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OPINION: ‘Good decision is always based on knowledge’
Monday 29 March 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Jacinda Ardern’s hardest decisions for us, are not between good and bad or right and wrong. But between two goods and two rights, writes Ruta TangiiauMave.
Water project grievance filed
Monday 29 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
Government proceeded with infrastructure construction of Rarotonga’s water project before considering impacts, claims a local group.
Local businesses worst hit by Covid
Monday 29 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
A report released by a regional trade investment body highlighted the severe impact of Covid-19 on business in Cook Islands in 2020.
One year inside the Cook Islands Covid-free bubble
Sunday 28 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Features, Weekend
Curiosity, fear, uncertainty, hardship, perseverance, isolation, hope, strength of community – Cook Islands News looks back at 12 months of Covid-19.
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.
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.
Tourism industry furious over bubble delay
Friday 26 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Local tourism stakeholders were left frustrated with yesterday’s May bubble announcement by Prime Minister Mark Brown and NZ counterpart Jacinda Ardern.
BREAKING: Travel bubble with NZ pushed to May
Thursday 25 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Officials are now looking at a travel bubble to be established in May that would allow visitors from NZ to visit the Cook Islands without the need to quarantine.
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