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New building courses at local tertiary institute

Monday 22 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

For those who want a change of career or want to gain more qualifications in the building trade, the Building and Construction New Zealand accredited courses tutored by Deon Wong kicks off this week.

Education


Equipment arrives for Covid-19 rapid testing lab

Monday 22 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in

Equipment at Rarotonga's PCR laboratory, that is expected to significantly improve Cook Islands’ Covid-19 testing capabilities


Puna turns focus to Forum

Monday 22 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics

Manihiki MP Henry Puna is looking forward to assuming the top Pacific Islands Forum role after the High Court dismissed the charter flight case that saw him facing fraud charges.

National


Eels to battle Panthers in top of the table clash

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports

Undefeated Avatiu Nikao Eels and Tupapa Panthers will meet today in a top of the table clash at The Swamp.

League


Clash of the titans battle in netball

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports

Undefeated Avatiu and Titikaveka will battle in the feature premier match of round three in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition, today.

Netball


Netball Youth World Cup cancelled amid coronavirus concerns

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports

The International Netball Federation has cancelled the Netball World Youth Cup Under 21, to be held in Fiji in December, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Netball


Local gallery participates in Auckland Art Fair in the midst of Covid pandemic

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

Cook Islands’ Bergman Gallery was again the only Pacific based gallery that took part in the Auckland Art Fair at the centre of the community Covid-19 outbreak. By Rachel Smith.

Art


Breeding the new generation of swimmers

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Other Sports, Sports

For the first time in six years, the primary schools swimming competition was back on Thursday, March 18.

Other Sports


Can customs ensure conservation?

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, Features, National, Weekend

A recent confrontation between a Government MP and a Rarotonga market stall operator over the harvesting of Avake (sea urchin) has revived calls to give traditional conservation practices greater authority by incorporating them into law.

Environment


A woman of many talents

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Meeting British royalty – Prince Edward, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, working as a radio announcer/reporter and acting are a few highlights of Tereapii Enua’s inspiring life.

Features


Aitutaki young photographers stand with the best in the Pacific

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

We are delighted to announce that nine young students from our Aitutaki environmental photography module have been selected as finalists in the UK Pacific Climate Photography Competition, writes Te Ipukarea Society.

Environment


Prioritising projects

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

We are in the middle of a pandemic and our hospital is ill equipped to handle any coronavirus case if “God forbid” it arrives here.

Letters to the Editor

‘Moratorium is not a ban on research’

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor It’s concerning that after a visit to the northern Cook Islands, the Democratic Party is willing to change their position on the international proposal for a 10-year moratorium on seabed mining.

Letters to the Editor


The trial of public opinion

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Ultimately, we stand before the judgement of public opinion and ultimately a Judge that will judge us on our life, our thoughts and our decisions and then it won’t matter how much money we have or the position we hold.

Editorials

Nukutere College ‘rocks their socks’

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Colourful, quirky, and creatively designed socks added flashes of colour to the uniforms of students and teachers of Nukutere College.

Education


Helping save lives

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Local supermarket Prime Foods donated four Automated External Defibrillator’s (AED) to Water Safety & Surf Lifesaving Cook Islands for installation across the island.

Local


Parliament to convene on Monday

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Politics

Parliament is expected to receive updates from several select committees and elect Mauke MP Tai Tura as Speaker during a brief sitting next week.

National


Domestic violence cases on the rise

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

Domestic violence casts a broad shadow over the daily work of police, falling into a range of disputes, from verbal arguments to physical abuse.

Crime


No conspiracy shown between Brown and Puna: Chief Justice

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC yesterday dismissed the charges filed against Prime Minister Mark Brown and former prime minister Henry Puna at the High Court yesterday.

Crime


Case dismissed

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown and former prime minister Henry Puna were yesterday relieved and overjoyed with the High Court’s decision to dismiss charges levelled against them in a private prosecution.

Crime


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