National
New deputy speaker appointed
Saturday 16 July 2011 | Published in National
Avatiu and Ruatonga member of parliament John Henry has resigned as deputy speaker of the house. Mauke MP Tai Tura was appointed to the position in parliament on Wednesday, after being the only person nominated. Henry gave his resignation letter to speaker of the house Sir Geoffrey Henry, because he is now the associate minister […]
Kakinos 3rd bid for bail fails
Saturday 16 July 2011 | Published in Crime
A 30-year-old man facing nine charges has had his third bid for release on bail denied by Justice of the Peace Tiki Matapo. Kakino Kakino Junior (above) appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on Thursday. He is charged with three counts of burglary, (being a male) assaulting a female, threatening to kill, […]
Fish exports to skyrocket
Saturday 16 July 2011 | Published in National
Airfreight export of Cook Islands fish is set to increase to about 200 tonnes each year under a new arrangement between the Ministry of Marine Resources and a Taiwanese fishing firm. MMR secretary Ben Ponia says the ministry has entered into an agreement with Yuh Yow Marine Ltd which will trial a five tonne airfreight […]
Man assaulted partner after drinking
Saturday 16 July 2011 | Published in Crime
For repeatedly punching his partner an unemployed Ngatangiia man has been convicted, fined $100 and ordered to pay court costs of $30 by Justice of the Peace Tiki Matapo. When appearing in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua yesterday 36-year-old Sakaria Sucigau pleaded guilty to a single charge of (being a male) assaulting a […]
Guard attacked by jail prisoner
Saturday 16 July 2011 | Published in National
An Arorangi prison guard is recovering from a head injury after being attacked by a male inmate. The male guard was hit over the head with a torch by the remand prisoner, who is in his early twenties. Superintendent Metuatini Tangaroa says the unprovoked attack happened about 8am on Thursday. The inmate in question is […]
Fishing case to be heard by judge
Saturday 16 July 2011 | Published in Crime
A civil court case between the Northern Cook Islands Fishing Company (NCIFC) and a Taiwanese fishing firm is to be heard by New Zealand judge Justice Colin Nicholson in the next two weeks. The case was called for the first time in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua yesterday. Representing Yuh Yow Marine Ltd […]
Community approach needed against theft
Saturday 16 July 2011 | Published in National
A full, community approach is needed to curb the number of thefts against tourists in the Cook Islands, says a New Zealand developmental research director. Family, friends and people from schools and even football clubs are needed to help reduce the level of crime among the Cook Islands youth, according to Professor Richie Poulton of […]
Go Local!
Saturday 16 July 2011 | Published in Local
With a new colour press, Cook Islands News will be expanding into colour commercial printing. The machine will handle printing of high-quality colour brochures, cards, booklets and magazines on glossy paper and specialty stocks. In terms of import substitution, this means that for the first time offset colour publications like tourist brochures and booklets can […]
Marine park gets green light
Saturday 16 July 2011 | Published in National
Following a week of public discussions and meetings Prime Minister Henry Puna announced that the Cook Islands marine park has garnered sufficient support to move forward to full design and establishment. The support from the House of Ariki, and the Koutu Nui, the Opposition Democratic Party, non government organisations and the public in Rarotonga gives […]
Were going colour!
Saturday 16 July 2011 | Published in Local
The newspaper you are holding is our first edition ever with real colour photos. Thats right Cook Islands News is introducing process colour. Not only will our news photos come to life in brilliant true colour, but our advertisers will soon have the option of using colour images and graphics to enhance their products and […]
World Cup carries Pacific flavour
Friday 15 July 2011 | Published in National
Rugby World Cup chief executive Martin Snedden yesterday made a tongue-in-cheek promise that if the All Blacks win the Rugby World Cup, theyll bring their trophy to Rarotonga. Whilst you dont have a team we know damn well legally you are obliged to support the All Blacks, and (if they win) the All Blacks are […]
No promises on superannuation
Friday 15 July 2011 | Published in National
New Zealand foreign minister Murray McCully says he cannot confirm when his government will have worked out how to make superannuation portable, or accessible to Kiwis living in the Cook Islands. He says he cannot predict how long it will take to make the promise a reality. Id never put a date on workings of […]
$3m for industry revival
Friday 15 July 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands pearl industry is preparing to make a comeback thanks to a $3 million boost from NZAid. Rarotonga yesterday celebrated Cook Islands Pearl Day to mark the launch of the $3 million aid package, and to thank NZ foreign minister Murray McCully for releasing it. Pearl vendors set up stalls showcasing their best […]
McCullys touchdown low key
Friday 15 July 2011 | Published in National
The arrival of New Zealand Foreign Affairs minister Murray McCully and his 75 strong Pacific mission delegation landed in Rarotonga on Wednesday to a low key welcome. Not a chanting Cook Islands warrior or a maiden with ei was in sight for the arrival of the minister and the much anticipated touchdown and return of […]
Bomb types banned
Friday 15 July 2011 | Published in National
It is now specifically illegal to use, develop, produce, possess, or transfer to another person cluster munitions and explosive bomblets in the Cook Islands. Parliament this week considered and passed into law the Cluster Munitions Bill, which prohibits any activity in respect of cluster munitions and explosive bomblets, other than by those who in their […]
Govt makes green move
Friday 15 July 2011 | Published in National
The Office of the Prime Minister is searching for a new project developer to help steer the country towards becoming 100 percent reliant on renewable energy. The renewable energy project developer will help the PMs office develop and coordinate green energy projects throughout the country. Prime Minister Henry Puna, minister for the environment, last week […]
Roundtable on renewables with Kiwis
Friday 15 July 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands state-owned energy provider Te Aponga Uira (TAU) faces a fine balancing act in the coming decade. On the one hand, the company faces the task of facilitating the Cook Islands move to becoming a nation 100 percent reliant on renewable energy for its electricity needs. And on the other, it must find […]
China billion for lower interest
Friday 15 July 2011 | Published in National
How much mortgage debt is there in the Cook Islands? a smoke signaller ponders. One billion dollars? Two billion? A government with a bit of vision would not be raiding the savings of children and pensioners but cutting a commercial loan with China for a billion or two, handing that money to the local bank […]
Money transfer to Australia gets cheaper
Friday 15 July 2011 | Published in National
Westpac has reduced its surcharge on fees sent from Australia to the Cook Islands. The bank announced today it would be reducing its AU$30 (NZ$38) surcharge to AU$10 for customers in Australia sending less than AU$500 from any Westpac branch in Australia to family or friends in the Pacific. Recipients will no longer have to […]
New powers for tax collectors
Friday 15 July 2011 | Published in Local
The governments bill for its controversial withholding tax initiative also includes a provision allowing tax department officials to search commercial and residential properties. Parliament this week unanimously passed into law the Income Tax Amendment Bill without change. It gives tax collectors power to inspect books and documents whether in the custody or under the control […]
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