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Sea search abandoned
Saturday 6 November 2010 | Published in National
Maritime New Zealand sent out a press release yesterday revealing its decision to end the Wild Goose chase. A 14-metre yacht, Wild Goose, left Rarotonga on Wednesday for Opua, Northland. At about 2 pm, a Kiwi onboard fell off the yacht, and the two people remaining onboard were unable to track him down. A major […]
Caught in act
Friday 5 November 2010 | Published in Local
A special police operations team caught a burglar red handed on Wednesday night while the man was in the process of stealing from a tourist accommodation in Arorangi. The 37-year-old was arrested and is now in police custody awaiting a court appearance. This was part of a bigger planned target operation that has been in […]
It's sevens party time!
Friday 5 November 2010 | Published in Local
This trio of CITC staff really got into the festival spirit of Sevens in Heaven at a warm-up party for the event (story page 11). The 21st annual international sevens tournament continues today and tomorrow at the BCI Stadium. 10110407
Election problem
Friday 5 November 2010 | Published in Local
Transport issues threaten election day in the north Northern group islands could be deprived of their right to vote at the November 17 general election if a solution to get the ballot forms and boxes to them is not found soon. Secretary of Justice Mark Short is warning it will be a national crisis if […]
The 7s party begins!
Friday 5 November 2010 | Published in National
2010 Sevens in Heaven teams and supporters basked in the Rarotonga sun at yesterday’s short opening parade at the BCI Stadium. The 24 teams taking part in the three-day tournament paraded across the stadium before the event was officially opened by acting minister of sport William ‘Smiley’ Heather. The parade was indeed a great opportunity […]
New' tropical' uniforms on trial
Friday 5 November 2010 | Published in National
Air New Zealand local ladies show off their new tropical-themed uniforms. Cook Islands general manager David Bridge said that the uniforms were sent to Air NZ staff yesterday for trialling – they are likely to make the outfit switch next year. 10110312
Man lost overboard
Friday 5 November 2010 | Published in National
Two military planes and a container ship launched a major search and rescue mission to locate a Kiwi man who fell from a yacht just off Rarotonga early on Wednesday afternoon. The man was aboard the 14-metre Wild Goose, which was berthed in Avatiu harbour until Wednesday and departed for Opua in the Bay of […]
Police catch burglar
Friday 5 November 2010 | Published in National
Officers were able to track down and arrest a 38-year-old man believed to be responsible for an Arorangi burglary. He allegedly stole a laptop computer valued at $1500, cash and jewellery from a Betela home while its occupants were sleeping. He is due to appear before the court. Officers also recovered a stolen motorbike in […]
Baby money
Friday 5 November 2010 | Published in National
CIP consider baby bonus vouchers The Cook Islands Party has reacted to concerns about its proposed $1000 baby bonus by suggesting vouchers could be used to ensure it is used as intended – to cover some of the initial costs of a new baby. The Democratic Party also released a policy to pay a $1500 […]
New education HQ underway
Friday 5 November 2010 | Published in National
Work on the Ministry of Education’s new headquarters building at Nikao has begun, with contractors preparing the site for construction. The Chinese government granted $1.6 million for the project a couple of years ago, when ministry staff were temporarily moved to a base near the University of the South Pacific campus in Avarua. Ministry of […]
Unsound mind case back in court
Friday 5 November 2010 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru presided again in the High Court this week. James Engu appeared on an unsound mind charge for which he’s been in and out of court for the better part of this year. Counsel Lavenia Rokoika said that yesterday she received a psychiatric assessment report from Dr Fariu; he made […]
Telecom public report sets out priorities
Thursday 4 November 2010 | Published in Local
Telecom Cook Islands has issued its second annual report to the public outlining the past year’s performance, as well as plans and priorities. TCI chief executive Jules Maher says government owns 40 per cent of the company so it is only appropriate for Telecom to report periodically to the public. Since July 2009 Telecom says […]
Let's get behind the sevens!
Thursday 4 November 2010 | Published in Local
RAPPA MP and Party Tumu candidate Albert ‘Peto’ Nicholas has issued a challenge to his election rivals to put aside their campaign hats and head on up to the Sevens in Heaven tournament at the BCI Stadium starting today. “My challenge to the candidates from the three other parties – please put down the campaign […]
Tourism NZ office stays
Thursday 4 November 2010 | Published in Local
Carmel Beattie, CEO of Cook Islands Tourism (CIT), has dismissed claims that CIT could be closing its office in Auckland. An advertisement for the New Zealand Manager post appeared in an email publication called Travel Memo on Friday. It stated in the last sentence: “Submissions from destination marketing companies will also be considered.” Tony Dominey, […]
Sir Terepai Q&A
Thursday 4 November 2010 | Published in National
This election Ngatangiia Independent candidate Sir Terepai Maoate hopes to win his seat back for another four-year term in parliament. Sir Terepai, 76, was first elected in 1983 and has since served at least four terms – a political career spanning more than a quarter of a century. Here he talks candidly about the highs […]
Animal cruelty should be an issue: EHF
Thursday 4 November 2010 | Published in National
Esther Honey Foundation Animal Clinic staff are hoping the issue of animal cruelty will be given some consideration during the lead-up to the general election. Clinic director Gregg Young said animal welfare should be taken seriously by candidates and voters alike. “We hope that improving animal welfare will appear on some candidate’s list of priorities, […]
Beer says baby bonus bad idea
Thursday 4 November 2010 | Published in National
Murienua Democratic Party candidate James Beer says it is irresponsible of the party to offer a $1500 baby bonus and is hoping it will withdraw the pledge. He believes the policy, along with the CIP’s promise of a $1000 baby bonus, is a ploy, mostly designed to buy votes at the election. “I would like […]
Beer invites Murienua to meeting
Thursday 4 November 2010 | Published in National
Murienua candidate James Beer is holding a ‘meet the candidate’ opportunity at the Kavera meeting house this evening. The Democratic Party candidate distanced himself even more from the party this week, speaking out against the $1500 baby bonus pledge. He says he will talk about this and some of his pledges at the meeting. “It’s […]
CIP leader pleased with Mitiaro prospects
Thursday 4 November 2010 | Published in National
CIP Leader Henry Puna returned from a three-day visit to Mitiaro with CIP vice president Mark Brown last weekend pleased with their reception from the Mitiaro community. They say their public meeting on Thursday night at the Mitiaro Community Centre was well attended by community leaders as well as the general population. Puna thanked the […]
BTIB concerned about Backer dispute
Thursday 4 November 2010 | Published in National
The Business Trade Investment Board is “taking a keen interest” in a dispute between a local business developer and foreign investor, says its chief executive Terry Rangi. Christine Backer, of Queensland, invested $105,000 to secure 20 per cent of Vaka Television – of which local Dave Reuther is chief executive. A dispute between the two […]
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