Tsunami warning canceled in Pacific Oct 8, 2009
A tsunami watch is in effect for Marshall Islands, Tokelau, NewZealand, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Australia, Niue, Cook Islands, Chuuk, Kermadec Island, Pohnpei, Indonesia, Wake Island, Jarvis Island, Palmyra Island, Guam, Northern Marianas, Johnston Island, Yap, Marcus Island, and Palau. Editor: Zhang Xiang. (Xinhuanet, China)
Is this the worst Survivor season ever? Oct 7, 2009
The fact that no one during the Cook Islands season dug up the idol that was buried in the sand on Exile Island until there were clues available does not speak to the relative genius of Russell; it speaks to the opacity of sand. The fixation on the "genius Russell" version of events is problematic for three reasons. (MSNBC -- News)
Samoan Region Receives Aid After Quake, Tsunami Kill More Than 140 People Oct 1, 2009
Tsunami warnings were issued for Fiji, New Zealand, Tonga, the Cook Islands and 16 other nations. More than a dozen aftershocks of magnitude-5. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
In Samoa, shaking and then waves Sep 30, 2009
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu issued a tsunami warning for numerous islands in the Pacific, including the Samoas, the Cook Islands, Tonga, Fiji, New Zealand, French Polynesia and Palmyra Island. The center posted a tsunami watch for Hawaii, Vanuatu, the Marshall Islands, Solomon Island, Johnston Island, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Wake Island, Midway Island and Pitcairn. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Homes reportedly swept away in Samoa Sep 30, 2009
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said warnings for tsunami activity were posted for Fiji, New Zealand, Tonga, the Cook Islands and 16 other nations ... The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said warnings for tsunami activity were posted for Fiji, New Zealand, Tonga, the Cook Islands and 16 other nations. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Tsunami watch canceled but officials say stay out of the water today Sep 30, 2009
A tsunami warning was in effect for American Samoa, Samoa, Niue Island, the Wallis and Futuna Islands, the Tokelau atolls, the Cook Islands, Tuvalu, Kiribati, the Kermadec Islands, the Baker and Howland Islands, Jarvis Island, French Polynesia and the Palmyra Islands ... A tsunami warning was in effect for American Samoa, Samoa, Niue Island, the Wallis and Futuna Islands, the Tokelau atolls, the Cook Islands, Tuvalu, Kiribati, the Kermadec Islands, the Baker and Howland Islands, Jarvis Island,... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
More than 100 people were believed to have been killed after an earthquake triggered a tsunami in the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, officials said.• 19 deaths reported following 8.0 magnitude quake in Samoa Sep 30, 2009
The warning covers Samoa, American Samoa, New Zealand, Niue, Wallis-Futuna, Tokelau, Cook Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Kermadec Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Howland-Baker, Jarvis Isand Palmyra Is ... 6 magnitude struck the northern Cook Islands region and the Tonga region was rattled by a 5. (Xinhuanet, China)
Tahaa, French Polynesia Sep 30, 2009
We went because: Cruise from Tahiti to the Cook Islands to see a total eclipse of the sun. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
G20: Pledge by pledge Sep 24, 2009
Still to implement agreed tax standards: Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Brunei, Chile, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Dominica, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guatemala, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Monaco, Montserrat, Nauru, Netherlands Antilles, Panama, Philippines, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uruguay, VanuatuSource: OECD. There has been broad backing for... (BBC News -- Business)
Forecast » Sep 23, 2009
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 09/23/09 05:31:19 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 90% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Virgin Blue Group Entrusts Core Business Application Monitoring to Verizon Business Sep 22, 2009
Multi award winning airline Virgin Blue and international carriers V Australia, Pacific Blue and Polynesian Blue currently operate a fleet of 80 modern Boeing 737, Boeing 777 and Embraer E-Jet aircraft flying to 42 across 11 countries including Australia, New Zealand, America, Bali, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Tonga, Cook Islands, Vanuatu and Samoa. Virgin Blue was the first airline in the world to launch a Government-certified carbon offset program, where Guests can offset the... (PR Newswire)
1 in 5 globally Sep 16, 2009
Kenya stops using death penalty - USATODAY.com. Kenya stops using death penalty. (USA Today)
WHO maps world's deadliest roads Sep 11, 2009
Road travel in the Cook islands in the South Pacific is nearly as dangerous too, with a statistical 45 deaths per 100,000. The archipelago north-east of New Zealand is home to just 13,325 citizens and five of them died in road accidents in 2007. (India Times)
