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Thomas Wynne: How do we treat strangers in our land?

Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

As a son of migrant parents, and having endured the time we now know as the Dawn Raids, I have always been cognizant of the racism we felt as a community of migrant workers, and the children of migrant workers, into a country that at first welcomed us with open arms and then, closed that door again with Pacific people still being deported in New Zealand in the middle of the night, writes Thomas Wynne.

Titikaveka’s CICC reopens in sun shining glory

Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The Titikaveka Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Betela, stands tall once again in its renewed splendour, reopening its doors in the blaze of sun shining glory on Friday.

Strumming and drumming in the Cook Islands

Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Entertainment, Features

Australian singer-songwriter Bobby Alu has spent the past four weeks soaking up island life in Rarotonga. He talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about what he discovered during his stay.

Letters: ‘It's incomprehensible’

Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, New Zealand Drug Foundation executive director Sarah Helm told this newspaper over a year ago that in New Zealand both the industry and patients have struggled with our medicinal cannabis regulations because they are overly restrictive.

Letters: What is going on?

Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana, There has not been a single public TV /radio/or Cook Islands News ad announcement about the work apparently taking place on the bridge / stream just adjacent to the Rutaki side of the Vaimaanga/Sheraton Hotel site.

“Tough” Budget passed in Parliament

Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Parliament has officially passed the Budget after a grueling two-week session.

Vulnerable face ongoing challenges and difficulties

Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

The renovation of a home owned by a vulnerable family in Aitutaki has been completed but it was not without its frustrations and difficulties with communication breakdowns and red tape.

Major cleanup of Manihiki to take place

Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands

The Cook Islands Government is spending more than $750,000 over four years on the cleanup of bulky waste in Manihiki.

SPCA ‘stretched thin’, urging visiting tourists to donate

Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National

As the number of abandoned dogs coming into the Cook Islands SPCA triples and pet food prices sky-rocket, the animal welfare organisation is urging visiting tourists to give a fixed donation to help it stay afloat. Joanne Holden reports.

Kata: Work Visa fee

Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Netball Cook Islands creates opportunities for young women

Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

Netball Cook Islands is focused on creating opportunities for young women in the Cook Islands.

Church Talk: ‘May we evaluate what we treasure in our hearts’

Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The gospel of Jesus Christ has within it a principle of progression, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Latter-day Saints.

Charlie-Puna offers apology in Court

Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna has apologised for her role in conspiracy and theft.

Kata: Work visa

Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Former Prime Minister’s visit part of the Pacific Islands Forum meeting preparations

Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

The Cook Islands’ preparations to host the 52nd annual Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting ramped up this week with an official visit from Forum Secretary-General Henry Puna.

Tangi Kaara beats tonight

Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

Tonight, the vibrant sounds of drumming will reverberate through Te Are Karioi (National Auditorium) as schools from around the island gather for the eagerly awaited ‘CITC Pump the Beats’ Emo’anga Tangi Kaara 2023 drumming competition.

PM Brown clarifies new regulations of Immigration Act

Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister and Minister for Immigration and Foreign Affairs Mark Brown says the new regulations of the Immigration Act 2021 were based on the sentiments of the Cook Islands people on foreign workers at the time.

Inaugural Jetstar Sydney flight arrives to a warm welcome

Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

Jetstar celebrated a significant milestone as its inaugural flight from Australia touched down yesterday in Rarotonga on a clear crisp morning, arriving to a warm cultural welcome and island hospitality.