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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 […]
Cooks in violence against women study
Wednesday 25 July 2012 | Published in National
Five countries in the South Pacific region will soon begin national studies of the prevalence and patterns of violence against women, after technical preparations for core research teams ended in Suva last month. Organised by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the preparations involved the country research co-ordinator and officials from the statistics office and […]
Diplomat impressed
Wednesday 25 July 2012 | Published in National
Australia’s new High Commissioner to the Cook Islands says he has ”positive impressions“ of the country on his first trip here. Michael Potts became High Commissioner to New Zealand, the Cooks and Niue on July 16. He is based in Wellington and his visit to Rarotonga has been his first overseas visit in his new […]
Paintball pellets having to be rationed
Wednesday 25 July 2012 | Published in National
Paintball has proven so popular that organisers miscalculated the number of paintball pellets needed – meaning they will have to be rationed until more arrive. The next order of 120,000 pellets arrives in the second week of August. Participants will now only be allowed between 100 to 200 paintballs per game. According to the owners […]
Toa secures construction approval
Wednesday 25 July 2012 | Published in National
Toa Petroleum has secured approval from the National Environment Service (NES) to construct its office, but is still waiting for the green light to proceed with any other construction. Yesterday contractors moved the company’s office building into position, as Toa has approval to construct an office block and toilet and to install all affiliated facilities […]
Dearlove knocks 5 minutes off time
Wednesday 25 July 2012 | Published in National
Cook Islands top paddler Reuben Dearlove achieved more at the recent Tahiti Te Aito than he originally thought. After official race results were released the day after the 28km race, Dearlove discovered the course was actually extended an extra kilometre for a total race course of 29km. Dearlove’s race time was recorded at 2.32 – […]
'No blame' in boating accident
Wednesday 25 July 2012 | Published in National
The investigation into the boating accident on July 14 that has left Captain Moko’s Charters without a fishing boat has been closed by Cook Islands Police. The accident occurred during an early morning fishing charter aboard vessel Tangaroa-Jillymae, skippered by Blair Wilson. Three anglers were also aboard. The seven-metre fishing boat was hit by a […]
By-catch dumping on the rise, says fisherman
Wednesday 25 July 2012 | Published in National
A local commercial fisherman believes the level of fish by-catch dumping is escalating in Cook Islands waters. The man, who posted a concerned comment on Te Ipukarea Society’s Facebook page, said one of his biggest concerns is the ”blatant“ dumping of fish, which he said is an escalating problem due to the increased vessel licences […]
Cooks have 800 percent harsher drug sentences
Wednesday 25 July 2012 | Published in National
The Cook Islands has an 800 percent harsher maximum sentence for possession of cannabis than New Zealand, the court was told during the Operation Eagle trial. Last Friday Giovanni Marsters was sentenced to six years in prison for importing and conspiring to import cannabis into the Cook Islands. He also received a concurrent two year […]
CISNOC special meeting
Wednesday 25 July 2012 | Published in Local
A special general meeting of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has been called for July 31 to ensure the positions of president, two vice-presidents and the assistant secretary general are filled. There was to be an annual general meeting held last night at the AOG Church in Takuvaine, but the notification […]
Toa one step closer
Wednesday 25 July 2012 | Published in Local
Toa Petroleum has begun constructing its office but is still awaiting clearance to construct the remainder of its depot at Nikao. The Rarotonga Environment Authority has directed that a peer review of the company’s environmental management plan be undertaken. For story, see p10. 12072406 PHOTO HARVIE ALLISON
Churches celebrate National Gospel Day today
Wednesday 25 July 2012 | Published in Local
Island churches are celebrating National Gospel Day today. Christianity has now been in the Cook Islands for 189 years. Missionaries introduced Christianity to the islands on July 25, 1825. In previous years this auspicious date has been celebrated with a public holiday, but this year’s holiday has been moved to October to accommodate Ariki Day. […]
Clinton may visit Cooks next month
Wednesday 25 July 2012 | Published in Local
United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is reportedly considering a visit to the Cook Islands next month. Locally-based Pacific Islands Forum logistical co-ordinator Jaewynn McKay says Clinton is ”considering a visit to the Cooks during the Forum, but nothing has been confirmed at this stage“. American news agency The Huffington Post ran a story […]
Biolytix installation helps environment
Tuesday 24 July 2012 | Published in Local
Issues surrounding the water quality near the Muri lagoon have resulted in the installation of a new type of environmentally-friendly waste treatment programme in houses in the area. Over 200 homes have taken on the Waste Management Initiative (WMI), which asks homeowners to contribute $1000 to the setup of the unit, with the government paying […]
Undercover officer involvement 'fair'
Tuesday 24 July 2012 | Published in Local
Operation Eagle has made Cook Islands history as the country’s largest drugs bust and police operation of any kind – by using an undercover officer. Defendants Giovanni Marsters, Inano Matapo and Samuel Tangaroa were imprisoned last week for the possession, importation and distribution of the class C drug cannabis. Matapo was also sentenced on corruptly […]
Track champs start
Tuesday 24 July 2012 | Published in National
While the London Olympics are still some days away, keen athletics fans can enjoy some local track and field today before the global showcase begins. The Air Rarotonga-sponsored Cook Islands National Age Group Championships will be run at the BCI Stadium today and tomorrow and will feature some of the Cook Island’s up-and-coming talent throughout […]
Netball talent showcased
Tuesday 24 July 2012 | Published in National
The action was fierce, the passing was fast and the whistle blew loudly as the National Netball Age Group Championships got underway at the Telecom Sports Arena (TSA) yesterday. The matches showcased some of the best netball the Cook Islands has to offer, thanks to the participation from teams from the outer islands of Atiu, […]
Ciguatera has prompted dietary shift
Tuesday 24 July 2012 | Published in National
Ciguatera outbreaks have accelerated the onset of non-communicable disease in the Cook Islands. Dr Teina Rongo presented his ciguatera (foodborne illness) research at the recent health conference, the theme of which was focused on the epidemic of non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular disease and diabetes in the Cook Islands. Dr Rongo explained that ciguatera has far-reaching […]
Wind still 'playing for the other team'
Tuesday 24 July 2012 | Published in National
Cook Islands vaka Marumaru Atua is experiencing some rough weather, and has elected to call in for shelter at Espiritu Santo to wait out the heavy winds and seas. From Captain Peia Patai yesterday: ”At the moment the wind is coming from New Caledonia, Uto and Matau’s water is contaminated and they are running low […]
Kwai a very welcome visitor
Tuesday 24 July 2012 | Published in National
Cooks-registered cargo vessel Kwai arrived in port on Saturday morning, and is due to set sail for the northern group – Palmerston, Nassau and Pukapuka – either tomorrow or Thursday. Her tentative schedule has her in Palmerston around July 28, Nassau around July 31, Pukapuka from about August 1 to 3, Nassau on August 4, […]
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