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LETTER: UN Membership bid: NZ behaving ‘like a coloniser’

Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, If the Cooks wanted to become a sovereign nation, it needed its own citizenship. Cook Islanders would remain New Zealand citizens but “if they want to change it, they can”. Then Prime Minister Helen Clark said in June 2001. “If they want to exert full independence, New Zealand will not stand in their way.”

‘Mastermind’ of cannabis operation gets jail time

Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National

The alleged mastermind behind a major cannabis operation in the Cook Islands has been sentenced to six years and two months imprisonment.

Kata: Cook Islands law

Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Private security

Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Rain arrives, but water conservation message remains

Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National

Catchment intakes are looking healthier after a major dump of rain in the past week, but people are still being advised to conserve water.

Tupapa too good against Titikaveka in Premier Men’s Football semi finals

Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

It was a busy weekend of football at the Cook Islands Football Association grounds on Saturday.

Happy on Penrhyn Island after 160 days at sea

Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

After 160 days at sea in a 24 foot ocean rowing boat, Australian Tom Robinson was brought ashore to Omoka, the capital of Penrhyn/Tongareva island on Friday afternoon.

LETTER: Have we earned our NZ citizenship, or not?

Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

If the Cooks wanted to become a sovereign nation, it needed its own citizenship. Cook Islanders would remain New Zealand citizens but "if they want to change it, they can." Then Prime Minister Helen Clark said in June 2001 "If they want to exert full independence, New Zealand will not stand in their way."

Men’s health advice . . . look in the mirror

Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National

The Cook Islands Men’s Health has received $800 cash which will assist with health awareness programmes to better men’s health and fitness in the country.

Security patrol service ends on Rarotonga. . . Where to next?

Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

Chris Denny has ceased his security patrol services that he established four years ago. Seeing a downturn in his business services to accommodation owners, Denny said it was a sad day.

PR recipients join in ceremony on Rarotonga

Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Fourteen remaining recipients of permanent residency (PR) have be awarded their PR certificates during a ceremony to be held at the VIP lounge of the Rarotonga International Airport.

Cook Islands’ human rights measurement to continue

Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, Local, National

A New Zealand-based human rights initiative is once again looking for buy in from the Cook Islands to ensure the rights of people are not breached by the state or other people in power or with authority.

RUTA MAVE: ‘This is the cultural issue that needs attention’

Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

There has been a lot of talk about culture lately and what constitutes how it defines us, as a society. If we accept culture is the ideas, customs and social behavior of a particular people, then we accept wearing ei katus and the giving of eis at the airport and award ceremonies as one of our more lovely cultural practices. If social behaviour defines us, then eating and drinking is foremost our larger problem of culture as we battle a health crisis of obesity and NCDs. Domestic violence and abuse are cultural too.

Expo offers Antarctic experience to islanders

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands

Being able to step from the sweltering sandy climate of the Cook Islands into the freezing environs of the Antarctic will be a novelty for the community of Aitutaki.

Conservation successes in the Cook Islands

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National

The delightful little kākerōri, or Rarotonga flycatcher, has been brought back from the brink of extinction in a Cook Islands conservation success story.

Wiki hopes to follow in father’s footsteps

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islander Mackenzie Wiki has been signed up to the Canberra Raiders squad for the NRLW Premiership, and it’s been called a boon for Rugby League in the Cook Islands.

JP: ‘This matter has become really, really messy’

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A Justice of the Peace has expressed frustration as a case stretching back close to two years is dragging on.

Retiring Chief Justice on his time here, suggestions for law reform

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Features, Local, National

Retiring Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams KNZM, KC has spoken with Cook Islands News and shares some insight into our judiciary.

Using nature to hold it all together

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Local, National

Almost two years ago to the day we completed construction of a 45 metre stretch of geotextile sand bag (geobag) revetment wall at Avana Harbour, to help protect the foreshore from erosion.

Refreshing rain and flowers for prize giving day

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National

The refreshing rain didn’t dampen the high and happy spirits of children, parents and families at the popular well attended annual prize giving day events held this week for some schools on Rarotonga.