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Some thoughts on the Esther Honey debate

Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Opinion

I am mindful that the vague reference to “a former employee” in the story could well rope in a number of former employees, but what stands apart is that the former employee referred to in the story, and possibly in the press statement by EHF, was allegedly involved in the conspiracy with others in the new animal welfare facility set-up known as Te Are Manu (TAM).


Palmerston online education plea...

Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Outer Islands

A Palmerston official has made an impassioned plea to telecoms minister Mark Brown to improve their online service.


Power authority investigates electric cars

Monday 5 February 2018 | Published in Environment

Rarotonga power authority Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has engaged a joint team from the University of Auckland (UOA) and Auckland University of Technology (AUT) to undertake a comprehensive study into the development of a future charging network to support electric vehicles (EVs) on Rarotonga.


OCP a 'stairway' to aid-free status

Monday 5 February 2018 | Published in Local

The One China Policy (OCP) aid platform is the Cook Islands’ stairway to “developed” and “aid-free” status, says developer Tim Tepaki.


Stanaway stars but ABs fall flat

Monday 5 February 2018 | Published in Rugby Union

Cook Islander Teddy Stanaway continues to make a name for himself on the international sevens stage, despite an unsatisfactory result this weekend at the Hamilton Sevens in New Zealand.


A Plastic Ocean prompts calls for action

Monday 5 February 2018 | Published in Environment

Thursday night saw the screening of the impactful documentary A Plastic Ocean, which gave a glimpse into the damage that plastic is doing to the environment.

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App for Cook Islanders migrating to NZ

Monday 5 February 2018 | Published in Local

A former police sergeant in New Zealand has created a new app to help migrating Pacific Island families – including those from the Cook Islands – better deal with the realities of New Zealand life when they get there.

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Psychologist needed for Arorangi prison

Monday 5 February 2018 | Published in Local

In the wake of a tragic shooting incident on Rarotonga two years ago which left three people dead, the health ministry is to hire a clinical psychologist to assess the mental health of prisoners at Arorangi Prison.


Dog day afternoon – more on registrations

Monday 5 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor

It is a week now since I questioned the Police’s administration of the dog registration legislation and you have published nothing from them in response suggesting that perhaps I did have a point – because had I not they would have been all over me.


EHF fury over 'conspiracy'

Saturday 3 February 2018 | Published in Local

A month after the Esther Honey Foundation closed down on Rarotonga, the animal welfare charity has broken its silence to claim it was the victim of a high-level “conspiracy”, involving government, other bodies and former volunteers, to remove it from the island.


Nati puts hand up for Nines contest

Saturday 3 February 2018 | Published in League

The Cook Islands has received a massive boost ahead of the Commonwealth Nines competition in Brisbane later this month, with Kiwi Ferns stand-off Kimiora Nati pledging her allegiance to the squad.

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Plastic not quite so fantastic when it's dumped

Saturday 3 February 2018 | Published in Smoke Signals

How often do your pens stop working before ink is out? More plastic rubbish. School bins see many. If writing by hand, can we encourage the use of pencils instead? Organic waste is a better way to go.


Time to 'put on the new man'

Saturday 3 February 2018 | Published in Church Talk

Happy New Year friends and associates!

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Intern loves MMR experience

Saturday 3 February 2018 | Published in Local

Tanga Morris, 21, has joined the Ministry of Marine Resources this month for a short-term internship before heading back to university in March.

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Waste issues worse on outer islands

Saturday 3 February 2018 | Published in Outer Islands

Rarotonga residents have well-documented problems with their waste disposal practices, but on the outer islands, the situation is even worse.


Pilot subsidy to start soon

Saturday 3 February 2018 | Published in Local

A pilot subsidy aimed at ensuring regular voyages are made by shipping companies to the northern islands is expected to be underway soon.


PSL vessel still sitting in harbour

Saturday 3 February 2018 | Published in Local

The reference to “both shipping companies” in a media statement from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management yesterday, confirms the troubled Pacific Schooners Ltd (PSL) will not qualify for participation in a pilot subsidy for shipping services to the northern islands.

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Takairangi could move to forwards

Saturday 3 February 2018 | Published in League

Due to a glut of backline options, Cook Islander Brad Takairangi may find himself filling a new position when the Parramatta Eels’ NRL season begins in March.

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Rasmussen entitled to express his own views

Saturday 3 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor

I believe Teariki Terotero’s letter to the editor of CINews on Wednesday last week, wasted our time with a load of nonsense.


The rise of inequity in the Cook Islands

Saturday 3 February 2018 | Published in Opinion

Occasional columnist “The Unionist” takes a look at what he describes as the rise of inequity in this country. The Unionist is known for his contentious views and CINews welcomes response to this column. Send letters to: editor@cookislandnews.com or bring handwritten letters to the CINews office in town.


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