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Pitt taken to task over 'minor' smash

Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The prime minister’s minor road accident of some four years ago has once again reared its head.


Submarine cable questioned

Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, To Elizabeth Wright-Koteka, first let me say no one questions your dedication or passion regarding the proposed submarine cable.


Visitor impressed with health clinic

Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I have read with interest the comments of visitors having to invoke the services of your hospital.


Police letter about PM's accident smacks of politics

Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The surprise disclosure by Police Commissioner Maara Tetava in Saturday’s CINews regarding the motor vehicle accident involving the prime minister, Henry Puna in October 2014, nearly four years ago, has to be politically motivated.

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Plan beyond grasp of 'Beernomics' - Tepaki

Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, May I respond to James Beer’s letter of May 24, headed “Prosperity plan has serious flaws,” by saying I don’t make mistakes, and the only flaws I see are of his making, if I may explain?


Beats of Betela concert lineup confirmed

Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Local

The lineup is all set for this year’s Creative Centre concert fundraiser Beats of Betela, which will now be held on Monday, June 4, not June 2 as previously reported.

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No aid involved in plan - Tepaki

Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Politics

The Merchant of Paradise (MOP) plan for development of the outer islands is a commercial sector development with commercial criteria and security and should not be confused with public sector aid developments where taxpayer guarantees apply, says developer Tim Tepaki.


Aid strategy vital for our future – independent candidate

Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Politics

Aid partners have become an essential part of the Cook Islands development, and a well-developed aid/investment strategy is an essential part of how the country will be governed in the future, says the independent candidate for Tupapa Maraerenga, Teresa Manarangi-Trott.


Parties have say on pa enua project

Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Politics

Here is the next topic we posed to the political parties ahead of next month's general election. From now until the general election, CI News will be submitting questions to the three major political parties regarding their policies on various issues. Readers with questions they would like us to ask, should email them to the editor of CI News: editor@cookislandsnews.com


Cook Islands lose football opener

Monday 28 May 2018 | Published in Football

Cook Islands faced a disappointing 3-0 defeat to a resurgent Tongan side, while Samoa flexed their muscle against their neighbours American Samoa, on the opening day of the OFC U19 Championship Qualifier on Saturday.


More questions than answers on cable

Monday 28 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The simplistic and somewhat opinionated response from Elizabeth Wright-Koteka in regards to the Manatua cable project (CINews, May 25) does nothing to justify why this project should go ahead.

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PM traffic incident old news

Monday 28 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Kia orana Editor, The releases by the Demos on police inactivity with regard to the traffic incident involving PM Henry Puna is old news.


Grey Power members not bludgers

Monday 28 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The New Zealand government provides a substantial injection of cash directly into our government’s budget – approximately $20million every two years.


Parties state position on tax

Monday 28 May 2018 | Published in Politics

From now until the general election, CINews will be submitting questions to the three major political parties regarding their policies on various issues. Readers with questions they would like to ask should email them to the editor of CINews: editor@cookislandsnews.com


All go on airport runway

Monday 28 May 2018 | Published in Local

There are “a whole lot of things” going on out on the Rarotonga International Airport runway right now says Airport Authority chief executive Joe Ngamata – and he’s not half wrong.

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Stage set for U19 football qualifiers

Monday 28 May 2018 | Published in Football

Some of the most talented young footballers in the Pacific are set to play against each other this afternoon at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.


Kaka Ama has the right stuff, supporter claims

Monday 28 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It was most refreshing to listen to CIP candidate for Ngatangiia, Kaka Ama, deliver a speech during his political rally held on Monday night that was rousing, visionary and realistic.

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Plastic swallowing our oceans

Monday 28 May 2018 | Published in Environment

In recent years, people have started cutting down on plastic consumption, as we have realised the effects plastic can have on the environment and our oceans.

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Prosperity versus poverty debate

Monday 28 May 2018 | Published in Local

When it comes to signs of prosperity, Rarotonga is somewhat lacking, a New Zealand visitor says.


Glassie at prestigious health meeting

Saturday 26 May 2018 | Published in Politics

Health minister Nandi Glassie is attending the 71st World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva this week in his capacity as First Vice-President.

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