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Demos reject calls for decade-long ban on seabed mining in policy flip
Wednesday 17 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National
Following a recent public consultation in the northern group and an internal policy review, the Opposition Democratic Party has come out against a ten-year moratorium on seabed mining.
Three-way tussle for top Olympic Committee role
Tuesday 16 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) will hold its annual general meeting tomorrow at Atiu Hostel.
Teen banned from driving
Tuesday 16 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A 17-year-old has been disqualified from driving or holding a drivers’ licence in the Cook Islands for two years.
Girls add flair and flavour to male dominated art
Tuesday 16 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Te Maeva Nui ‘Emo’anga Tangi Kaara 2021 drumming competition will feature a near all girls team of drummers to add flair and flavour to the usually male dominated art.
PM’s tour sparks bubble hopes
Tuesday 16 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
As pressure builds from tourism industry stakeholders to establish a travel bubble with New Zealand, the Prime Minister has announced his first official visit to Aotearoa to meet with counterpart Jacinda Ardern.
Are we good stewards of God’s gifts?
Tuesday 16 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The issue for our country since 1965 has never been what we have been given. It has instead been how those resources and opportunities have been managed. By Tina Pupuke Browne.
Healthcare facility planned for Tongareva
Tuesday 16 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands
Government is aiming to improve the quality of healthcare on the northern group island of Penrhyn with the construction of a new medical centre.
Coat of Arms designer Papa Motu Kora laid to rest
Tuesday 16 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Metuakore Teremoana Ngametua Tutakiao Kora, recipient of the British Empire Medal and fondly known as Papa Motu Kora, was laid to rest at his home in Matavera/Rangiatea on Saturday morning.
Key witness takes stand in charter flight case
Tuesday 16 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Former deputy Clerk of Parliament Helen Maunga claimed she was pressured to arrange a charter flight by Finance Minister Mark Brown, now the country’s Prime Minister, in 2018. The case continues today in Cook Islands High Court.
Sea Eagles hammered again
Monday 15 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league
Defending champions Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles suffered another big loss in the domestic rugby league competition.
OPINION: Perfect practices will give us perfect protection
Monday 15 March 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
They say practice makes perfect, but they’re wrong. Perfect practice makes perfect, writes Ruta Mave.
Seabed Minerals Authority donates books, stationery
Monday 15 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands
Prior to last month’s consultations in Pukapuka, Palmerston and Nassau, the Seabed Minerals Authority put together a donation of books, stationery and activity sets for the schools of each island.
The New York Times in the Cook Islands News
Monday 15 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, In Depth
As of late, our digital readers may have noticed some interesting content on cookislandsnews.com.
Four denied bail for alleged drug sales
Monday 15 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The four men who are facing charges of money laundering and selling cannabis have been denied bail.
Collaborated effort to improve animal welfare
Monday 15 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Police Service, Ministry of Agriculture, Te Are Manu, SPCA, Cook Islands Tourism and representatives from the Puna’s met on Wednesday last week to address the dog problems in Rarotonga.
Children's books translated into the language and dialects of the northern Pa Enua
Monday 15 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
A number of school books have been translated from Reo Rarotonga into the Pa Enua Tokerau languages for northern group students.
Nineteen witnesses expected in high profile charter flight case involving PM
Monday 15 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Two of the most powerful politicians in the country are expected to appear in court today where they face a number of allegations in the high-profile case.
Panthers beat Sharks
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Tupapa Panthers maintained their winning streak in the Raro Cars Cook Islands Rugby League Competition alive after another win yesterday.
Arorangi eyeing clean sweep
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
An exciting competition is expected in the Cook Islands National Bowls Fours finals this afternoon.
Tongareva schools celebrate student leaders for 2021
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands
The student leaders programme has been reintroduced in two schools on the northern group islands of Tongareva (Penrhyn).
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