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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 […]
Sand case to be heard next month
Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in Crime
Chief Justice Tom Weston will consider a civil case involving the excavation of sand during his two weeks presiding over the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua starting August 29. Taakoka Island Villas is seeking $465,000 from Travis Moore in damages, relating to the alleged removal by Moore of 5000 cubic metres of sand from […]
Cases put off for three weeks
Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in Crime
Last minute timetabling in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua has resulted in at least seven criminal cases being adjourned for a further three weeks. Justice of the Peace Tiki Matapo presided over the criminal court yesterday, while Justice Colin Nicholson simultaneously dealt with some sentencing and civil procedures. The re-scheduling of a civil […]
Two fined over uncensored DVDs
Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in Crime
In the first prosecution of its kind, two former DVD rental business owners have been convicted and fined for offering or exposing for rent to the public digital video discs without the approval of the chief censor. Robert Hosking and Tashi Tutai appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua for sentencing by Justice […]
Mamio Mangaia!
Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in Local
Honouring the islands favourite staple the mamio or taro will be the focus of the Mangaia float today which, along with 40 other decorated vehicles, will parade through Avarua from 12pm for the opening of the Te Maeva Nui celebrations. Everyone is encouraged to get out to line the Maire Nui drive and join the […]
Police advertising for more recruits
Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Police is seeking further recruits, advertising for those wanting an exciting and rewarding challenge. Do you want a life changing experience? a recruitment advertisement asks, applications for which close on August 19. At present 10 recruits are going through a standard 10-week training programme, and aim to be made sworn officers next […]
Te Maeva Nui to busy police
Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in Local
Motorists are being warned to avoid the main road at Avarua and Avatiu during lunch today due to the Te Maeva Nui float parade. Road blocks and traffic diversions will be in place between Avatius main intersection and the Tupapa side of Avarua from 11am to 1pm. Traffic will be diverted on to the back […]
Team CI out to protect environment
Thursday 28 July 2011 | Published in Environment
Team Cook Islands to the Pacific Games is going green to foster good environment practices and proper waste management practices. The go green initiative is a partnership between the National Environment Service and the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee. At the Team Cook Islands Pacific Games zumba fundraiser this evening, a team of […]
Pacific nations unite over disasters
Thursday 28 July 2011 | Published in Environment
Representatives from throughout the Pacific will meet in New Zealand next week to help develop a regional answer to natural disasters and climate change. Charles Carlson from the National Disaster Management Office will speak for the Cook Islands in Auckland among 22 nations and territories from the Pacific region between August 1 and 5. The […]
Dance teams to arrive
Thursday 28 July 2011 | Published in Local
Samoan ship MV Lady Naomi is expected to arrive at Avatiu harbour today with Te Maeva Nui dance teams from the northern group islands of Rakahanga, Manihiki, Pukapuka and Penrhyn. The ship departed Samoa on July 19 for the northern group islands of the Cooks where it spent around three hours at each island collecting […]
Art inspiration comes from home
Thursday 28 July 2011 | Published in Local
Club Bana officially opens its doors on the Te Maeva Nui art exhibition tonight, with all new artwork exploring the signs of the community. Thirty-six works from 19 artists living in the Cook Islands will fill the gallery at Club Bana and spill out on to the decking at the bistro for the next week. […]
Photos emailed to stop crime
Thursday 28 July 2011 | Published in Local
Mug shots of alleged offenders are being circulated among the tourism industry in an effort to clamp down on burglary and theft. But police commissioner Maara Tetava is assessing whether the circulation of these emails containing the police mug shots is illegal. Those behind the email and supportive of it say they are sick and […]
CIs Peyroux to debut for Titans
Thursday 28 July 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islands representative flyer Dominique Peyroux will make his anticipated debut for the Jetstar Gold Coast Titans in Sundays away clash against the Newcastle Knights at Ausgrid Stadium. Jetstar Titans Coach John Cartwright yesterday named the 22-year-old on the wing in place of the injured Steve Michaels, who is suffering concussion, as a reward for […]
Skipper lands 85kg blue marlin
Thursday 28 July 2011 | Published in National
It was all smiles yesterday for local skipper Brendon Nicholas of the Dawn Breaker Fishing Charter boat after hauling in a blue marlin tipping the scales at 85kg. Nicholas caught the marlin yesterday afternoon using flying fish bait out by the Matavera FAD (Fish Aggregation Device). After spotting a frigate bird Nicholas decided to hang […]
Harbour work behind schedule
Thursday 28 July 2011 | Published in National
Construction works at the Avatiu harbour redevelopment project are progressing well albeit slightly behind schedule, according to Port Authority general manager Bim Tou. Tou said the $27.2 million redevelopment, still in its first stage, was about two weeks behind its schedule as the contractor sorts through some difficulties but he expected the time to be […]
Victim contributed to accident
Thursday 28 July 2011 | Published in National
Both the victim and the accused contributed to a motor vehicle collision on the main road at Matavera last December, a New Zealand high court judge has ruled. Karlene Taokia yesterday appeared in the Cook Islands High Court for sentencing by Justice Colin Nicholson on one charge of careless driving causing injury to Kevin Mapu. […]
Theft meeting tonight
Thursday 28 July 2011 | Published in National
Tourism accommodation owners in Takitumu have been invited to a meeting scheduled for tonight to discuss ways in which the industry can tackle crime against tourists. The meeting will feature members of the Cook Islands Police and will begin at 6pm at the Enua Manea Hall at Titikaveka.Constable Martin Iro of the Takitumu Community Police […]
Registrar cleared of charge
Thursday 28 July 2011 | Published in Crime
Acting justice secretary and Cook Islands High Court registrar Claudine Henry-Anguna has been acquitted of one charge of being in contempt of court. Justice Colin Nicholson made the ruling in the court yesterday afternoon. Henry-Anguna told the Cook Islands News she is relieved the court case against her is over and she can now get […]
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