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PM greets Air Tahiti Nui's new jet
Friday 9 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna has been treated to an inspection of Air Tahiti Nui’s latest aircraft, a state-of-the-art Boeing Dreamliner.
Rumours cause distress
Friday 9 November 2018 | Published in Politics
A spokesperson for the family of Ivirua MP Tony Armstrong has called for an end to what they describe as a “distressing series of rumours” making the rounds through the “coconut wireless”.
Landowners sign up with MOP
Friday 9 November 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Landowners on all but one of the Pa Enua islands participating in the Paradise Prosperity Plan (PPP) have signed memorandums of understanding consenting to their lands being developed, says Merchant of Paradise (MOP) developer Tim Tepaki.
Wastewater systems to blame for nutrients
Friday 9 November 2018 | Published in Environment
Extensive environmental investigations into the state of Muri Lagoon by the Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai project team have confirmed that nutrients from on-site wastewater systems are harming the sensitive Muri Lagoon environment.
Avatiu face off against Tupapa
Thursday 8 November 2018 | Published in Football
Local soccer stars will take to the CIFA Complex pitch today, with Avatiu to face Tupapa Maraerenga in the BSP Under 14 division and the Islander Senior Women’s division starting at 5pm.
Clerk of House issue draws sharp response
Thursday 8 November 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Wow. The conceit of some people knows no boundaries.
Finding peace in prison
Thursday 8 November 2018 | Published in Politics
George Maggie was in and out of prison for 24 years before he learned how to control his mind.
Noted scientist applauds Marae Moana
Thursday 8 November 2018 | Published in Environment
Alan Friedlander is currently chief scientist for National Geographic’s Pristine Seas Project, an initiative that focusses on marine protection and raising awareness about why it’s necessary. The project is National Geographic’s largest initiative dedicated to environmental preservation. Friedlander has produced more than 100 scientific publications, 25 book chapters, 10 documentaries, and numerous articles that have been influential in his field. He currently heads the Fisheries Ecology Research Lab at the University of Hawaii.
Papua traffic limited to walkers
Thursday 8 November 2018 | Published in Environment
The public access restriction caused by Te Mato Vai Stage 2 water intake upgrade work has been lifted on the Papua intake, waterfall site and Papua end of the cross-island walk in Vaimaanga.
By-election verdict reserved
Thursday 8 November 2018 | Published in Politics
The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision on whether an interim stay on a by-election in the Rakahanga electorate, brought about by last week’s resignation of MP Toka Hagai, will stand or be lifted.
Tupapa leads football battle
Wednesday 7 November 2018 | Published in Football
The battle for supremacy in the 2018 Rarotonga Football Round Cup competition is heading into Round 13.
Prime minister off to APEC meeting
Wednesday 7 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Prime minister and Foreign Affairs minister Henry Puna will join Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders in a dialogue with APEC Leaders hosted by Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby later this month.
PM cancels China trip, but Maggie goes
Wednesday 7 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna is understood to have cancelled a planned trip to China this week after Rakahanga Cook Islands Party MP Toka Hagai abruptly resigned his seat late last week.
PM urged to 'come clean' on Nicholas
Wednesday 7 November 2018 | Published in Politics
RAPPA Democratic Party candidate in the June 2018 elections, Dr Teina Rongo, has challenged prime minister Henry Puna, deputy prime minister Mark Brown and the Speaker of Parliament, Niki Rattle, to “come clean” on the whereabouts of former Cabinet minister and Member of Parliament Albert Nicholas.
Rakahanga MP resigns
Wednesday 7 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Rakahanga MP Toka Hagai has resigned his seat following a Court of Appeal hearing involving Democratic Party leader Tina Browne.
Filling Clerk of Parliament vacancy
Tuesday 6 November 2018 | Published in Opinion
If anyone thought I was going to allow the current advertising for the position of Clerk of Parliament to pass without comment from me then they were sorely mistaken.
Something to ponder
Tuesday 6 November 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Regarding Tim Tepaki's letter (November 1), stating the editor of CINews had “debunked” my letter about China's Social Credit system, if you are referencing the system's 80 per cent approval, well unsurprisingly that’s how it works Tim.
Penryhn story draws formal complaint from OPM
Tuesday 6 November 2018 | Published in Local
A story on the Stuff website claiming the Cook Islands “is said to be” on the brink of signing a deal allowing China to build a deep water port on Penryhn, has drawn a formal complaint from the Office of the Prime Minister to Fairfax Media in New Zealand.
New seabed minerals laws on way
Tuesday 6 November 2018 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands government intends to table new legislation relating to seabed minerals activities in December.
Muri study results out soon
Monday 5 November 2018 | Published in Environment
The Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai project team (PMU) are preparing to release the results of their extensive environmental investigations this week.