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23kg trevally wins Aitutaki comp
Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in National
Aitutakis Alistair Webb with a 23kg giant trevally caught popper fishing in the Easter fishing competition on the outer island. The fish won biggest trevally and was caught aboard Foxy Lady, skippered by Jason Watt. 11042501
45 fish landed in Easter comp
Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in National
The two-day Rarotonga Easter fishing competition, sponsored by Cafe Salsa was highly successful, with 15 club boats taking part. A total of 45 fish with a combined weight of 451kg was landed over the two days , Easter Saturday and Easter Monday. The catch included a magnificent 43kg yellow fin tuna, numerous other tuna, maimai, […]
CIWA joins trade unions in China
Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islands Workers Association (CIWA) president Anthony Turua is representing the Asia Pacific Region together with over 300 delegates from all over the world at the 2011 International Forum on Economic Globalisation and Trade Unions in China. Turua says that its a timely forum for the Pacific region considering the post economic crises. The forum […]
PM still waiting for reply
Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in National
The onus is on Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker to nominate people he considers heroes and heroines people who went the extra mile in rebuilding the earthquake-ravaged city for a free holiday to the Cook Islands. Prime Minister Henry Puna sent a letter to Parker after the February earthquake and has not received any response. Cook […]
Toilet paper audit laughed at
Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in National
An audit review into the procurement of toilet paper for the 2009 Pacific Mini Games (PMG) has found the games organising committee did not comply with the Cook Islands Government Financial Policies and Procedures Manual (CIGFPPM). The committee, which included the then PMG chief executive Mac Mokoroa and acting financial secretary Priscilla Maruariki, accepted a […]
Visitors join in ANZAC spirit
Tuesday 26 April 2011 | Published in National
ANZAC services are unique to every region in every country. Its important that ANZAC services reflect the values of the local region. Royal New Zealand Navy commander Tony Grubb reflected on the various commemorative services held in the Cook Islands yesterday for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). Hundreds of people participated in […]
Cook Islanders remember ANZAC
Tuesday 26 April 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islanders took time to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served for their countries in international conflict, during ANZAC Day commemorations throughout the country yesterday. From 5.30am guests and members of the public joined those involved in a dawn parade service at the Ministry of Justice building and cenotaph in Avarua […]
Ports warn of disruption at Avatiu
Tuesday 26 April 2011 | Published in National
The general public and especially users of the Avatiu harbour are asked to be patient as there will be a lot of disruption to services and restricted access to the area when the $24 million Avatiu harbour upgrade project begins in May by New Zealand company McConnell Dowell. Ports Authority chief executive Bim Tou says […]
TIS to meet on fishing plan
Tuesday 26 April 2011 | Published in National
Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) members are being encouraged to attend the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) public consultation on its draft plan for exploratory fishing this week. TIS invited MMR secretary Ben Ponia to deliver a presentation of the ministrys draft plan for exploratory fishing at its own meeting, which has now been cancelled in […]
Aitutaki commemorates ANZAC Day
Tuesday 26 April 2011 | Published in Local
People on Aitutaki gathered yesterday to remember the men and women who fought in wars overseas and to ensure the freedom and peace the islanders enjoy today. A combined church service at the Ziona Tapu CICC church in Arutanga began the ANZAC Day commemoration on the island. The message shared at church and by mayor […]
TV told to stop re-broadcasting
Tuesday 26 April 2011 | Published in Local
Vaka Television has been ordered to cease using content from major television networks Cable News Network (CNN) and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), which it may not have secured broadcasting licences for. A representative of an international law firm has sent correspondence to Vaka Television owners and operators Dave Reuther and Greg Parker, asking them […]
Court registrar charged with contempt of court
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in Crime
A registrar of the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua was on Thursday called to appear in the dock before Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi, to face a charge of contempt of court. A private prosecution against registrar Claudine Henry-Anguna is being pursued by informant Andrew Turoa. Lawyer Tina Browne represented the informant and […]
Man fined $200 for drunken assault
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in Crime
For assaulting his partner of six years while intoxicated at their home, a 37-year-old Turoa labourer was convicted and fined $200 by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on Thursday. Tevai Teono admitted one charge of (being a male) assaulting a female at Turoa on April 2. […]
Burglar jailed for 12 months and ordered to pay reparation
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in Crime
For stealing $3200 worth of electrical equipment and other household goods from a Matavera residence, a 23-year-old mechanic was convicted and sentenced to 12 months in jail by three justices of the peace in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on Wednesday. Teremoana Monga, of Ngatangiia, appeared in the court before JPs Tekeu Framhein, […]
Aitutaki returns to Maeva Nui
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in Local
A 100-strong Aitutaki contingent will represent their home island at this years Te Maeva Nui celebrations in July/August. Aitutaki Enua have been absent from the annual event to celebrate the self governance of the Cook Islands for some years. Aitutaki Mayor John Baxter (above) confirmed Aitutaki will be part of the August dance and cultural […]
Easter pageant in Avarua
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in Local
Close to 250 Catholic parishioners walked through Avarua Township yesterday morning praying and singing as the final hours of Jesus were played out through the Stations of the Cross and devotions commemorating the Passion. The days service began at the Avarua courthouse where a brief service was held before a male member of the congregation […]
PM turns Toagate on Opposition
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna is firmly rejecting a proposal to legislate the Toa settlement out of existence. In parliament last week, Aitutaki MP Teina Bishop raised concerns over Atiu MP Norman Georges suggestion that the government amend the law so as to render the Toa settlement null and void. Leader of the opposition Robert Wigmore […]
52 teams volley in Aitutaki
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in National
A record number of volleyball teams will take to the courts on Easter Monday for the second year of the Cook Islands News Aitutaki Easter 4×4 volleyball tournament. The revived popular annual event on the island has attracted 52 teams this year and organiser Rere Mataiti expects a few more teams to register before the […]
New website nearly ready
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in National
On the heels of five months of work, Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) is preparing to launch its new website. CIT chief executive Carmel Beattie says the website will be operational within two weeks. The site is in the final testing stages. CIT contracted a professional writer to develop the text, and the site includes in-depth […]
MMR tightens up on fishing licences
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in National
The Ministry of Marine Resources is poised to significantly expand its fishing licence regime with intentions to target bigeye tuna, skipjack tuna, and swordfish in addition to albacore tuna, secretary Ben Ponia says. He highlights the ministrys position in respect of fishing licences and proposed expansion of designated fisheries within an official response to the […]
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