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Budding boaties
Tuesday 19 July 2011 | Published in Local
Young Tere Maoate with his impressive au vaka which was the fastest at the Takitumu School boat racing day on Friday. The lack of breeze did little to dampen the spirits of students who descended on Muri beach for a day of model vaka and boat racing.Full story and pictures, page 10. 11071516
Long, busy season forecast
Tuesday 19 July 2011 | Published in Local
Visitor numbers in the Cook Islands continue to grow for 2011, with 700 more people making it to our shores for June this year than the same month last year. Just over 10,000 visitors stopped at the Cook Islands this June, up 7 percent on last years June total of 9300, with the large majority […]
$14m for outer islands
Tuesday 19 July 2011 | Published in National
All outer islands will be allocated a grader, digger and crane if the government can afford it. Infrastructure minister Teariki Heather disclosed his intentions in parliament last week, saying the ministry will ensure the proposal is implemented providing money is available. Heather says $14 million of Chinese funding is being earmarked for outer islands development. […]
Red Cross change
Tuesday 19 July 2011 | Published in National
A bill amending the insignia of the Red Cross has been passed by parliament. The Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols Amendment Bill was tabled on Wednesday and unanimously adopted. Marsters says the bill allows an additional symbol to be incorporated within the international Red Cross emblem. The first part of the (Red Cross) emblem is […]
Government probes loan options
Tuesday 19 July 2011 | Published in National
The government is trying to reduce loan interest rates as much as possible and is considering relationships with alternative partners including the European Investment Bank (EIB). Finance minister Mark Brown spoke in parliament last week in response to a question from former finance minister and deputy opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen, who asked whether there are […]
MMR gets to grips with pearl farms
Tuesday 19 July 2011 | Published in National
Manihikis pearl farms are being re-mapped by the Ministry of Marine Resources, which is also working with the islands council to re-licence farmers for five years. In collaboration with the Cook Islands Pearl Authority board, MMR has suggested a policy to the Manihiki Island Council for the issuing of permits for active, dormant, or abandoned […]
Vaka heads for San Fran
Tuesday 19 July 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islands vaka Marumaru Atua departed Kauai for San Francisco last week. The journey is expected to take over three weeks. The voyage which involves seven Pacific Islands vaka and has been dubbed Te Mana O Te Moana should end up in San Francisco by August 11. Cook Islands Tourism has organised a trade event […]
Careers in science showcased for girls
Tuesday 19 July 2011 | Published in National
The 10th Women in Science and Technology workshop for female students will run this evening at the Cook Islands National Council of Womens office in Takuvaine. Organised by the Ministry of Education school support department WISAT provides an opportunity for young women studying science in school to meet with women in the community who have […]
Boys get in the careers zone
Tuesday 19 July 2011 | Published in National
Boys from the outer islands will gather in Rarotonga tonight to hear the stories behind the careers of five Cook Islands men. The Boy Zone night, which will act as a taster to Thursdays main Career Expo event, will kick off at the USP campus from 6pm. Boy Zone organiser Strickland Upu, from the ministry […]
No agent required for land court
Tuesday 19 July 2011 | Published in Crime
Ordinary people can now represent themselves in land court matters, thanks to the passing of a bill in parliament last week. The Land Agents Registration Amendment Bill was unanimously approved and adopted by members of parliament on Wednesday. It enables any person to appear in the land division of the Cook Islands High Court at […]
Taakoka Villas case charges dropped
Tuesday 19 July 2011 | Published in National
A total of 41 charges have been withdrawn in a court case between the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) and Taakoka Island Villas Ltd. The case was called in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua yesterday before New Zealand high court judge Justice Colin Nicholson. Crown prosecutor Catherine Evans sought leave to withdraw charges […]
Lawyer busy with parliament
Tuesday 19 July 2011 | Published in Crime
Solicitor general Tingika Elikana is so busy with parliamentary work his court cases before New Zealand high court judge Justice Colin Nicholson have to be postponed. Elikana is representing clients whose cases are scheduled to be called this week. A case in which Elikana is representing Land Agencies was called but Elikana was not present. […]
Tax a hard choice: PM
Tuesday 19 July 2011 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna told overseas and local media that negative reactions to the withholding tax are based on ill information. He was asked by an overseas reporter at a media conference on Thursday about the way the Cook Islands people have received the news of the tax on interest. I think its fair to […]
Traffic offences dealt with
Tuesday 19 July 2011 | Published in Crime
For driving a motorcycle while disqualified at Titikaveka on June 18, Christopher Tangatakino has been convicted, fined $200 and ordered to pay court costs of $30. Tangatakino (18), kitchen hand, of Tupapa, appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before Justice of the Peace Tiki Matapo last week. Tangatakino has previous convictions. Also […]
Teen released on strict conditions
Tuesday 19 July 2011 | Published in Crime
A teenager charged with drug dealing and threatening to kill has been released on bail from remand in custody at the Arorangi prison. Joshua Koteka (17) appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before New Zealand high court judge Justice Colin Nicholson yesterday. Koteka faces four charges of supplying cannabis, possessing cannabis, possessing […]
Primary pupils test out model crafts
Tuesday 19 July 2011 | Published in Environment
The lack of breeze on Friday morning did little to dampen the spirits of Takitumu Primary School students who descended on Muri beach for a day of model vaka and boat racing. The Matavera school spent term two learning about water crafts from traditional voyaging canoes to modern yachts as part of the schools inter-grade […]
Police arrest six
Tuesday 19 July 2011 | Published in Local
Police made six arrests at the weekend for various offences including breach of curfew, domestic violence and theft. A man who lives near the Nikao golf course was arrested for a wilful damage to the golf course hedges. The man allegedly cut down the hedge and threatened some of the golf club members with a […]
Winning wow factor
Tuesday 19 July 2011 | Published in Local
Their teachers always thought the Hospitality and Tourism Training Centre students could hold their own against New Zealands top culinary students, but now they have the proof. All four Cook Islands contenders at the Nestle Toque dOr cooking competition have walked away with awards for their efforts. Hospitality and Tourism Training Centre (HTTC) culinary students […]
Lifted high
Monday 18 July 2011 | Published in Local
Bishop Paul Donoghue is lifted on a paata by joyous Catholic worshippers after he was ordained as the new Catholic Bishop for the Cook Islands by retiring Bishop Stuart OConnell. Hundreds of worshippers from across the Cooks and Archbishops and Bishops from across the Oceania region joined in a celebration of the special occasion Full […]
Arorangi jetty project manager named
Monday 18 July 2011 | Published in National
The Arorangi cruise ship jetty project has found its project manager. The Ports Authority this week announced it would be employing Frame Group Ltd, under company principal Des Eggelton, to manage the $2 million projects construction. Ports Authority general manager Bim Tou said Eggelton and Frame Group was selected for its experience in managing other […]
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