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Pacific voices harmonise in Rarotonga
Against the alluring backdrop of sky and ocean blue, the Tamarind House lawn came alive with the incredible Opera in Rarotonga event, offering a unique fusion of combined artistry and nature, to local audience over the weekend.
‘Understaffed’ Cook Islands Police assist Samoa with CHOGM security
The “understaffed” Cook Islands Police have sent two of their senior officers to Samoa to assist the country with hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) next week.
Divers to be part of annual fish survey
Thursday 23: Want to go scuba diving for half the normal price and do your part to conserve the underwater environment at the same time? Then get in touch with Cook Island Divers now to register for this Saturday’s PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Project AWARE (Aquatic World Awareness Responsibility and Education) dive programme. […]
Toa purchase deal revealed
Tuesday 28: Government has included a copy of its purchase agreement with Toa Petroleum company Apex Agencies in its statements of defence in the Triad Petroleum case against its fuel farm scheme. The document was filed by Crown Law with the high court last Friday as one of many exhibits referred to in an affidavit […]
Clean up planned for youth service day
Thursday 23: As a lead up to the World Youth Netball Championships in August and the Pacific Mini Games in September, the youth of the country is being called together for youth service day tomorrow, Friday April 24. Youth service day is celebrated annually in April and the theme for the day is ‘youth changing […]
Swine flu an international emergency
Tuesday 28: The World Health Organisation has declared a public health emergency of international concern in response to human cases of swine influenza A/H1N1 reported in Mexico and the United States. More cases have reportedly been confirmed in New Zealand, Canada and Spain. A Public Health advice notice issued on Sunday says all countries have […]
ANZAC display at library
Thursday 23: Cook Islands Library & Museum Society president, and former RSA executive, Gordon Sawtell (pictured at right) is passionate about the commemoration of ANZAC Day. This year Sawtell, 79, has put together a display at the library in Taputapuatea on the history of ANZAC day including maps of trenches used by the forces. Sawtell […]
ANZAC Day commemorated on Rarotonga
Monday 27: The 94th ANZAC Day commemorations on Saturday started with a solemn dawn parade at the cenotaph in the courthouse complex. The dawn parade saw a large contingent of Returned Services Association members joined by local police officers and visiting members of the New Zealand armed forces for the short march to the cenotaph. […]
WWF get together for ecoregion map
Thursday 23: The local Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) office has hosted a three day workshop this week for technical experts on its East Polynesia Ecoregion project. WWF Cook Islands coordinator Mona Matepi says the aim of the project, which began last year, is to complete a comprehensive conservation plan for the ecoregion. The ecoregion […]
Peace ambassadors learn about new role
Monday 27: Thirteen peace ambassadors from schools took part in a two hour workshop on Friday to learn more about their new roles. The students from 10 local schools were presented with their badges and spent time learning from Peace council members Paddy Walker, Gail Townsend, Parvaneh Payman, Nukutau Pokura and chair Jolene Bosanquet. Activities […]
Audit looks into UN trip
Thursday 23: Criticism of deputy prime minister Sir Terepai’s spending on overseas travel became the subject of the complaint to the audit office last week. A member of the public wrote to audit saying Sir Terepai’s presence at the United Nations headquarters in New York last week for the handover of the country’s extension to […]
Dance comp tonight
Monday 27: The popular papaa dancer of the year for visitors to the island will be held tonight at the Staircase Restaurant and bar. The event is expected to be a lot of fun and is scheduled to start at 8.30pm with tickets selling at $5. Meanwhile the junior and intermediate dancer of the year […]
Sign classes for trip to Samoa
Wednesday 22: To raise funds for an upcoming trip to Samoa, five deaf adults with the help of the Disability Action Team are currently holding sign language classes every Thursday evening from the DAT offices in Kiikii. The hour-long classes started last week and will continue for six weeks at just $5 per class. DAT […]
Triad prices up
Friday 17: The maximum retail petrol price for Triad Pacific fuel is set to go up seven cents to $2.14 a litre as of Monday. The price tribunal issued a new price order for Triad fuel yesterday. This is the first rise in prices for Triad fuel since the company began its campaign against government’s […]
TIS encourages public to have its say on bill
Wednesday 22: Local environmental group, Te Ipukarea Society, is urging the public to make their opinion known on the Seabed Minerals Bill by contacting the Parliamentary select committee today as they only have until Friday to make submissions on it. “Whether through lack of awareness or lack of belief in the project to collect millions […]
Red Cross prepares for next two years
Thursday 16: The recent Cook Islands Red Cross biennial general assembly 2009 was a very rewarding time for all, says secretary general Niki Rattle. With the theme for the week being ‘HIV and Governance’, Rattle says a lot was covered during the first three days. For the 10 branches, and the national office, Rattle says […]
Ziona celebrates birthday and re-dedication
Tuesday 21: Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church secretary Okirua Teokoitu described work carried out on the 160-year-old church as “a job well done” and “professionally accomplished”. In his address during the re-dedication service for the Ziona church, Teokoitu said this work was done with willing hearts from the ekalesia, community and private sector, and God’s […]
All that Honda Jazz on the rock
Thursday 16: It’s the zappiest, smartest little car in New Zealand, and now it’s making a debut on the rock. The compact and perfectly formed Honda Jazz 2009 hatchback delivers a powerful driving performance with a cheeky attitude. This little beauty is only available from the good guys at the Cook Islands Motor Centre who […]
Fire in Manihiki, police kept busy at weekend
Tuesday 21: A house fire was reported in Manihiki on Sunday morning. Police say it started around 2am with all occupants uninjured. An investigation has been launched to ascertain what caused the fire. In other police matters, there were no car accidents reported on the weekend and only three motor vehicle crashes occurred last week. […]
CISNOC accounts subject to an audit
Thursday 16: The CISNOC general fund has recorded $34,273 in unidentified payments – the reason for unaudited financial statements presented to the annual general meeting on Tuesday night. Treasurer John Tierney said the statements are being audited, pending the outcome of further investigation into these payments. He said that two temporary staff had been taken […]
Police stop to fix sign
Tuesday 21: Police are taking action to rectify a problem at the Avatiu intersection that has ruined the holiday of many tourists. The intersection will soon be getting a new stop sign placed closer to the seaside of the cross-roads, after Chief Justice David Williams urged that something be done. Last week in the high […]
CISNOC constitutional changes deferred
Thursday 16: A proposed amendment to the CISNOC constitution will now be addressed at a meeting for members on May 12. The amendment to article 9, which relates to the composition, election and appointment of the executive board, was put to the annual general meeting on Tuesday night. However, it was the clause referring to […]
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