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Letter: Bouquets and brickbats

Friday 16 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

There is the old adage about bouquets and brickbats and here is my short list of some of who qualify for one or the other.

Letter: Starlink versus local provider

Friday 16 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I know there are naysayers out there who think Starlink is not offering any benefits to our economy and hence shouldn’t be allowed into the country.

Crackdown on water wasters

Friday 16 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National

The Rarotonga water agency has disconnected supply to ‘unoccupied’ properties on the island for water misuse, urging residents to conserve water.

Four accused plead guilty to brawl charges

Friday 16 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Four of the accused in the Nikao brawl incident that took place on January 28 this year have pleaded guilty.

Church talk: Unity through diversity in faith

Thursday 15 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Our 200-year history of Christianity, whether we are part of our more traditional churches, or our more vibrant faith communities, should stand to confirm that the Lord lives in all our faith communities.

Superfund booms with $30m growth

Thursday 15 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) ended 2023 on a high with their assets under management at NZD$236 million, up almost $30 million on 31 December 2022.

Kata: Marijuana

Thursday 15 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Nurses cry out for help as NZ pledges millions

Thursday 15 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Health, National

New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters pledged $30 million to the second phase of the Polynesian Health Corridor Programme, during the Pacific Mission last week, aiming to strengthen healthcare systems across the Pacific.

Fur love: Adorable dog steals hearts as Valentine’s cupid

Thursday 15 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Local, National

Adorable “Mackintosh” was Rarotonga’s cute cupid star on Valentine’s Day yesterday, allowing people to snap a photograph with him and post it on social media.

Aitutaki schools closed as tropical depression looms

Thursday 15 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands, Weather

Schools in Aitutaki have closed following reports of an approaching tropical depression, but Emergency Management Cook Islands says the system does not pose a threat ‘at this moment’.

Scam targets Cook Islands accommodations

Thursday 15 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in National, Technology

A new email scam is targeting Cook Islands accommodation businesses.

Cervical cancer self-testing screens nearly 300 women

Thursday 15 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

Despite facing registration dips and no-shows, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health’s cervical cancer self-testing programme has successfully screened 290 women in Rarotonga.

Letter: Ex-Deputy PM pay

Thursday 15 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Now that “Hon” Tapaitau has been found guilty, and will be sentenced in due course, when will he repay all that extra money he was so unreasonably paid as DPM?

Letter: EVs replacing government fleet

Thursday 15 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The 25 EV (electric vehicle) cars bought with public funds for the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum Meeting is a continuing story.

Minister urges better management of govt assets

Thursday 15 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Infrastructure Cook Islands organised an Asset Management Workshop this week to educate Rarotonga and Pa Enua representatives on managing government assets on their islands.

Cook Islands swimmers set new national records

Thursday 15 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming

The Cook Islands swim team is making waves at the 2024 World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar.

Kata: War

Wednesday 14 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Development programme aims to prepare young women for contact sports

Wednesday 14 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Other Sports, Rugby league, Rugby Union, Sports, Touch Rugby

A 10-week under-16 and U18 girl’s rugby development programme has been organised to help boost and prepare young women for contact sports.

Pet Talk: Te Are Manu welcomes new medical director and adjusts service hours

Wednesday 14 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

The team at Te Are Manu (TAM) have hit the new year at full steam. We are very fortunate and thankful to the relief staff and volunteers who worked with TAM through the festive season. It was a busy time for human and animal alike.

Letter: Cannabis laws

Wednesday 14 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I’m publicly asking the Prime Minister Mark Brown to make use of his power as our top elected official to live up to the promise and grant a full, complete and unconditional pardon to all our people who are still being subjected to this day to the brutal, barbaric and laws on marijuana.