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Two year's jail for fatal crash
Thursday 29 April 2010 | Published in Local
Eighteen-year-old sentenced for dangerous driving causing death Eighteen year-old Danny Cook was sentenced to two years imprisonment yesterday for the tragic car crash that killed 19-year-old TV presenter Tamarii Pierre last month. Justice Colin Nicholson made it clear that the prison term imposed by the court must send a message to all people that if […]
Student parliament has its first official sitting
Thursday 29 April 2010 | Published in Local
Parliament was called to session yesterday morning to debate on a new bill. The ‘reduction of the voting age’ bill was on the table all day and finally passed at the end of the day’s sitting. In student parliament that is. Twenty four secondary school students are currently taking part in the mock parliament sessions. […]
Priority groups set to receive swine flu vaccine next week
Thursday 29 April 2010 | Published in National
The ministry of health has identified priority groups in Rarotonga to be the first to be immunised against swine flu (H1N1) in a week-long immunisation programme starting Monday. About 600 locals in these priority groups have already been asked to provide written consent so they can receive the vaccine next week. The World Health Organization […]
Flooding at Tupapa clinic
Thursday 29 April 2010 | Published in National
The heavy rainfall earlier this week was to blame for the flooding at the community health clinic in Tupapa on Monday. “The problem has been that whenever there is heavy rain fall, the area surrounding the outpatient treatment and dressing rooms get flooded because the outside of that area had a wall build and filled […]
Williams on way
Thursday 29 April 2010 | Published in National
Chief Justice David Williams will be presiding over a number of cases in the Cook Islands high court from May 3 to 14. He will hear the case of Arumia Samatua, who is representing himself and claiming that the Cook Islands police subjected him to cruel and unusual punishment. The defendant alleges that he was […]
Slush trial finally finishes on question of witness credibility
Wednesday 28 April 2010 | Published in Crime
Atiu MP Norman George was described as an ‘unlikely criminal’ by his defence lawyer Tim Arnold in his closing submissions at the final day of the Operation Slush trial yesterday. In beginning his final submission for the defence, Arnold pointed out the obvious – George’s political career and his legal career are both at risk […]
Driver swerves to avoid youngster
Wednesday 28 April 2010 | Published in Local
A young boy narrowly missed more serious injury after being hit by a car on Monday, thanks to the quick reaction of the driver. At 9.56am on Monday in front of the Matavera CICC church the five-year-old was hit by a car while crossing the road. Police say that according to eye witnesses the child […]
Community to decide site for alternative jetty
Wednesday 28 April 2010 | Published in Local
The Puaikura community has been asked to agree on a site for a proposed $2 million tender boat landing for visiting cruise ships. Initial talks for the NZAID funded alternative port began with NZ foreign minister Murray McCully last year. During his most recent visit last month, McCully reportedly told government that the project could […]
Court to issue verdict on Slush charges this week
Wednesday 28 April 2010 | Published in Local
The High Court is due to issue a verdict on the seven corruption charges faced by Atiu member of parliament Norman George on Friday as the country’s longest, and possibly most expensive, criminal trial comes to an end. Yesterday, the Operation Slush trial closed before Justice Colin Nicholson with defence attorney Tim Arnold’s final submissions […]
Fish stay away from Anzac competition
Wednesday 28 April 2010 | Published in National
With some good catches landed last week, there was high expectation among club fishermen that last Saturday’s annual Anzac competition would yield some big fish. However, there is a theory that a few old and wise fish have the uncanny knack of knowing in advance the date on which a competition is to be run […]
Secondary teachers focus on Maori literacy
Wednesday 28 April 2010 | Published in National
Secondary school teachers from Rarotonga and the southern group islands started a four day Maori language training workshop from yesterday. Maori language advisor Henrica Wilson-Marona and school review officers Tere Utanga and Andrea Panther will run the National Certificate for Education Achievement (NCEA) programme at the Crown Beach Resort. It is the first time a […]
Atiu group wows crowd in Tahiti
Wednesday 28 April 2010 | Published in National
A group of 19 from Atiu were in Tahiti recently as part of a fundraising effort for a hostel in their community. The group, who were in Tahiti from April 13 to 22, were led by the president of the Atiu Nui Maruarua III Incorporated Society, Tupuna Rakanui and assisted by cultural leader Rouru Motu. […]
Pacific media women making history
Wednesday 28 April 2010 | Published in National
Pacific women in news journalism, advocacy and media studies are making history in Brisbane, this week. In the first meeting of its kind, more than 20 women from 12 Pacific nations, including Cook Islands News journalist Rachel Reeves, are meeting in a ‘Media Freedom@Work’ event aimed at building safety, excellence and leadership networks for Pacific […]
Goat farming may get $1m boost
Wednesday 28 April 2010 | Published in National
About $1 million of the $3.5 million agriculture revival project for Nga Pu Toru and Mangaia could go towards goat farms. On Monday Te One Kura project team member Tinirau Tamarua from the ministry of infrastructure and planning said like Mauke and Atiu, Mangaia wants to focus on an improved method of goat farming. “The […]
Tourism board to meet industry
Wednesday 28 April 2010 | Published in National
The CI Tourism board plans to meet with the tourism industry on Thursday to discuss marketing plans for Australia which are being rolled out from this week. Yesterday, board member Robert Skews told CI News that the board and acting chief executive Halatoa Fua have now had talks with Air New Zealand on the promotion […]
Slush trial wrapping up
Tuesday 27 April 2010 | Published in National
Crown law presented its closing submissions in the Operation Slush trial before Judge Colin Nicholson yesterday. Prosecutor Mike Ruffin walked Nicholson through the relevant points covered during the year-long trial in an attempt to prove the credibility of key witness Junior Areai. At this point, lawyer Norman George is the single defendant in a case […]
One court case resolved, 28 adjourned
Tuesday 27 April 2010 | Published in Crime
Justice of the peace Dorice Reid presided over 29 cases in the high court last week, only one of which was resolved: Tereapii Tumutoa – pleaded not guilty to injuring with intent through counsel Lavenia Rokoika. Case was adjourned to May 20. James Tai Herman – Rokoika spoke on behalf of counsel Tina Browne, who […]
Rainy weather hangs around
Tuesday 27 April 2010 | Published in Local
Despite promises of clearer skies this week the island is still experiencing rainy weather. According to the Cook Islands Metrological Office, a more recent forecast expects the weather to start clearing up by tomorrow with less rain and a hint of sunshine. The reason for the continued weather is the South Pacific Convergence Zone is […]
Four islands keen to revive agriculture
Tuesday 27 April 2010 | Published in Local
Agriculture minister Robert Wigmore is keen to see the $3.5 million Te One Kura project take off after holding initial talks with the four islands taking up the challenge. The people of the Nga Pu Toru islands of Atiu, Mitiaro and Mauke along with Mangaia are all keen to take up the offer of assistance […]
Teachers invited to fun music training
Tuesday 27 April 2010 | Published in Local
Teachers Eitiare Vano, Merle Pukerua and Maara Scheel with an NZ teacher combining ukulele with keyboards during their Orff music in education workshop in Christchurch. “/> Three local performing arts lead teachers are hoping to share their knowledge of the Orff music system with other teachers this week through a fun workshop. The two day […]
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