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LETTER: Access to proper water system

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Further to the letter to the editor (Where’s the promised potable water? Cook Islands News 20/10/22), regarding all that incredible waste of taxpayers’ money on the ongoing Te Mato Vai/To Tatou Vai fiasco – both local taxpayers’ contribution as well as from our generous New Zealand cousins – and nothing to show for it!

Letters to the Editor


Religious council stops short of condemning homophobic letter

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

A Cook Islands church leader has launched a scathing attack on homosexuals but the nation’s Religious Advisory Council has stopped short of condemning it.

Local


Motorcyclist bitten by dog

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Despite efforts from authorities, dog control remains a major issue after another incident a week ago.

Local


Niue Premier makes transit visit to the Cook Islands

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics

Niue Premier Dalton Tagelagi arrived in Rarotonga yesterday afternoon, in transit on his way to the 5th Korea-Pacific Islands Foreign Ministers meeting to be held in Busan, South Korea next week.

National


Unlocking doors to Cook Islands’ UN membership

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

The United States’ intention to establish diplomatic ties and recognise the Cook Islands as a sovereign state will open doors to United Nations membership, writes Rarotonga writer and historian Howard Henry.

Opinion


Paving the way for future league stars

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features, League, Sports

The 20-year-old Tehinnah Tatuava is the lone Cook Islands-based player in the national women’s Rugby League World Cup team. She hopes this will be a stepping stone in paving the way for local up and coming girls and women in rugby league.

Features


Graduation day stirs emotions

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Endings and beginnings, the nostalgia – wistful affection for the past, the friendships, the regrets, the relief and excitement, all came to the surface when a group of Cook Islanders graduated in New Zealand this week.

Education


Indigenous art exhibition attracts young, emerging and established artists

Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local

Drawing strength from its first exhibition in 2021, this year’s Toki Indigenous artist exhibition ‘Kopu Tangata’ features local and international artists with a platform to project their own stories through art.

Culture


Making tertiary education easier

Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Tereora College final year students Shalom Vunibaka, Josifini Wong and Zhera Moetaua were among those who attended the University of the South Pacific (USP) open day at its Cook Islands campus in Takamoa, Avarua yesterday.

Education


LETTER: ‘Christianity’ and homosexuality

Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Kia Orana in the wonderful name of the Lord Jesus Christ. My topic to share to the people of the Cook Islands this week. “Auraka E Tau’ati I Taku Ipukarea - Rape not my paradise Cook Islands.” 1. Mr Editor my bible says – “Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a disgrace to any people.” Proverb 14:34 2. God hates sin but he loves man to come to repentance because God got no respect for any person. 3. Repentance is the most appropriate situation for any person who hates God and Christianity

Letters to the Editor


Kiwi experts share knowledge at inaugural science expo

Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) in New Zealand, conducts research across a broad range of disciplines in the environmental sciences such as the oceans, climate, freshwater, rivers, lagoons, lakes and all the animals.

Education


CHURCH TALK: The family is ordained of God

Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I am grateful for the opportunities we have to learn more about our Saviour Jesus Christ, his gospel, and how we can actively participate in the work of salvation and exaltation both for ourselves and our families, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Letters to the Editor


Tennis juniors to compete in ITF tournaments in Fiji

Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis

Tennis Cook Islands junior development players Maka Maui and Raetea Rongo will be heading overseas tonight to compete in two world-ranking International Tennis Federation (ITF) J5 tournaments next week in Lautoka, Fiji.

Sports


Cook Islands firefighters keep up with New Zealand standard

Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local

Puaikura volunteer firefighters have been refreshing and practicing their first aid skills over the last three to four months.

Local


Frustration following 12-hour rescue ordeal

Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in

Authorities are again banging their heads against walls after more than a dozen search and rescue staff were tied up for close to 12 hours in the mountains above Rarotonga.


Operators being sought to manage new recycling model

Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Environment, National

There looks set to be a financial spinoff as Cook Islands prepares to tighten the reins on plastic use. Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) is calling on interest from depot operators and logistics services in an effort to manage recyclables and end of life products.

Business


Muri 30km/h speed zone limit ‘should be shortened’

Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local

A Ngatangiia resident is calling for the 30 kilometre an hour speed limit zone in Muri to be shortened to about a quarter of its size. Rod Henderson said the stretch should only be about 500 metres.

Local


Inflation rate ‘ambiguous’: Change in overall prices from June 2021 to June 2022 was 7.5 per cent

Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) is likely to revise the rate of inflation for the Cook Islands, but prices have already increased markedly over the past year. Matthew Littlewood reports.

Economy


Cook Islands bans meat products from Indonesia

Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

All meat products from Indonesia are banned in the Cook Islands to prevent the spread of destructive cattle disease.

Health


Where’s the promised potable water?

Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, So, the Government has walked away from legal claims against the Te Mato Vai contractor China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (“CCECC”) for substandard work.

Letters to the Editor


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