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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 […]
Race returns to roots but not elite times
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in Crime
Returning to the roots of the Round Raro Road Race proved to be a winner with runners who took part in the 34th Round Raro Road Race on Saturday staged from the original start and finish point in front of the Banana Court in Avarua. While Australian racer Matt Cooper set a blistering time of […]
Drought hits Aitutaki crops
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in Local
Lack of rain for nearly two months is seriously affecting horticulture growers of Aitutaki. The few drops of rain that drip off Aitutaki over the weekend was only a few minutes (of) passing showers with no significant remedy to the drought problem, senior agriculture officer Fred Charlie says. He says the drought is doing more […]
High time to look at fuel prices
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in Local
Triad Pacific Petroleum Ltd manager Chris Vaile says the company is in dialogue with the Price Tribunal in an attempt to establish a fairer playing ground for fuel wholesalers in the Cook Islands. Vaile says despite a recent price order lowering the maximum prices of fuel from Toa Petroleum Ltd in rivalry with Triad there […]
Isabelles art of the future recognised
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in Local
For illustrating her idea of a futuristic Cook Islands in 40 years, Te Uki Ou student Isabelle Drollet won recognition at a Pacific Showcase exhibit and a series of greeting cards emblazoned with her artwork. The year five student was one of a number of Cook Islands students to vie for the top spot at […]
Brown acquitted on assault
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in National
Nikao resident Michael Brown has been acquitted on a charge of common assault, which relates to an alleged incident in Tupapa on October 2 last year. Brown (37) appeared in the Cook Islands High Court before justice of the peace John Kenning on Tuesday for a defended hearing. He denies the assault and the court […]
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 […]
Womens caucus on tomorrow
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in National
The fourth caucus forum on international gender and womens issues is being held at the Takuvaine headquarters of the Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) tomorrow morning. Following a brief welcome and prayer at 11am, associate minister John Henry will make the first forum presentation about his attendance at the fourth womens ministerial meeting […]
Budget planning starts early
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in National
Government is leaving no room for excuses in its budget planning for the next financial year, by initiating the process three months earlier than usual. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) has released its timeline for budgetary planning, which was approved by cabinet on September 20. Financial secretary Richard Neves says government has […]
Businessman charged with assault
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in Crime
Prominent Rarotonga businessman and former political candidate Sam Crocombe is the subject of a criminal court case. Crocombe, who owns Raro Safari Tours, appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before justice of the peace John Kenning recently. He is charged with common assault and is likely to face further charges. During the […]
Defendant pleads guilty to illegal purchase of duty free
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in Crime
A second person has been arrested in relation to the illegal purchasing of duty free items. Junior Konitara Vaine Tuteru appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before justice of the peace Tangi Taoro on Thursday, charged with conspiring to defraud customs through the purchasing of duty free goods, therefore obtained illegally. The […]
Assault, theft, burglary dealt with
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in Crime
For assaulting a father and son during a domestic dispute, Kaukura Nia has been convicted, fined $200 and ordered to pay a $195 medical bill as well as court costs of $30. He is also subject to a six-month deferred sentence, which means if he reoffends in that time he could face further penalty. Nia, […]
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