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Teen offenders avoid jail time
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in National
Two teenagers appeared before Justice Christine Grice yesterday, and both avoided jail time, though their offences carried maximum sentences of time in prison. Eighteen-year-old Bobby Tekoronga was yesterday saved from having to serve a term of imprisonment and instead sentenced to probation and community service for a number of recent offences. He appeared on four […]
Shackled man wants retrial
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in National
A Penrhyn man who claims police treated him in what he called an “outrageous and unlawful” manner was told yesterday that he must navigate through a number of convoluted legal channels before he can have his day in court. Arumia Robert Samatua appeared before Justice Christine Grice yesterday to follow up with an application he […]
No movement on deportation
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in National
An investigation into whether an Australian woman should be deported following an employment and business investment dispute has not progressed due to workloads at the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MOIA). Christine Backer, of Queensland, is unsure whether she can remain living in Rarotonga after her work permit was cancelled by sponsor Dave Reuther. MOIA labour […]
Raro, island balance in new cabinet
Friday 3 December 2010 | Published in National
The new cabinet were sworn in yesterday by the Queen’s Representative Sir Frederick Goodwin. Tom Marsters, who has served as an MP since 1991, is now the Deputy Prime Minister. The six man cabinet has a fifty-fifty split of representation from the outer islands and Rarotonga. Representation from the northern group comes from the Prime […]
George vs CI News case adjourned
Friday 3 December 2010 | Published in Crime
The high court yesterday adjourned Norman George’s cases against CI News to next Monday. Before Justice Christine Grice, Norman George applied for leave to commence prosecution against cartoonist Tim Buchanan, managing editor John Woods and Cook Islands News Limited. Represented by counsel Robert Samuel, George also filed a civil claim over an allegedly defamatory cartoon […]
Cooks raises climate concerns
Friday 3 December 2010 | Published in Environment
Cook Islands delegates at the United Nations climate conference in Cancun, Mexico sent out strong messages this week, raising issues of concern to island countries. The Cook Islands made it very clear that any issue of co-financing under the Adaptation Fund should not be a burden to small island developing states. The call was by […]
CIP files petition for 17th seat
Friday 3 December 2010 | Published in Local
The CIP filed its first election petition with the High Court yesterday following the two submitted by the Democratic Party on Wednesday. The CIP already secured a 16 seat majority in parliament at last month’s election but is hoping to secure Rakahanga through the petition for the island’s seat where previously the now retired independent […]
Cabinet announced
Friday 3 December 2010 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna announced his new cabinet ministers yesterday with Murienua MP Tom Marsters now sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister. Aitutaki’s Arutanga-Reureu-Nikaupara MP Teina Bishop, Takuvaine MP Mark Brown, Atiu’s Tengatangi-Areora-Ngatiarua MP Nandi Glassie and Akaoa MP Teariki Heather are now also cabinet ministers. Heather was due to arrive back in Rarotonga yesterday […]
Team praised
Friday 3 December 2010 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna said that he has the utmost confidence in the new cabinet which was sworn in yesterday. Tom Marsters was sworn in as deputy prime minister along with cabinet ministers Mark Brown, Teina Bishop and Nandi Glassie. Teariki Heather is to be sworn in as soon as possible after his return from […]
Fishing assn reformed
Friday 3 December 2010 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Fishing Association has been revived following some conflict and confusion within the local fishing industry, and the need for a representative organisation. Those attending a fishing seminar facilitated by the Ministry of Marine Resources in Rarotonga on November 22-25 made the decision to re-form the association and elect office bearers. Mark Vaikai […]
Paddlers give back
Friday 3 December 2010 | Published in National
Three paddlers and a coach from New Zealand gave something back to the community when they came over for Vaka Eiva. Pat Farr is a volunteer support worker for Te Vaerua. She was contacted by Donna Tamaariki, head coach at Orakei Water Sports, before the group came over for the festival. Tamaariki asked what she […]
PSC creates new position for fund
Friday 3 December 2010 | Published in National
The Office of the Public Service Commissioner is hiring a permanent manager for the NZAID public sector technical assistance fund (PSTAF). PSC chief executive officer Priscilla Maruariki says prior to the Public Service Act 2009 coming into effect, one or two staff had been assigned to assist with the co-ordination of the fund. “With the […]
Takitumu names top students
Friday 3 December 2010 | Published in National
Takitumu Primary School’s top prize winners were announced during a ceremony at the Matavera school grounds yesterday. Year 6 pupil Maggie Nanai is the school’s Dux for 2010, taking home the Rosalia, Francis, and Ngatokoa Samuela Shield. Nanai was also presented with the school’s Purua award and received a certificate of best attendance. The 11-year-old […]
Samoans here to make us laugh
Friday 3 December 2010 | Published in National
Laughing Samoans Ete Eteuati and Tofiga Tepulea’i – touted as the funniest duo in the Pacific – are saving their last show of the year for a Cook Islands audience. Tonight, they’ll be at the National Auditorium at 7pm, performing their ‘Greatest Hits’ show, which they’ll start doing on tour next year. ‘Greatest Hits’ features […]
Sir Geoff tipped for speaker role
Friday 3 December 2010 | Published in National
Talk within the CIP fold is that Former PM Sir Geoffrey Henry could make a surprise comeback in parliament as Speaker of the House. Prime Minister Henry Puna confirmed yesterday that his caucus had been giving some consideration to giving the position to someone outside their ranks. “It’s something that we have yet to clear […]
Portfolios eyed
Friday 3 December 2010 | Published in National
Newly sworn in cabinet ministers have started to stake their claim on portfolios. Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters said that he would like to take the portfolio of foreign affairs and immigration. “I’m keen on Foreign Affairs, to carry on where I left off when I was in Jim Marurai’s government,” Marsters said. New cabinet […]
Brown dubbed a 'new light'
Friday 3 December 2010 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna yesterday called new MP and cabinet minister Mark Brown “one of the new lights in Cook Islands politics”. Brown, who has been elected after 10 years working for the CIP, said: “It’s my role to bring in fresh ideas, a new approach and demonstrate that the PM is open to new […]
Flights speed up swearing in
Friday 3 December 2010 | Published in National
The swearing in of cabinet was speeded up as they need to meet to consider future flight proposals. Early November was Air New Zealand’s original cut off date for decisions on flights from Sydney, LA and the proposed flight from Nadi. But the airline’s management agreed to extend the deadline so that the Cook Islands […]
Kwai brings 27
Thursday 2 December 2010 | Published in National
Kwai has arrived from the northern group carrying its biggest passenger-load this year – 20 adults, six children and a baby, all from Penrhyn, Rakahanga and Manihiki. The passengers paid the $70 per night to travel to Rarotonga aboard Kwai for a variety of reasons – a Johnson family wedding among them – but most […]
Happy to be home
Thursday 2 December 2010 | Published in National
Former foreign affairs secretary Edwin Pittman is now chief executive officer to new Prime Minister Henry Puna after returning from Auckland to take up the new role. Pittman was secretary of foreign affairs and immigration for 15 years until he resigned in late 2007. He was with the ministry for 19 years. Pittman moved to […]
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