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Offenders face stiff sentences
Saturday 4 June 2011 | Published in Local
Those convicted of cannabis-related offences can expect harsher sentences from now on, a judge has warned In the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua yesterday, Justice Hugh Williams said there is growing concern in the community about the prevalence of cannabis and associated crime, and gone are the days when convicted offenders receive lenience by […]
Kitesurfers show off their moves
Saturday 4 June 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Kitesurfing Association hosted a coaching clinic and live exhibition on Saturday at Muri, to generate hype in the weeks leading up to the international competition next month. Local kiters showed off some of their tricks and taught new kiters the ropes. Newcomers are urged to register for the competition which takes place […]
Rarest habitat needs protection
Saturday 4 June 2011 | Published in National
The Aroko saltwater marsh in Avana was the highlight of the Lagoon Day site visits. In the scheme of wetland conservation on Rarotonga, the saltwater marshes are often left in the shadow of its more common counterpart, the pai taro (taro patch). Environment officer Joseph Brider shared his knowledge on the diminishing saltwater marsh habitat […]
Ecosystems deserve some consideration
Saturday 4 June 2011 | Published in National
We found a hermit crab recently attempting to hide in his cracked candle nut shell with a hole exposing his backside to attack. Such a sad sight and not my first time to see the sorry state of hermit habitat in Rarotonga. Ive seen a passionfruit shell and pump bottle cap used as hermit homes, […]
Captains job the ultimate honour
Saturday 4 June 2011 | Published in National
Simon Rooke understands the magnitude of his job as the first-ever commanding officer of Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Protector-class vessel HMNZS Otago, which is this week moored at Avatiu. To command any ship is an honour but to be the first (commanding officer of a ship) is the ultimate honour, Rooke said from the […]
Navy mission a homecoming
Saturday 4 June 2011 | Published in National
For leading stores accountant Noel Hirovanaa, Operation Calypso the HMNZS Otagos Pacific mission was a chance to come home. Born in Rarotonga, Hirovanaa moved to New Zealand at a young age. He frequently comes back for holidays but has not visited Rarotonga since 2008, as he and his partner have two young children and are […]
Living the dream
Saturday 4 June 2011 | Published in National
Tropic Bird formerly Hotel California has been rebranded and is now running day sails and sunset cruises. Owner Beth Harrison (pictured) is originally from England and living out her lifelong dream to run charters aboard a yacht like this trimaran. Numa Mackenzie will assist Harrison as crew. 11052903
Grave consequencesfor misjudgment
Saturday 4 June 2011 | Published in National
A 24-year-old has appeared in court to be sentenced after an accident driving that left his work colleague in hospital for close to a month with a broken leg. For careless driving causing injury at Matavera on April 10, Titikaveka fisheries officer Trinilobe Kea has been convicted, made to pay $700 for the victims damaged […]
Prisoner gets more jail time
Saturday 4 June 2011 | Published in National
For breaking into the Computer Man retail outlet and stealing electrical equipment as well as more than $3500 in cash an Arorangi prisoner has received an additional six months in jail. Andrew Tonorio (22), unemployed, of Arorangi, will now not be released from prison until at least September 2014. He appeared in the Cook Islands […]
Booties and socks galore
Saturday 4 June 2011 | Published in National
Regular visitor to Rarotonga Charlotte Mueller (pictured) from Berlin displays some of the baby booties and socks she knits to support the Hospital Comforts newborn baby gift programme. Mueller has made Rarotonga her holiday destination for 30 years and pays for her island holiday by knitting and selling baby booties and socks at a market […]
Offender caught up in Operation Eagle net
Saturday 4 June 2011 | Published in Crime
The first sentence has been handed down for an Operation Eagle accused. For possessing less than enough cannabis plant to make a cigarette 54-year-old Nikao kitchen hand Tina Upu was convicted, fined $750, and sentenced to 12 months probation the first six months of which she must spend undertaking community service. Upu appeared before Justice […]
Viking Spirit causes much excitement
Saturday 4 June 2011 | Published in National
The arrival of the Viking Spirit with the Mycon barge in tow, pictured, caused a lot of excitement at the Avatiu harbour yesterday. The barge and boat from the Pacific Marine and Civil Solutions Company in Fiji a marine construction and marine transport company, has been contracted by the Ministry of Infrastructure and planning to […]
Pesticide danger explained
Friday 3 June 2011 | Published in Environment
Local grower Teava Iro (pictured below) explained to students at Lagoon Day yesterday the environmental hazards of using chemicals and pesticides to control weeds. Chemical fertilisers can kill soil or cause an imbalance in its nutrient makeup the result is unhealthy crops, and people and animals that eat poor quality food get sick, he said. […]
No paper on Monday
Friday 3 June 2011 | Published in Local
Due to Queens birthday public holiday, Cook Islands News will not be published on Monday, June 6. The deadline for classified advertising for Tuesdays paper will be 1pm Monday, but only by fax on 25303 or email on adverts@cookislandsnews.com
Drugs accused back in jail
Friday 3 June 2011 | Published in Local
An Operation Eagle defendant is again locked in the Arorangi prison, having twice breached conditions of his bail. Faimau Robati (41), fisherman, of Nikao, appeared before Justice of the Peace Ina Tautu in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua yesterday. Robati, who police previously referred to on file as 44-year-old Nooroa Robati, did not […]
Captain sentenced for referee assault
Friday 3 June 2011 | Published in Local
The Arorangi Bears captain has been convicted for assaulting a referee at the end of a rugby league match that the Bears team lost. Agostine Heather (26), barman, of Arorangi, admitted the single assault charge last month and yesterday appeared before Justice of the Peace Ina Tautu in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua. […]
CI boat trains with navy ship
Friday 3 June 2011 | Published in Local
Cook Islands police patrol boat Te Kukupa has trained with New Zealand Navy ship HMNZS Otago, the first exercise of its kind in many years. At the break of dawn yesterday Te Kukupa left Avatiu wharf carrying ten officers and police commissioner Maara Tetava. She travelled about one mile out to sea to meet Otago, […]
Gender equality focus of northern trip
Friday 3 June 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) president Vaine Wichman has lead a team visit to Rakahanga and Manihiki to raise awareness of gender equality in the northern group pa enua communities. The two-week trip is in accordance with recommendations outlined in the councils national action plan to advance women in public life. It is […]
PM praises university
Friday 3 June 2011 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna is happy with the services provided by the University of the South Pacific. He told guests at a May 11 function hosted by the Cook Islands government for the USP Council that the university was doing a very good job in the Cook Islands. Puna said that USP had produced very […]
Saying yes to life with disco
Friday 3 June 2011 | Published in National
To keep kids off the streets tonight, police organisation Blue Light is arranging a youth disco in the courthouse car park. This falls in line with our drugs and alcohol free campaign its about saying no to drugs and yes to life, constable Alan Rua said. Were just providing a space for young people to […]
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