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New businesses registered
Monday 23 May 2011 | Published in National
In the six weeks to April 30, there have been nine new company registrations in the Cook Islands. Te Moehau Ltd, Go Cook Islands Pty Ltd, Rereatai Fishing Ltd, Cook Islands Sun Ltd, La Boutique Ltd, The Wedding Planner Ltd, Te Moko Ltd, Saltwater Cafe (2011) Ltd, and Akairo Ltd have all been registered. All […]
Swells pound south coast
Monday 23 May 2011 | Published in National
A slow moving trough of low pressure system over Fiji generated huge sea swells that pounded reefs on the southern coast of Rarotonga over the weekend. No damage was caused by the heavy swells but it drew curious onlookers and wishful surfers to the beaches to watch waves of up to 2.5m crash on the […]
A night in paradise
Monday 23 May 2011 | Published in Local
Junior dancers of Te Korero Maori cultural dance group entertain diners during Saturday nights Tennis Cook Islands island night paradise fundraiser. About 100 people supported the cause that raised $6000 for junior tennis development in the Cook Islands and to cover costs for the tennis team that will represent the Cook Islands at the Pacific […]
Taskforce reports on summit action
Monday 23 May 2011 | Published in Local
The economic taskforce has prepared a detailed report to the Office of the Prime Minister capturing the specific actions and recommendations of last months national economic summit. Taskforce chairman John Tierney says the report includes a summary of the groups findings as well as submissions and community opinion from the two-day public summit. The interaction […]
Fiji police accuse Cook Islander
Monday 23 May 2011 | Published in Local
A Cook Islands mother faced an anxious wait for news after hearing her son was being grilled by Fijian police, accused of helping Fijis former army chief of staff escape the country. Tim McBride, a 38-year-old surfing instructor, was suspected of helping Lieutenant Colonel Tevita Mara leave to the island of Kadavu to board a […]
Second victim dies
Saturday 21 May 2011 | Published in Local
An 18-year-old Cook Islander is the second person to die as a result of a head-on collision between a motorcycle and a car on Rarotonga this week. The family of 18-year-old Pukapukan Waka Ayoka gathered around his hospital bed on Thursday evening Cook Islands time and switched off his life support. He was admitted to […]
Go Local urges BTIB
Saturday 21 May 2011 | Published in Local
Business Trade Investment Board chief executive Terry Rangi is finding ways to reduce the countrys reliance on imported goods, promoting locally-grown and made items. In the latest BTIB Cook Islands Business Gazette Rangi says the organisations Go Local campaign is in full swing. Media campaigns showcase Cook Islands products through the initiative. Rangi says the […]
SOE sell-off considered
Saturday 21 May 2011 | Published in Local
Privatisation of state owned enterprises (SOEs) is being considered to strengthen the economy. Finance minister Mark Brown says nothing is sacred and the government will consider all possible options in its economic review. Brown says although Cook Islands SOEs such as the Bank of the Cook Islands, Te Aponga Uira O Tumutevarovaro, Ports Authority and […]
Teen weightlifter eyes medal
Saturday 21 May 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands only female weightlifter Luisa Peters has set a new personal best lift improving by 11kg for a new total lift of 171kg. The 18-year-old relocated to New Zealand earlier this year and it seems the move has been to her benefit as the rising star has her eyes on a medal at […]
Internet connects students with experts
Saturday 21 May 2011 | Published in National
The Ministry of Educations Te Kura Uira initiative is putting outer islands students in touch with three new tutors. Tepare and Marianne Solomona, both based in Aitutaki, are tutoring students in Nassau and Mitiaro over the internet, while Rarotongas Edna Takaroka is tutoring Rakahanga students. The tutors use an eLearning management system to store data […]
Enabling education
Saturday 21 May 2011 | Published in National
A recent Telecom survey reveals that less than 50 percent of customers are satisfied with internet service and less than 60 percent are satisfied with mobile service. Cook Islands residents want cheaper and faster service, but Telecom Cook Islands (TCI) chief executive Jules Maher wants to know why, and how cheaper and faster service will […]
Invasive species meeting held
Saturday 21 May 2011 | Published in National
A meeting to make final amendments to activities under the Invasive Species Project will be held at the Pukapuka hostel on Thursday 26. The Invasive Species Project is a regional project comprising of 10 countries. The objective of the project is to reduce the environmental, economic, and human health impacts of invasive alien species in […]
Book for chiropractor
Saturday 21 May 2011 | Published in National
Chiropractor Dr Mac Rastkar will be on Rarotonga for five days next week, and hes taking appointments. A practicing chiropractor in Auckland, Dr Mac most recently visited Rarotonga in October. He saw 55 people last time he was on the island, indicating a pressing need for chiropractors in the Cook Islands. During his previous visit, […]
Vaka Television extends reach
Saturday 21 May 2011 | Published in National
Vaka Televisions signal continues to strengthen and can now be picked up by most Puaikura district residents. The companys free-to-air television channel has been providing Rarotongans with a second choice of programming since late last year. Technical difficulties have stalled the signals reach, but now Vaka Television can broadcast across most of the island. Owners […]
Raising money for disaster victims
Saturday 21 May 2011 | Published in National
Staircase Restaurant & Bar is tonight hosting a Japan Night to raise money for victims of the earthquake and tsunami. Sisi Short of Staircase and Ian Karika both lived in Japan when they were dancing in their youth, and last month contacted Japanese-speaking coordinator for Turama Nana Hirata to organise a fundraiser in honour of […]
Dismissed Short plans to seek legal advice
Saturday 21 May 2011 | Published in National
Recently terminated secretary of justice Mark Short says he will be seeking legal advice before making a public comment. Public service commissioner Navy Epati this week announced Shorts termination, which went into effect last Friday. Short was terminated on the basis that he had breached provisions of the Public Service Act, MFEM Act and his […]
Support wanted for netball D-day
Saturday 21 May 2011 | Published in Crime
The Titikaveka and Avatiu netball club supporters need to come out in force as the two clubs each have six teams in todays semi final games to support. Semi final games started on Wednesday night at the Telecom Sports Arena when the open one and two grades took to the court. In the open one […]
CIIC management under microscope
Saturday 21 May 2011 | Published in National
A new direction for the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) is being considered by the organisations newly-appointed chief executive Tamarii Tutangata. In the job two weeks, Tutangata has had his first meeting with the CIIC board and finance minister Mark Brown. He says the main challenges facing the corporation are its future direction and whether […]
Self-sustainable living satisfying
Saturday 21 May 2011 | Published in Environment
In the past 50 or so years it was only alternative lifestylers who lived off the land, chose to have less things, consciously reduced water, fuel and power usage basically did the whole greenie/hippy thing. But now, as the world faces the consequences of years of consumerism without regard, individuals are rethinking their lifestyles. In […]
Reality show filmed in CI
Saturday 21 May 2011 | Published in National
The eighth season of TV series Shipwrecked will again be filmed in the Cook Islands. The reality show Shipwrecked is returning to Channel 4 for its eighth season, set to air later this year. RDF Television will produce the 15-part series, which will be filmed in the Cook Islands once again. Casting is currently underway. […]
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