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Tougher warrants coming
Thursday 5 January 2012 | Published in National
Motorists will find it harder to get warrants of fitness for their vehicles in a few months, when a new standardised checklist is implemented for the first time. At present there is no standard of criteria for any vehicles in the Cook Islands to pass warrants of fitness. Instead those authorised by the police to […]
100 vehicles arriving a month
Thursday 5 January 2012 | Published in National
Up to 100 motorbikes and cars are being imported into the Cook Islands each month. The statistics division of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) has not yet finished collating data for 2011, but those in the customs department have a fair idea of what is regularly being offloaded from cargo vessels. MFEMs […]
First Pacific branch of NZ group
Thursday 5 January 2012 | Published in National
Today Mike Pero Real Estate (MPRE) officially opened a Cook Islands owned business partnership arrangement between MPRE and Cook Islands Real Estate Limited (CIRE). Were absolutely delighted to add Rarotonga as our first Pacific Island office to our growing base of 23 franchise operators throughout New Zealand and it is a fantastic way to start […]
Sour grapes over dux award
Thursday 5 January 2012 | Published in National
The Ministry of Education and Takitumu Primary School have defended the schools choice of dux at its end of year prizegivings, saying award winners for all their prizes were selected by a number of people and had to meet a number of standards and conditions before they were confirmed. The ministrys and schools comment have […]
Bernard will handle NZ referrals
Thursday 5 January 2012 | Published in National
The Ministry of Health has confirmed the appointment of Bernard Tairea as its new patient transferral officer. Tairea is a Cook Islander who has been based in Auckland as a radio producer and journalist. His new job was initially offered to Atiu mayor Taoro Brown, who eventually turned it down. Tairea was the other most […]
New auditor sets goals in new role
Thursday 5 January 2012 | Published in National
Changes are afoot in the Cook Islands Audit Office with the arrival of new auditor general Allen Parker. Parker spent 12 years working at Audit as the manager of special reviews before leaving to join the Pacific Association of Supreme Audit Institutions (PASAI) in Auckland for two years. He is now back in Rarotonga working […]
3 patients being evacuated to NZ
Thursday 5 January 2012 | Published in National
A Rakahanga youth who fell six metres from a tree and injured his spine will be flown to New Zealand today to receive further medical treatment. The 16-year-old was evacuated by aircraft from Manihiki on Saturday with serious injuries to his back. The youth had lost feeling in his legs after falling from a tree […]
Pawpaw and lime ready for export
Wednesday 4 January 2012 | Published in National
The Ministry of Agriculture expects the export of Cook Islands pawpaw to New Zealand to start within the first half of 2012. An extensive pawpaw planting programme supported by Cook Islands government has been underway under the direction of the ministry for a number of months, which is expected to culminate in the export of […]
Fireworks and drumbeats ring in new year
Wednesday 4 January 2012 | Published in National
Beach parties, fireworks and drum beats were all the rage as Rarotonga said Kia Orana to 2012. Hundreds flocked to Muri beach on Saturday night for the first fine evening in several days to enjoy the Sails Restaurant Las Vegas themed beach party with many ambling along to Pacific Resort to enjoy the pre-fireworks fire […]
Carter points QSO at Northland
Wednesday 4 January 2012 | Published in National
John Carter is absolutely stoked to be made a Companion of the Queens Service Order for his service to New Zealand parliament. I was really chuffed when I got rung I was really stoked and now Im very proud. Carter New Zealands High Commissioner to the Cook Islands has been recognised in the 2012 New […]
Employment dispute may go to high court
Wednesday 4 January 2012 | Published in Crime
Former director of hospital services Heather Webber-Aitu has won the right to proceed with her grievance against health secretary Tupou Faireka in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua. She was earlier directed by high court judge Justice Hugh Williams to refer the matter to the Cook Islands Public Service Board of Appeal, in order […]
Teina Rongo earns doctorate from fishing poisoning thesis
Wednesday 4 January 2012 | Published in Environment
For four years Teina Rongo has been commuting between Rarotonga and the United States to research ciguatera for his final dissertation; hard work that came to fruition last month when he donned a cap and gown to receive a Ph.D. from the Florida Institute of Technology. Possibly the only locally-based Cook Islander with a doctorate […]
Happy new year!
Wednesday 4 January 2012 | Published in Local
Returning Cook Islander David and his friend Sarah from Australia got right into the New Years celebration at Muri beach in matching sparkly 2012 glasses. The duo were among hundreds of locals and visitors at the popular beach to ring in the new year and watch the fantastic fireworks from the lagoon.
Police renew call to felon
Wednesday 4 January 2012 | Published in Local
Police are reissuing calls for wanted man Kakino Kakino Junior to turn himself in and end the nearly two-week manhunt. Cook Islands police have been sounding their appeal through Kakinos friends and families in Rarotonga, as well as through media. Inspector John Strickland said police had been visiting a list of Kakinos known associates, asking […]
Skipper missing
Wednesday 4 January 2012 | Published in Local
Cook Islands police patrol boat Te Kukupa was deployed yesterday afternoon to answer a distress call from the skipper of the yacht Bonny. The vessels owner contacted local authorities at around 9.14am yesterday to report that he was 20 nautical miles south of Rarotonga and he was experiencing breathing problems. Cook Islands Police Commissioner Maara […]
4 arrests, 3 crashes, 10 burglaries
Wednesday 4 January 2012 | Published in Local
Police arrested four people over the New Years weekend for alcohol related motor accidents and assaults. Police are especially concerned at the rising number of burglaries plaguing the island. Inspector John Strickland says police received 10 reports of breaking and entering between Friday afternoon and Tuesday. This is of great concern to police as this […]
The year that was - headlines
Wednesday 4 January 2012 | Published in National
Governments half year economic and fiscal update 2010-11 predicts growth in the economy through new investment in tourism. Prime Minister Henry Puna speaks out for the first time on the first case of HIV diagnosed in the Cook Islands. Puna said the Cook Islands must way up the need to protect a persons identity versus […]
Good bloke escapes Beehive
Saturday 31 December 2011 | Published in National
Alfred Ngaro has escaped the Beehives busy environment and is currently holidaying in his native Cook Islands with his family. Ngaro, his wife Mokuina and their children, arrived in Rarotonga on Thursday afternoon. They are staying in Arorangi and plan to spend a few days in Aitutaki next week before returning to Rarotonga and departing […]
Alfred Ngaro's maiden speech in NZ parliament
Saturday 31 December 2011 | Published in National
For his maiden speech in parliament, Ngaro used both New Zealand and Cook Islands Maori sharing the words of his ancestors as they set out on a journey of challenge and change. It is part of the ongoing legacy of our people and I stand in their shadows today. In greeting those in the House […]
Josey honoured
Saturday 31 December 2011 | Published in National
Aitutakis Josephine Lockington has been honoured with the British Empire Medal (BEM) for her service to the public and community. Lockington is one of three 2012 New Year Queens Honours recipients in the Cook Islands. She has long been involved in various community groups within Aitutaki as well as national organisations, including the Girl Guides […]
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