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Seabed licence conditions to be made public

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Full exploration licence conditions will be made available to the public if companies are awarded a seabed exploration licence.

Conservation area a balancing act

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, In Depth

There is plenty of community buy in for a conservation area significantly damaged by storms on Rarotonga, but there is also an uncertain future.

Bracing for tough start

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are bracing for a tough start to their 2022 rugby league campaign against their biggest nemesis in their opening match this afternoon.

‘Vote with your brains’

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Former members of Parliament have a blunt message for voters as the nation enters election year.

Youngsters get involved in preserving Rarotonga’s wetlands

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

On Wednesday, February 2 a number of young Cook Islanders gathered to investigate and research about our wetlands behind Pa Ariki Palace in Ngatangiia, writes Gabriella Napa.

LETTERS: Registering ‘struck off’ companies

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, reading the reply from Mr. Tamatoa Jonassen to my previous letter, which unfortunately was published without my name, I feel compelled to clarify a few points (‘Ample time’ to re-register companies, Cook Islands News February 10).

Kata: Public Trough

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Lady Eels take on 'high-flying' Panthers

Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Lady Eels are set to make their debut in the domestic rugby league 13s competition against Lady Panthers at Aretere Park this afternoon.

Triathlon ready for adventure race

Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Cook Islands Triathlon Association is excited about their forthcoming event this Saturday, the PTS Adventure Triathlon at the Tikioki Tri Site.

Faith without works is dead

Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Prayer not only brings down blessings from heaven; it also brings out the best in us, writes Angaroakau Williams – Avarua Cook Islands District first counselor of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints – Communication Director.

45 percent vaccine certificates distributed

Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Less than half of vaccine certificates have been distributed but a big number have just not been picked up, says a statemen from Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health.

LETTERS: ‘Trust is the powerful driver’

Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, with the greatest of respect to Dr. Dunn, the submission that the “FDA is always obliged to err on the side of conservatism” as an explanation for a stated fact is purely subjective (Too early to draw conclusions, February 8, 2022).

Seabed exploration applicants receive panel’s endorsements

Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National

All three applicants seeking seabed minerals exploration licences have received approval of the Licensing Panel, with the final decision now resting with Prime Minister Mark Brown's chaired Cabinet.

Anti-mandate protest enters fourth day at Parliament

Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

Police are braced for more protesters to arrive as the demonstration at Parliament enters its fourth day.

Rugby league great Olsen Filipaina has died

Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

New Zealand rugby league great Olsen Filipaina has died at the age of 64, according to his brother Alf Filipaina.

Kata: MIQ Rules

Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Double derby

Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The first round of the weekly competition starting tomorrow will see two interesting duels in the premier men’s division.

Touch battle intensifies as teams find footing

Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Round two of the Cook Islands Touch open men’s and women’s division matches were held on Monday at Aretere Park in Avatiu.

LETTERS: ‘Ample time’ to re-register companies

Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, the letter writer raises two issues in an attempt to defame my character and the great effort at the Ministry of Justice to improve government services (‘A guessing game I can do without’, Cook Islands News, February 9. 2022).

Aid for weather-affected

Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather

Over $130,000 will be given to the fisheries and agriculture sectors who were financially hit from January’s tropical depression.