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New unit strengthens crime fight
Thursday 29 September 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands is now equipped to help combat transnational crime sweeping the Pacific, such as money laundering, people smuggling and drug dealing. A transnational crime unit situated within the Cook Islands Police Avarua headquarters was officially opened at a ceremony yesterday morning. The unit has been established with help from the Australian Federal Police […]
The Tepuka saga continues
Thursday 29 September 2011 | Published in National
Residents of Tepuka 106C in Nikao are being called to a meeting on October 3 to discuss a letter they recently received from the executives of the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC). Distributed to Tepuka occupants this month, the letter advises those tenants with outstanding rents to pay up or face legal consequences and possible […]
$400,000 for public sector review
Thursday 29 September 2011 | Published in National
A Cook Islands public sector review is being boosted by almost $400,000 from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japans government. An official handing over of the money (US$300,000) granted to the Cook Islands from the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction established by the ADB and Japanese government took place at the Ministry of Internal […]
ADB handover tomorrow
Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National
A handover ceremony is being held in Rarotonga tomorrow for two national projects funded through the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japans government. The projects will see an improvement to home care and nursing services for the elderly and disabled, as well as wide ranging and cost effective reforms to the public sector aimed at […]
Partygoers cause trouble for police
Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National
Partygoers caused some troubles for police over the weekend with officers kept busy by fights, cannabis possession, curfew breaches, noise complaints and lost children. A fight occurred inside the toilet area of the Rehab nightclub on Saturday night. One man was admitted to the hospital as a result of the alleged assault at the hands […]
Foreign workers terrified of seeking help
Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National
Foreign workers in the Cook Islands are terrified of seeking help from governments immigration department, and staff at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration compound problems by sitting on the fence, deputy opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen says. He reiterates his view that government needs to reconsider legislation for the recruitment and management of foreign […]
Kia Orana Kukis
Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands public will have their first chance to meet the Kuki team tonight at Muris Kia Orana night market. Members of the Cook Islands representative rugby league team will be mingling with the crowd at Muris Nukupure Park between 6pm and 9pm tonight. The whole Cook Islands team, minus two players who are […]
There has to be some misunderstanding
Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in Local
Government is determined to create its own niche market for vanilla, and already has loose arrangements in place to export the spice to Japan, China and Australia. Agriculture minister Nandi Glassie says government has singled out vanilla as a potential cash crop and plans are underway to develop the countrys horticultural production accordingly. Glassie is […]
Atiu energy house nears completion
Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National
The iron roofing being nailed onto the roof of Atius new energy house. 11092303
Get wired on the webs hot topics
Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National
As proof of the internets ability to shrink the world, the Cook Islands has joined an African conference covering all things world wide web without even travelling off Rarotonga. Maureen Hilyard, founder of the Cook Islands Internet Action Group, said local participation in the Internet Governance Forums annual conference was being used to show that […]
Fishing industry meeting tomorrow
Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National
All Rarotonga fishing industry stakeholders are encouraged to attend a meeting in Takuvaine tomorrow organised by the Cook Islands Fishing Association (CIFA). The meeting is a chance for those within the industry to band together in an effort to have common concerns addressed. CIFA president Mark Vaikai says the local fishing industry is under threat […]
Tetautua School opens its doors
Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National
Penrhyns small community is thrilled with its newly-refurbished Tetautua School, which was officially opened on Monday. About 60 people almost the entire islands population attended the opening ceremony which included ribbon-cutting, speeches and a kai kai. Tetautuas new school boasts upgraded learning facilities for its 14 students and one teacher. The schools pupils range in […]
Blanket ban on firearms continues
Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National
A blanket ban on the importation of firearms will remain in place until at least the end of this year, police commissioner Maara Tetava says. At present no one is allowed to bring a gun into the Cook Islands, even if it is one registered locally but previously transported out of the country. The reason […]
Car crashes into restaurant
Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National
A young Arorangi man remains in hospital with serious injuries after he crashed his car into the Kaena Restaurant early on Sunday. The man was driving from Titikaveka to Arorangi in the early hours when he lost control of the car and ran into the restaurant. He was stuck in the vehicle for a time […]
The louder the better for Hash birthday
Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National
Hash House Harriers celebrated their 31st birthday in Cook Islands on Monday in colourful style. The theme was the louder the better and over 100 hashers and visitors embraced it in a colourful display. Many local identities took on different characters – in costume – and displayed their talents or their desires. The run started […]
Arthritis responds to the right activities
Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National
Arthritis is a catch-all term for a large number of different conditions, all of which have the common feature of joint pain or stiffness. Most start gradually with pain and limitation building up slowly over months or years. All respond to activities that help to maintain the range of movement of the affected joints, strengthen […]
Offender wants cash and passport returned by police
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in National
Convicted Matavera resident Corey Nicholas is applying for the return of his property by police through the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua. An application by Nicholas was considered in the court by justice of the peace Tangi Taoro last Thursday. Defence counsel Charles Petero says Nicholas (28) wants his passport back, as well as […]
Trades training good for both CI and NZ
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in National
It may be one of those rare times where the word selfish is being used in an overwhelmingly positive way. But when New Zealand High Commissioner John Carter described the contributions being made by the New Zealand Aid Programme to the Cook Islands Trades Training Centre as selfish, it was hard to see the negatives. […]
New police focus is paying off
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in National
A new police approach is reducing crime and preventing road accidents, police commissioner Maara Tetava says. For a month now his police officers have been taking a more active role in key sectors of the Rarotonga community targeting problem areas for burglary and theft as well as motor vehicle crash hotspots. The result is a […]
Epati not sure of finish date
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in National
Whether public service commissioner Navy Epati returns to work next Monday may depend on Prime Minister Henry Puna. Epati has been asked to work until a new public service commissioner is appointed, despite his initial plan to walk away from the job on September 30. Epati says he needs to talk with Puna about staying […]
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