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Welland exhibit unveiled
Tuesday 18 May 2010 | Published in National
Beachcomber Contemporary Art gallery’s artist in residence Rick Welland unveiled a series of paintings, both old and new, at BCA yesterday. The exhibit is “noteworthy”, BCA owner Ben Bergman said, because it is the widest collection of Welland’s work on display at one time during his entire career as an artist. On the first day […]
Pensioner shopping scheme proves popular
Tuesday 18 May 2010 | Published in National
Foodland launched its new programme for pensioners yesterday, generating buzzing excitement among its elderly shoppers. Manager Donna Gotty said that the turnout was so strong that both she and representatives at BCI ran out of vouchers by mid-afternoon. More have been printed and are on hand for those who couldn’t make it to town yesterday. […]
More bites at night
Tuesday 18 May 2010 | Published in National
Light those mosquito coils and pull down those nets, there is a new night-biting mosquito about. Hot on the wings of the night-biting Culex, which has recently made its presence felt, comes the Nocturnal Aedes mosquito (Aedes nocturnes). The attached photo was taken in Tupapa recently, is the Nocturnal Aedes Mosquito (Aedes nocturnus) well-known to […]
Mentoring scheme to help boost economy
Monday 17 May 2010 | Published in National
Plans to help boost the country’s economy one business at a time are developing well, according to the man who has been tasked with setting up the scheme. Ian Furlong, manager of the Pacific Business Mentoring Programme, was in the country last week setting up a business mentoring scheme for small businesses in the Cook […]
'Warrior mentality' condemned
Monday 17 May 2010 | Published in Crime
Chief Justice David Williams wrapped up a few cases on Friday in his last sitting at the criminal court of the Cook Islands: Japhet Manuel appeared for call-overs on possession of cannabis and utensils and an unlawfully found charge. Counsel Norman George told the court that the defendant’s “total cooperation” with all police instructions and […]
Lagoon Day is on again
Monday 17 May 2010 | Published in Environment
Planning for Lagoon Day is well underway and this year the event is set to kick start National Environment week. Thursday and Friday May 27-28 will see around 1000 school students and the general public converge on Nukupere Park to interact in a hands on learning experience, with booths spilling over with information on the […]
Joint EU visit
Monday 17 May 2010 | Published in Local
Officials from a delegation of the European Union (EU) for the Pacific and the European Investment Bank (EIB) will visit Rarotonga this week (May 17-21) to discuss current and future cooperation with the Cook Islands. The four-person delegation will meet with cabinet ministers and officials, including the deputy prime minister and minister of finance. Meetings […]
'It's a miracle'
Monday 17 May 2010 | Published in Local
Friends and family of the four men missing at sea on the run-down Gypsy Trader were calling it miraculous when the foursome returned to Rarotonga yesterday afternoon. They were rescued from being stranded on Manuae, an atoll near Aitutaki, after their old fishing vessel broke anchor and disappeared out to sea. Times and details of […]
Plea for pounamu
Monday 17 May 2010 | Published in National
A pair of Kiwi vacationers to Rarotonga are seeking help or information regarding a lost pounamu or greenstone taunga. Isaac Paul, from Onehunga in Auckland, reckons he lost his precious pendant last week, and says he could have left it at Coconut Tours, Highland Paradise, Cafe Salsa or Crown Beach. He isn’t upset because the […]
Roadshow aims to increase ticket sales
Monday 17 May 2010 | Published in National
Attendees at a meeting to finalise roadshow arrangements included Liana Scott of Muri Beach Hotel, Tanya Savage from Raina Lagoon Villas, Charleen Heather from Club Raro and Thomas Koteka of Pacific Resort. .jpg “/> Cook Island Tourism has announced the full details of a roadshow to promote the new direct flights from Sydney to Rarotonga. […]
Parade honours departing chief justice
Saturday 15 May 2010 | Published in Crime
Police yesterday paid tribute to David Williams who is bowing out as Chief Justice and handing the title and responsibility to Tom Weston. Police raised the national flag and sat for a number of speeches recognising the work Williams has done over the years in the Cook Islands high court. Police commissioner Maara Tetava said […]
Norwegians celebrate
Saturday 15 May 2010 | Published in Local
Norwegians around the island will gather to remember and celebrate their motherland on Monday, which is Norway Day. Norwegian Grete Marsters has offered to host a function in honour of the holiday at her home on Monday afternoon. “It’s mainly just a get together, we’ll make a couple of Norwegian dishes and hopefully the kids […]
Warring Demo factions keep slugging
Saturday 15 May 2010 | Published in Local
The battle of the Democratic Party factions continues as MP for Tupapa John Tangi steps up his efforts to undermine the conference planned for May 31. Tangi, general secretary of the Democratic Party and recently sacked Leader of the House, says “Tupapa have never supported the conference”. He goes on to say that documents signed […]
Gypsy Trader lost at sea
Saturday 15 May 2010 | Published in Local
Local police, Search and Rescue New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Air Force are conducting a search and rescue operation to locate a lost fishing boat, which was scheduled to return to Rarotonga on May 9. On board the Gypsy Trader with captain Jo Seva, a former Taio shipping skipper, was a three-man crew […]
54 join Vaevae Challenge
Saturday 15 May 2010 | Published in National
A total of 54 walking teams, including 11 from the ministry of health, will be pounding the road for this year’s Vaevae Challenge initiative. The challenge was launched on Monday in partnership with the Hash House Harriers running group. Ministry of health nutritionist Karen Tairea says the launch was a fantastic way to kick-start the […]
Vigil for HIV/AIDS
Saturday 15 May 2010 | Published in National
HIV/AIDS supporters are encouraged to attend a candlelight service this weekend in memory of those who have been affected by the global pandemic. The function will take place on Sunday at 6 pm at the Pacific Islands AIDS Foundation (PIAF) office in Tupapa. Speakers will include Pastor Eliu Eliu, Dr May Aung and Niki Rattle […]
Recyclable jewellery judged
Saturday 15 May 2010 | Published in National
Allandra Donnelly models her beautiful ear-rings and necklace. 6 “/> The first ever recyclable jewellery competition, called Te Akatauira, was held on Tuesday at Cafe Salsa. Students from across the island exhibited their creations. The night’s events began with a pure then the students were treated to their pizzas, a quiz, a fashion show and […]
Can you refuse to accept coins?
Saturday 15 May 2010 | Published in National
Telecom Cook Islands staff could have legally refused to accept the 5668 10c coins paid against an account this week, because they were not ‘legal tender’ for making a payment of that amount ($566.80). All New Zealand banknotes in circulation can be used to pay for goods and debts of any amount and a seller […]
Salsa dancing a hit
Friday 14 May 2010 | Published in National
Spanish dancers Ismael Vallve and Merce Paspor have been getting locals to shake their booties salsa style this week and their saucy dance is proving to be a hit with gym goers. The couple from Barcelona are on a three-week holiday on the island and were keen to share their love of salsa with the […]
Paying the price 1000 times over
Friday 14 May 2010 | Published in National
One rather peeved Telecom customer decided to get one back at the company. He was already unhappy with a number of things, including “slow internet, your monopoly enabled pricing and your Pooh-Bah letters to the editor as if it were 1910 and not 2010”. But the final straw was a purported newsletter he was forced […]
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