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A failure to connect? Leading telecom provider in spotlight

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, In Depth

The status of Vodafone as the lead controller of the telecommunications market in the Cook Islands has come under scrutiny thanks to a major report.

Features


Serving with dignity and respect

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features

After three years on watch as the Police Maritime Surveillance Advisor, Lieutenant Commander Mark Te Kani MNZM, departed Rarotonga last month with his wife Deb and grandson. He has been described as a ‘true gentlemen’ one with mana, who carried himself with quiet dignity and respect for maritime and the crew.

Features


Preserving Cook Islands culture

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Cook Islands performing arts classes are starting next week to give children the opportunity to identify with their heritage in a nurtured, cultural environment.

Culture


Pacific Oceania loses in dramatic tie

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis

Brett Baudinet’s Pacific Oceania tennis team lost a dramatic Davis Cup tie in Barbados by three games to two.

Sports


Ruta Mave: Art for art’s sake – give them some money for God’s sake

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

Art for art’s sake according to Oscar Wilde meant art need not express anything but itself. He put the value on artistry above anything else and regarded life as a kind of art form, to be lived beautifully, writes Ruta Mave.

Opinion


In brief: Court news

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, National

Court matters heard on January 2, 2023.

Court


Air New Zealand legal cost details still up in the air

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism

New information is likely to emerge this week as the total cost to Cook Islands taxpayers in a multi-million-dollar tax case involving Air New Zealand is still to be revealed.

National


USP Cook Islands director welcomes Fiji funding and Vice Chancellor’s return

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

University of the South Pacific (USP) Cook Islands director Dr Debi Futter-Puati is pleased to hear the newly elected Fiji Government will release funds to the institution.

Education


Change in High Court fees

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

The Ministry of Justice started reviewing their High Court fees in 2019 and 2020 but was put on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Court


‘There is life after Parliament’: Former MP

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Politics

Former member of Parliament Norman George is calling on retired politicians, among others, to stay active and continue working, as he reckons most of them die three to five years after leaving the halls of power.

National


Starlink set to enter Cook Islands broadband market

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Technology

Billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink – a high speed satellite internet venture – could soon be a player in the internet market in the Cook Islands.

National


Maritime crew off to Australia for advanced seamanship course

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Seven crew members of the Cook Islands Maritime Division, pictured, flew to Australia over the weekend for a special training.

Local


Te Ipukarea Society: What wetlands do for you

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion

Since 1971, February 2 has been marked as the official World Wetlands Day. This is the day environmentalists from around the world celebrate the significant benefits that wetlands provide for our planet and its biodiversity, and raise awareness about wetlands on a global scale

Opinion


What’s in an investigation?: ‘I don’t want to see somebody wrongfully convicted’

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Doubts have been cast around the way Cook Islands Police handled investigations which led to the conviction of Secretary of Cultural Development Anthony Turua for drink-driving.

Crime


PM Brown off to Japan on Fukushima Forum mission

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics

Prime Minister Mark Brown will meet Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo next week in his first mission as part of the Pacific Islands Forum ‘troika’ of leaders, and incoming Chair of the Forum.

National


New Te Kopapa Reo Maori board members receive their warrants

Sunday 5 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Te Kopapa Reo Maori board members were presented with their new three-year warrants by the Minister of Tauranga Vananga, George (Maggie) Angene on Friday.

Culture


Government plans to introduce low interest home loans scheme

Sunday 5 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands

The Government is still considering offering low-interest loans to first-time home buyers to encourage them into the market.

National


Cricket plans bumper season

Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports

After a successful finish to the 2022 cricket season, the national association is looking forward to some exciting development programmes this year to improve the profile of the sport in the Cook Islands.

Cricket


Church talk: The mission of the Seventy

Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

There is no victory won anywhere by any lonely disciple, or handful of disciples, that does not react on the entire battlefield, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Ekalesia Avarua.

Church Talk


Empowering women entrepreneurs through free business education course

Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Seventeen industrious women have signed up for the Taki Tahi Entrepreneur Development programme which starts next week on Monday, February 6 through to Sunday, February 12.

Local


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