Meet The Rumored Women of Survivor ... Sep 1, 2009
Parvati Shallow, Cook Islands/ Micronesia. Seen as little more than the flirt in Survivor: Cook Islands, 27 year-old Parvati stepped up her game in Micronesia and helped create a powerful female alliance that took her to the top ... Candice Woodcock, Cook Islands. (Suite101.com)
Blowin' in the wind Aug 29, 2009
For the few who could be heartened by our triumphs in the discus and pole vault in Germany, or the victory of our under-21 netballers in the Cook Islands, all the counsellors' good work was undone when Australia bombed out in the Miss Universe contest in the Bahamas. Our contender, 21-year-old Rachel Finch, had been the bookies' 5/1 equal favourite going into the final round. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Cornelia F. ‘Bill’ Wells Aug 22, 2009
Bill and Ray traveled extensively in the United States and Canada, and made visits to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, the Cook Islands, Norway, Britain, Holland, Belgium, France, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and South Africa. Bill was active in the Presbyterian Church in Juneau, Silver Springs and Albany, serving as president of the Women s Association, chairperson of one of the Women s Circles, Youth Advisor and editor of church publications, deacon and elder. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
French Polynesia-Based Resort Leader 'Pacific Beachcomber' Acquires Paul Gauguin Cruises Aug 18, 2009
The 2010 Paul Gauguin season features 38 extraordinary itineraries ranging from 7 to 15 nights, highlighting such exquisite destinations as Tahiti, the Society Islands, Tuamotus, the Cook Islands, Marquesas, Tonga, Fiji and New Zealand - spectacular cruises that cater to the tastes of discerning travelers seeking a legendary, multiple-award-winning cruise and destination experience. Having recently enjoyed a multi-million dollar enhancement, the intimate, Polynesian-themed m/s Paul Gauguin... (PR Newswire)
Mainer lost at sea in 1984 remembered Aug 16, 2009
In June 1984, he pulled into Aitutaki in the Cook Islands for repairs, according to a website set up by Thompson in memory of the brother she calls Billy. On June 23, 1984, Dunlop s birthday, he left the Cook Islands bound for Australia on the final Pacific Ocean leg of his 27,000-mile voyage ... He is believed to have drowned in a hurricane-force storm two days after leaving the Cook Islands. (Boston Globe)
Give him two pairs of arms to cling to … Aug 14, 2009
Fiji have extended an invitation to Lote Tuqiri, who captained the Bati at the 2000 World Cup, while Karmichael Hunt is being targeted by Cook Islands. Sharks' special guest. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Island nations will pay dearly for other polluters: PM Rudd Aug 6, 2009
The Cook Islands, Nauru, Niue and Palau also joined the call. Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, in a speech to open the forums annual leaders summit, said climate change was the great challenge of our time. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Tonga makes beeline for democracy Jul 31, 2009
Tonga's GDP has stagnated around one per cent a year, just a third of the growth rate seen in neighbouring Samoa and Cook Islands. Much of the country's wealth is retained by the royal family, which owns three-quarters of the land and runs strategic monopolies, crowding out the private sector. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Pacific Islanders cry for help Jul 27, 2009
the small, low-lying island, part of the Cook Islands, is seen as one of the most vulnerable. Photo: James Alcock. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
McMahon to defend Vixens crown Jul 27, 2009
" Howard, who will play for Australia in the world youth cup in the Cook Islands next week, says she wants to stay in her home state. "Sharelle McMahon, what can you say. She's been my idol since I was young," the 21-year-old said. "Just learning from her at training has been a great part of the experience. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
China 'stumbling' in the Pacific Jul 25, 2009
Page last updated at 11:11 GMT, Friday, 24 July 2009 12:11 UK. By Vaudine England BBC News, Hong Kong. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
SOLAR ECLIPSE PICTURE: Moon's Shadow Seen From Space Jul 24, 2009
The next opportunity to see the full shadow will come on July 11, 2010, when a total solar eclipse will cross the Cook Islands, Easter Island, and the southern tip of South America. (See a. (National Geographic)
Eclipses: History & science Jul 22, 2009
The next total eclipse, on July 11, 2010, will cross the South Pacific, making landfall only on the Cook Islands and Easter Island. Sources: Dr F Richard Stephenson, Durham University; Dr Jay Pasachoff, Williams College; National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). (India Times)
