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Ruta Mave: ‘Simply the Best’: Tina Turner changed rugby league forever
Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The death of Tina Turner had fans all over the world grieving including male Australian league players and fans who to this day hold her song ‘Simply the Best’ as their anthem to the beautiful game, writes Ruta Mave.
Letter: Public versus private sector
Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, At over 40 per cent the Cook Islands has the greatest percentage of public servants in the free world.
Agronomist Purea awarded OBE for public and community service
Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Weekend
Dr Teariki (Mat) Matairangi Purea, an agronomist by profession, was conferred and presented with the Queen’s Award – “Officer of the British Empire” (OBE) – in the King’s Chamber at the Cook Islands Consulate in Tamaki Makaurau, Aotearoa New Zealand for his services to public services, community and the pacific region.
JP gives defendant ‘benefit of the doubt’
Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Okirua Manuela has been given the benefit of the doubt by Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro as he was sentenced to appear in court in six months if called upon, a week ago.
Defendant facing raft of charges ‘out of control’
Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing multiple contempt of court charges has again been described by his lawyer as “out of control”.
Reparation amount disputed in careless driving case
Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A defence lawyer has challenged the amount of reparation her client has been asked to pay in a careless driving matter.
Deputy PM Tapaitau to attend Samoa’s 60th/61st Independence Celebrations
Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Culture, Economy, National
Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau will represent the Government of the Cook Islands at Samoa’s 60th/61st Independence Celebrations to be held in Apia this week.
Deny funding if govt agencies don’t file annual reports on time, committee recommends
Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A special committee is recommending that Crown agencies and Ministries that don’t file their annual reports on time should be denied their funding.
Culture head suspended
Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture, Economy, National
Ministry of Cultural Development secretary Anthony Turua has been suspended pending an investigation by the Public Expenditure Review Committee (PERC). Turua has labelled his suspension ‘micromanaging’ and said it could have been dealt internally.
Teams eye final spots
Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Exciting matches will be held in the Rarotonga Netball Club premier and age group grades semi-finals today at the Ngatangiia/Matavera Courts in Muri.
Simply sensational
Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features, In Depth, League, Sports, Weekend
It takes a bit of convincing to get the victorious Arorangi Bears coach Bobby Hansen to agree to an interview. Hansen says he doesn’t like to “pre-empt things” and apologises for snubbing Cook Islands News for pre and post-match interviews during the season. The newspaper caught up with him during his work break in Aroa where he lays bare the secrets that led to Arorangi’s drought breaking win.
Stitching together friendships – Vainetini in good and bad times
Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
Tuitui (sewing), creating tivaivai and textile crafts is a time for sharing. It is a communal activity when women gather to share, to build friendships, to talk and share a meal while working on their designs. Melina Etches reports.
Virtues in Paradise: The coconut wireless
Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
“Judge not lest ye be judged.” (Mathew 7:1) Let’s not take lightly these words calling us to humility as we speak about our fellow humans.
‘The Spirit of God is forever present … everywhere – all the time’
Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in 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. This is his fourth article in the series.
Budget draws mixed reactions: ‘Not enough’, says Opposition
Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Features, In Depth, National
The 2023/24 Budget attempted to offer something to the vulnerable while also reining in on expenditure. Cook Islands News senior journalist Matthew Littlewood talks to various stakeholders about their take on the Budget.
Avaavaroa experience gives birth to new passion project
Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Features, In Depth, National, Weekend
Award-winning Cook Islands photographer Alex King has embarked on a new journey involving something she is passionate about – protecting the environment. King talks to Cook Islands News online editor Losirene Lacanivalu about “Te Ara o te Akau – The Meaning Behind the Reef” and the role the country’s newest non-government organisation (NGO) can play in fulfilling her passion.
Te Ipukarea Society: Some concerning aspects around deep sea mining
Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Proponents of mining our deep ocean seafloor justify the need for this hugely destructive process, largely by claims that the minerals from the deep are needed for batteries for electric vehicles.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: Where there is a demand there is a supply
Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Alcohol use and abuse in the cultural fabric of who we are as Cook Islanders is concerning, and its use as a medicine to numb the pain of many of our social ills, inner pain and heartache says more about ourselves then maybe we realise, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Gospel examples and Covid lead Cook Islander to greater public service
Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
While the coronavirus outbreak caused many to isolate and stay away from others, for one member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Cook Islands it was a catalyst to a greater level of service in his community and nation.
PM Brown to attend inaugural Republic of Korea-Pacific Islands Summit
Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has accepted an invitation from the Government of the Republic of Korea to attend the inaugural Republic of Korea-Pacific Islands Summit.
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