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CHURCHTALK: The ‘Pontius Pilate’ in us
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Pontius Pilate who sure had power and authority to fight for the release of an innocent Jesus, instead released him for death because he feared more for his own life and stooped down to Jewish Religious bigotry, injustices, jealousies and lies, writes Bishop Tutai Pere.
Taau Taku Tita – Our rubbish is our responsibility
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
This coming Saturday, Rarotonga will once again be buzzing with people collecting rubbish off our beaches, streams and motu for the Annual World Oceans Day clean up.
LETTER: Say ‘no’ to water charges Bill
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Our Members of the Parliament must not enact water charges. They must say ‘no’ to the To Tatou Vai bill.
Parties mum on Manihiki by election candidates
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
Former prime minister and Manihiki MP Henry Puna’s wife Akaiti is highly tipped to be the Cook Islands Party (CIP) candidate for the Manihiki by election to be held in May.
Ultra low temperature freezers ‘ready’
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands Government has purchased ultra low temperature freezers to store Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.
Cooks open for business from May 1: PM tells NZ
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
The month of May is the broad target Prime Minister Mark Brown and NZ counterpart Jacinda Ardern have agreed to set for welcoming Kiwi visitors, but the Cooks PM says the country will be ready to roll out the welcome mat precisely on the 1st of that month.
Policewomen over the decades 50 years of women in police
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The refreshing drizzle of rain did not dampen the significant celebration of recognising 50 years of Cook Islands women in police. Past and present women and men police officers gathered at the headquarters in Avarua to mark the important occasion, with former police commissioners also in attendance. Acting Minister of Police and Member of Parliament […]
50 years of women in policing
Sunday 28 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Features, National, Weekend
Fifty years ago, two young women Jane Tauariki Tuavera and Makirua Luka graduated in the Cook Islands Police on March 29th 1971 – they paved the way for women policing in the country.
Committed to looking after Cooks workers
Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Alliance Group, the Southland-based cooperative operating freezing works, says they are committed to looking after Cook Islanders who have signed up for seasonal work.
Seabed Minerals Amendment Bill passed
Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
The Seabed Minerals Amendment Bill 2021 passed in Parliament on Tuesday receiving unanimous support from both Government and the Opposition.
Six-year jail sentence for indecent assault
Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Re-offender, Tapuni Tangatapoto has been sentenced to six years in jail for two acts of indecent assault against a 10-year-old.
Middle-aged man accused of two acts of indecent assault
Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A middle-aged man appeared in the High Court yesterday charged with two acts of indecently assaulting a girl under the age of 12.
Travel bubble delay: PM to ‘secure a confirmed new date’
Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
The two-way quarantine free travel with New Zealand expected to start by the end of this month will be postponed.
Mauke MP Tura appointed Speaker of Parliament
Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
Tai Tura was last night sworn in as the new Speaker of Parliament at a special ceremony held at the Queen’s Representative His Excellency Sir Tom Marsters’ residence in Titikaveka.
Parliament to convene on Monday
Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Politics
Parliament is expected to receive updates from several select committees and elect Mauke MP Tai Tura as Speaker during a brief sitting next week.
No conspiracy shown between Brown and Puna: Chief Justice
Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC yesterday dismissed the charges filed against Prime Minister Mark Brown and former prime minister Henry Puna at the High Court yesterday.
Case dismissed
Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown and former prime minister Henry Puna were yesterday relieved and overjoyed with the High Court’s decision to dismiss charges levelled against them in a private prosecution.
Congratulations Dr Herman
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I wish to convey sincere congratulations and best wishes to Dr Josephine Aumea Herman for getting appointed the Waitemata District Health Board’s Director of Pacific Health on behalf of our Cook Islands Religious Advisory Council.
Runway work hit with delay
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Long-awaited runway repairs at Rarotonga International Airport are behind schedule as government continues to push for two-way, quarantine-free travel between the Cook Islands and New Zealand.
New Ambassadors present their letters of credence
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
In a first for the Cook Islands, Te Kauono Tutara e te Mana Tiaki – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration facilitated the virtual presentation of credentials by Wellington-based Ambassadors of six countries last week.
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