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Wedding party donates
Saturday 20 March 2010 | Published in National
In lieu of gifts, newly-married Kiwi couple Mamie McCaffrey and Greg Dunlop asked that their wedding guests donate to the Aitutaki appeal fund. The St. Pat’s Day nuptials drew a crowd of 71, who donated more than $1675 to help with the re-construction of Aitutaki. Mamie and Greg presented a cheque to Red Cross yesterday. […]
Kids gather for peace
Friday 19 March 2010 | Published in Local
Arorangi school teacher and peace ambassador Vaine Teokoitu joins Rangi Ina, David Akaruru and Matangaro Manuela in one of their team building exercises. Peace ambassadors from schools across Rarotonga gathered in the peace garden in Taputapuatea for a morning of team building and goal setting to help the ambassadors carry out their roles keeping their […]
Tomas triggers sea surge
Friday 19 March 2010 | Published in National
The Cook Islands were lucky to escape the wrath of Cyclone Tomas and experienced only minor swell surges triggered by the storm that ripped through Fiji and Wallis & Futuna. Director of met services Arona Ngari said that the surge was associated with the “former Cyclone Tomas” and “coincided with the high tide” to produce […]
Society hopes for more quality Internet service
Friday 19 March 2010 | Published in National
Maureen Hilyard has plans to gather a group of technologically-inclined people to combat the problems that plague Internet users nationwide – to determine what’s wrong with the Internet service in the Cook Islands and what can be done about it. She’s encouraging anyone who is keen to come to the inaugural meeting of the Cook […]
Words from sideline
Friday 19 March 2010 | Published in National
Dear Editor, As a life long supporter of the Democratic Party principles established in the 1970’s, I am disappointed enough to say that I could never vote for a party that has a reject from the Cook Islands Party, a left leaning socialist and an anti-business person as a leader. When the party returns to […]
Black belt donates gear
Friday 19 March 2010 | Published in National
Te Aorangi Taekwon Do students with instructor Upoko Poko (sitting left) with visiting black-belt instructor and Cook Islander Peter Chapman. The latter donated training gears for students prior to their grading tournament next month. 10031705
Peace ambassadors bond
Friday 19 March 2010 | Published in National
Peace ambassadors from Rarotonga school got to know each other better on Thursday morning when they took part in their first peace workshop. The workshop was organised by the Cook Islands Peace Council in partnership with the ministry of education and the Pan Pacific East Asia Women’s Association. The ministry of education’s physical education and […]
Esther Honey clinic gets new wheels
Friday 19 March 2010 | Published in National
Thanks to the Roadhouse housie players, Esther Honey’s got a new set of wheels. On Wednesday evening, the Committee for Pets of Rarotonga gifted a Futon motorbike to Greg Young of Esther Honey. ‘Pets of Rarotonga’ is made up of housie mamas and papas who gather at Roadhouse in Arorangi every week to fundraise for […]
Students take to team building
Friday 19 March 2010 | Published in National
Yesterday, Tereora student council members were lucky enough to enjoy a day of fun and bonding in the sun. The focus of the outing was on team building and allowing the students to bond before they spend the year working together to better Tereora College. “There are student council members from year 9 to year […]
Campaign targets a vehicle-free day
Friday 19 March 2010 | Published in National
The Cook Islands will take part in the 1000 cities, 1000 lives World Health Day campaign next month which aims to get more people choosing healthier lifestyles. The ministry of health is organising a weeklong programme for World Health Day on April 7 with the main activities taking place on April 9. That day the […]
'Power house' workers to switch off lights
Friday 19 March 2010 | Published in National
The chief executive of Te Aponga Uira, Apii Timoti, is setting the pace by teaming up with members of his staff to ‘switch off’ in support of Earth Hour this year. Earth House will be observed this year in Rarotonga from 8pm to 9pm on Saturday week, 27 March. While the cause would mean less […]
Drink driving dominates court hearing
Friday 19 March 2010 | Published in Crime
Danny Cook appeared on charges of excess breath alcohol, careless driving causing injury, careless driving causing death and driving without a licence. His father Kevin Cook appeared on behalf of defence counsel Tim Arnold, and requested that the case be adjourned until next week, pending disclosures from police. JP Taori ordered the prosecution to submit […]
NZ appoints acting envoy
Friday 19 March 2010 | Published in Local
Linda Te Puni has been appointed as the new acting New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands this month. Te Puni will be in the post temporarily until about June, according to the New Zealand High Commission office. The New Zealand government has not appointed a new high commissioner since the sudden passing of […]
CIP critical of ministerial forum
Friday 19 March 2010 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Party leader Henry Puna says next month’s joint ministerial forum raises concerns over whether New Zealand supports a government which is embroiled in political turmoil. “The concern is that NZ’s presence may be perceived to be showing support for this political situation. Right now with the prime minister’s cabinet of five with no […]
PM self serving – Parties
Friday 19 March 2010 | Published in Local
A joint statement issued by the Democratic Party and Cook Islands Party warns that Prime Minister Jim Marurai’s refusal to call parliament to sit is ‘irrational and self-serving’. The parties say parliament needs to meet to account for the new aid funds for the rebuilding of Aitutaki and Penrhyn and to pass an extra budget […]
Local Fiji group, Red Cross respond
Thursday 18 March 2010 | Published in Local
In the wake of Cyclone Tomas, the powerful storm that swept through northern Fiji, Red Cross and the Cook Islands Fiji Community Association are still waiting to determine the full extent of the damage. Tomas, which packed winds of up to 205 kilometres per hour, hit Fiji on Friday and petered out on Wednesday, according […]
Ultimatum - ministers must resign
Thursday 18 March 2010 | Published in Local
Leave cabinet or leave party say Demo execs The three remaining Democratic Party ministers in the five-member Cabinet have been given an ultimatum by the party – resign from Cabinet or be booted out of the party. Party loyalty issues within the split ranks of the Demos have come to a head following the dumping […]
St Pat's revellers hit town
Thursday 18 March 2010 | Published in Local
St Patrick’s Day revellers and visitors to the island Robert and Elizabeth Smith brought smiles and laughter to many who saw the pair gaily stroll the streets of Avarua yesterday. The newlyweds on their honeymoon from Whangarei, New Zealand take their St Patrick’s Day celebrations serious – Elizabeth is Irish and moved to New Zealand […]
Resell only option: Telecom
Thursday 18 March 2010 | Published in National
Telecom Cook Islands is open to others selling its products on its behalf but remains closed to licensing other operators. TCI chief executive officer Jules Maher says they have the authority to allow others to resell its products and services but not to grant licences to others to operate as separate telecommunications providers. He says […]
Club 25 to recruit blood donors
Thursday 18 March 2010 | Published in National
Red Cross Cook Islands is recruiting healthy young people to join ‘Club 25’, a group of eligible, ready and willing blood donors. ‘Club 25’ meets tonight at the Catholic basement in the Avarua Township to outline its objectives for this year and to elect club officers. The group, which as of now is just an […]
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