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Nauru scraps court of appeal
Tuesday 3 April 2018 | Published in Regional
NAURU – It has been revealed that Nauru’s government has secretly scrapped its links to the High Court of Australia which served as Nauru’s court of appeal – impacting on the rights of asylum seekers to challenge the refusal of refugee status.
Cyclone kills at least five in Fiji
Tuesday 3 April 2018 | Published in Regional
FIJI – Tropical Cyclone Josie has caused severe flooding in parts of Fiji, with four people reported dead and one missing.
Visiting expert at local brewery
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Local
You’ve got to be careful about getting a bunch of beer brewers talking – the conversation is bound to range far and wide, and it can be difficult to get a word in edgewise.
Thousands raised for Cook Islands sevens team
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Before departing to participate in the Hong Kong Sevens tournament, the Cook Islands national sevens team were presented with $10,000 raised with the aim of putting a bit of money back in their pockets.
Godhead scripturally revealed for Easter
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Church Talk
“And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.” 1 Timothy 3:16
Thoughts on 'the reason for the season'
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Opinion
Priest or pagan, sinner or saint, Catholic or Protestant, and everything else that falls into the spectrum of believers and unbelievers here in the Cook Islands, no matter where you are or what you believe or sit, you can be thankful today, albeit to a God you acknowledge or not, that we have a long weekend and for many a time to celebrate a critical event in the history of mankind. And that event is Easter.
What NZ citizenship entails
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Opinion
Long-time Rarotonga resident and political commentator John Scott wrote this opinion piece which takes a look at the issue of “creeping neo-colonialism”. Scott says those “knockers” who believe that asking assistance from New Zealand in areas when the Cook Islands government has let the country down is a sign of weakness, are making a mistake…
Author proud to be a Cook Islander
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Hot on the Rock
Although living in the US and working as a neurologist, Dr Selena Nicholas-Bublick strives to share her Rarotongan heritage with the world through her educational fantasy adventure series Tiare and the Circle of Worlds.
Church, politics an uneasy mix in Cook Islands
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, As a member of the Matavera CICC I am writing to CINews regarding a senior officer of our ekalesia who has accepted a nomination to run as a political candidate in the forthcoming elections.
CIP Opposition approved 'Toagate' payments
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It would have been appropriate if the Opposition were given the opportunity to respond to the front page story (March 29), relating to Mark Brown’s spin on the TOA Petroleum payments.
Be a caretaker for local environment
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Environment
Translated, “mana tiaki” basically means being a guardian or caretaker of something. And in this case, the local mana tiaki programme is all about being a guardian of our local environment.
Something for everyone at Muri night markets
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Local
The following article is the latest in a new series written by our Cook Islands News marketing manager Susan Tealby on the Rarotonga markets.
Deeper look at Ocean Monitoring Centre
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Environment
Last week’s opening of the Ministry of Marine Resources’ (MMR) revamped Oceans Monitoring Centre (OMC) featured a tour which included a presentation on the Vessel Monitoring System (VMR) used by MMR to track fishing vessels.
Airbnb launches Rarotonga workshop
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Local
As part of their Digital Tourism programme, Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia is joining forces with Airbnb to bring a series of workshops to the Pacific Islands, providing an opportunity to learn what home sharing is and how the platform works.
New site for fisheries information
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Environment
A new web portal designed to provide the latest information on measures set out to conserve and manage Pacific fisheries was launched last week.
Pasifika business market declared a success
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Local
The first-ever Pasifika Business Market at the Pasifika Festival 2018 has been declared an overwhelming success.
Signing boosts information-sharing
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) and the New Zealand Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have signed a partnership agreement and an information sharing agreement.
Climate change costing big deal
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Environment
Director of Climate Change Cook Islands, Wayne King says the costing of climate change was a big topic of discussion with the New Zealand delegation during their “Pacific Reset” mission to the Cook Islands and other Pacific Islands recently.
Every official wants to be the 'king'
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Regional
TONGA – It seems that ministers of the Tonga government and their officials are all following their own logic, writes a commentator on the Matangi Tonga news site.
Minister stands by girls sports ban
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Regional
TONGA – A woman boxer will be Tonga’s flag bearer at the XXI Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia next week.
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