Scientists Capitalize On Extended Solar Eclipse Jul 22, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 22, 2009) Scientists at an observatory outside Hangzhou joined residents and tourists across China and India in observing the longest total solar eclipse in a century and probably the most-viewed ever. The moon's shadow traced a path across the world's two most populous countries before racing across the Pacific, providing a view of totality for five minutes and 36 seconds for scientists gathered here from around the world as part of the Williams College Eclipse Expedition. (Science Daily)
Lonely Planet gives advice on travel with children Jul 21, 2009
Its "Top 10" list for beach holidays, for example, includes Costa del Sud, Sardinia; Cottesloe, Australia; Durban, South Africa; Karon Beach, Thailand; Kauai, Hawaii; Aitutaki, Cook Islands; Noosa, Australia; Tavira, Portugal; Sayulita, Mexico; and Sanur, Bali. But other sections offer recommendations that may seem less intimidating, like the "Top 10 City Breaks" list: Oaxaca, Mexico; Istanbul, Turkey; London; Los Angeles; Vancouver, Canada; Lisbon, Portugal; Copenhagen; Singapore; Sydney and... (Yahoo News)
Cash-strapped islanders wait for Colin to share love Jul 12, 2009
"The Pacific Nations at the end of this year will feature Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Cook Islands and Papua New Guinea, which gives NRL players a chance to continue playing representative football and represent their countries of heritage rather than having to rely on representing one of the more traditional nations Long term, our goal is to develop these individual nations to be strong stand alone federations to build international rugby league.". Love conceded only a portion of the profit would be... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Catching up with the Last 9 Survivo... Jul 11, 2009
After winning Survivor: Cook Islands, Yul Kwon donated $50,000 of his winnings to a program encouraging Asian-Americans to become bone marrow donors. He was also a correspondent on CNN special Uncovering America, which examined Asian-American issues. (Suite101.com)
America's Ultimate Bachelor To Board Air New Zealand's Matchmaking Flight Jul 11, 2009
Air New Zealand offers more direct flights to the South Pacific than any other airline, including non-stop flights from San Francisco, Los Angeles, Honolulu and Vancouver to New Zealand, as well as Los Angeles non-stop to the Cook Islands and Samoa. Other popular destinations include Australia, China, Japan and Tonga. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A smaller Tall Ships Jul 10, 2009
At Pier 4 in Charlestown were Le Eithne of Ireland; the Bluenose II of Nova Scotia; and Picton Castle of the Cook Islands ... Daniel Moreland, captain of the 179-foot Cook Islands-based barque Picton Castle, waxed philosophically as he welcomed visitors aboard. (Boston Globe)
Bainimarama lying about elections: forum Jul 9, 2009
The visit to Tonga, Samoa, Niue and the Cook Islands is Key's first in the top job and aims to assess the impact of the global financial crisis on small Pacific states ahead of the forum's meeting in Cairns next month. The Kiwi leader said he and his Australian counterpart Kevin Rudd decided last weekend to shift the focus away from Fiji and on to pushing ahead with economic development in a region struggling with drops in tourism, expatriates' remittances and flagging gross domestic product. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Cook Islands reports first confirmed case of influenza A/H1N1 Jul 6, 2009
WELLINGTON, July 6 (Xinhua) -- Cook Islands Ministry of Health said it has confirmed its first case of influenza A/H1N1, Radio New Zealand International reported on Monday. A Cook Islander, who has lived in New Zealand for the last three months, arrived in the capital of Rarotonga on June 27. (Xinhuanet, China)
Discussion - Ghana to become a Tax Haven Jun 24, 2009
In fact most of the Caribbean and some Pacific Islands (Cook Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu as examples) are tax havens. In Africa, Liberia, Mauritius and Morocco have measures in place to attract offshore businesses. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
D.C. lu'au could be boon for tourism Jun 24, 2009
Tihatiperformances draw on the traditions of Hawai'i, Samoa, Tahiti, Fiji, the Cook Islands and Maori New Zealand. To fill out the cast for this special performance, the Thompsons raided Tihati productions at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, The Royal Hawaiian, the Hilton Hawaiian Village, the Hyatt Regency Maui, the Hyatt Regency Kaua'i and the Waikoloa Marriott. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Australia and South Pacific trips on sale Jun 17, 2009
Our trusted sponsor, Down Under Answers, has put together four affordable packages to Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti, and the Cook Islands featuring savings of more than 50 percent off ... Combine your stay in two captivating New Zealand cities with time spent exploring the South Pacifics gorgeous Cook Islands. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Migration linked to toxin Jun 16, 2009
