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Pacific
Cook Islander describes ‘severe’ impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred in Australia
Cook Islander Archie Atiau says the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which affected South East Queensland and the New South Wales North Coast, Australia, has been severe.
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A mentor to many
Sir Geoff was a mentor to many during a time when our country saw its good times and also its dark times. We did not have a direct mentor relationship where he would sit and impart pearls of wisdom but rather one of stealth where I would observe, listen and watch what he did whenever […]
Tri fun
Top local male triathlete Roland Neururer was all smiles ahead of the boiler swim on Thursday, but he’ll be serious at 2pm today for the annual Rarotonga Internation Triathlon.
Nation salutes a 'giant'
A long procession of Cook Islands political and traditional leaders joined with sporting, cultural and community leaders yesterday to bid goodbye to Sir Geoffrey Henry and reflect on his nearly 50 years of public service. The funeral procession following Sir Geoffrey’s casket brought traffic to a halt in Takuvaine and Maraerenga as it travelled between […]
Teremoana Hardie wins second air ticket
It seems that many Rarotonga golfers are learning more and more about how to handle 36-hole tournaments. The winners now seem to come from those who play consistent golf over the two Saturdays. It will be interesting to see if the same strategy works for the 2012 Rarotonga Open golf tournament sponsored by the Scotty […]
'Giant among men' saluted
Cook Islands leaders remembered former prime minister Sir Geoffrey Henry at yesterday’s state funeral held in his honour as a giant among men in the Cook Islands, a fearless defender of its culture and champion for its cause. Prime Minister Henry Puna led the tributes at Sir Geoffrey’s memorial service at the National Auditorium, using […]
56 round the Boiler
In relatively calm conditions on Thursday afternoon, 56 swimmers took the plunge to compete in the Trader Jacks Boiler Swim but despite their best efforts – the 9 minute flat record for the race remains. The annual event drew a large crowd to Avarua harbour to watch the race and enjoy the company afterwards. 2010 […]
Tribute to a brave economic reformist
By Vaine Wichman Development Economist My admiration of Sir Geoff began when I was 14 years old. He would turn up with my brother in Vaima’anga partying hard. My sister-in-law was his private secretary back then, and I would visit her in their office. I used to feel the enormity of his position then, the […]
Maori Party mourns Sir Geoff
New Zealand Maori Party members are mourning the death of former prime minister of the Cook Islands, Sir Geoffrey Henry. Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia is expressed her sadness to the people of Rarotonga and the Cook Islands. She says he dedicated his life to the political leadership of the Cook Islands, from his early […]
Victoria saddened by loss
Sir Geoff was a mentor to many during a time when our country saw its good times and also its dark times. We did not have a direct mentor relationship where he would sit and impart pearls of wisdom but rather one of stealth where I would observe, listen and watch what he did whenever […]
New friendship
Cook Islands Cricket CEO Alister Stevic is excited about the prospects of Cook Islands Cricket’s new-found friendship with India’s High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Vinod Kumar. Kumar, a cricket enthusiast, met with Stevic late last week in preliminary discussions on how the high commissioner’s office may be able to support the development of cricket […]
Memories of a stubborn, charming man
Barbara Dreaver, former Cook Islands News reporter and now Pacific correspondent for New Zealand’s ONE News, reflects on her contact and conflict with the late Sir Geoffrey Henry during her time as a journalist in the Cook Islands and through her life. For a moment when the news came that Sir Geoffrey Henry had died, […]
Heart the key
Despite most competing cricket teams having ten years of cricketing experience over the Cook Islands national women’s team, Cook Islands Cricket CEO Alister Stevic says heart and enthusiasm will drive the Cooks performances at their first international cricket tournament in Vanuatu. Stevic says the Cooks are known globally for having a very unique style of […]
Nation mourns Sir Geoffrey today
Cook Islands leaders, prominent sportspeople and other well-wishers will gather at the Sir Geoffrey Henry National Cultural Centre in Rarotonga today to farewell its namesake and long-serving politician Sir Geoffrey Henry. The National Auditorium will act as the day’s main centre for ceremonies celebrating and reflecting on the life and achievements of Sir Geoffrey, who […]
Warning!
As the rugby league playoffs kick into action this week, officials would like to remind all players and supporters that the referee’s decision is final. Emotions and passion run high at this stage of the season and referees are keen to see big crowds enjoy passionate rugby league. Playoff games for first and second ranked […]
Umpires 'live smart'
Netball Cook Islands and the Ministry of Health have joined forces to promote healthy living through eating wisely. Netball umpires will be pushing the healthy lifestyle message every time they take to the court in their new uniforms sponsored by the Ministry of Health. Health nutritionist and non communicable diseases coordinator Karen Tairea says the […]
Happy school memories
It is with shock and great sadness that we hear of the passing of Sir Geoffrey. I, and others at Wanganui Collegiate School, had the great pleasure and privilege of enjoying the company of Sir Geoffrey in the 1950s whence my happy memories of playing on the wing ‘outside’ Sir Geoffrey at centre for WCS […]
NZ politicians saddened
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has described the death of Sir Geoffrey Henry as a sad day for the Cook Islands. Key extended the New Zealand government’s sympathy to the people of the Cook Islands via New Zealand press yesterday and said there would be appropriate representation at Sir Geoffrey’s funeral today. Key said […]
Farewell to the fearless warrior
Sir Geoffrey is one of a kind – a man with a heart passionately entwined with the soul of our nation. He is a remarkable orator, thinker, philosopher and incredibly knowledgeable about the world and indeed about the intricacies of life and culture in the Cook Islands. When I took interest in politics in the […]
Sir Geoff a 'true Pacific man'
Sir Geoffrey’s true love besides his dear wife, lady Henry, their children and grandchildren, is his people of the Cook Islands. That’s why he had the unique ability to make any person he spoke to feel important whether he be a paramount chief or a mama on an outer island. His responsibilities traverse with ease […]
A compassionate and remarkable man
Sir Geoffrey’s tenure as Prime Minister was probably the most challenging and difficult any leader has had to endure since self-rule. After years of profligate spending by successive governments the nation was bankrupted in the mid-1990s. The blame for this was unfairly heaped on the incumbent as was the pain of getting out of the […]
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