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Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
10 December 2024
DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
6 December 2024
Cook Islands has its first mosque
14 November 2024
CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
16 November 2024
RAC to address mosque legality
19 November 2024
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
6 November 2024
Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
23 October 2024
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
24 September 2024
Tenants face water bill burden
8 October 2024
Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
5 October 2024
Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
25 September 2024
Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
21 September 2024
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
7 September 2024
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
7 September 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
2 September 2024
Inflation eases but concerns remain
31 August 2024
Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
23 August 2024
Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
22 August 2024
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
17 January 2023
PM Brown eager to hand over Forum chair role to Tonga
13 August 2024
ICI explains road works delay in front of old Sheraton site
10 August 2024
Housing crisis hits tourism industry
27 July 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Challenging ‘rape culture’
8 July 2024
Articles by Utopia Support
Rakahanga result pleases Democratic Party
Monday 31 December 2018 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party has welcomed the final outcome of the Court of Appeal in the Rakahanga constituency which has given it another seat now that Tina Browne has been declared the rightful winner of the seat in the June 2018 general election.
Making a real difference through TIS
Saturday 29 December 2018 | Published in Environment
This weekly column is provided by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with environment and conservation matters of concern to the Cook Islands.
Welfare payments are released early
Saturday 29 December 2018 | Published in Local
The welfare payments for the January 1, 2019 were made available to all Cook Island beneficiaries yesterday at their respective BCI branches.
Environmental health a challenge
Saturday 29 December 2018 | Published in Environment
One of the great ironies of our time is that what we do in pursuit of money puts undue pressure on the environment, but restoring the health of our environment costs money too.
Location of Tiare Taporo is a mystery
Saturday 29 December 2018 | Published in Local
“No idea, gentlemen!”
Christmas promotion draws 7000 entries
Friday 28 December 2018 | Published in Technology
Over 7000 entry texts were received for the Bluesky Win a Christmas Experience Campaign in support of cancer screening in the Cook Islands.
Issues of preaching and culture
Friday 28 December 2018 | Published in Church Talk
This feature on culture and preaching was written by Dr Rochelle Scheuermann, Associate Professor of Evangelism and Leadership at Wheaton College, Illinois. She serves as Director of the Masters in Evangelism and Leadership programme. Dr Scheuermann was previously programme director and Associate Professor of Intercultural Studies and vice-president of Academics at Lincoln Christian University in the US.
Still waiting to hear from more lawyers
Friday 28 December 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor This is in the nature of an interim response to Mr Brian Mason's letter to you, published in CINews on December 27 in which he took issue with my earlier two letters on the legitimacy of the Henry Puna government .
Water intake on temporary bypass
Friday 28 December 2018 | Published in Environment
The Matavera water intake is on a temporary bypass while intake upgrades are taking place under Te Mato Vai.
Why lawyers aren't rallying
Thursday 27 December 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, John Scott’s letter in CINews on December 22 challenging the legitimacy of the present government proceeds on the basis of his interpretation of Article 14 (3) (b) of the Constitution, set out in his letter in the Cook Islands Herald of 28 November.
World's your oyster when it comes to email options
Thursday 27 December 2018 | Published in Technology
Bluesky Cook Islands country manager Phillip Henderson says a number of email options are available to Cook Islands residents who can no longer use their Oyster email addresses.
End in sight for two TMV intakes
Thursday 27 December 2018 | Published in Environment
Construction at the Avana and Turangi intake sites is progressing well and expected to be complete by the end of April 2019, the project management unit for the project says.
Wanted: your used jam jars for outer islands bottlers
Thursday 27 December 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Community members in the Pa Enua want spread and jam jars to reuse for bottling jams and chutneys - and they are calling on Rarotonga residents to save theirs from the rubbish.
Aitutaki litter warden inspires change
Thursday 27 December 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Employed by the non-government organisation Aitutaki’s Conservation Trust (ACT) warden, Varema Ruahe’s days are spent beautifying Aitutaki.
Islands in for sudden boost in motorbikes
Thursday 27 December 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
With motorbikes featuring on the cargo lists of boats going to the southern islands over the last few weeks, there could be a noticeable increase in traffic in the Pa Enua during the Christmas holidays.
Grinna goes north on voyage number one
Thursday 27 December 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
The Taio Shipping Services vessel began its first-ever voyage within the Cook Islands on Saturday evening.
A festive kura from the House of Ariki
Monday 24 December 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
As the Cook Islands and the world at large edge towards the end of another year, 2018, the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ reminds us of the ultimate love of our Heavenly Father for all mankind.
Celebrate the miracle of Christ's birth
Monday 24 December 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In the midst of the happy chaos that is the Christmas season do we make room or have time for Jesus? The best gift we can give at Christmas is the ‘good news’ that Jesus Christ was born to save and free us from the bondage of sin.
The greatest event in history
Monday 24 December 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11). The Birth of this Saviour, Christ the Lord is the Greatest event that has ever occurred in human history. The Bible teaches that all die in Adam our first forebear because of the sin of obedience he committed against his Creator God in the Garden of Eden.
Sharing God's Christmas greetings
Monday 24 December 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Merry Christmas, Seasons Greetings, Happy Holidays. Which greeting would you prefer? Most would agree with Merry Christmas! Have you considered where the idea of God’s Christmas greetings and message comes from? The idea comes from God.