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PM urges women to 'step up' into leadership roles

Monday 26 August 2013 | Published in Politics

Although he’s proud to see women making strides within the upper levels of government, Prime Minister Henry Puna is urging more women to make the jump into elected politics – under the CIP banner.

Australian election next month

Monday 26 August 2013 | Published in Politics

The Australian federal election will be held next month, and those in the Cooks who are registered to vote will need to do so by post, or give notice that they are overseas.

Rippa rugby still a huge buzz

Monday 26 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

Rarotonga school students are still buzzing from the blazing Rippa rugby tournament sponsored by CI News last Wednesday.

Total annihilation in round 9

Monday 26 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

After registering big wins over the past two weekends, the Titikaveka Bulls underlined that they can win the close matches too with a hard-fought 20-10 win against a fired-up Arorangi Cowboys team.

Opposition's duty to question

Monday 26 August 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller writes: “The Prime Minister’s double standards do not stack up at all; here he is defending anti corruption efforts.

Puaikura and Sokattak come up even

Monday 26 August 2013 | Published in Football

Raemaru Park was buzzing with nerve wracking cheers during the main Lotto premiership men’s soccer match on Saturday between host Puaikura and Nikao Sokattak which resulted in a one all draw.

Pilgrimage to Rio De Janeiro

Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Church Talk

With hearts and minds open – 10 Cook Island Catholic pilgrims from the Rarotonga diocese joined over three million fellow worshippers at the annual World Youth Day event this year held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

PM cautious on EU deal

Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Environment

Prime Minister Henry Puna has expressed concerns with the proposed fisheries partnership agreement between the Cook Islands and the European Union.

Shore officers train for safety

Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Environment

It takes a lot of efficient manpower to offload a shipment of fuel and this cargo must be handled with the utmost care.

PM prepares to go to Pacific Island Forum

Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Local

Prime Minister Henry Puna will be delivering the opening address at the 42nd Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Annual Conference on Monday, and will be travelling Wednesday to Auckland along with Finance Minister Mark Brown.

Preschool students jump for joy

Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Local

Students at Titikaveka Preschool have an exciting new piece of equipment thanks to fundraising efforts in the community.

Gas bottle delivery to come

Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Local

Toa Petroleum has branched out into the gas business, and expects to make the price of gas cheaper – and deliver bottles to people’s homes.

Students showcase the Cooks

Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Local

Two Tereora College students have won prizes after making video clips showcasing the Cook Islands.

Fishing for more answers

Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Editor, I do not wish to engage in a public spat with Marine Resources secretary Ben Ponia through your newspaper except to make a few more comments in response to his letter of Thursday August 22 (‘MMRs output speaks for itself’).

Believing fabrications of corruption

Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I refer to the letter by Johnathan Rowe from New Zealand’s High Commission on August 21 (New Zealand aid clarified), who responded to my letter of 19 August and clarified NZ aid, which is appreciated.

Honest and hard working

Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, We are very sad to read about the termination of Tupuna Rakanui’s employment as clerk of parliament.

Time to clean up CIFA

Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Last season I was appalled to learn that convicted criminal Junior Areai had been put in charge of and travelled overseas with the CI Under 17 football team.

Kata - August 24, 2013

Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Kata

Junior netters to meet before training

Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Netball

Junior netballers will soon don their shoes again and hit the courts to prepare for the second Netball in Paradise tournament in December.

Coastal fisheries talks in the north

Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

Coastal fisheries are of vital importance and should be supported by government is the feedback emerging from the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) consultations in the northern Cook Islands.