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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 […]
Earth Hour action stations
Saturday 27 March 2010 | Published in Environment
Some examples of who’s doing what around the world: • National Park camps across Namibia will celebrate EH with candlelit dinners, and camps in Kenya, Botswana and Zambia will also be participating. • Piccadilly Circus will go dark for the only the 5th time since World War II, accompanied by amongst many others, Tower Bridge, […]
UN leader calls on world citizens to dim lights to combat climate change
Saturday 27 March 2010 | Published in Environment
By turning off our lights for one hour tonight, people around the world can take a stand and inspire the action needed to tackle climate change, says United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. During ‘Earth Hour’ which will take place between 8pm and 9pm here in Rarotonga, the world will be asked to turn off their […]
George says he was a 'target to blame'
Friday 26 March 2010 | Published in Crime
Lawyer Norman George, still in the hot seat, has asked counsel Tim Arnold to represent him for the remainder of the Slush trial. “Consequent upon Mr Vaile’s discharge, Mr George approached me to seek assistance in terms of what would otherwise be an awkward taking of evidence of both himself and various family members and […]
23 cases dealt with this week
Friday 26 March 2010 | Published in Crime
Justice of the peace John Kenning presided over 23 cases in the high court yesterday, many of which were adjourned because lawyer Norman George was tied up with his own Operation Slush trial. James Tai Herman – did not appear for call-overs on common assault and assault with intent to injure charges. “The defendant has […]
Lights out at the Eel swamp
Friday 26 March 2010 | Published in Local
Ever seen the swamp by candle light? Tomorrow the Avatiu Sports Club – in support of the Earth Hour initiative – will be turning out its lights, piling the drinks from the bar fridge into a chilli bin and partying under the stars. The club will be hosting an ‘earth happy hour’ at the Avatiu […]
No comment by tourism executives
Friday 26 March 2010 | Published in Local
CI Tourism NZ office manager Chris Ingram says he prefers not to comment on the reasons for his resignation last Friday other than to say it was regrettable and that he remains committed to the people of the Cook Islands. Questions remain over what the industry has labelled ‘interference’ in the running of the corporation […]
Budget blowout 'exaggerated'
Friday 26 March 2010 | Published in Local
Finance minister Wilkie Rasmussen has issued an assurance to the public that government will produce a realistic and responsible budget for 2010-11. “The government is well aware that 2010 is an election year but it will take actions that will strengthen the economy, limit the expenses of the country and maintain its tax base while […]
New minister meets the staff
Friday 26 March 2010 | Published in Local
Newly appointed environment minister Cassey Eggelton told staff at the National Environment Service yesterday that she was a minister who liked to work. “And if we all collectively work together, we can make things better,” she said. In her second day on the job, the minister made an informal visit to the environment office in […]
Sunblock causes phone outages
Friday 26 March 2010 | Published in National
Talk about sun block! At about 2pm each day from Friday March 26 to Wednesday March 31 there will be some service outages due to sun interference. These outages will last for approximately seven minutes. “During these times the sun will be directly in line with the satellite servicing Rarotonga and with the sun’s radiation […]
Watching Earth Hour
Friday 26 March 2010 | Published in National
The Takitumu school ground in Matavera Village will be a sea of lights tomorrow night, Matariki Night, as the village joins millions around the world to mark Earth Hour 2010. And Rarotonga residents are asked to join in this global climate change campaign by switching off their unnecessary lights for an hour tomorrow night from […]
Air NZ supports medi-vac nurses
Friday 26 March 2010 | Published in National
Air New Zealand has come to the party to help two Rarotonga nurses attain their postgraduate qualifications in aero-medical retrieval and transport at Otago University. The airline has sponsored two return tickets for director of nursing Peta Ngari and Rarotonga Hospital charge nurse Nga Manea to fly to New Zealand next month for the practical […]
Obituary: Colin Munokoa
Friday 26 March 2010 | Published in National
Colin Ngari Munokoa-Tini, who died on Wednesday morning at the age of 45, will always be remembered as the big man with the big heart. Colin is the eldest son of Nikao member of parliament Ngamau Munokoa and husband Ngari. Colin, or Conan as he was known to his friends and sporting family, was born […]
2 key Toagate figures interviewed
Friday 26 March 2010 | Published in National
The audit office started interviewing prime minister Jim Marurai and his cabinet ministers this week in its investigation into the ‘Toagate’ scandal. Since Monday, audit investigators have been interviewing the ministers, MPs and other government officials at Parliament House. Audit director Paul Allsworth says they will continue interviews over the next week. Former ministers Ngamau […]
Trade 'famil' aims to stimulate tourism after Aitutaki disaster
Thursday 25 March 2010 | Published in National
NZ wholesalers and trade media got to see first-hand that Aitutaki is back in action after the devastation of Cyclone Pat during their recent familiarisation tour. On March 18-22 the group of 15 was hosted by CI Tourism to see what the island has to offer so they can assure visitors its business as usual […]
BTIB explains changes in staff
Thursday 25 March 2010 | Published in National
A reform in structure and staffing of the Business Trade and Investment Board has caused upset after three staff were laid off last week. Chief executive officer Terry Rangi says the decision to lay off staff was not made lightly but is an essential part of restructuring in order to strengthen the agency. Three new […]
Demo party must heal rift – president Tongia
Thursday 25 March 2010 | Published in National
Democratic Party president Makiuti Tongia says the party factions have until the end of the month to heal the rift between them or go their separate ways. In response to CI News questions sent to him on Monday, Tongia said both Demo caucus factions are still negotiating to reunite. “Both caucuses have set conditions. Both […]
Slush back in court
Thursday 25 March 2010 | Published in Crime
George rejects Junior Areai’s evidence as ‘lies’ Norman George was back in court yesterday, riding out the last leg of the Operation Slush trial that has spanned more than a year. He was calm and composed as he fielded lawyer Tim Arnold’s questions pertaining to the seven corruption charges he still faces. George has been […]
Fish poisoner convicted
Thursday 25 March 2010 | Published in Local
An Atiu man, Tangata Metuangaro, pleaded guilty to charges of breaching fishing regulations in Atiu waters earlier this month,. He was convicted and instructed to pay a fine of $500, which was handed over to the Atiu Island Council to be used for environment management. The maximum penalty for breaching fishing regulations is $50,000 or […]
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