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More MPs off overseas
Monday 1 August 2011 | Published in National
Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters and marine resources minister Teina Bishop will be the next members of parliament to travel abroad on official business. They will attend a trade and fisheries conference in Papua New Guinea, leaving the Cook Islands on August 6. Bishop has just last week returned from Samoa where he attended a […]
Red Cross thanks land owners
Monday 1 August 2011 | Published in National
Excitement is growing among Red Cross officers in the Cook Islands with the organisations new $1.3m headquarters in Tupapa taking shape. Cook Islands Red Cross president Nga Jessie would like to thank and show the organisations gratitude to landowner of the section Tua Nicholas. Red Cross would also like to show its appreciation to surrounding […]
CI dictionary in demand in New Zealand
Monday 1 August 2011 | Published in National
A Cook Islands Maori language advocate in New Zealand says there is strong demand by teachers for a new dictionary. Plans are underway in the Cook Islands to create an electronic version of the Cook Islands Maori dictionary for access via the internet. That comes as physical copies dwindle due to the book being out […]
Aitutaki taro exported
Monday 1 August 2011 | Published in National
The first shipment of Aitutaki produce is on its way to New Zealand through a new agriculture development initiative. Reef Shipping has provided for free a standard 20ft container on its Southern Express vessel for use by Aitutaki growers as a one-off in support of the islands agricultural expansion. The cargo ship left Aitutaki this […]
Rhythm and dance
Monday 1 August 2011 | Published in Local
Young dancers from Kiribati display a dance that is meant to teach them rhythm. They were performing at Fridays international night as part of Te Maeva Nui 2011. Reports and photos, pages 8-11. 11073002
Local squad back from Te Aito Tahiti
Saturday 30 July 2011 | Published in Environment
Team Te Aito Cook Islands has returned from competing in the annual paddling race in Tahiti, which this year attracted 643 paddlers. Fletcher and Vaea Melvin, Tupuna Amos, Paul Pearson, Emilene Taulu and Andre Tutaka represented the Cook Islands at Te Aito along with three supporters two of whom travelled to Tahiti from Aitutaki. From […]
New envoy arrives
Saturday 30 July 2011 | Published in Local
Former New Zealand politician John Carter arrived on Thursday night to take up his new diplomatic post as the New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands. Carter and wife Leoni have had the perfect introduction to island life on Rarotonga when they were among the official guests at the Te Maeva Nui opening ceremony […]
Student dies after accident
Saturday 30 July 2011 | Published in Local
A young Cook Islander has died in an Auckland hospital following a motor vehicle accident in Matavera at the weekend. Teokotai Tatira was pronounced brain dead at hospital in New Zealand and kept on life support. Friends and family members at his bedside decided to turn the life support off yesterday afternoon. Tatira was in […]
Its festival time!
Saturday 30 July 2011 | Published in Local
Rarotonga came to a standstill yesterday as thousands poured into the centre of Avarua to watch and be part of the Te Maeva Nui float parade and party marking the start of the week-long festival of culture. The Avarua harbour and roundabout was the beating heart of the parade where dignitaries and onlookers settled in […]
Balance is key
Saturday 30 July 2011 | Published in National
For woman of the month Annie Fisher, it is all about finding balance between family, friends, work, sport and charity. When she found out she had been selected to receive the award, Annie said she was nothing but humbled. She challenged every woman out there to be the next recipient. This award is there to […]
Sun and surf draw Roxy fashion tour
Saturday 30 July 2011 | Published in National
Roxy models and surfers made Rarotonga their playground for a week when a team of 20 hit the rock for promotional shoots and fun in the sun and surf. Roxy is the womens line of the Quicksilver surf brand which sprung to life in 1990 as a swimwear line. But the Roxy brands claim to […]
Time for reflection, celebration: PM
Saturday 30 July 2011 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna has called on all Cook Islanders to celebrate and reflect on the country during the 46th anniversary of its self governance. Puna said yesterday that the theme of Te Maeva Nui te au akairo o toku matakeinanga; the symbols of your tribe or community was a timely reminder for Cook Islanders […]
Whippings suggested
Saturday 30 July 2011 | Published in National
More than 50 people gathered at Titikavekas Enua Manea Hall on Thursday night to discuss crime, which has been dogging the village in recent months. The meeting, organised by Cook Islands Police Takitumu community officer Constable Martin Iro, brought together hoteliers, moteliers, rental accommodation owners, private residents, school leaders and community workers from Titikaveka to […]
Rehab programme for young offenders
Saturday 30 July 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islands Police will increase the number of officers posted at its village stations and introduce a new rehabilitation programme for young offenders in its efforts to curb crime. Police inspector Tere Patia said the police department planned to add an extra officer or two to the community stations at Takitumu and Arorangi with the […]
34 burglaries in 2 months
Saturday 30 July 2011 | Published in National
Titikaveka has taken the unfortunate title of being Takitumus favourite hotspot for thieves and burglars. Ninety-nine criminal acts were reported in the vaka for the months of May and June this year, with 50 being carried out in Titikaveka. About half of the crimes reported in the period for Takitumu were incidents of theft or […]
Floats embody communities
Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in National
Decorated bulldozers, earth moving trucks and trailers will today ring in the week-long Te Maeva Nui celebrations and everyone is invited to line the Maire Nui drive and join the national celebration of self governance. More than 40 floats will parade through Avarua and fire up the island for what will be an action packed […]
New school building open
Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in National
The new Omoko High School building on the island of Penrhyn had its final inspection this month before it opened its doors to the islands students. Cook Islands Investment Corporation property manager Anne Taoro lead an inspection team to Penrhyn including New Zealand Aid programme coordinator Danica Waiti and Ministry of Planning and Infrastructure building […]
Consumers get watchdog
Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in National
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is searching for a new consumer commissioner to help enforce fair trade practices and protect the rights of consumers. The position has been created at the ministry following the separation of the labour and consumer divisions. The commissioner will work in contact with fuel suppliers, wholesalers, retailers and the public […]
TCI keeps festival in touch
Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in National
Telecom Cook Islands has become a Te Maeva Nui Ariki sponsor to help locals, visitors and people overseas stay in touch with all the action of the week-long festival of Cook Islands culture. Telecom Cook Islands has pledged cash and products to the value of $35,000 to the Ministry of Cultural Development, the Cook Islands […]
Families reunited as boat arrives
Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in National
Weary but happy northern group island teams arrived aboard the MV Lady Naomi last night to the welcoming arms of waiting family and friends at the Avatiu harbour. The Samoan vessel carrying over 220 northern group islanders from Rakahanga, Manihiki, Pukapuka and Penrhyn encountered rough conditions at sea and her passengers were relieved to finally […]
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