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50 years of women in policing
Sunday 28 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Features, National, Weekend
Fifty years ago, two young women Jane Tauariki Tuavera and Makirua Luka graduated in the Cook Islands Police on March 29th 1971 – they paved the way for women policing in the country.
‘Work here and enjoy living here’
Sunday 28 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Art, Features
Artist Joan Gragg reveals the beauty of everyday life in the Cook Islands in her latest collection of paintings.
Small faces with big smiles
Sunday 28 March 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National
Students from Blackrock Pre-school were grinning from ear to ear as they joined hands to celebrate the special day of one of their colleagues yesterday.
OPINION: Foreign values misunderstood, misrepresented as our own
Sunday 28 March 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Mata kite Mata, kanohi kite kanohi – nothing comes as intimate or as powerful as the face to face meetings between, families, friends, or foes, and that moment when you greet. Be it a shaking of hands and pat on the back or high five hand slap, or the powerfully moving gesture of the hongi.
Policy reversal by Opposition on seabed mining “very unwise”
Sunday 28 March 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
This article is Te Ipukarea Society’s response to the Democratic Party revision of their policy on deep sea mining, AS published in the Cook Islands News on March 17.
LETTER: Citizen Against Corruption
Sunday 28 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
If the recent private prosecution against PM Mark Brown and former MP Henry Puna proves anything it is this; the ordinary citizen of this country has the freedom to seek recourse through the courts to address matters of concern regarding the government.
LETTER: Mass vaccination before bubble’
Sunday 28 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor My response to the Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive comments re “there is no scientific reason to delay” (the opening of the border for two-way quarantine-free travel between New Zealand and Cook Islands) in Thursday’s edition of Cook Islands News (What’s the hold-up Jacinda?), is that, I would rather be safe, than sorry.
Bears optimistic of win against hapless Sea Eagles
Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Arorangi Bears premier men’s side will be going all out to maintain their third placing in the 2021 Raro Cars Rugby League competition.
Mangaia ‘a pawn in the political play’
Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
Concerns have been raised over the lack of development on Mangaia because of “political divide and party differences”.
Te Reo Hotunui o Te Moana nui a Kiwa unveiled
Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
World War 1 Corporal Solomona Isaac’s grandson, Isaac Solomona, says it was a proud and emotional moment for his family to witness yesterday’s unveiling of the Pacific Islands Memorial conch sculpture at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington, New Zealand.
Education head welcomes design changes to new regional study
Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National
The Cook Islands Education Ministry has welcomed the design changes proposed for the new Pacific Islands Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (PILNA) study to be conducted in October.
Committed to looking after Cooks workers
Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Alliance Group, the Southland-based cooperative operating freezing works, says they are committed to looking after Cook Islanders who have signed up for seasonal work.
Seabed Minerals Amendment Bill passed
Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
The Seabed Minerals Amendment Bill 2021 passed in Parliament on Tuesday receiving unanimous support from both Government and the Opposition.
Six-year jail sentence for indecent assault
Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Re-offender, Tapuni Tangatapoto has been sentenced to six years in jail for two acts of indecent assault against a 10-year-old.
Going local at Aitutaki Marathon
Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
By the time you’ve had your maroro breakfast and coffee this Saturday morning – Aitutaki marathon runners will have crossed the finish line and be celebrating lagoon side.
KATA: Democratic right
Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Business house squash tourney for beginners
Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
If you’re looking for a challenging but fun company-bonding experience – then the BSP Business House tournament could be the answer.
Skurosz defends women’s triathlon title
Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association held the very popular Women’s Triathlon on Saturday.
Avatiu beat Titikaveka in netball thriller
Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports
Avatiu edged Titikaveka by a point to lead the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition.
OPINION: ‘Tourism contributed more than $1 million a day to our economy’
Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
This week in his fortnightly column, Prime Minister Mark Brown talks about the country’s financial future – looking ahead to when borders open fully with New Zealand and also beyond as work begins on a recovery plan to restore Cook Islands economy to where it was pre-Covid.
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