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Red Cross imposter warning
Friday 12 November 2010 | Published in Local
A young girl has been knocking on doors around Rarotonga asking for donations to support Red Cross – an organisation with which she is not affiliated. “Red Cross is not fundraising door-to-door right now and we are not responsible for this young person who is pretending to be from the Red Cross,” Secretary-general Niki Rattle […]
Rarotonga commemorates Armistice Day
Friday 12 November 2010 | Published in Local
The end of World War One, 92 years ago, was remembered by about 30 people at the Avarua War Memorial in Rarotonga yesterday. Armistice Day commemorations began with a parade and included the laying of wreaths on behalf of the Cook Islands, New Zealand, and Australia. Bugler Pae Tuteru performed The Last Post, and the […]
Teens linked to burglaries
Friday 12 November 2010 | Published in Local
Police caught and arrested three young people they believe to be responsible for recent burglaries this week. The boys – between the ages of 13 and 16 – cannot be named, as they are minors who have not yet appeared before either the court or the Juvenile Crime Prevention Committee. A 16-year-old was charged with […]
Coalition negotiations claim
Friday 12 November 2010 | Published in Local
Willis says Sir Terepai had talks with CIP after split Democratic Party president Sean Willis claims the party was aware of coalition negotiations between disgraced former deputy prime minister Sir Terepai Maoate and the Cook Islands Party in January. Willis reportedly dished the dirt on the now independent candidate Sir Terepai at the party’s rally […]
Security ranks boosted
Friday 12 November 2010 | Published in National
Airport Authority security officer ranks have been bolstered by the addition of seven new graduates. Ngatokorima Matakino, Leon Potoru, Nooapii Tearea, Nancy Taraare, Moeroa Takairangi, Mana Havi, and Paniani Joseph were presented with certificates as well as their airport warrants and identification cards during a graduation ceremony inside the international departure lounge this week. Head […]
Telecom trying to meet customer needs
Friday 12 November 2010 | Published in National
Telecom Cook Islands board of directors chair Nadine Newnham says Cook Islanders can be proud of their telecommunications company. She says Telecom’s recent report to the public is issued with the intention of sharing information about its activities that may be of interest and value to the public. “When I was appointed chair of the […]
Mixed rainfall patterns forecast
Friday 12 November 2010 | Published in National
The southern Cooks can expect heavy rains in coming months, while the northern group should be prepared for below average rainfall, according to a release from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The region is in the throes of a moderate to strong La Nina, a weather phenomenon which affects […]
Govt behind Aitutaki bone fishing
Friday 12 November 2010 | Published in National
Government is now providing support to grow fly fishing in Aitutaki for its potential to boost the tourism market. The Business Trade Investment Board and Marine Resources have come on board to encourage locals to get into sport fishing ventures. The silvery bone fish, known for its ability to avoid being caught, are described as […]
Arnold wants land law reform
Friday 12 November 2010 | Published in National
Independent candidate for Tupapa-Maraerenga Tim Arnold believes that it’s time to upgrade and enshrine Cook Islands Maori land rights in the constitution. Although he maintains that he is still running on the single platform of electoral reform, Arnold says that if elected he has skills which would be of great use to Parliament and the […]
Emergency services review at hospital
Thursday 11 November 2010 | Published in National
Emergency specialist Bernard Fauke is reviewing emergency services at Rarotonga Hospital. His report will map out how the service can be overhauled to come closer to New Zealand standards. Fauke works for Waitemata District Health Board in New Zealand, where he is emergency specialist for two hospitals. He has also worked at Middlemore Hospital in […]
Missing man's wife seeks answers
Thursday 11 November 2010 | Published in National
Rex Fearon, 41, was reported missing last Wednesday after falling overboard from Wild Goose, a 14-metre yacht that was not yet two days into its journey from Rarotonga to Opua, Northland. A 390sq km search involving an RNZAF Orion, the Forum Pacific container ship and a French naval aircraft was unsuccessful, and called off after […]
Nomination surprise
Thursday 11 November 2010 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Audit Office was recently nominated for the 2010 Jorg Kandutsch Award which recognises major accomplishments and contributions of national audit offices. Director of Audit Paul Allsworth was pleasantly surprised to see his office ranked fifth out of the 14 offices worldwide that were nominated. The award is named after the former president […]
Cell stays on Mangaia
Thursday 11 November 2010 | Published in National
Mangaia will permanently retain the cellular site located in the village of Oneroa, established for coverage by visitors during the solar eclipse earlier this year. Telecom Cook Islands shipped communications equipment specifically manufactured for rural locations to the southern group island as a trial during the July eclipse. It was assumed at the time that […]
Climate change research scholarships on offer
Thursday 11 November 2010 | Published in Environment
Scholarships for research students in climate change are now being offered by the University of the South Pacific (USP). Graduates in any relevant subject who want to pursue a Masters or PhD degree through research on climate variability and change are being invited to apply. The university has provided a range of possible topics for […]
Pai's number one supporter
Thursday 11 November 2010 | Published in National
Lady Marito Maoate has spent 27 years backing Ngatangiia Independent candidate and MP Sir Terepai Maoate’s political career. She says it’s thanks to her husband that she took such a keen interest in community work over the years. She is well known for her contribution to Ngatangiia’s CICC, sports teams, and community groups and services. […]
NCW to oversee environment funds
Thursday 11 November 2010 | Published in Environment
The National Council of Women (NCW) has been chosen by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to oversee all the projects they provide with small grants. The GEF has put half a million dollars into the Cook Islands in the last three years. This has been funding for community projects to protect the environment such as […]
TAU seeks green energy expert
Thursday 11 November 2010 | Published in Environment
Te Aponga Uira (TAU) is advertising for an expert in renewable energy for the first time. It’s a marked shift in policy for a company which up till now has relied entirely on diesel to produce the nation’s electricity. Apii Timoti, TAU chief executive, said since the government signed up to Kyoto Protocol, TAU has […]
Sealing on hold
Thursday 11 November 2010 | Published in Local
Concerns raised with the Cook Islands News about the main road from Tupapa to Matavera being resealed ahead of plans to dig it up again next year are unfounded, Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning secretary Otheniel Tangianau says. A letter to the editor expressed concern that the recently-widened main road through Tupapa would be sealed, […]
Harbour finished
Thursday 11 November 2010 | Published in Local
Work to develop a harbour at Nassau has been completed – more than 18 months after it first began. Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning secretary Otheniel Tangianau said most of the work was completed last year, although poor weather conditions prevented it from being finished until recently. Physical work of the $800,000 development project began […]
Vaka chases miles
Thursday 11 November 2010 | Published in Local
Local sailors Nick Henry, Peia Patai and Ti Pekepo are setting sail aboard Marumaru Atua this morning to satisfy a mileage requirement for a Yachtmaster’s Ocean course they hope to complete at the end of the month. Recently, all three received their Yachtmaster’s Offshore certification, which enables them to skipper a vessel up to 150 […]
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