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CITTC looking for technical tutors
Tuesday 30 March 2010 | Published in National
If you’re a plumber, a drainlayer, a carpenter or a mechanic and you’re interested in passing on your knowledge of your skill, apply to be a part-time tutor at Cook Islands Trade and Training Centre. Tutor Boyd Ellison at CITTC said that tutors will be trained and assigned to courses with fun, hands-on curricula that […]
Ultrasound gear donated to Rarotonga hospital
Tuesday 30 March 2010 | Published in National
Australians Tim Alchin and Matthew Swain gifted two ultrasound machines to Rarotonga hospital on Friday on behalf of Southeast Radiology, Interplast Australia, Australia Sonographers Association and Phillips Healthcare. The machines, estimated to cost between $20,000 and $30,000 each, will be instrumental in helping physicians make accurate diagnoses. The machines will also allow doctors to make […]
Large farewell for Toka 'Junior' Piho
Tuesday 30 March 2010 | Published in National
The Cook Islands community has mourned the loss of a well-respected community man this month – 41 year old NZ-based Toka ‘Junior’ Piho was tragically killed in a road accident on March 18. According to the Franklin County News, Toka’s passing was felt through the entire Franklin community and his hometown of Waiuku. Cabinet minister […]
CIP seek candidate for largest electorate
Tuesday 30 March 2010 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Party is calling for nominations for the election of candidate for the largest electorate in the country – Tupapa-Maraerenga – and it wants the seat back from the Demo Party. CIP leader Henry Puna says the party expects to receive five or six nominations for the seat because of the greater interest […]
Internet society draws interest
Tuesday 30 March 2010 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Internet Society held its first meeting recently and will gather again soon. Founder Maureen Hilyard said that the inaugural meeting was “very successful”. She said she’s continued to receive calls from people who are interested in joining the society but weren’t able to make it. The internet society was formed to address […]
Blitzing drunks
Tuesday 30 March 2010 | Published in Local
Police reported yesterday that drunk driving is still their biggest problem. On Friday night, police staged an operation around the island to target drivers under the influence and ended up detaining ten drivers. On Saturday, a 19-year-old girl was stopped on the main road outside Nikao Beach Video and found to be driving over the […]
Judge who toppled Henry government dies
Tuesday 30 March 2010 | Published in Local
Sir Gaven Donne, the Cook Islands first Queen’s Representative, former chief justice and the man whose decision on the 1978 ‘fly-in voters’ case toppled Sir Albert Henry’s government, has died, aged 95. Sir Gaven passed away at Otaramarae, near Rotorua, on Sunday. He had been chief justice in the Cook Islands when the furore erupted […]
News team changes
Tuesday 30 March 2010 | Published in Local
THE Cook Islands News is pleased to announce two senior appointments in its editorial ranks. Reporter Helen Greig has been promoted to Senior Journalist following the recent resignation of Moana Moeka’a while Martin Tiffany joined the newspaper yesterday as News Editor. Greig, 29, has been reporting with Cook Islands News for seven years and covers […]
Money isn't everything!
Monday 29 March 2010 | Published in Environment
Money is not everything, and that was one of the messages from Earth House observation on Rarotonga on Saturday night. A successful and hardworking businessman on Rarotonga proved this during the one hour. Titikaveka’s member of parliament and cabinet minister Robert Wigmore walked the talk when he closed his popular supermarket for an hour. His […]
Earth Hour brings drop in power usage
Monday 29 March 2010 | Published in Environment
The drop in power supply readings by Rarotonga’s Te Aponga Uira almost doubled what was recorded last year during Earth Hour on Saturday. Rarotonga joined the global campaign to fight climate change for an hour with residents switching off all non-essential lights and electrical applicances. TAU’s general manager power station Nooroa Tupa said that for […]
Eggelton steps up for Earth Hour
Monday 29 March 2010 | Published in Local
Cassey Eggelton, the country’s newest cabinet minister with the environment portfolio, did not mince her words and meant business when she launched Earth Hour on Saturday night at Takitumu School on Rarotonga. “We are custodians of our natural environment, from the hills down to the valleys, from the ridges to the reefs – every one […]
Drink driving involved
Monday 29 March 2010 | Published in National
A female driver of a pick-up truck which crashed into the airport fence at the Nikao sea wall will appear in court this Thursday charged with drink driving. The accident occurred at 3.39 on Sunday morning and a breath test found the driver to be 100 milligrammes over the legal limit of 420 milligrammes of […]
Jewellery contest deadline extended
Monday 29 March 2010 | Published in National
Kids entering the Te Akatauira recyclable jewellery competition are getting an extra week to complete their work. The deadline for entries has been changed from April 2 to Friday, April 9. “We thought the kids and teachers would appreciate having the Easter weekend to finish working on their pieces,” organiser Paka Worthington said. There are […]
Friends and family farewell 'Conan'
Monday 29 March 2010 | Published in National
Friends, family members and the sports community at large gathered at the Munokoa family burial ground in Nikao yesterday to say their final farewell to Colin Munokoa, known by all who knew him as Conan. Colin, the eldest son of Nikao member of parliament Ngamau Munokoa and husband Papa Ngari, died last Wednesday morning. Colin […]
Tourism board agrees to meet industry
Saturday 27 March 2010 | Published in Local
The tourism board has agreed to meet with tourism industry members to explain the strategies it is developing, following concern expressed by the industry council on Wednesday. Board chairman Tata Crocombe confirmed his board had met with the executive of the CI tourism industry council yesterday to go over some of the concerns. The tourism […]
Travel's musical dream fulfilled
Saturday 27 March 2010 | Published in Local
Travel Moeara’s dream of becoming a song writer has become a reality after the former television presenter won the 2010 Mire Atu composers competition on Thursday night. But the humble Mangaian is crediting singer Andrew George and backup singers Teata Nga and Elizabeth Pitomaki for their outstanding performance of his song ‘E ‘uri to aro […]
Share your stories, photos
Saturday 27 March 2010 | Published in National
Rarotonga-wide radio station FM 88 would like to hear from you during Earth Hour tonight. Various activities have been organised by various organisations, companies and private individuals from 8pm to 9pm and it would be good to hear your stories. Team leader for Earth Hour 2010, Mii Matamaki, will be on the road tonight with […]
Donors acknowledged
Saturday 27 March 2010 | Published in National
Red Cross also gratefully acknowledges the generous contribution of other organisations and governments to the Cyclone Pat response, including: Air Rarotonga, Air NZ, Air NZ Staff – Wellington, ANZ Bank Group, Westpac Bank, Aquarius Accommodation, Muri Beachcomber The Australian Government’s Overseas Aid Program (AusAID), BECO Limited, Super Brown New Zealand Defence Force, Pacific Resort, Avarua […]
Searching for fire-fighters
Saturday 27 March 2010 | Published in National
The Rescue Fire Service is looking for two rescue fire-fighters to join the 28-person unit that is divided between Rarotonga and Aitutaki. Fire Service chief Nga Jessie is looking to fill two Rarotonga positions, and will choose “people who are physically and mentally fit”, he said. Jessie said the fire fighting unit’s main priority is […]
German dental students give back
Saturday 27 March 2010 | Published in National
When Tamara Schroeder and Dorothee Jarleton flew to Rarotonga from Germany, their bags weren’t full of typical travel necessities – they were full of toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental drills, root pens, tooth polish, temporary filling materials and other fundamental dental supplies. Both girls are 24-year-old dental students in their last year of school at the University […]
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