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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 […]
Lingering cases set for trials
Friday 14 May 2010 | Published in Crime
Chief Justice David Williams presided over a number of cases in the high court yesterday Tevita Vakalalabure – call-overs on charges of assault with intent, threatening to kill, endangering transport and excess breath alcohol. Saunders asked that the case go to trial in the second week of July, but defence counsel Norman George advised the […]
Court orders landowner to pay indemnity costs
Friday 14 May 2010 | Published in Crime
An application filed by Taakoka Island Villas Limited (TIVL) for indemnity costs was approved this week. Chief Justice David Williams issued a judgment in the long-running dispute between TIVL and landowner Ruta Tupangaia regarding Aremango section 7A1A2 in Ngatangiia. Williams ruled that indemnity costs be awarded to TIVL on the grounds that Tupangaia’s conduct during […]
Call for help with promo
Friday 14 May 2010 | Published in Local
Cook Islands businesses are being asked to come up with discounts and deals to help attract Australian visitors on the new direct Sydney-Rarotonga flight. The call went out yesterday for help in promoting and making the new service – which is being underwritten by taxpayer funds – a success. Cook Islands Tourism issued the request […]
Bishop slams heads
Friday 14 May 2010 | Published in Local
Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church of the Cook Islands has hit out at the country’s leaders, telling them to stop blaming each other. In a stinging column in today’s Churchtalk on page 13, Pere says that the politicians should look at themselves before they point the finger at others. He asks why in […]
New Chief Justice sworn in
Friday 14 May 2010 | Published in Local
“If something happens – it’s poetic justice. And I know we have someone who can deliver it.” These were the words of Chief Justice David Williams yesterday afternoon when Justice Tom Weston was appointed the new Chief Justice of the Cook Islands. Local lawyers, distinguished guests and friends of the two judges filled the court […]
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 […]
Emergency flight saves Pukapuka man
Thursday 13 May 2010 | Published in Local
An emergency medical evacuation for a man from Pukapuka needing surgery was carried out on Tuesday. The ministry of health requested a diversion of the weekly Air Rarotonga Manihiki flight, which usually costs several thousand dollars, to essentially save the man’s life. Acting health secretary Dr Rangi Fariu says the man had been suffering with […]
Public welcome at special court sitting for new CJ
Thursday 13 May 2010 | Published in Local
Government will acknowledge the appointment of Justice Tom Weston as the new Chief Justice at a special court sitting today. Members of the public are welcome to attend the sitting which is scheduled for 4pm at the courthouse. One courtroom rule may be broken tomorrow in honour of the special occasion the wearing of head […]
Tepaki case walks line between civil and criminal
Thursday 13 May 2010 | Published in Local
Court debates whether developer should face contempt charge The Bank of the Cook Islands versus Tim Tepaki case appeared before Chief Justice David Williams in the high court yesterday. BCI filed a claim against property developer Tepaki in 2008, alleging that he had failed to re-pay two separate loans. Lawyer Charles Little, who appeared for […]
Beware the night-biting Culex
Thursday 13 May 2010 | Published in Local
Public health is warning that homeowners need to make an extra effort to destroy mosquito breeding sites in response to an increase of the night biting Culex mosquito. The Culex don’t transmit disease like its cousin Aedes (which transmit dengue fever), but they are becoming a real nuisance – leaving behind itchy bites at night. […]
45 medal haul for CI taekwon do
Thursday 13 May 2010 | Published in National
The team of 36 Cook Islands taekwon-do students arrived home last week with an impressive 45 medal haul from the Star Series tournament in Auckland. The tournament followed the student’s belt grading sessions. The students trained extremely hard together throughout the week, including being guests at a number of different clubs, with numerous black belt […]
College encourages community support
Thursday 13 May 2010 | Published in National
Tereora College is promoting positive learning outcomes for its students by holding vaka information meetings this week. Tonight the third vaka meeting will take place at the Ngatangiia/Matavera clubhouse from 6pm. Principal of the national college, Teaea Parima, said Tuesday evening’s meeting at the Sinai Hall in Maraerenga went well and he expected the Puaikura […]
Community helps Red Cross celebrate milestone
Thursday 13 May 2010 | Published in National
The Cook Islands community paid its respects to the Red Cross this week in honour of World Red Cross Day and the Cook Islands branch’s 21st birthday. Saturday’s roadside Red Cross activity, which had 13 teams tackling a number of challenges, including shelter-building and mock medical response, was a success, full of fun and sun […]
Stoddart on spending watchdog body
Thursday 13 May 2010 | Published in National
Former Inland Revenue collector Geoff Stoddart has been appointed a member of the Public Expenditure Review Committee (PERC). Chair of the committee, Marie Francis announced his appointment made by PERCA (PERC and Audit) minister Wilkie Rasmussen as a replacement for Kevin Carr who had been on the committee since November 2008. Carr resigned from PERC […]
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