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‘A win for all Kanak people’ says first indigenous Harvard graduate

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

New Caledonian Joe Xulue has made history by becoming the first person of Kanak heritage to graduate from Harvard University in the US.

Papua New Guinea Police say net is closing in on kidnappers

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Papua New Guinea’s Police Commissioner says they are identifying the suspects involved in kidnapping 17 girls earlier this month.

Ruta Mave: Standing up for what is right

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The absence of courage in our society these days is not cowardice, it is complacency, conformity and contradiction, writes Ruta Mave.

Letter: Immigration regulation

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

E te Etita, E marekakore nei au i te ture ou (Regulation) i anga ia e te Immigration.

Letter: Walking the talk

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, We will find out today whether the recent review of the budget by the Public Accounts Committee was a waste of time or not.

Retiring Judge given honorary Permanent Residency

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Local, National

A long-standing Judge and his wife have been bestowed honorary Cook Islands Permanent Residents.

Court briefs

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

Simiona Maihia facing drink driving and careless driving charges appeared before Justice of the Peace Nadine Newnham at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday last week.

Infectious disease ruled out in chicken deaths investigation

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Health, National

New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) animal health experts have ruled out infectious disease as the cause of death for the Rarotonga chickens.

Japan hands over $129k multi-purpose classroom to Apii Te Uki Ou

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

The Government of Japan held the official handing-over ceremony for the grant of NZ$128,948 for “The Project for the Construction of Multi-Purpose Classroom of Apii Te Uki Ou Primary School”.

Defects detected in police patrol vessel Te Kukupa II

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, Local, National

Cook Islands Police have confirmed that the Te Kukupa II patrol vessel that the Australian Government gifted to the Cook Islands last year has had defects detected.

High profile trial: Series of emails and meta data analysis presented in Court

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

The high-profile fraud trial involving suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former director of the National Environment Service, Nga Puna and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna, will enter its second week today.

Kata: NZ Economy

Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: PERCA

Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Possession is key: Nicholas

Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands Residents will focus on ball possession in today’s Cook Islands Rugby League Tri Nations Series final match against Tokouso- Samoa/Tonga Residents at Aretere Park in Avatiu.

‘You’ve been worshipping nothing but pieces of wood’

Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Church Talk, Features

Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation. In this article he talks about how the Gospel arrived at Mitiaro and Mauke.

Avarua CICC holds tivaivai exhibition

Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Culture, Features, National

In preparation for the 34th Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) General Assembly next month, the women of the Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) showcased their tivaivai designs and products at the Takamoa Theological College Hall on Thursday.

Strengthening ancestral and contemporary links between Cook Islands and Aotearoa

Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, In Depth, Weekend

Aotearoa New Zealand Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro and husband Dr Richard Davies enjoyed the hospitality of Rarotonga twice before her official state visit to the Cook Islands last week. In an interview with Cook Islands News senior journalist Melina Etches Dame Cindy reflected on the deep cultural connections between the Cook Islands and Aotearoa NZ and the contemporary relationship the two countries share.

Dame Cindy’s visit brings to life commitments made under Waka Hourua Vaka Purua

Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

Aotearoa New Zealand Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro GNZM QSO visited Rarotonga and Aitutaki on her first official visit to the Cook Islands last week.

Proposed policy to improve and strengthen social welfare services

Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

Consultations have been held in Rarotonga and Aitutaki to share reviews and have discussions with members of the public on the proposed Cook Islands National Social Assistance Policy.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: We belong to the land

Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Our connection to the land is all that keeps us from the ravages of a secular, commodified, and consumerist world beyond the safety of our reefs, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.