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Multiple burglaries and thefts
Thursday 12 May 2011 | Published in Local
In addition to the arrest of multiple people on charges of drug possession and distribution, the police arrested one man for allegedly unlawfully taking a bicycle and a motorcycle at the weekend. There were also four burglaries and three thefts at the weekend, though police have not identified any suspects. One Aroko residence was burgled […]
Rain and wind lash Rarotonga
Thursday 12 May 2011 | Published in Local
Heavy rain and winds ripped across Rarotonga on Wednesday night, as a passing tropical depression brought wind gusts of up to 49 knots. Meteorological services director Arona Ngari said the depression passed eventually to the southeast of Rarotonga. Damage was reported in Mitiaro but the storm did not cause any significant damage on Rarotonga apart […]
Its $5-6m
Thursday 12 May 2011 | Published in Local
Between $5 and $6 million from the Avatiu harbour reconstruction project is expected to filter through local businesses, says Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) chairman Grant Priest. After initially refusing to grant McConnell Dowell foreign enterprise approval, BTIB has allowed the firm to forge ahead provided it incorporates local contractors in the project. Priest said […]
Complaints over backdating new tariff
Wednesday 11 May 2011 | Published in Local
The Te Aponga Uira (TAU) tariff hike is hitting customers, who are indignant over the backdating of the price increase. The tariff increase went into effect on Monday, May 2. TAU chief executive Apii Timoti says while the tariff increase applies to electricity meters read on and after that date, it also applies to the […]
Rumours circulate over drugs bust
Wednesday 11 May 2011 | Published in Local
No new arrests have been made in Operation Eagle the countrys largest ever police investigation of any kind, and the largest investigation of drug importation and distribution. To date 13 men and women have been arrested during Operation Eagle, which has been ongoing for more than a year and has involved at least 11 New […]
George fronts up
Wednesday 11 May 2011 | Published in Local
Independent MP Norman George will today face the Parliamentary Privileges Committee as it decides if he acted in contempt of a summons from the Queens Representative. George is expected to be at parliament for the 10.30am sitting, which is the third of the committee since it was constituted last month. The committee will decide if […]
Call to acknowledge women who excel
Wednesday 11 May 2011 | Published in National
Nomination for Cook Islands Business and Professional Womens Association 2010-2011 Woman of the Year awards close on May 30 and the community is encouraged to nominate a woman who deserves to be acknowledged for her work. This year the association will be acknowledging the achievements of Cook Islands women in the areas of business or […]
Bill creates new government dept
Wednesday 11 May 2011 | Published in National
A new division of the government will be established if the draft employment relations bill is passed into law. The draft bill is open to public submission at present, and includes the provision of a special employment relations division as well as all necessary staff. The bill has been drafted to create a regulatory framework […]
600 expected at careers expo
Wednesday 11 May 2011 | Published in National
More than 600 students, the future workforce of the country, will flock to the Telecom Sports Arena on July 21 for the annual Careers Expo. This is an opportunity for government departments and private businesses to showcase the wide range of career opportunities within their organisation and attract some of the countrys brightest young minds. […]
Cost of road crashes too high
Wednesday 11 May 2011 | Published in National
Police hope a 14-month break from fatal road accidents in the Cook Islands will continue, as a road safety programme gets underway. The 10-year safety campaign was officially launched at the Cook Islands police headquarters in Avarua at midday yesterday. It is an initiative of the Cook Islands Police, Road Safety Council, Ministry of Education […]
Worst weather delays Southern Express
Wednesday 11 May 2011 | Published in National
Severe weather will delay the arrival of the Southern Express. Currently in the midst of Voyage 142N, the freighter is encountering some of the worst weather and sea conditions experienced by the ship in all the years we have been providing a shipping service between New Zealand and the Cook Islands, Reef Shippings trade manager […]
More fishing as ciguatera cases fall
Wednesday 11 May 2011 | Published in National
As instances of ciguatera decrease, more local people are eating reef fish. Marine ecologist Teina Rongo says word is travelling through the coconut wireless that ciguatera is becoming less prevalent, and that people are eating more Rarotonga reef fish which is a good sign for us but a bad sign for the reef. There are […]
Barrage of questions for PM
Wednesday 11 May 2011 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna is expected to front to local media on Thursday following a month-long hiatus. When elected, Puna promised weekly press conferences with local media, including Cook Islands News, and for a time this was honoured. But it has been at least a month since the PM gave his last press conference, and […]
Pure speculation on drugs bust
Wednesday 11 May 2011 | Published in National
Police commissioner Maara Tetava is worried about false reporting of the countrys largest ever drug bust saying some reports by international media are based on pure speculation. Operation Eagle has resulted in the arrest and remand in custody of 13 people, collectively facing more than 55 charges. The investigation, which has been ongoing for more […]
All ministers to attend first joint forum
Wednesday 11 May 2011 | Published in National
All government ministers will be joining New Zealand foreign affairs minister Murray McCully and a delegation of New Zealand foreign affairs staff on Friday at the inaugural Joint Ministerial Forum (JMF). McCully is expected to be with a delegation of about nine people, comprised of foreign affairs staff and one other New Zealand member of […]
Call to all NGOs
Wednesday 11 May 2011 | Published in Crime
CIANGO, the umbrella organisation for non-government bodies in the Cook Islands, is holding its annual general meeting this afternoon. On behalf of the executives of the interim committee, Ngara Katuke is encouraging any and all non-government organisations to show up. This is for people to come forward and contribute feedback. We have to develop our […]
2 face charges over DVD piracy
Tuesday 10 May 2011 | Published in Crime
Two people each facing charges in relation to DVD piracy will next appear before the court on June 30. They were each remanded without plea by Justice of the Peace Tiki Matapo in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua yesterday. Both received interim name suppression until their next court appearance. The 30-year-old Ruatonga man […]
Govt meets Air NZ
Tuesday 10 May 2011 | Published in Local
A private briefing was held yesterday afternoon for Prime Minister Henry Puna and various ministers, following consultation between the Tourism Cook Islands Corporation (TCI) and Air New Zealand officials at present in the country. Cook Islands News understands TCI board members spent most of yesterday at Crown Beach Resort and Spa talking business with the […]
McCully visits
Tuesday 10 May 2011 | Published in Local
New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully will arrive in Rarotonga this week, after he takes a short trip to Tonga. The minister arrives in Rarotonga on Thursday afternoon, and according to a spokesperson from his office he will stay for just two days. In both Tonga and the Cook Islands, McCully has a similar agenda […]
Police praised for drug sting
Tuesday 10 May 2011 | Published in Local
Leader of the Opposition Wilkie Rasmussen is praising Cook Islands police officers for apprehending 13 people in the countrys largest ever drug bust. Rasmussen, Democratic Party deputy leader, says the party fully supports the investigation into the importation and distribution of class A and C drugs in the Cook Islands by local and New Zealand […]
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