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Eclipse disappoints
Wednesday 22 December 2010 | Published in Local
Monday night was a disappointing one for stargazers as rain and cloud prevented the people of Rarotonga from getting a view of the lunar eclipse. Lunar eclipse fans will have to keep their fingers crossed for clear skies on June 4, 2012, when a two hour long partial lunar eclipse may be seen over the […]
Island justice
Wednesday 22 December 2010 | Published in Local
Most of the hearings for the four electoral petitions will be heard in the outer islands early next year. This was confirmed after Chief Justice Tom Weston had a telephone conference with counsel for the petitions yesterday to confirm further details for the hearings. It was decided that the Court will travel to Pukapuka to […]
Webber-Aitu plans to sue
Wednesday 22 December 2010 | Published in Local
Former hospital head says she will take legal action against Faireka The former Director of Hospital Health Services, Heather Webber-Aitu has confirmed she intends to sue Secretary of Health Tupou Faireka for an alleged breach of her employment contract. “As provided for under the Public Service Act, I have attempted dispute resolution but that has […]
Karate recognises Carden's achievements
Wednesday 22 December 2010 | Published in National
Cook Islander Angelina Carden (nee Dessa) has been nominated to be inducted into the Australasian and World Karate hall of fame for her outstanding achievements in the martial art of karate. The 41-year-old mother of two recently gained her 5th dan black belt with the title of Renshin from 10th dan Master Yoshitoshi Sato. It […]
Hash Bash on Muri motu
Wednesday 22 December 2010 | Published in National
The Christmas Hash Bash was held on Monday night with a surprise trip for the group to a Muri motu on two of Captain Tama’s boats. The rain held off for the 43 Hashers in attendance who were treated to beer, soft drinks and an extensive barbecue – all organised by Len ‘Polyononamous’ Edwards and […]
Don't neglect your pets this Christmas
Wednesday 22 December 2010 | Published in National
Don’t forget about your four legged friends this festive season. The Esther Honey clinic in Nikao is offering pet owners the service of caring for their animals while they are out of the country. “Your four-legged family members depend on you all year round” said clinic director Gregg Young. The clinic is asking people who […]
Christmas cheer for Te Kainga
Wednesday 22 December 2010 | Published in National
Te Kainga received some Christmas cheer last week. Raro idol contestant Destiny Tara visited Te Kainga Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre to present the members with a cheque for over $700. The money was raised on duets night, when Destiny sang with Mann Short representing Te Kainga. As the pair won the battle, the proceeds […]
Agents get Cooks experience
Wednesday 22 December 2010 | Published in National
Twenty-seven travel agents spent a week on the Cook Islands recently. While they were here CI News asked them about the value of the forum they attended here, and the potential of the Cook Islands as a South Pacific destination. While on Rarotonga they were treated to some stunning evenings of entertainment, including a ‘black […]
Victim calls for stonefish awareness
Wednesday 22 December 2010 | Published in National
Kathy Hainum is from Alaska and has been visiting the Cook Islands every year for 10 years. But this is the first time she has stepped on a stonefish – with agonising results. Now she thinks that more should be done to make sure that people protect themselves from stonefish stings – and that there […]
'Feather' installed at Kaireva art site
Wednesday 22 December 2010 | Published in National
Before catching a plane to Auckland this week, local artist Krick Barraud put the finishing touches to a new exhibit she’s been designing. The piece, aptly named ‘A Feather in Your Cap’, resembles a white feather. Barraud has used a palm frond from a coconut tree planted by Teauriki Daniel, who is the last living […]
McCully takes close look at rebuild work
Wednesday 22 December 2010 | Published in National
NZ Foreign Minister Murray McCully was keen to check out for himself the repair work going on under the Aitutaki recovery programme during his visit to the island last weekend. These photos provided by the New Zealand High Commission show McCully even took the time to check the workmanship of one of the roofs under […]
Funding boost for Reo Maori
Wednesday 22 December 2010 | Published in National
The Secretary of the Ministry of Cultural Development, Sonny Williams, has $10,000 of funding to put into Reo Maori. “I’ve got a budget to revive the Reo Maori Commission,” Williams said. “The current commission’s term has expired and when the new government has settled in I will be recommending to the Minister of Culture, Teariki […]
Hearings in islands
Wednesday 22 December 2010 | Published in National
Further details of the hearings for the four electoral petitions have now been confirmed, including the decision to hear most of them in the outer islands early in the New Year. Chief Justice Tom Weston convened a telephone conference with counsel for the petitions yesterday to confirm the proposed dates and locations of the hearings. […]
Trap removal could aid lagoon
Wednesday 22 December 2010 | Published in Environment
Muri pu tapere Keta Williams says that getting rid of one of the disused fish traps could have a massive impact on the health of the lagoon at Muri. “No one is using the fish trap now and there is a build up of silt. It’s causing the outflow to go to the inland side. […]
Walkers saddened by defaced sign
Wednesday 22 December 2010 | Published in Local
Mataiti Mataiti set out last Saturday for a pleasant cross-island walk with his daughter, who will soon be flying out to New Zealand to go to school. But their day out was ruined by some thoughtless vandals who decided to deface the signs at the summit of the walk. Air New Zealand’s green team gave […]
Snow strands tourists
Tuesday 21 December 2010 | Published in Local
Two Swedish tourists on their way to the Cook Islands for a Christmas break have been stranded by the ice and snow in Europe. Managing director of Island Hopper Robert Skews predicts that more people on their way here will be prevented from travelling by the snow and ice which has closed three major European […]
Birthday bash bribery alleged
Tuesday 21 December 2010 | Published in Local
The counter-petition for Aitutaki’s Vaipae-Tautu was filed in the High Court last week with respondent Mona Ioane Kake (the elected MP) throwing allegations of bribery back at former MP Kete Ioane. He alleges Ioane gave four voters food, money or other assistance for a birthday party in return for their votes as well as committing […]
Industry welcomes LA flights
Tuesday 21 December 2010 | Published in Local
Father Freddy Kaina was kept busy selling sausages to the hungry crowd at Sunday evening’s Christmas in the Cathedral. Story, photos – pages 10 and 11. 10122005
Kitesurfing to host world's best
Tuesday 21 December 2010 | Published in National
The world’s biggest names in kitesurfing will be attending the first big event in the Cook Islands. The ‘Kiting towards Heaven’ is set to kick off between June 25th and July 2nd and promises to catapult the Cook Islands onto the international stage as a kitesurfing destination. The competition will be organised by the local […]
A magical evening of fun and song
Tuesday 21 December 2010 | Published in National
It was a wonderful evening of song and laughter at St Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral on Sunday as hundreds gathered for the annual ‘Christmas in the Cathedral’ carol singing. Families and friends dotted the lawn in front of the church in Avarua to sit and enjoy the entertainment which also included skits, dance and other performances. […]
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