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Tournament touch and go
Friday 27 July 2012 | Published in National
The first-ever touch rugby tournament, to be held between teams from the outer islands and Rarotonga, is scheduled for Monday, August 6. The inaugural Constitution Day Touch Tournament is scheduled to take place at Victoria Park, which was chosen because it would be easy to access for outer islands students staying at accommodation near to […]
Free chiropractic services on offer
Friday 27 July 2012 | Published in National
Members of the public are set to benefit yet again from the visit of a number of students from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic. Starting today, a total of 50 students from the Auckland-based institution are offering their services for free under the guise of 10 doctors, including the president of the institute, Dr […]
Cooks charter provides revenue boost
Friday 27 July 2012 | Published in National
A big drop in the number of passengers travelling between Pago Pago and Samoa has forced the Samoa Shipping Corporation (SSC) to look elsewhere to boost its revenues. According to the Chief Executive Officer of SSC, Papali’i Willie Nelson, that’s why Lady Naomi II has been chartered to the Cook Islands. ”Firstly, the financial crisis […]
The gift of wheels
Friday 27 July 2012 | Published in National
Papas or mamas will be able to rest easier after the donation of a wheelchair from Raromart to the Te Kainga Mental Health Centre. Raromart manager Teariki Pennycook was in attendance yesterday to hand over the prized possession to the not-for-profit organisation, which recently celebrated its eighth birthday. The group, who do not receive any […]
PAC has first meeting
Friday 27 July 2012 | Published in National
Since Parliament formally approved the establishment of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) last month, a lot of developments have taken place. The PAC has visited the Western Australia Parliament as part of a twin relationship that goes back some 15 years. The PAC has finalised its Perth study tour report and this will be tabled […]
Seven men on burglary charges
Friday 27 July 2012 | Published in National
Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata presided over the High Court on July 25 and the following judgements were passed relating to defendants appearing on burglary-related charges. Temotu Arioka – appeared in court on a burglary charge. The case was adjourned to August 2 without a plea and he was released on bail with the […]
Kwai leaves for northern group
Thursday 26 July 2012 | Published in National
Cook Islands-registered cargo trading vessel Kwai is leaving Avatiu Harbour today to start its Pukapuka trading route journey. The ship will take about nine days to reach Pukapuka, stopping to drop off supplies in Palmerston and Nassau on the way. Kwai has been loaded with fuel, propane gas, one vehicle, freezers, building materials and food […]
Te Maeva Nui sponsors needed
Thursday 26 July 2012 | Published in National
The Business Trade and Investments Board (BTIB) is calling for urgent sponsorship for Te Maeva Nui, which starts today. The annual national cultural event runs until August 6, and the Business, Trade and Investments Board (BTIB) said there is still time for businesses to jump on the sponsorship bandwagon. All money collected from sponsors is […]
Concentrate on local crime
Thursday 26 July 2012 | Published in National
A disgruntled hotelier believes the government should be getting experts in to investigate local crime, not cybercrime. The man, who runs local accommodation but declined to be named, believes it is ”ridiculous“ that two international cybercrime experts came to advise the government last week. ”Cybercrime is hardly relevant here, but there is an obvious need […]
Kids need internet guidance
Thursday 26 July 2012 | Published in National
A visiting cybercrime expert says children must be educated to become responsible internet users. Professor Dr Marco Gercke, a legal expert from the United Nations International Telecommunications Union, says parents often leave children to their own devices on the internet, believing the kids know more than them. ”But just as you wouldn’t give your young […]
Gospel Day correction
Thursday 26 July 2012 | Published in National
Rarotonga Gospel Day – not National Gospel Day – was celebrated yesterday. The latter is celebrated on October 26. While there used to be a public holiday to celebrate Rarotonga Gospel Day, this has been cancelled by an Act of Parliament to make way for Ariki Day instead. Yesterday the island’s Christian churches held commemorative […]
Telecom can track down stolen laptops
Thursday 26 July 2012 | Published in National
Telecom is willing to track down stolen laptops if police provide the software needed. Cybercrime expert Professor Marco Gercke was in Rarotonga last week to advise the government on the best way to implement cybercrime legislation. He also met with Telecom’s chief technology officer Rob McFadzien to discuss the possibility of using telecommunications technology to […]
Australian tourist numbers up
Thursday 26 July 2012 | Published in Local
Australians are visiting the Cooks in increasing numbers with a 10 percent increase in numbers in May this year compared to last. The statistics office recorded 1173 Australians flying into Rarotonga in May compared to 1069 recorded last year. Cook Islanders living in Australia visited home in greater numbers, with 128 flying back compared to […]
Ika mata on Tem's menu
Thursday 26 July 2012 | Published in Local
He has starred in international blockbusters and has had two stints in New Zealand’s longest-running drama, but Kiwi actor Temuera Morrison looks set to be an ika mata connoisseur by the end of his travels. Three years after coming to Rarotonga for the first time for a wedding, Morrison – of Te Arawa descent – […]
In short supply
Thursday 26 July 2012 | Published in Local
People looking for wheelchairs in an emergency could be out of luck because of a lack of them at Rarotonga Hospital. While the hospital still has a few wheelchairs for use, a lack of emergency-allocated chairs means that the hospital would be unable to cope if there was a sudden demand for them. Director of […]
Awards cap big week for NCI
Thursday 26 July 2012 | Published in National
It has been a week of firsts for Netball Cook Islands. First of all there was the inaugural National Age Group Championships held at the Telecom Sports Arena (TSA) on Monday and Tuesday of this week. The competition doubled as a selection tournament for another first – an international invitational tournament later this year that […]
Markets galore for Te Maeva Nui
Thursday 26 July 2012 | Published in National
A week-long market in honour of Te Maeva Nui will be held at the Ministry of Cultural Development (MOCD) grounds next week. The Trade Day markets will run from 10am until 2pm Monday to Friday next week at the National Auditorium at Tupapa. The markets are held each year and are traditionally focused on produce […]
Fire behind cinema yesterday
Thursday 26 July 2012 | Published in National
Two fire engines were called to a fire behind the Empire Cinema yesterday morning. The fire service was called to the blaze at 8.15am, which was caused by burning rubbish. It took half an hour to put out. The man who lit the fire called the fire brigade when he realised the blaze was getting […]
Business trainers back for another round
Wednesday 25 July 2012 | Published in National
Businesses participating in the Pacific Business Mentoring Programme are getting a fresh perspective and another round of advice this week. Trainers Lorraine George and Robyn Putt are back for a third round of training, which they are conducting with businesses that have registered and been previously mentored. The training week is held every six months. […]
Police change tack
Wednesday 25 July 2012 | Published in National
Ryann Daniel Kelly pleaded guilty by letter to an excess breath alcohol charge, rather than pleading guilty to causing a crash while driving with excess blood alcohol, as was reported in yesterday’s newspaper. The charge was correctly reported from last Thursday’s High Court session, but police have now told Kelly it was the other driver […]
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