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Cook Islands calls to rid oceans of discarded fishing gear

Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands has made calls for “ghost gear” to be included in the Plastic Treaty as it impacts marine life and the marine food chain, and is a significant cause of marine litter. By Nannette Woonton/SPREP.

Environment


Letter: Home grown medicinal cannabis products

Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The Government revealed in a press release on 19-5-23 to this paper that it does not have the money to start up a medicinal cannabis programme.

Letters to the Editor


Letter: Original founders of Te Uki Ou

Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Re Te Uki Ou School 30-year celebration story in the Cook Islands News last Monday, May 29. Interesting how original founders of Te Uki Ou were casually referred to as a group of parents. Nameless and irrelevant.

Letters to the Editor


New Airport ID cards for improved safety, security

Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Safety and security are paramount to Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) who have introduced the new identification (ID) card system that will not only strengthen the airport’s defences but also enhance operational efficiencies within its organisation.

Economy


Ministry of Health to release Strategic Plan by end of June

Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is expected to launch a five-year Strategic Plan for the National Health Sector by the end of this month.

Health


Cook Islands to host New Zealand Governor General

Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

New Zealand Governor-General, Her Excellency Dame Cynthia Kiro will visit the Cook Islands this week as a guest of the Head of State, the King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) said in a statement.

Economy


Hawaii, Sydney routes to contribute $20m annually

Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Hawaiian Airlines and Jetstar flights, from Sydney, could bring close to $20 million into the Cook Islands economy every year.

Economy


The battle of the underdogs : Tupapa focus on discipline, Arorangi focused on finals

Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

A new champion will be crowned in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition premier grade when underdogs Tupapa takes on Arorangi this afternoon at Tupapa Dome.

Netball


Cooks ready for Fiji in Tri Series opener

Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands Residents are ready for the Fiji Residents-Tabusoro side in the Cook Islands Rugby League Tri Nations Series opener this afternoon at Victoria Park in Tupapa.

League


New water station for kids’ safety

Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National

The safety of young children participating in sports activities at the Tupapa Maraerenga field prompted the construction of the new Rangi Marumaru Water Station.

Health


Death of Ariki’s daughter, an attempt to introduce Christianity to Mangaia

Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, In Depth, Weekend

Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation. In his fifth article he talks about how Aitutaki’s Tamatoa Uma-tetiki Ariki embraced Christianity and the first attempt to introduce the Christian faith to the people of Mangaia.

Features


Something old, something new…

Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Art, Features

Nina Oberg Humphries wants more Cook Islands and Pasifika artists to explore their heritage by making something new out of something old. She talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about her upcoming exhibition Taura for the Bergman Gallery.

Art


Govt agencies disconnected in communications blunder

Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Vodafone Cook Islands terminated its services to the Office of the Prime Minister due to unpaid bills – leaving dozens of Government agencies with no phone services.

Economy


A lifelong journey of nurturing our people

Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Weekend

Pastor Tevai Matapo OBE known affectionately as Bobby is an ‘incredibly extraordinary’ man who has touched the lives of so many people.

Church Talk


Rediscovering ancestral roots

Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Memory Lane

A Mangaia family has made new connections across thousands of kilometres of ocean through the magic of DNA, oral histories and historical records. On Rarotonga, Geoff Halston shares details of a reunion and emotional ties which now connect them.

Features


Te Ipukarea Society: Local lorikeets celebrated

Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

World Parrot Day celebrated on May 31 gives us a good excuse to bring more attention to a couple of our own brightly coloured lorikeets that come under the parrot family.

Environment


Thomas Tarurongo Wynne : Occupation right issue

Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Outward migration and depopulation are not new for us as our people have been doing this since the 1940s though it has become ever more present in the Pa Enua, in Ngaputoru and Rarotonga since the arrival and departure of Covid-19, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Editorials


Kumete comp to serve as Pacific Games trials

Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Athletics, Sports

Athletics Cook Islands will host its annual Kumete Sports Day on Monday at the National Stadium in Nikao.

Athletics


Mental performance coach to give local audience ‘the edge’

Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

A well-known New Zealand mental performance coach is to give Cook Islanders the opportunity to learn some of the tricks of his trade.

Health


Cook Islanders urged to apply for sports leadership programme

Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Other Sports, Sports

Applications are being sought from Cook Islands emerging female leaders in sport, physical activity, dance, and traditional physical activities to attend the Pacific Women’s Sports Leadership Programme in 2023, delivered in partnership with Pasifika SIS Sisters in Sport.

Local


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