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Celebrating peace in our lives
Wednesday 22 September 2010 | Published in National
Yesterday was International Day of Peace, a day observed worldwide to celebrate peace – on a global level and in our everyday lives. It was a day to recognise how fortunate we are to be free from war, and to honour the value of peace in our own lives and relationships. The local branch of […]
Last chance to attend forum
Wednesday 22 September 2010 | Published in National
The final people’s forum for change is taking place tonight at 7pm at the Pukapuka Hostel. “As it is the last one, we’re hoping that Prime Minister Jim Marurai and Mitiaro MP Tangata Vavia might surprise us by turning up,” Group for Political Change spokesperson Lynnsay Francis said. Invitations have been sent to Terepai Maoate […]
Anxious wait for candidate
Wednesday 22 September 2010 | Published in National
It was a hair-tearing, anxious few hours for the Democratic Party central executive on Monday night after checks of the party’s Ngatangiia candidate nomination forms indicated there could be a problem with one of them. Demo president Sean Willis says an error in one of the nomination forms for the run-off between Mann Short and […]
Demos wait for run-off
Wednesday 22 September 2010 | Published in Local
The governing Democratic Party is waiting for the outcome of the Ngatangiia run-off before releasing its election manifesto. Party president Sean Willis says the executive plans to distribute the manifesto to electorate committees either September 30 or October 3. The run-off for candidacy in Ngatangiia between standing MP Sir Terepai Maoate and Mann Short will […]
Help clean up harbour
Wednesday 22 September 2010 | Published in National
Avarua Harbour – home to local canoeists, divers, fishermen and swimmers, and a popular tourist hang-out – is being trashed, and it’s time to do something about it. Saturday is Clean Up The World Day, and anyone is welcome to come along between 9am and 12pm to clean up the harbour. The occasion marks an […]
MPs suggest sugary food ban
Wednesday 22 September 2010 | Published in Local
The rise in obesity in the Cook Islands is going to be discussed at the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) conference in Kuala Lumpur in October. The rapid increase in illnesses caused by lifestyle habits such as overeating, drinking too much and smoking will be discussed, and the Secretary of Health Tupou Faireka has already been […]
Palm apologises for fat batch
Wednesday 22 September 2010 | Published in National
The NZ manufacturer of Palm Corned Beef has apologised to local customers for sending a small quantity of the product to Rarotonga recently which contained a higher fat content than usual. CI News invited McCallum Industries to comment on our September 1 article in which local woman Iva Eitiare warned others not to buy and […]
Petrol shortage fears persist
Wednesday 22 September 2010 | Published in Local
People told not to panic buy as rumours fuel concern Consumers are still being warned against panic-buying fuel following rumour of another petrol shortage. Just a week after the new petrol supply was landed it is still selling faster than usual due to concern that it could run out before the next shipment arrives around […]
Brown surprised at reporting
Wednesday 22 September 2010 | Published in National
Agriculture secretary says comments were part of a ‘private’ conversation Agriculture secretary Anthony Brown claims he was surprised that a ‘private conversation’ about Fiji’s political situation was reported by Pacnews last week. His comments in support of Fiji’s military regime government landed him in hot water with government. Brown says he was not aware that […]
Stations
Wednesday 22 September 2010 | Published in National
The water stops are so important in a long race like this, especially if the temperature and humidity rises later in the morning. The water stops are being handled this year by the Cook Islands Girl Guides and the organisers and participants are most appreciative of their assistance. Members of the Cook Islands Girl Guides, […]
ROUND RARO RACE RULES
Wednesday 22 September 2010 | Published in National
7. In any conflict the decision of Athletics Cook Islands shall be final. 8. Spot prizes – you must be present at the draw to receive your prize.
Police call for careful driving during races
Wednesday 22 September 2010 | Published in National
Police are reminding motorists to use special caution this weekend and early next week, as the Round Rarotonga Road Race and the Round Rarotonga Road Relay are fast approaching. On Saturday at 5.30 am, runners take off from the Punanga Nui marketplace. Police will be sending escorts to attend to groups of runners, and will […]
Other events of the week
Wednesday 22 September 2010 | Published in National
The week of running will be completed with three events next week. The first of these is the annual Raro Hash House Hussies & Hoffsprings birthday run on Monday at 5.30pm. This is always a good fun event as athletes get the opportunity to see some of the back tracks that the Hashers use for […]
Back in the island swing
Wednesday 22 September 2010 | Published in National
To get back into the ‘island swing’ – returning visitors for the Round Rarotonga Road Race gathered at Monday night’s weekly Hash House Harriers run. Runners were welcomed back by Hash Master Andy ‘Slacker’ Olah including long time RRRR competitors Gabrielle Robertson and John Calcott from New Zealand. Robertson has made the RRRR an annual […]
Dedicated five racing for Te Vaerua Rehab Service
Wednesday 22 September 2010 | Published in National
Serena Hunter, Hamish Weir, Rebecca Washbourn, Sue Baker and Fiona Pekepo are all running the Round Rarotonga Road Race for the same cause – Te Vearua Community Rehabilitation Service. “My sister asked me to put up a fundraising page for Te Vaerua so that is giving a purpose to the pain and will help me […]
Aussies give thumbs up
Tuesday 21 September 2010 | Published in National
Articles have appeared in three Australian newspapers praising the Cook Islands after four Australian journalists flew in on first direct Sydney-Rarotonga Air NZ flight in July. Their trip was sponsored by the tourism industry in an attempt to raise awareness of the Cook Islands. Newcastle, a city 160 km north of Sydney with a population […]
CIP to launch manifesto
Tuesday 21 September 2010 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Party plans to declare this Friday the policies it will pursue if elected to govern the nation. The release of the party’s electoral manifesto will coincide with the day parliament is dissolved by the Queen’s Representative. From this date onward the present government goes into caretaker mode until the final results of […]
Movement holds off on candidates
Tuesday 21 September 2010 | Published in National
Te Kura O Te Au says it will makes its official announcement of all it candidates for the General Election just after Parliament is dissolved. Parliament is due to be dissolved this week. Over the last few months the self-described political movement, has released its manifesto. “This is our Corner Stone Commitment and our point […]
Arnold wants youth views
Tuesday 21 September 2010 | Published in National
Independent candidate hopes to get young people’s opinions Tupapa-Maraerenga Independent candidate Tim Arnold is hoping young Cook Islanders will share their views with him and other election candidates. Arnold says while he is standing for political upgrade he wants young voters to come along to the meeting he’s holding on Thursday and talk about issues […]
New fish shop opens at market
Tuesday 21 September 2010 | Published in National
Kia Moana opens its doors this week. Agnes Armstrong and her husband Tony have been selling fresh fish out of the wooden fisherman’s market at the start of Punanga Nui market for the last 18 months. But the success of their business means that they can now expand and have moved into a bigger shop […]
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