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Stay hydrated
Friday 20 January 2012 | Published in Local
Rarotonga has been experiencing a hot spell this week, but Cook Islands Meteorological Services director Arona Ngari says temperatures are normal for the summer period. Temperatures this week have been averaging about 29 or 30 degrees. Its up there, but I think whats getting people thinking its over 30 is the humidity, which has been […]
Consumer price index statistics out
Friday 20 January 2012 | Published in Local
The latest Cook Islands Consumer Price Index (CPI) statistics have been released publicly, posted on the internet through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) and its statistics division. CPI relates to the cost of living and inflation. It is an indicator or measure of price change. The latest CPI figures released are for […]
This is a case of a missing person
Friday 20 January 2012 | Published in Local
Cook Islands police are working in contact with New Zealand Police and Interpol as they continue their investigations into the case of missing skipper and wanted man. Inspector John Strickland yesterday said police had made contact with his next of kin and were waiting for them to make their way to the Cook Islands. Strickland […]
74 spouses granted PR
Thursday 19 January 2012 | Published in Local
Cabinet has approved the granting of permanent residency (PR) status to 74 spouses of Cook Islanders and permanent residents. At a meeting in Rarotonga yesterday cabinet approved a list of the 74 applicants, who have all been married to Cook Islanders or those with PR for at least five years. They are now being notified […]
Police chase and arrest teenage girl
Thursday 19 January 2012 | Published in Local
A teenage motorcyclist reached speeds of up to 90km/hr during a police pursuit through Rarotongas west this week. A 17-year-old female was arrested on Monday afternoon and charged following the pursuit. She spent the night in police custody and was charged with dangerous driving. Cook Islands police detective inspector Areumu Ingaua said police were considering […]
Killer whale of a time!
Thursday 19 January 2012 | Published in Local
Proud aunty Josephine Turepu sent in this gorgeous photo of her two-year-old niece Taleya Gukisuva having a Killer Whale of a time at the Rarotongan celebrating her brother Zechariahs fifth birthday with family. This photo is one of a number of stunning images sent in to Cook Islands News in our Memories of summer photo […]
College open for enrolments
Thursday 19 January 2012 | Published in National
Enrolments for the new school year have already begun at Tereora College, with new students the first in action for 2012. The college opened its doors to new students yesterday at 10am, taking in students from other schools in the Cook Islands and some from New Zealand and Australia. The college will be open again […]
Island spirits lifted by water tanks, new roofs
Thursday 19 January 2012 | Published in National
The people of Rakahanga are reportedly thrilled with upgrades to their island, with its smattering of homes sporting colour-steel roofs and brand-new water tanks. Rakahanga School principal Tuhe Piho is in Rarotonga this week, and sat down with Cook Islands News to discuss the delight of his people at the recent project managed by the […]
Rakahanga rallies to protect turtles
Thursday 19 January 2012 | Published in National
Rakahanga students have rallied behind their islands green sea turtles, proving that even young people are capable of big things. Thanks to the kids keen interest in protecting sea turtles, the entire island community has elected to take the endangered species off the menu. Rakahanga School principal Tuhe Piho says the movement gained momentum when […]
Pu Kuru tradition extolled
Thursday 19 January 2012 | Published in National
A string of traditional meetings have been held in Mangaia this month to help keep the public sector and the islands community in touch with each other. Each Puna (district) on Mangaia has been holding its annual Pu Kuru meeting this month, bringing together members of the general public, the island administration and government workers […]
Support for Mangaia agriculture
Thursday 19 January 2012 | Published in National
Agriculture minister Nandi Glassie and a delegation have returned to Rarotonga from Mangaia where they spent a few days discussing various issues with the local community. Glassie, associate agriculture minister Kiriau Turepu and Ministry of Agriculture secretary Anthony Brown travelled to the southern-most Cook Islands community to learn more about the islands diminishing maire industry. […]
Survey looks at job opportunities
Thursday 19 January 2012 | Published in National
For the sake of school leavers and students seeking work experience, the Chamber of Commerce is urging local businesses that were part of the Pacific Business Mentors Programme to complete an education-employment survey. Chamber of Commerce executive director Lynne Samuel first disseminated the surveys via email in early December, but has had a lackluster response […]
Call for shipping containers
Wednesday 18 January 2012 | Published in National
Anyone who has not returned Reef Shipping containers to the wharf is asked to do so as soon as possible. Customers are usually asked to bring containers back within 14 days. Shippers and agents are asking those who have failed to do so to return the unit to the wharf straight away. Southern Express voyage […]
Drier conditions for north, wetter for southern Cooks
Wednesday 18 January 2012 | Published in National
The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) and the Cook Islands Meteorological Service predict that the rest of the summer will bring less-than-average rainfall for the northern group, and above-average rainfall for the southern group. NIWA last week released its Island Climate Update (number 136), a monthly summary of the Pacific climate which […]
Incorrect information in court
Wednesday 18 January 2012 | Published in Crime
Convicted drink-driver Achsin Kaiou is not an employee of Cook Islands General Transport Ltd, as published on Friday January 13. Kaiou appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before senior justice of the peace John Kenning on Thursday January 12. Fridays court report in Cook Islands News is a correct account of the […]
Hot dogs put sun to use
Wednesday 18 January 2012 | Published in Local
The Esther Honey Foundation will be able to spend less time worrying about its power bills and more time helping animals in need following and thanks to a new donation. A new 10-panel solar system has been installed at the foundations Rarotonga clinic with its costs and installation all covered through donations. Mary Smith, a […]
Dead or alive?
Wednesday 18 January 2012 | Published in Local
A friend of the missing skipper and wanted man said he does not believe he is still alive and has dismissed ideas that he had faked his death. The skipper who is wanted in New Zealand on 26 charges including four of rape, has been the subject of a missing persons investigation since disappearing in […]
Major noni deal sours
Wednesday 18 January 2012 | Published in Local
A deal in which tens of thousands of litres of Cook Islands noni juice would be shipped to China for sale has gone sour leaving local growers searching for alternate buyers. Last year Pure Pacifika a New Zealand-based company with subsidiaries in the Cook Islands, Niue and Samoa announced it would purchase Cook Islands noni […]
PLPG not closing up shop
Wednesday 18 January 2012 | Published in National
Despite rumours of its closure, the Pacific Legislatures for Population and Governance (PLPG) office in Avarua is alive and kicking, coordinator Tangata Vainerere says. PLPG is a regional organisation based in the Cook Islands. Its headquarters, manned by Vainerere, is within the former Philatelic Bureau premises in central Avarua. Vainerere says there has been some […]
Punanga Nui vendors meet with BTIB tomorrow
Wednesday 18 January 2012 | Published in National
Punanga Nui vendors are meeting with the Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) for the first time since the government agency took over managing the market. A meeting has been scheduled for 6pm tomorrow at Sinai Hall. BTIB took over the administration of the market from the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) late last year. […]
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