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'I-Mega' edges out 'Plough Cow'
Tuesday 8 May 2012 | Published in National
Imanuela Akatemia Christian school students are still celebrating their artistic success after the school’s cow sculpture ‘I-Mega’ won the secondary schools division of the Mega Milk sculture competition – and not Papaaroa College as reported in yesterday’s story. Papaaroa College’s plough cow came in a close second to ‘I-Mega’ from Imanuela Akatemia. ‘I-Mega’ the superhero […]
Red Cross opens doors for world day
Tuesday 8 May 2012 | Published in National
People looking to get a peek in to the new Cook Islands Red Cross headquarters in Tupapa can do so today when the local branch of the global organisation marks World Red Cross Day. The headquarters will be open for inspections today between 9am and 4pm to mark the international day, which is being jointly […]
Invitation to join American roadshow
Tuesday 8 May 2012 | Published in National
The Cook Islands tourism industry is being invited to join the Tourism Corporation’s North American Road Show this September, which will take in 11 cities and two major markets in its path. The two-week road show is focusing on the west coasts of Canada and the United States, and participants are being given the opportunity […]
New Suwarrow caretakers going 'home'
Tuesday 8 May 2012 | Published in National
Being named as the new Suwarrow rangers is a homecoming of sorts for Tuakeu Harry Papai and Antony Nicholas, albeit it is in differing ways for each. Manihiki man Papai, the senior park ranger, will travel north to an area that he calls his home. Papai lived in Manihiki for 20 years, running a pearl […]
Youthline advised of CI circumstances
Tuesday 8 May 2012 | Published in National
New Zealand’s Youthline support service will provide a Cook Islands component to their training regimen for all incoming counsellors following a visit from two Cook Islands youth workers. Ministry of Education inclusive education advisor Ngaria Stephenson and student counsellor Thomas Wynne met with Youthline staff to provide training and advice on how the help line’s […]
Vaka changeovers before leaving Tahiti
Tuesday 8 May 2012 | Published in Local
The Tahiti Voyaging Society has been gifted Vaka Moana Faafaite by Deiter Paullman, the founder of the Pacific Voyagers Society. The gift to the Tahiti Voyaging Society is a result of years of demonstrating their hard work and initiative in preserving the kaupapa and connecting land and sea. It was a powerful and emotional moment, […]
Harbour dredging starts soon
Tuesday 8 May 2012 | Published in Local
Dredging at the Avatiu harbour is expected to begin in about two weeks’ time as the $27 million project enters its final stage of development. Dredges left New Zealand on April 30, bound north for Rarotonga to join the major construction project. They are expected to take two weeks to reach the Cook Islands and […]
Cooks attending Forum trade meeting
Tuesday 8 May 2012 | Published in National
Cook Islands trade officer Danny Williams will join a meeting of trade ministers from across the Pacific in Majuro, the capital of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, for the 2012 Forum Trade Ministers’ Meeting. Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) Tuiloma Neroni Slade says the meeting will provide an opportunity for […]
Candlelight vigil planned for AIDS memorial
Tuesday 8 May 2012 | Published in National
Community groups and individuals are being invited to join an international movement later this month to remember those who have lost the lives to AIDS and support those living with the disease. The Cook Islands will join the global movement International AIDS Candlelight Memorial on Sunday, May 20, with a special service at the Arorangi […]
Pacific voting outcome still unknown
Tuesday 8 May 2012 | Published in National
Pacific islanders waiting to see how the weekend’s changeover of French leaders will affect the region will have to wait a little longer, honorary French consulate to the Cook Islands Nathalie Rossette Cazel Tierney said. Socialist Francois Hollande is the new French President after defeating Nicolas Sarkozy in the country’s presidential election run-off over the […]
Resources wasted by reliance mentality
Tuesday 8 May 2012 | Published in National
CANBERRA – The villagers of Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, together with those of Fiji’s military dictatorship where living standards have been dropping precipitously, make up most of the population of the Melanesian Spearhead Group. They are now among the very poorest people in the world. Women and their babies die in childbirth […]
Hollande not well received in Pacific
Tuesday 8 May 2012 | Published in National
PARIS – Francois Hollande has swept to victory with 52 per cent of the vote in France’s presidential election run-off, but the 57-year-old is not as popular in the Pacific French Territorities. The majority of voters in the Pacific were hoping for a Sarkozy victory. Reporter Helen Hofman in Paris told Radio Australia’s Pacific Beat […]
Indecent assault, incest and manslaughter cases
Monday 7 May 2012 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace John Kenning presided over a session of the High Court at Avarua last Thursday. Defendants were called in the following order: Japhet Manuel appeared on multiple charges, including charges of indecent assault and being unlawfully found. The matter was previously adjourned to enable the defendant, who is currently remanded in custody, […]
60 seek 10 HOM positions
Monday 7 May 2012 | Published in Local
The selection panel responsible for recruiting the Heads of Government Ministries is now preparing to finalise shortlisted applicants ahead of conducting interviews over the next three weeks. The selection panel includes the Public Service Commissioner Russell Thomas as chairman, and other members approved by cabinet including Niki Rattle, Te Aroa Tini and Nga Mataio representing […]
23 youth arrested, plus boy of 9
Monday 7 May 2012 | Published in Local
Rarotonga police have arrested or apprehended 23 people accused of committing burglaries in April in an attempt to curb the “concerning” high number of offences committed during the month. Burglars targeted businesses and the Te Au O Tonga area with a special interest during the month, Cook Islands Police inspector Tere Patia reported, although Puaikura […]
Carter sees potential of northern islands
Monday 7 May 2012 | Published in National
The lack of regular and predictable air and seaborne contact with Manihiki and Rakahanga remain one of the biggest challenges to the islands’ economic development, according to New Zealand High Commissioner John Carter. Carter, who travelled to the northern islands two weeks ago, said the high costs of freight and passenger transport to the islands […]
Deep sea minerals training offered
Monday 7 May 2012 | Published in National
Cook Islanders looking to gain training and experience in the burgeoning deep sea minerals industry are being encouraged to apply for a series of opportunities being offered by the International Seabed Authority. The authority is currently offering at least 15 spots to suitable candidates from developing countries in a new training programme that will take […]
Barbados and London on this week's itinerary
Monday 7 May 2012 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna will remain in the Caribbean for the working week, pursuing the Cook Islands’renewable energy and developmental goals on the international stage. Puna travelled to Barbados this week to attend two Small Islands Development States (SIDS) meetings in anticipation of June’s Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. Puna, the minister of […]
Police blame lack of care at home
Monday 7 May 2012 | Published in National
A lack of care at home is pushing some young offenders to a lifestyle of crime, Cook Islands Police is warning. Boredom, a lack of food and the absence of adult supervision have all been identified as reasons children and teenagers are committing crime, inspector Tere Patia said. He said the whole community could have […]
Farmers market makes its debut
Monday 7 May 2012 | Published in National
The first in a series of regular farmers markets was held at Punanga Nui market last Wednesday, with produce from around Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu and Mauke up for grabs. The market has deliberately limited the number of stall positions available to allow it to grow with demand as it is held each fortnight.
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