Rongo, a Maori from Rarotonga in the Cook Islands, noted that modern-day ciguatera outbreaks resulted in mass migrations of Cook Islanders to Australia and New Zealand, including many low-income families that supplement their daily protein with fish. "In fact, the theory originated from my experience in the Cooks, when I noticed families that I used to fish with growing up were relocating to New Zealand when ciguatera began in the 1990s, and fishing drastically declined while the consumption of... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Cook Islands to open office in China Jun 4, 2009
WELLINGTON, June 4 (Xinhua) -- Cook Islands Foreign Minister Wilkie Rasmussen will has said the Pacific island nation will open a representative office in China in August. Rasmussen made the announcement on Wednesday after he introduced Leon Xu to cabinet as the newly appointed honorary consul to China's eastern coastal city of Qingdao, the Cook Islands News reported on Thursday ... The Cook Islands cabinet approved Xu's appointment about two weeks ago. (Xinhuanet, China)
The latest travel trend? Becoming a nomad May 24, 2009
He's visited some of the prettiest destinations on the planet since, including French Polynesia, Easter Island, the Cook Islands, Fiji and Samoa. (You can see photos on his blog (http://everything-everywhere. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Pacific Island countries face urgent issues of climate change, migration May 20, 2009
During the workshop, a selection of short films from Kiribati, Cook Islands, Fiji and Federated States of Micronesia were also shown. Editor: Lin Liyu. (Xinhuanet, China)
Sizzling summer fares, from $49 May 19, 2009
Take off to destinations like Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and more, and you'll be able to touch down in the exotic South Pacific (Cook Islands, Samoa, or Tonga) or in Auckland, New Zealand at no additional charge. Sample one-way fares: L.A.Melbourne $682; San FranciscoSydney $682; LA-Gold Coast $568; and more. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Costco Travel Launches Enhanced Web Site With Vacation Package Comparison Tool Powered by HyperTech Solutions: May 6, 2009
Costco members can also review package details for Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti, Fiji and the Cook Islands. Those packages and cruises will be bookable online later this year. (PR Newswire)
Fiji, Facing Suspension From Pacific Forum, Rejects Calling New Elections May 1, 2009
Along with Fiji, Australia and New Zealand it includes Tonga, the Cook Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Marshall Islands, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. To contact the reporter on this story: in Sydney at. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Dengue cases up to 170 in Cook Islands Apr 16, 2009
WELLINGTON, April 16 (Xinhua) -- Cook Islands has recorded 170 cases of suspected dengue fever over the last three weeks, the Cook Islands News reported on Thursday. Cook Islands Ministry of Health this week said 13 people have been admitted to hospital showing symptoms of the mosquito-borne disease with results expected to be received from Australia this week confirming the presence of a new outbreak in Rarotonga ... Information pamphlets have been distributed throughout the Cook Islands and... (Xinhuanet, China)
9 secretsto becoming a permanent tourist Apr 13, 2009
Hes visited some of the prettiest destinations on the planet since, including French Polynesia, Easter Island, the Cook Islands, Fiji and Samoa. (You can see photos on I dont regret it in the slightest, he says. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Ruck and Maul Apr 10, 2009
We've counted 48 overseas players in the eight teams, including three Australians (Justin Harrison, Rocky Elsom and Chris Whitaker), 13 New Zealanders, 10 South Africans, five Argentinians, five Samoans, four Fijians, three Italians, three Tongans, and one each from the Cook Islands and Romania. That's a mere 40 per cent of the starting line-ups. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Kenya upset South Africa to top pool in Adelaide Apr 5, 2009
Upside down: Kenyas Humphrey Kayange (centre) is lifted up by Cook Islands Jamie Makara (left) during their pool match at the Adelaide Sevens yesterday. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
$11 trillion parked in tax havens Apr 4, 2009
Other nations which have not substantially implemented international tax standards are Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Cook Islands, Dominica, Gibraltar, Grenada, Marshall Islands, Monaco, Montserrat, Nauru, Antilles and Niue. The list also has names of Panama, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent dines, Samoa, San Marino, Turks and Caicos Islands and Vanuatu. (India Times)
Australian Sevens stun England Apr 3, 2009
In other matches, South Africa entrenched their standing as overall pacesetters by defeating Cook Islands 28-7 and New Zealand initially struggled for cohesion before eclipsing Wales 24-10. Fiji comfortably dispatched Scotland 33-7 while the United States upset Tonga 15-14. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Fly to Fiji, Tahiti and more from $1,099 Apr 1, 2009
