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Investigation extends
Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in National
Police are investigating the movements of certain individuals in the hope of progressing their search for Aitutakis bank burglar. Public details on the burglary of Aitutakis Bank of the Cook Islands branch earlier this month are still vague. To date it has not been confirmed whether as much as $200,000 has been stolen, what security […]
Man wants to change plea on theft charge
Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in Crime
The criminal case against Walter Strickland has been adjourned for three weeks because he might want to change his plea of guilty to one charge of theft. Strickland appeared before Justices of the Peace John Kenning, Tauei Solomon and Tekeu Framhein in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua last week. He was to be […]
Fire warning issued
Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in National
The Rescue Fire Service has responded to 14 calls in the past 10 days. Deputy fire chief Willie Hagai says all pertained to rubbish fires that had spread uncontrollably in strong winds. He asks the public to consider wind speed and direction before lighting a rubbish heap on fire. Hagai adds that during this time […]
Teen stole from houses she cleaned
Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in Crime
For stealing cash and cellphones from houses she was cleaning commercially, 19-year-old Rangi Vakatini has been convicted and sentenced to 12 months probation, with the first three months to be served on community service. The unemployed Arorangi resident appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua for sentencing by Justices of the Peace John […]
Finance minister to address Lowry Institute
Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in National
Finance minister Mark Brown is preparing to speak at a conference prior to the 2011 Pacific Leaders Forum in Auckland. He has been invited by the Lowy Institute for International Policy to be part of a panel speaking on the topic of leadership within a financial management context. The institute is hosting the conference, at […]
Stolen wheel returned
Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in Crime
For stealing the back wheel of his neighbours motorcycle, a 19-year-old Matavera resident will appear in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on February 22 next year. Tarapi Samuel will either be sentenced or discharged without conviction, depending on whether he reoffends in the meantime. He appeared in the court on Wednesday for sentence […]
Weekend sea swells like hurricane
Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in National
Coastal areas and businesses from the southwest of Rarotonga to the islands east have been inundated with water from the rough seas experienced last week. Businesses from Vaimaanga to Muri experienced saturation and some damage from the irregularly high seas, which battered the area from late on Friday and through the weekend. Tata Crocombe, managing […]
Foreign worker detained on bank theft charge
Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in Crime
A foreign worker has been ordered to stay in the Cook Islands, facing a charge of stealing $1120 from the Westpac bank. Leelesh Chandar appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on Thursday (August 25) before Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi. It was the first time his case has been called in […]
Opposition MPs all voted against tax bill
Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in National
Dear Editor, I wrote you last Friday correcting what I saw to be an error by your newspaper in reporting the Oppositions vote during the withholding tax second amendment Parliament sitting. I note that there was partial correction in yesterdays paper and thanks for that. However your correction article went on to say no opposition […]
Judge and jury trial underway
Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in Crime
A judge and jury trial is underway in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua, for the case against a man charged with possessing drugs and drug paraphernalia as well as theft. Sean Brown denies the four charges against him which relate to his alleged possession of cannabis, a utensil used to smoke cannabis, and […]
Can we afford 2012 leaders forum?
Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in National
The planned hosting of the leaders forum next year by the Cook Islands will cost the taxpayers big time; where do all the $$$s come from? a smoke signaller asks. So Prime Minister Puna is negotiating to host the annual Pacific Islands Forum meeting in 2012; is this a good idea? Why is no other […]
Fruit and vegetable import levies kick in tomorrow
Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in Local
Seasonal levies on imported fresh fruits and vegetables come into effect from tomorrow. Ministry of Finance and Economic Management customs officer Pokoina Matara says the logic behind the levy introduced in 2006 is to protect the local produce market from a flood of imported fruits and vegetables. It will be lifted in the summer months, […]
Tour party questions unanswered
Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in Local
Pressure is building on government to confirm whether it proposes to send a record-size delegation to the Pacific Leaders Forum in New Zealand, at a cost of about $80,000. The Central Agencies Committee, chaired by public service commissioner Navy Epati, is also demanding answers of government about a proposed junket to the forum, which coincides […]
Black fever hits CITC
Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in Local
CITC is showing its support for the All Blacks, much to the tongue-in-cheek dismay of its handful of Australian staff members. Yesterday, staff of all CITC branches turned up to work in Black Fever T-shirts, emblazoned with a white fern on the back. Staff will be wearing Black Fever shirts every Thursday and any day […]
Police commissioner at regional talks
Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islands Police commissioner Maara Tetava has travelled to the Federated States of Micronesia to help develop a Pacific-wide response to reduce transnational crime and increase cyber safety in the region. Tetava represented the Cook Islands at the 40th Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP) annual conference in Pohnpei, the Federated States of Micronesias capital […]
Nukutere principal furious at court report
Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in National
Nukutere College principal Donna Nahu is furious with the article printed in Cook Islands News on Saturday and the statements made by the justices of the peace regarding the expulsion of two students. She has asked for a right of reply, as this was not given prior to the article going to print. She says […]
Assault blamed on the Jimmy
Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in National
A mother and daughter involved in an alcohol-fuelled birthday bash have reconciled, giving the daughter six months to prove she is not deserving of a criminal conviction for assault. Melanie Pare, a 37-year-old Ruatonga resident, appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua for sentence last week, having previously admitted slapping her 61-year-old mother […]
Qualify for Zumba
Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in National
Zumba continues to grow in popularity throughout the Cook Islands and for the first time local class teachers are being given the opportunity to become officially licensed instructors on home turf. Top Australian instructor Maria Teresa Stone will be taking a Zumba Fitness Basic 1 training session at the Top Shape Fitness gymnasium in Rarotonga […]
Poor results in fishing comp
Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in National
A disappointing catch did not stop Gary Parlour competitors from celebrating on Saturday night, when a final weigh-in and prizegiving was held at the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club at Kiikii. Over two days of competition, just 197.6kg of fish was caught one of the lowest catch rates per boat entered ever recorded in the […]
Peace in song and music
Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in National
Rarotonga students are preparing to sing their hearts out at a Peace Song Quest tomorrow night. Students from all primary and secondary schools were invited to take part in a Peace Songquest, and about 16 groups and individuals have registered in a bid to win trophies and cash prizes. Tereora Colleges Princess Anne Hall will […]
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