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Puna reminds Beijing sidestepping Pacific Islands Forum risked opening new fault-lines

Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National

During the Chinese foreign minister’s visit to the Pacific Islands Forum in Suva last week, secretary general Henry Puna seized the chance to remind Beijing that sidestepping his organisation — while racing to build new commercial and security connections throughout the Blue Pacific — risked opening new fault-lines in a region already grappling with mounting challenges.

Kata: Vaping

Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

OFC welcomes FIFA’s club licensing guide for women’s football

Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) is excited to support Member Associations including Cook Islands through the wide-ranging possibilities created by FIFA’s new club licensing guide for women’s football.

LETTERS: Key questions on seabed mining

Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, reading an article in the paper dated 31.05.22, the Prime Minister touched on the subject of deep sea mining as part of our nation’s plan for diversification.

Kata: Rule of law

Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: China is filling the void New Zealand is leaving in Pacific

Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

An article in the Cook Islands News caught my attention back in March.

LETTERS: ‘Let’s keep the faith in who are our most important partners’

Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Sir, I applaud Nick Reeves for his thought provoking letter published in Cook Islands News on Tuesday that highlighted a number of high priority issues and challenges that our country needs to take stock of.

Kata: Flooding

Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: Making the right calls at the right time

Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

It takes time, but you can be assured that Government has been and continues to work towards providing a solid foundation for economic diversification, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

LETTERS: It’s time to wake up people!

Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, here we are trying to survive the worst economic crisis to hit our tourism sector which is basically the country’s GDP producer and we continue to get brutalised by things which we have no control over.

Kata: Parliament

Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: China's Foreign Minister

Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

'Age is no barrier'

Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports

Husband and wife pair Matheus Batlajeri, pictured, and Lea Rachel Fatbinan are among some international players taking part in the Oceania Masters in Paradise 2022.

Tupapa to battle Titikaveka for top spot

Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

Titikaveka premier side will be hoping to continue their winning run in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition against Tupapa this afternoon.

LETTERS: ‘Say your bit and hang up’

Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, that Prime Minister Brown needs to say to China’s foreign minister by phone is simple – “When there is proof from the highest international authorities that China’s cultural genocide of the Uyghur indigenous people has ended, and they have had their lives and property restored, we’ll continue this phone call. Good bye.”

Church Talk: What the future holds

Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Man comes into the world with a cry and goes out of it with a groan, and all between is more or less intoned with helpless wailing, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Ekalesia Avarua.

Kata: Pension

Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Bank reopens main branch after significant refurbishment

Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The Bank of South Pacific Cook Islands held the reopening of their Rarotonga branch on Wednesday.

LETTERS: What a load of garbage!

Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, honourable Albert Nicholas is quoted in the Cook Islands News (Wednesday, May 25, 2022) – “Although incineration was considered to be the preferred best option in an assessment that was done about three years ago, we are open to other options...”

Kata: Avatiu harbour

Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion