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Manukau councillor explores political options
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in National
3 August: Manukau city councillor for Mangere and Cook Islander Hugh Graham says he still wants to return home to serve the people. With the creation of the Auckland Super City now on the horizon, Graham has decided to explore moving into politics in the Cooks. Graham, 46, won’t be putting his name forward for […]
New minister ready for role
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Local
Friday 31: Newly appointed minister Robert Wigmore says he’s always been prepared for the unexpected return to cabinet yesterday. Surrounded by friends and fellow MPs, the 59-year-old took part in the swearing-in ceremony held at Government House. He replaces ousted minister Wilkie Rasmussen who was sacked on Tuesday by the prime minister Jim Marurai. “This […]
Hundreds of media to attend 2011 summit
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in National
3 August: Between 200 and 300 Pacific media people will converge on the Cook Islands in 2011 for the next Pacific Media Summit. It is the first time the biennial convention of the Pacific Media Association will be held in Rarotonga. The summit draws editors, journalists and managers of all the major newspapers, magazines, online […]
Teacher makes bad call
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Crime
Thursday 30: A Tereora College teacher has admitted to testing for excess breath alcohol after crashing his car at Tupapa earlier this month. Delaney Yaqona pleaded guilty to a charge of returning a result of 480mcg/l – the legal limit is 400mcg/l, after being tested by police on July 19. Yaqona apologised to the court […]
Musical chairs for sacked minister
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Local
Thursday 30: Penrhyn MP Wilkie Rasmussen went back to parliament yesterday but ended up in the public gallery waiting for a new seat to be set up for him. Not wanting to sit in a ‘minister’s seat’ again, Rasmussen asked parliament staff to seat him elsewhere. He ended up next to Democratic Party MP William […]
Eclipse seen off Pukapuka
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in National
1 August: Several Cook Islanders were among the lucky passengers of the Paul Gauguin cruise liner last week who experienced the total solar eclipse at sea. Cruise Cook Islands ship agent Michael Henry was among those on the voyage chartered by Wilderness Travel and TravelQuest International. The eclipse was watched by the 300-odd passengers at […]
Pacific looks to Rudd to do 'right thing'
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Environment
5 August: Greenpeace says Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd can either do the right thing for the climate, his country, the Pacific and beyond, or do the dirty and keep investing in coal pro-duction. The campaigning organisation has just completed its month-long Pacific ship tour in anticipation of the 40th Pacific Islands Leader’s Forum being […]
Cooks to host PINA
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Local
Thursday 30: The Cook Islands has been given the nod of approval to host the next Pacific Islands News Association media summit in 2011. The announcement was made this week at the PINA meeting in Vanuatu which was attended by several Cook Islands delegates. Spearheaded by the Cook Islands News managing editor John Woods, the […]
No paper on Tuesday
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in National
Friday 31: There will be no paper on Tuesday, August 4, because of Constitution Day. The Cook Islands News office will receive advertisements today and Monday for Wednesday’s (August 5) edition of the newspaper.
Postcard from Cairns
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Environment
3 August: It’s been about 20 years since I was last in the Sunshine State – Queensland. But it’s the first time I’ve been to Cairns. Arriving on Friday I set out to discover the blocks of shops around my hotel, the lovely Novotel Oasis Cairns Resort. What I have discovered is that this city […]
'Mother of all mistakes' passed
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Local
Thursday 30: The opposition party is calling the $215 million annual budget the ‘mother of all mistakes.’ Opposition spokesperson for finance, MP Norman George says with almost half the budget made up of new loans it puts extra pressure on government and the taxpayer. Fellow MP Nandi Glassie told parliament the budget will mortgage the […]
Last chance for leading opportunity
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in National
Friday 31: Today is the last day for Cook Islanders to apply to attend next year’s emerging Pacific leaders’ dialogue (EPLD). Ngara Katuke, along with Manihiki mayor Kora Kora and aid management head Garth Henderson, attended the inaugural ELPD in 2006. The second EPLD is scheduled to take place from March 11 to 23, next […]
Rare bird visits Traders
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Environment
Thursday 30: Around 5.30pm last Wednesday (July 22) Chris Douglas reported a new seabird in the water at Trader Jacks. Its distinctive markings indicated it was a Cape Petrel. The petrel had earlier joined the ocean training session of Roland Maru and his oe vaka under 19 team and followed them back to Avarua harbour. […]
Wigmore is new minister
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Local
Thursday 30: Titikaveka MP Robert Wigmore will be sworn in as a cabinet minister today. Prime minister Jim Marurai made the announcement yesterday after cabinet decided on the replacement for sacked minister Wilkie Rasmussen. Marurai sent notice to Queen’s Representative Sir Frederick Goodwin that he had approved the warrant of appointment for Wigmore. Wigmore’s swearing-in […]
Tangi ka'ara workshop for teachers
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in National
Friday 31: A drumming workshop for teachers, with the former lead drummer with the Betela Dance Troupe, Dr Jon Jonassen, will be held today at the Pukapuka hostel. Jonassen will introduce participants to the basics of drumming – working from a manual ‘E papa apii rutu pa’u’ which he has put together – before teaching […]
Twelve burglaries last week
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Local
5 August: Police are calling on residents and visitors to secure their premises to prevent burglaries taking place. Inspector Arama Tera says 12 burglaries were reported to police in the week ending August 2. Of these burglaries, five were committed on private residences, with cash, iPods, a Playstation being taken from one of the houses […]
Flying high
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in National
Friday 31: Miss Cook Islands Engara Gosselin and Radio 88FM deejay George Williams (aka G-Dub) pictured with a model TEAL plane, at the Hospitality & Tourism Training Centre – the venue for last week’s Air New Zealand Tourism Awards. The pair were the MCs at the inaugural event. The three-metre replica was of RMS Aranui […]
Herman invested with Teaia title
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in National
Friday 31: Members of Ngati Teaia celebrated the investiture of Atatoa Herman to the Teaia Mataiapo title yesterday morning at the Au Roa marae in Muri. Close to a hundred Ngati Teaia family members, friends and even overseas visitors gathered at the homestead of Sir Apenera Short in Ngatangiia where the Au Roa marae is […]
Lawyer seeks legal aid to fund his defence
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Local
George says Crown has spent $2 million on Operation Slush trial 5 August: A decision has been reserved on whether lawyer Norman George could receive legal aid to fund his defence during the ongoing ‘Operation slush’ court case. George made an application for financial assistance to the court last Wednesday before Justice Colin Nicholson. George […]
Moni tauturu no te pitiniti rikiriki
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in National
5 August: Ko teia te epetoma openga no te au ona pitiniti rikiriki ki runga ia Rarotonga, kia tuku mai i ta kotou patianga no tetai moni tauturu i ta kotou pitiniti i te tuatau o te tarekareka’anga Pacific Mini Games. Ka piri i te reira a te Varaire ra itu o Aukute i te […]
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