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Where is the accountability? : concerned resident

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National

A Rarotonga resident is concerned residential developments are encroaching on beaches without care or consequence.

Considering the possible impacts of deep sea mining in the Cooks

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

In the recent Parliament opening, King’s Representative Sir Tom Masters spoke of the Cook Islands’ desire to develop a sustainable and environmentally responsible seabed minerals sector. This week, also in Parliament, Leader of the Opposition Tina Browne criticised Government for rushing ahead in regards to deep sea mining.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: The power of Parliament

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Parliament is where the needs of the country, and not a single electorate, are met, discussed and turned into law so as the people can thrive and not just survive, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Decriminalising homosexuality: Opposition MPs say new Bill contravenes God’s law

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Sweeping changes to the Crimes Act, including the decriminalising of homosexuality, were passed in Cook Islands Parliament, despite some strong views that the changes will contravene God’s law.

‘A new legacy of Paikea’ launched and ready to serve

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Vaka Paikea is a long-time dream come true for Cook Islands master navigator Peia Patai.

Parliament passes $60k tax free threshold for Pa Enua

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics

People living in the Pa Enua won’t be paying tax unless they earn over $60,000 a year, thanks to the passing of a new Bill.

Workshop on pathways to access NZ markets

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

A team from the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (NZMPI) will be holding a workshop next week aiming to confirm existing pathways and research new pathways to access New Zealand markets.

Name suppression granted for assault on a female accused

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man facing a charge of assaulting a female has sought and been granted name suppression.

Fundraiser sees more than $50k handed over for Cyclone Gabrielle relief effort

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands people have come to the aid of New Zealand as Operation Tauturu Aotearoa has raised more than $50,000 to assist those in need following the devastating effects of Cyclone Gabrielle.

Pride Cook Islands: ‘We have made history’

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

The Crimes (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill 2023 was passed in Parliament on Friday.

Historic day: Cook Islands Parliament decriminalises homosexuality

Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in BREAKING NEWS, National

Cook Islands Parliament has repealed provisions in its Crimes Act that criminalised homosexuality.

Kata: Roads

Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Stage set for Youth Festival

Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features, Football, Sports

Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is excited to kick off their 4th edition of the Kia Orana Youth Football Festival which is set to begin in Rarotonga in a week’s time.

God’s timeless mystery at work in our midst

Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Easter is not a single Sunday in the year. Rather it has to be a way of life, a daily process of transformation assuring us of our divine destiny – a life in God, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

Heather reels in winner

Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

For the first time, experienced fisherman Gordon Heather has taken out the top two prizes in the heaviest fish category at a local fishing competition, taking home over $1000 in cash.

Letter: Delay in court hearing

Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I wish to complain about the poor attitude of the Ministry of Justice in allocating the sittings of the High Court of the Cook Islands.

Police relaunch Blue Light-led youth training

Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Youths between the ages of 14 and 17 are encouraged to join a Cook Islands Police Service organised programme which will mark the relaunch of the Blue Light-led youth development training.

Court briefs

Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Drink driving tradie asks for alternative

Parliament debates ‘Pa Enua $60k tax-free threshold’ Bill

Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics

Debate on the Bill creating a tax-free threshold of $60,000 for the Pa Enua residents is underway.