The dealThe Eurail Pass quickly whisks travelers around Europe by rail, and now the Pacific Pass is doing the same thing by air in Fiji, New Zealand, Tahiti, the Cook Islands, and Australia ... Cook Islands and New Zealand. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Departures: Know your do's and don'ts when traveling abroad Mar 29, 2009
In the Cook Islands, don't refuse Communion because you're on a gluten-free diet. (The host is not bread but coconut meat. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Money no object as Tigers ponder English invasion Mar 27, 2009
The tragedy comes after the death of Gold Coast-raised Cook Islands prop Adam Watene during a weights session last September. Two of Trinity's greatest ever players, David Topliss and Don Fox, also died last year, while prop Richard Moore was diagnosed with Crohn's disease and five-eighth Jamie Rooney was seconds from death when his heart stopped during a knee operation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Inquiry launched after player dies on pitch Mar 24, 2009
Six months ago their 31-year-old Cook Islands international Adam Watene died of a heart attack during a weight training session while former Britain international and club favourite David Topliss collapsed and died at the age of 58 last June. This year their forward Richard Moore was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease and has yet to play this season. (International Herald Tribune)
Hawaiian navigator Nainoa Thompson preps next generation Mar 23, 2009
Posted on: Sunday, March 22, 2009. Around the world on Hokule'a, then home to focus on Maunalua Bay. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Ocean Watch: Hokule'a takes all on voyage of discovery Mar 21, 2009
Hokule'a takes all on voyage of discovery - News - Starbulletin. Friday, March 20, 2009. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Discover New Zealand from $798 round-trip Mar 17, 2009
Or, opt to touch down for a free stopover in the South Pacific, where Air New Zealand operates routes to exotic destinations like the Cook Islands, Samoa or Tonga. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Former Knights target suspended over drugs Mar 13, 2009
Ford, a Cook Islands international and a member of Maroubra surf gang the Bra Boys, played professionally in England with Hull Kingston Rovers and Oldham but has not appeared in the NRL.. Onslow and Knights coach Brian Smith said they were not aware if he was playing rugby league this season. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Pauley Lecture: Wheeling Around the World Mar 12, 2009
Hendrickson has published travel articles on the Cook Islands, Tonga, Italy, Turkey, and Egypt ... In 1997, Hendrickson wrote about his experiences biking about the Pacific, island-hopping between bicycle explorations ranging from Aitutaki in the Cook Islands ("a country afloat in the heart of Polynesia") to Tonga, by way of New Zealand. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Bylsma for coach of the year? (Today) Mar 12, 2009
Nick Carter, Cook Islands. MOLINARI: Even if the salary-cap ceiling drops, as it seems almost certain to do for the 2010-11 season because of the ongoing economic crisis, a player's salary does not change unless it is high enough to consume more than 20 percent of his team's cap space. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Stanton native wings around the world as a bush pilot Mar 8, 2009
He has studied the traditional lifestyle of Inupiat Eskimos and other traditional cultures in South Africa, Australia, the Cook Islands, Greenland and the Falkland Islands. And that, he says, has been one of the great perks of doing what he does. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
A Google search of a distinctly retro kind Mar 4, 2009
Last month an e-mail message washed up at the offices of The Cook Islands News in the South Pacific. It was a request to place a half-page advertisement in the newspaper, which has a circulation of 2,500. (International Herald Tribune)
Hokule'a ready for Palmyra Feb 28, 2009
2012 Kaho'olawe, Tahiti, Cook Islands, Tonga, Samoa, Aotearoa. 2013 Fiji, Indonesia, Australia, Maldives. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Paul Gauguin Cruises Announces Best-Ever Early Booking Savings Program for Extraordinary 2010 Itineraries Through Tahiti, French Polynesia and the South Pacific Feb 27, 2009
When booked by March 31, 2009, discerning guests will enjoy award-winning luxury at an unprecedented value, featuring the best ever savings on itineraries ranging from 7 to 15 nights, highlighting such exquisite destinations as Tahiti, the Society Islands, Tuamotus, the Cook Islands, Marquesas, Tonga, Fiji and New Zealand. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kona man supplies medical gear to isle Feb 23, 2009
FL MORRIS / FMORRIS@STARBULLETIN.COM The cargo vessel Kwai, at Honolulu Harbor, was loaded with donated medical equipment collected by Pacific C.A.R.E Missions for the Line and Cook Islands. The equipment is destined for Fanning, Christmas and Washington Islands. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
