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LETTER TO EDITOR: SPCA’s Volunteer house in line for an upgrade
Tuesday 21 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, National, Opinion
No, need to educate people, there are free de-sexing clinics around the island and it’s not the dogs’ fault. It’s the owners, everyone needs to step up, and not rely on SPCA to take on unwanted dogs, if you want a pup, it’s for life. Not until you get bored with it and want another. […]
Mauke Environment Authority ready to tackle issues
Tuesday 21 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National, Outer Islands
Tekura Moeka’a, NES Manager of Environmental Policy & Planning, and Junior Tapoki, NES Senior Environmental Compliance, both of Maukean descent, travelled to Mauke to deliver two significant milestones for environmental leadership in Mauke – issuing of the warrants for the Mauke Environment Authority (MEA) board members and signing of MOU with the Mauke Island Government.
Panthers coach downplays impressive win
Tuesday 21 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, Rugby league, Sports
Tupapa Panthers remain humble and focussed on what’s ahead following a blistering performance in Rarotonga on the weekend.
College faces financial difficulties
Monday 20 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Education, National
Tereora College is asking the Ministry of Education to increase its funding after suffering ‘major’ financial pressures.
Tupapa Panthers end Avatiu Nikao Eels’ unbeaten run
Monday 20 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Tupapa Panthers on Saturday ended Avatiu Nikao Eels’ unbeaten run in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition after a superb 34-12 win at Victoria Park.
Vaipae prepares to mark 200 years of Christianity
Monday 20 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Te Vaipae Pae O Pau committee and community on the island of Aitutaki are well underway with their plans and preparations for the historic ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia’ 200-year Bicentennial celebrations which will be held from March 26 - April 2, 2023 to mark the acceptance of Christianity to the village of Vaipae.
LETTER TO EDITOR: ‘We’ve to be cruel to be kind’
Monday 20 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Mahatma Gandhi acutely observed that “the greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated”. The Saturday feature article on the SPCA shelter at Vaima’anga testifies that there are among us many citizens who do us proud in that respect. But, is it necessary to balance that against present reality? The picture of SPCA president and shelter manager David Pokia tenderly holding newborn pups is heartwarming. The story tells us that Mr Pokia takes 32 dogs each day on a morning stroll. Thirty-two mature dogs needing loving homes. Why would we add two more pups to that number when the chances of ever catching up on the adoption of homeless dogs, we know from years of experience, are pretty much zilch? Shakespeare, as well known to us as Mahatma Gandhi, said words to the effect that, sometimes, you have to be cruel to be kind. Allowing more homeless dogs to mature may seem kind, but is it kind to the dozens of mature dogs waiting for a family to adopt? (Name and address supplied)
Community service for breaching probationary conditions
Monday 20 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in
A man on probation has been placed on a community service order after failing to adhere to his probationary conditions.
Gilbert Enoka to end his time with All Blacks
Monday 20 March 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in
All Blacks Mental Skills Coach Gilbert Enoka, who is a Cook Islander, has announced he will not look to extend his time with New Zealand Rugby once his contract expires following the Rugby World Cup.
Court briefs 19.03.23
Monday 20 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in
A businessman pleaded for leniency, after being convicted for driving careless and driving with excess breath alcohol. Hewett Napa, who appeared before JP Taoro on Thursday, pleaded guilty to the two charges. He was stopped by police on March 11 after crashing his vehicle on the backroads of Nikao. He was breath-tested and blew a […]
Cook Islands to host Japan Foreign Minister Hayashi
Monday 20 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, Local, National
Cook Islands Government will this week host Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi on his first visit to the country.
Truth tests those who live behind lies and spread fear
Monday 20 March 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
If you want to make God laugh then plan your life. Set out to achieve this and that goal, job pathway, future and inevitably something or someone comes along and it all changes, writes Ruta Mave.
Touch to hold opens finale
Monday 20 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch Association will this afternoon hold the finals in the open men and women’s categories at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Panthers after Eels’ winning streak
Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers will be hoping to end Avatiu Nikao Eels’ unbeaten run in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition this afternoon at Victoria Park.
Court briefs 17.03.2023
Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man who was found driving nearly six times over the legal breath alcohol limit will be sentenced by three Justices of the Peace. Ngatokoa Terepo appeared before Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro at the Criminal Court on Avarua on Thursday. He pleaded guilty to charges of driving with excess breath alcohol. Terepo was […]
Sharing the Cook Islands’ human rights story at World Pride event
Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Val Wichman was a special guest at Sydney’s World Pride earlier this month. She talks to senior journalist Matthew Littlewood about the experience, and what Te Tiare Association, the Cook Islands LGBTQ+ advocacy organisation, wants to see happen in the Rainbow Community here.
Cooking up a storm for cyclone relief
Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Derek Fox | Published in Local, National
A woman who was a civil servant responsible for one of the worst hit areas damaged by Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle on the eastern seaboard of Aotearoa, will be the guest speaker at a special dinner at Coastal Kitchen in Tupapa, next Saturday. Derek Fox reports.
Judge slams Cook Islands criminal justice system
Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
The Cook Islands criminal justice system has been slammed by Justice Christopher Toogood in convicting and discharging a man following a lengthy period of frustration.
Stage set for Pursuit in Paradise
Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Running, Sports
Numbers for next week’s BSP Aitutaki Marathon are small but international participants say the intimate event is exactly what has drawn them to run in paradise.
‘E Lupe’ all the way from Wale wins Te Mire Atu
Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Entertainment, National
Seven talented composers participated in Te Mire Atu 2023 Composers Competition held at The Edgewater Resort this week. The annual event celebrated the original Cook Islands compositions by cultural artists.
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