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Marsters defends Pukapuka's Peua
Monday 30 August 2010 | Published in National
Opposition leader Tom Marsters believes the track record of getting things done for Pukapuka is good enough for the island’s sitting MP Vai Peua to be given another chance by the Cook Islands Party. He says Peua, who he described as a hardworking MP, shouldn’t be ostracised by the Pukapuka CIP committee because he has […]
Best settled in court
Monday 30 August 2010 | Published in National
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) president Sir Geoffrey Henry has responded by email to questions about why CISNOC is still holding on to funds paid to it in per diems by countries competing in the 2009 Pacific Mini Games. “There is probably no better way to settle this than through a court […]
Indecent photos taken by student
Monday 30 August 2010 | Published in Local
A college student was suspended from school on Friday for taking indecent photos of a female student. Police said that the male student took indecent pictures of his female classmate and forwarded to all his male friends on his mobile phone. Police would not say which college he was from. Police are also looking for […]
CISNOC funds concern
Monday 30 August 2010 | Published in Local
Questions asked over the use of PMG money Minutes of the May annual meeting of the Cook Islands Sport and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) show concerns raised over the accounts. Geoff Stoddard, representing the triathlon federation, pointed out that money paid to CISNOC for the Pacific Mini Games (PMG) was being used to shore up […]
Changeover at market
Saturday 28 August 2010 | Published in Local
The Punanga Nui Market will change hands next week. The market currently falls under the responsibility of the Ministry of Agriculture, but will be handed over to the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) from September 1. In addition to the market, CIIC will be responsible for looking after the adjacent playground. The market generates stallholder […]
Cannabis at college
Saturday 28 August 2010 | Published in Local
Police and teachers alike are becoming increasingly concerned about narcotics use among young students. A recent arrest of a young Tereora student prompted police to call a special meeting with school administration that will take place next week. “It’s a grave concern for principal Parima and his staff,” constable Alan Rua said. “We’re setting up […]
GPC is back
Saturday 28 August 2010 | Published in Local
Group for Political Change founders Tere Carr (left) and Lyndsay Francis say their lobby group is back to finish what it started. “/> Group for Political Change founders Tere Carr (left) and Lyndsay Francis say their lobby group is back to finish what it started. “/> Group for Political Change returns to lobby for reform […]
All sectors toughening up
Saturday 28 August 2010 | Published in National
Throughout the countries of the world, the economic recovery is mixed with responses by those countries moving from economic stimulus (government’s putting money into the right places in the economy to kick up some investment and economic activity) to economic austerity (government’s tightening their spending in the right areas where the country can do without […]
Commissioner at conference
Saturday 28 August 2010 | Published in National
Commissioner Maara Tetava. “/> Cook Islands police commissioner Maara Tetava is this week attending the 39th Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP) conference in Australia. The Brisbane conference will cover issues such as disaster response and management, maritime security and domestic violence, which are relevant to most if not all Pacific Island states. The PICP […]
Two hospitalised after smash
Saturday 28 August 2010 | Published in National
A 17-year-old male driver and his passenger, a 12-year-old girl, were hospitalised after a head-on collision with a truck on the main road of Ngatangiia early this week. Police say that witnesses have told them that the car driven by the 17-year-old veered into the opposite lane and the oncoming truck could not avoid it. […]
1 code to rule them all
Friday 27 August 2010 | Published in National
Little known is that the Cook Islands for some years has had a code of conduct for MPs – but its poor wording and vague content makes it relatively ineffective. “It has the potential to achieve nothing,” long-time constitutional commentator John Scott says. He explains the code does not even contain proper sanctions for breaches […]
Hoping for resolution
Friday 27 August 2010 | Published in National
Mann Short yesterday said that he hopes to settle the dispute over the candidacy for the Democratic Party in Ngatangiia by meeting with Sir Terepai Maoate. “My committee and I have agreed with the central committee’s advice and Sir Terepai’s,” he said. “That after the election for us, we are to meet and hopefully to […]
Mann Short wins Ngatangiia vote
Friday 27 August 2010 | Published in National
Mann Short won Wednesday night’s run off for the Ngatangiia Democratic Party candidacy with 45 votes, while Iaveta Short polled 35 and Steven Peyroux 28. But he now faces a new battle against sitting MP Sir Terepai Maoate and his followers, who are still insisting that Maoate was selected as candidate back in May. Members […]
Reform advocates ask for six
Friday 27 August 2010 | Published in National
Political reform advocates have recommended six questions for a referendum to be held at the election. Yesterday reform advocates Tata Crocombe and Iaveta Short presented five questions as a starting point in discussions with representatives from Mou Piri, the Group for Political Change, and Professor Jon Jonassen. The discussions held at Prime Minister Jim Marurai’s […]
Turner meets growers
Friday 27 August 2010 | Published in National
Rarotonga growers will discuss improving exports of agriculture and livestock products today when they meet with one of NZ’s largest produce importers and exporters, J&P Turner. Turner has accompanied agriculture minister Robert Wigmore on a whirlwind visit to Mangaia, Mauke and Atiu this week as part of his offer of assistance towards government’s agriculture revival […]
Beach thefts continue
Friday 27 August 2010 | Published in National
Police are becoming increasingly concerned about the frequency of locals stealing from tourists on the beach. “It’s a very important issue,” detective inspector Areumu Ingaua said. “It concerns us all. I reckon this will be a big problem if we don’t do anything about it. (We have to) if we want tourists to come to […]
Reforms 'ill-conceived'
Friday 27 August 2010 | Published in National
Cook Islands Party MP Norman George is hitting out hard against what he calls ‘ill-conceived’ political reforms. He says recent commentary about the failure of the Parliamentary system is alarming, especially when it is being blamed for the outward migration of young Cook Islanders. “The reasons given by those postulating these ideas without solid evidence […]
Sore shoulder sparks incident
Friday 27 August 2010 | Published in National
According to Sir Geoffrey Henry the whole “terrorists” incident stems from an injury he has been nursing since March. “I was loading my suitcase onto the roller to put it in the hold and I pulled my shoulder. It was very painful.” He said he went through the normal procedure of putting his bag and […]
Political reform advocate frustrated
Friday 27 August 2010 | Published in Local
Political reform advocate Iaveta Short has expressed frustration at the lack of support from MPs for change. During talks with other key advocates on a political reform referendum yesterday, Short said he was disappointed it had been left until the last minute to consider a referendum. He said he supported the non-binding referendum being held […]
Ngatangiia 'candidates' to meet
Friday 27 August 2010 | Published in Local
The Democratic Party executive is hoping the issue of candidacy for Ngatangiia can be resolved at a meeting between MP Sir Terepai Maoate and run-off winner, Mann Short, next Tuesday. Suggestions of holding a run-off between the two have been made just a day after the controversial run-off between Short, Iaveta Short and Stephen Peyroux. […]
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