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Increased risk of cyclones this summer
Wednesday 11 July 2012 | Published in Local
El Nino weather predictions mean there is an increased risk of stronger tropical cyclones this coming summer. The Cook Islands Meteorological Service has taken note of the Island Climate Update, issued this week by the Pacific Island Meteorological Services, SPREP (Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme) and NIWA. The bulletin warns Pacific meteorological offices […]
Spouses join Cook Islands family
Wednesday 11 July 2012 | Published in Local
Foreign affairs minister Tom Marsters with Rebecca Brown and Lisa Williams – and their families – after yesterday’s permanent residency ceremony. Nine spouses and five medical professionals were awarded PR at the ceremony. and 9. 12071036 Related article(s):
'Damaged' marlin not counted
Wednesday 11 July 2012 | Published in National
After the success of the inaugural Ariki Day Fishing Competition held by the Avana Fishing Club – it has been decided the event will become an annual fixture on the fishing calendar. A total of 16 boats competed in the competition sponsored by Whatever Bar and Grill and the Avana Mooring Fish Caf. The results […]
Strong Pacific links continued
Wednesday 11 July 2012 | Published in National
The Auckland Council Trade Mission is making progress to enhance relationships between the Cook Islands and the ‘super city’. Headed by Auckland mayor Len Brown, the delegation is in the Cook Islands after earlier trade missions to Samoa and Tonga in an effort to strengthen ties between countries and to ensure opportunities for businesses to […]
Mayor explains value of mission
Wednesday 11 July 2012 | Published in National
Auckland Mayor Len Brown has responded to home-grown criticism by laying out the importance of the Auckland Council Trade Mission to local businesses on Tuesday. Feedback on New Zealand talkback station Newstalk ZB was targeted towards the need for Brown to take a delegation to Samoa, Tonga and the Cook Islands. But the mayor responded […]
Fishing for answers
Wednesday 11 July 2012 | Published in National
The Ministry of Marine Resources and the Cook Islands Fishing Association have recently released a report, prepared by consultant Vaine Wichman, that delves into the reasons fishers are experiencing a decline in catch rates. Rachel Reeves has developed a story using excerpts from Wichman’s report, which was completed in March. Entitled ‘Fishing for Answers’, Vaine […]
Each FAD is like Lotto
Wednesday 11 July 2012 | Published in National
This opinion piece is a joint effort by Dr Jeremy Cooper and Dr George Ngaei, of Invercargill, a well-known amateur fisherman. Dr Cooper is a frequent visitor to Rarotonga, now mainly to fish. He has many friends in the local community and is well respected. He is a specialist anaesthetist in public and private practice, […]
'Over the moon' with Permanent Residency
Wednesday 11 July 2012 | Published in National
Nine people joined the Cook Islands family yesterday. At a ceremony at Government House, nine spouses of Cook Islanders were granted permanent residency under an amendment to the Entry, Residence and Departure Act. All received their permanent residency status together with a larger group earlier this year but for whatever reason were unable to be […]
Mayor feels at home
Wednesday 11 July 2012 | Published in National
Walking the streets of Rarotonga gives Auckland Mayor Len Brown a sense of being at home. Brown is in the country to discuss trade relations and told Cook Islands News he felt very much like he had not left New Zealand. ”Raised as a kid and educated in a primarily Pacific town in Otara, South […]
New lawyer for Eagle case trial
Wednesday 11 July 2012 | Published in National
A New Zealand lawyer was admitted to the Cook Islands bar yesterday in order to prosecute the Operation Eagle accused. Judge Colin Doherty admitted Sarah McKenzie (pictured) to the bar in a swearing-in ceremony at the High Court after she took an oath of allegiance to the Queen, a requisition under the Law Practitioner’s Amendment […]
New 'Foundations Act' explained
Tuesday 10 July 2012 | Published in National
A new service is now available for clients of the Cook Islands international financial services industry after the passing on Monday of the Foundations Act 2012. Foundations are the first new service available from the industry since the 2008 addition of Cook Islands Limited Liability Companies. Parliament requested an in-camera session with Financial Services Development […]
Student stands up for safety
Tuesday 10 July 2012 | Published in National
Nicknames like ‘hellboy’ do not faze Tereora College’s renowned helmet-wearing student. Laurence Paniani, who is in his final year at the college, says more needs to be done to ensure students wear helmets when riding their scooters. Rows of bikes are all assembled outside the college, but almost none of their riders wear helmets. While […]
Helmets crucial for kids
Tuesday 10 July 2012 | Published in National
Tereora College counsellor Thomas Wynne says more needs to be done to encourage children to wear helmets when riding scooters or motorbikes. A helmet convert himself – he is waiting for one to be imported from New Zealand – the counsellor says the three road deaths in two weeks should be prompting a change in […]
Group tackles weed problem
Tuesday 10 July 2012 | Published in National
The issue of biologically controlling common weeds will be discussed at a workshop today involving a group of plant control experts. Plant pathologist Sarah Dodd and weed ecologist Quentin Paynter of Landcare Research New Zealand have teamed up with entomologist Dr Maja Poeschko and Natural Heritage Trust director Gerald McCormarck and are presenting their findings […]
Jury chosen in Eagle trial
Tuesday 10 July 2012 | Published in Crime
The Operation Eagle trial began yesterday with the selection of a jury of 12. The accused – Giovanni Marsters, Inano Matapo and Samuel Tangaroa – have pleaded not guilty to the 31 charges laid jointly or separately against them. The charges include possession, importation and distribution of the class C drug cannabis. Initially police laid […]
Marumaru Atua vaka crew crushed
Tuesday 10 July 2012 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands crew aboard vaka Marumaru Atua feels let down by government’s failure to send a Cook Islands delegation to Honiara’s Festival of Pacific Arts. In his regular blog update, voyager Alex Olah described on behalf of his crew the pain and sadness he felt when no one Cook Islands team turned up to […]
$330,000 for VIP lounge upgrade
Tuesday 10 July 2012 | Published in National
The upgrade of the airport’s VIP lounge is continuing to make good progress. The $330,000 project was designed by Stephen+Turner Architects to ensure the senior dignitaries arriving for the Pacific Leaders Forum will not be crowded into a tiny lounge. The large coral wall that once hosted an outdoor smoking area is becoming part of […]
'Before us was an empty beach'
Tuesday 10 July 2012 | Published in National
Cook Islands vaka Marumaru Atua arrived at the Honiara Festival of Pacific Arts last week. In this blog update, voyager Alex Olah articulates his crew’s disappointment and sadness at the absence of a Cook Islands delegation in Honiara. He says the crew was broken-hearted and upset that they were the only vaka that wasn’t welcomed […]
Youth inspired to preserve culture
Tuesday 10 July 2012 | Published in National
Youth delegates from around the Pacific discussed heritage at a regional workshop held last week during the 11th Festival of Pacific Arts in Honiara. Entitled Youth Speak!, the main purpose of the workshop was ”to get young people’s views heard on the topics of culture, heritage and environment,“ said Tarisi Vunidilo, secretary general of the […]
Burglary photo gives police clues
Monday 9 July 2012 | Published in Local
Police have been analysing a photo of a man carrying out a burglary at a Titikaveka resort last week, but have not yet arrested anyone over the incident. The photo, gained from a security camera at the resort, was published in CINews on Friday June 29. Inspector Tere Patia of the Cook Islands Police says […]
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