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New bill won’t “discriminate”, government says
Wednesday 2 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Same sex rights groups are expressing guarded optimism after Government disclosed that work is underway to ensure new criminal legislation will not contain clauses that discriminate against any Cook Islander or resident.
OPINION: Focus on reducing barriers to private sector success, PM says
Tuesday 1 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
A recession is not the time to cut government spending, it is a time when government is expected to front up and stimulate the economy, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Down to the wire
Tuesday 1 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
Arch-rivals Titikaveka will battle Avatiu in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition premier final this Saturday.
Further wait for same sex rights advocates
Tuesday 1 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Observers have voiced exasperation over Parliament’s delaying tactics in moving forward with a draft bill that, if passed in its current form, would decriminalise homosexuality in the Cook Islands.
OPINION: Be an upstanding citizen, say no to bullying
Monday 31 May 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Those who say sticks and stones will break your bones, but names will never hurt you have never been held to ransom by a verbal bully, writes Ruta Tangiiau Mave, highlighting the ongoing discrimination faced by the LGBTQ+ community.
Rarotonga vaccination exceeds registered eligible population
Monday 31 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
After a successful rollout of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine in Rarotonga, the vaccination programme moves to the Pa Enua, starting with Aitutaki on Monday.
Parliament begins today with financial budget on the agenda
Monday 31 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics
Parliament will convene at 1pm today to begin their May-June sitting, with recently reinstated Clerk of Parliament Tangata Vainerere confirming several bills are expected to be tabled for discussion this week.
Will deep sea mining destroy what the ocean already provides humanity?
Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Gerald McCormack | Published in Features, Weekend
A precautionary approach of two concurrent nodule mines has the potential to provide a major new revenue stream for the Cook Islands of around US$90 million (NZ$124m) per year, writes Gerald McCormack, Natural Heritage Trust.
OPINION: Celebrating Maine Mura on World Menstrual Hygiene Day
Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
For some women, menstruation is an inconvenience they don’t give much thought to. But for many it can be a dreaded week with stigma attached. It can also be expense and sometimes uncomfortable, resulting in missed school or work. By Te Ipukarea Society.
A ‘happy virus’ goes out to the world
Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A Cook Islands podcaster has celebrated a milestone in connecting the nation to more than 60 countries.
Exports lead to high demand for Aitutaki taro
Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Auckland-based importer of Aitutaki taro wants more so he can trim freight costs to make the root crop affordable for his working-class clients.
Sentencing put on hold for man convicted on cannabis charges
Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A judge has expressed concern about the well-being of a man facing imprisonment on cannabis charges and has delayed his sentencing.
Living the Good Samaritan’s legacy
Friday 28 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Most of the time, we are so wrapped up in our own lives that we forget about our duty of care for the less fortunate brethren, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa.
Making a racquet: A quest to help Pacific tennis thrive
Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Twenty-one years on from his Davis Cup debut, tennis veteran Brett Baudinet says being able to represent the Cook Islands and the Pacific on the world stage remains a huge honour.
OPINION: Political convenience ahead of proper engineering
Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by Wilkie Rasmussen | Published in Opinion, Tropical Chronicles
I remember the wise late Professor Papa Ron Crocombe prophesize that in future if we continue our tendency to build on flat, or undulating rich planting land, floods will occur. He is absolutely right, writes Wilkie Rasmussen.
Puna aims to keep Pacific Forum together
Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Former Cook Islands prime minister Henry Puna has started his new role as the Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum with focus on the Forum family.
Government to lay out roadmap to economic recovery
Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Although just a trickle compared to pre-Covid times, the opening of a travel bubble with New Zealand and the arrival of tourists is coinciding with government’s plans for economic recovery, which remain focused on stimulus and spending.
Old-growth trees cut down to make way for beautification project
Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
The Avarua CICC Church proceeded on Wednesday with cutting down six ironwood (toa) trees in preparation for what it described as a beautification project, which it expects will commence in two years.
All eyes on impressive Avatiu
Wednesday 26 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
An intense knockout round over the weekend has set the platform for another exciting week of the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition this weekend.
OPINION: Cats gone wild
Wednesday 26 May 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Editorials, Opinion
This week, Te Are Manu team, Aitutaki Community Cat Programme, and Aitutaki Animal Rescue are running a cat desexing programme in Aitutaki. In her fortnightly column, Dr Ellen McBryde explains why are initiatives like this so important.
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