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Dawn Princess cruises island
Monday 12 April 2010 | Published in National
Stall vendors at the Avatiu western harbour watched with disappointment on Saturday as the Dawn Princess cruise ship lifted her anchor and left without any of the 1950 passengers coming ashore. The cruise ship was expected to hang around Rarotonga for the afternoon but as it turned out – it just cruised around the island […]
Decree 'disappointing'
Saturday 10 April 2010 | Published in National
NZ foreign minister Murray McCully says Fiji’s controversial draft Media Industry Development Decree 2010 is disappointing at a time when the international community is looking to the military-led country to show more respect for human rights and freedom of the press. The draft decree provides for a media industry development authority to “encourage, promote and […]
New tourism board promotes new vision
Saturday 10 April 2010 | Published in National
Tourism minister Robert Wigmore has made a pledge to the industry to get more funding for marketing. “I know tourism needs more money. I will try my best to get as much as I can because this is the main industry. Bear with me, I will try my best to do what I can,” he […]
Primefoods to open this week
Saturday 10 April 2010 | Published in National
Dan and Maire Forsyth with their children Maiata, Eiva and Daniel Jnr and Tia Porter and partner Astor Estall with their son Frederick pose in front of Primefoods, which will open in the old Meatco building this week. “/> The grocery business that’s been shrouded in controversy over its suspected link to Meatco will open […]
Rasmussen slams govt critics
Saturday 10 April 2010 | Published in National
Finance Minister Wilkie Rasmussen has slammed critics of the government saying they will not be deterred by their lies. In a media statement released yesterday, he said the government was not put off at all by the distortions about the state of the economy and by the “numerous lies” spun by its critics on general […]
Demo divide deepens
Saturday 10 April 2010 | Published in Local
The Democratic Party divide has now grown with the executive hoping to stop any members supporting prime minister Jim Marurai’s cabinet from using the party name. Yesterday the Democratic Party central executive and caucus members said it had decided not to attend a meeting called by the ‘Demo faction’ in support of the ‘government’ on […]
Teen taken from paradise to prison
Saturday 10 April 2010 | Published in Local
Police sergeant Avere Naku escorted an 18-year-old man from Aitutaki to the Arorangi prison this week. Ngatokorua Imanuera appeared before three justices of the peace in Aitutaki on April 1. He pleaded guilty to two charges of unlawful taking, one charge of trespassing, five charges of residential theft and four burglaries. Police had been searching […]
Toa in court
Saturday 10 April 2010 | Published in Local
Crown fights $10m profit ‘agreement’ Court proceedings started yesterday to decide on the out-of-court agreement made on government’s behalf last year to guarantee Toa Petroleum an annual profit of $1.2 million over the next eight years. The case is being heard before Justice Tom Weston, and is scheduled for April 21-22. Weston has 30 years […]
Mongoose raises $350 for Aitutaki recovery
Saturday 10 April 2010 | Published in National
Golden Oldies takes on Glamour Boys to help The Mongoose Golden Oldies club (pictured) raised $350 for Aitutaki to help with the recovery on the island following Cyclone Pat. The funds were raised during the club’s charity cricket game last Saturday against Glamour Boys – a team made up of past and current Grammar school […]
Tamariki Araura te kanga nei
Saturday 10 April 2010 | Published in National
Taku Motu ko Papau By Araura College form three student Bouillard Davis Kua putata te ra Kua marino te moana Kua tere-tere te ika i te area Taku Motu ko Papau Kua marama te Marama Kua kaka te au etu Kua tiraa pu te ika a Tangaroa Kua koropini iakoe e te moana, Kua rakei […]
Healthy lifestyles needed to reduce killer diseases
Saturday 10 April 2010 | Published in National
Obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure conditions are the major causes of death for Cook Islanders. At yesterday’s World Health Day campaign in Avarua, secretary of health Tupou Faireka said the burden of these non-communicable diseases (NCD) is so significant that they often lead to early deaths. A survey carried out with the World Health […]
Sport and fun on the street
Saturday 10 April 2010 | Published in National
Yesterday’s World Health Day activities along the main street of Avarua were a huge success with shoppers and office workers taking time out to try some of the sports events staged. After the opening of the day’s activities by secretary of health Tupou Faireka, the sports activities kicked off. In front of the ANZ Bank, […]
Bad boy bolts in
Friday 9 April 2010 | Published in Local
Self-confessed bad boy George (Angene) Maggie has stormed in as Cook Islands Party’s latest pick to contest this year’s election – trademark leather waistcoat and all. While his win shocked many, it seems it is the will of the people – that they want a new wind to blow through the Tupapa-Maraerenga electorate. But those […]
Lions competitive in final match
Friday 9 April 2010 | Published in National
In their fourth and final tour match the visiting under 16 Foothills Lions team were unable to sustain their early first quarter momentum against a promising under 16 Takuvaine-Arorangi who won 45-22. The final score line was not a true indication of the match, although the local team were helped by skilled goal kicking prop […]
New Vaevae Challenge looming
Friday 9 April 2010 | Published in National
The popular walking Vaevae Challenge returns next month with a large field of teams expected to take part in this ‘move for health’ programme. The team walking challenge by the Ministry of Health is a programme developed to motivate the community to make positive lifestyle changes for a healthier nation. “We want to motivate people […]
Walking the talk to kick off
Friday 9 April 2010 | Published in National
A small but energetic group of walkers and runners turned out the Walk the Talk event on Wednesday, marking the launch of World Health Day. The annual walk was organised by the Women in Sports Commission in partnership with the Ministry of Health. Prior to pounding the pavement, health secretary Tupou Faireka delivered what he […]
'Urbanisation' affects health
Friday 9 April 2010 | Published in National
The theme for World Health Day recognises the effect ‘urbanisation’ has on our health as a nation and each person. Urbanisation occurs when more and more people move from rural to urban (city or main town) areas. Urbanisation is associated with many health challenges such as water and the environment, violence and injury, lifestyle diseases, […]
Kuki the Kukupa makes comeback!
Friday 9 April 2010 | Published in National
Pacific Mini Games mascot Kuki the Kukupa is expected to come out of hiding today to help promote World Health Day. Track him down and you could win a prize – or better get a big happy hug from Kuki. Kuki had been in hibernation since the end of the PMG in October 2009 and […]
Tupapa CIP choose Maggie
Friday 9 April 2010 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Party has chosen George Maggie as its candidate to run for the Tupapa-Maraerenga seat in this year’s election. The choice has been labelled controversial and a sign that the people of the largest electorate in the country are looking for change. Hundreds of Tupapa’s resident CIP supporters flocked to the Tupapa Centre […]
Private sector encouraged
Friday 9 April 2010 | Published in National
NZ’s influence and assistance was the focus of a meeting between NZ foreign minister Murray McCully and private sector representatives on Wednesday. The Chamber of Commerce executive, together with representatives from the Tourism Industry Council, financial services, and contemporary arts, met with McCully and his delegation at Edgewater Resort where discussions revolved around a wide […]
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