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LETTER TO EDITOR: Tricky side to cannabis legislation
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor: Te Marae Ora mainly buys therapeutic products from New Zealand and Australia. These generally fall under three categories: medicine - including prescriptions, over-the counter medicines, and complimentary medicines, such as paracetamol.
‘The money is in the ground’: Cook Islands farmers and growers hatch ambitious plan
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Environment, Local, National
A Cook Islands co-operative of farmers and growers placed an ambitious submission before Cabinet this week in a combined effort to market and brand their unique products here and around the world.
Long queues for scarce petrol
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Traffic was backed up for miles as motorists attempted to capitalise on the only service station in Rarotonga with petrol yesterday.
Elderly happy to celebrate festive season
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
There were smiles all around at the Are Pa Metua centre for the elderly this week for their Christmas party and wrap-up for the year.
JP adjourns sentencing after probation recommends jail
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Culture, National
A man who breached his probation orders on multiple occasions has been given a week’s reprieve while a Justice of the Peace considers whether he should go to jail.
Aitutaki’s Xmas supplies in limbo
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands
Shipping delays and cancellation caused by bad weather has put Aitutaki’s Christmas plans on hold.
Champions: Youngsters shine in Knockout finals
Friday 16 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga dominated Rarotonga football Knockout Cup grassroots division finals on Wednesday at CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Aitutaki experience the magic of Science Expo
Friday 16 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The first Science Expo on Aitutaki with hopes to inspire the next generation of scientists, drew over 300 people.
LETTER TO EDITOR: Traditional vs contemporary
Friday 16 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Totally agree with you on that (Authenticity of culture promoted in tourism industry questioned, Cook Islands News, December 5). It’s a global trait, culture is becoming an entertainment commodity, to win hearts, tourists etc. Sadly, there’s little that can be done to reverse this evolution.
Petrol shortage ‘inevitable’
Friday 16 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The chairman of the Price Tribunal says the shortage of petrol on Rarotonga is ‘inevitable’ under the current supply model, and will continue to be so until changes are made.
Chinese gifted Rangi Marumaru Dome ‘blessed’
Friday 16 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Netball, Sports
The rain bucketed down yesterday - a great way to test the historical grand new Tupapa Maraerenga dome “Rangi Marumaru” which withstood the deluge, keeping everyone dry and warm.
Tropical Christmas Santa parade postponed
Friday 16 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Christmas has briefly been postponed, well at least the Tropical Christmas Santa Parade on Rarotonga which was to be held yesterday afternoon, as persistent rain continues to pound the island.
Arrest process slammed: ‘Police did not conduct themselves according to law’
Friday 16 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Police conduct has been slammed by a Justice of the Peace in dismissing drink and careless driving charges in court yesterday.
Reason for the season
Friday 16 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Jesus Christ, as we fellow Christians would often address or refer to as the reason for the season, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church of the Cook Islands.
Tropical Christmas Santa parade postponed
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Christmas has briefly been postponed, well at least the Tropical Christmas Santa Parade on Rarotonga, as persistent rain continues to pound the island.
CICA conducts AGM, local comp heats up
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
The annual general meeting for the Cook Islands Cricket Association (CICA) at the Pukapuka hostel on December 7 was extremely well attended with 64 representatives from almost all the local clubs present on the night, including the president of Aitutaki cricket Daniel Mataiti.
Touch teams urged to register for 2023 Beach Games
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch Association is urging interested teams to register for Beach Touch competition at the upcoming Beach Games to be held from January 6-21, 2023.
A career in tuna fisheries
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, Education, National
Cook Islander Dr Lara Manarangi-Trott has dedicated her career to fisheries and holds one of the top jobs at the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC). She talks to Cook Islands News journalist Caleb Fotheringham at the recently concluded Commission summit in Vietnam.
LETTER TO EDITOR: Educate yourself about cannabis use
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Although every part of the marijuana plant can be used, it’s primarily the buds that are cured and used in which way you prefer. I stand with legalisation, but I feel that education is so very important in order to prevent abuse of the plant.
Deputy High Commissioner takes charge
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics
Considerations towards the new Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand are presently with Cabinet, says Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration.
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