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‘Negotiation’ text messages presented in Court during charter flight trial
Thursday 18 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Text messages and mobile calls between Prime Minister Mark Brown and his deputy Robert Tapaitau in the aftermath of the 2018 General Elections were presented in the High Court yesterday.
PM welcomes Opposition’s stance on seabed mining
Thursday 18 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, Environment, National
As the debate continues over the pros and cons of deep sea mining, there is now unanimous support by both major political parties for exploration by companies interested in harvesting minerals from the ocean floor.
Former Govt MP was medical referral, court hears during charter flight case
Thursday 18 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A former MP from the governing Cook Islands Party was a medical referral in the charter flight that picked up Independent MP Robert Tapaitau from Penrhyn.
Drummers show off their girl power
Thursday 18 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Lia Taio loves her culture so much she opted out of swimming training because it clashed with drumming rehearsals.
Rubbing shoulders with greats
Wednesday 17 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports
Olympic-bound athletes Jade Tierney and Kohl Tamarua-Horton had an opportunity to compete alongside New Zealand’s top kayakers last month.
LETTER: Chamber defends CookSafe contact tracing
Wednesday 17 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor
"It’s up to all of us – individuals, businesses, the community at large – to play our part in keeping the Cook Islands safe and Covid-free."
2018 and 2019 Audit report highlights recurring issues
Wednesday 17 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Recurring issues such as poor record keeping, scant evidence, and limiting access to auditors, continue to prevent the Cook Islands Audit Office from endorsing the government’s financial position.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Wednesday 17 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
A unique mix of carvings by artist Hori Miller complemented the scenic beachfront ocean view of his art exhibition in Vaimaanga Tuesday night.
Flight delivers personal protective equipment
Wednesday 17 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
A cargo flight that arrived and departed Rarotonga Tuesday delivered medical equipment, government said.
Chartered flight was for ‘medical referral’
Wednesday 17 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
One of the chartered flights in the aftermath of the June 14, 2018 General Election was for medical referral, defence lawyer Kieran Raftery QC told the High Court yesterday.
‘Politicians always want to push boundaries’
Wednesday 17 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A former Clerk of Parliament told the High Court yesterday during the high-profile charter flight case he would not have signed any documents for the approval of flights to pick the newly-elected MPs from the Pa Enua after the 2018 elections.
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.
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