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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.

Local


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.

Other Sports


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.

League


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).

Education


‘We need to continue to commit to helping build an inclusive world’

Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

International Women’s Day (IWD) began in 1911 and was officially adopted by the United Nations (UN) in 1975. It is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. On Monday the local women groups celebrated the event with presentations from six inspirational members who spoke on the theme #ChooseToChallenge.

Features


More than a job

Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency’s Moana Voices series on women shaping the future of oceanic fisheries is edited, researched and produced by Lisa Williams.

Features


The will of the people ‘should drive change’

Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Tolerance is like a gate that swings open and closed and through that gate we allow people, behaviours, actions, thoughts and ideas, writes Thomas Wynne.

Editorials

Cook Islands Super ‘disappoints again’

Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Editorials, National, Opinion

Well-known accountant Mike Carr analyses Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund’s decision to decrease pay out rates for new pensioners.

Economy


Every Girl. Everywhere. Period.

Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Monday this week was International Women’s Day. It is a special day of the year where we celebrate the amazing vaine we know, who are out there doing great work and living their best lives, writes Kate McKessar.

Environment


Clarification

Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Comments by Te Tuhi Kelly were copied to me on Thursday from his Rarotonga Community Blog. I don’t know what his audience reach is but since he mentioned both the Cook Islands News and me, I wish to correct him through your newspaper.

Letters to the Editor

Congratulations Dr Herman

Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I wish to convey sincere congratulations and best wishes to Dr Josephine Aumea Herman for getting appointed the Waitemata District Health Board’s Director of Pacific Health on behalf of our Cook Islands Religious Advisory Council.

Letters to the Editor


Religious council’s decision questioned

Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Wow! Has Bishop Tutai Pere and Tou Ariki forgotten about separation of church and state? Freedom of religion?

Letters to the Editor

‘One of a kind’ Mama Ngai Tupa

Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

The late Ngaingatara Tupa also known as Mama Ngai wore many hats during her lifetime.

Features


Motorists to expect delays today

Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Motorists can expect delays at two spots along the main road today as works continue in Rarotonga.

Local


Runway work hit with delay

Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Long-awaited runway repairs at Rarotonga International Airport are behind schedule as government continues to push for two-way, quarantine-free travel between the Cook Islands and New Zealand.

Local


New Ambassadors present their letters of credence

Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

In a first for the Cook Islands, Te Kauono Tutara e te Mana Tiaki – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration facilitated the virtual presentation of credentials by Wellington-based Ambassadors of six countries last week.

Economy


‘Count yourself fortunate’

Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National

A former staff, who admitted to conspiring to defraud the Cook Islands Police, has been sentenced to two years’ probation with the first nine months on community service.

National


School focuses on basic life skills

Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

St Joseph’s School is focusing on developing the life skills of its students by teaching them ei making skills and introducing them to traditional games.

Education


Sharks face big test against Panthers

Friday 12 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league

The Aitutaki Sharks will be bracing for a tough challenge from the rampant Tupapa Panthers in round four clash Friday afternoon at Victoria Park.

Rugby league


OPINION: What’s good for the goose is good for the gander

Friday 12 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

On December 16 last year, Cook Islands News published an opinion piece from me which was tantamount to a challenge to the Cook Islands Law Society to divest itself from its self-interest cocoon and actually live up to some of its responsibilities and intercede in the increasing abuses of the rule of law perpetrated by the current administration, writes John M Scott.

Editorials

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