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Letter: Roadside collection message ‘confusing’

Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, My apologies to the kids whose school holiday project became the finished piece of Infrastructure’s attempt to inform us about our roadside collection.

Letter: ‘Temporary’ fuel surcharge

Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I was looking at my electricity bill from Te Aponga and saw there is still a temporary fuel surcharge of 5 cents per unit on there.

Year 6 students step up as leaders in Apii St Joseph’s investiture

Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Thirteen keen students from Year 6 have taken on leadership responsibilities for St Joseph’s Primary School.

Assault accused gets bail with strict conditions

Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

Despite facing multiple assault charges, an accused held in custody was granted bail with strict conditions including curfew, contact restrictions, and passport surrender.

Court news in brief

Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

February 13, 2024

Rarotonga police team tackles Gender Family Harm in Aitutaki

Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands

Three Rarotonga police officers are in Aitutaki for a week-long programme of consultations with community stakeholders, on Gender Family Harm (GFH).

‘Stick to politics’: Te Ipukarea Society slams Peters’ deep sea mining comments

Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Environment, National, Politics

Cook Islands environmental organisation Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has slammed comments made by New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters about deep sea mining.

Kata: DPM

Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Penrhyn ‘one of our safe seats’: PM Brown

Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics

Prime Minister Mark Brown, leader of the Cook Islands Party (CIP), expressed confidence in retaining the Penrhyn seat during the March 12 by-election.

The race for Deputy PM: ‘The needs of the country must come first’

Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics

The Cook Islands Prime Minster hasn’t decided on a new Deputy PM, but is considering both Rarotonga and Pa Enua candidates, prioritising national needs over tradition.

Letter: Vaimaanga road closure

Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Residents of Vaimaanga should not be complacent, and ignore what is happening in their village. The development at the old Sheraton Hotel site is moving along at pace, most people would and indeed should applaud the developer for his bravery, investment and achievements on this once derelict property.

Letter: Prime Minister’s ‘review’ questioned

Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The country was fortunate that One News Reporter, Barbara Dreaver asked PM Mark Brown, what was happening with the complaints by two women against Police Commissioner James Keenan?

In brief: Court news

Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

February 12, 2024

Tupapa Panthers roar back

Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Former champions Tupapa Panthers premier men’s side sent a strong message to Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition clubs after a convincing win in the opening round over the weekend.

Discipline tested in close Mixed Touch contest

Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Tempers flared in last Wednesday’s Cook Island Touch Association mixed competition match between defending champions 007 and Team Outlaws, held at the National Stadium in Nikao.

Ruta Mave: The seventh commandment - ‘Thou shalt not commit adultery’

Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

In the religious community we live in, is there any denomination of church that allows or believes that breaking the seventh commandment from God is, okay?

Chinese teacher shares Spring Festival cheer in Rarotonga

Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Culture, National

Saturday, February 10, marked the beginning of the most significant date on the Chinese Calendar: Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival.

Legacy waste project comes with $700,000 price tag

Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National

A two-year project to clean up legacy waste across Rarotonga has cost taxpayers more than $700,000.

New trucks tackle sludge, improve water supply

Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Two vacuum trucks, donated to To Tatou Vai (TTV) by the Government of Japan, will assist with the management of the water network on Rarotonga.

Lagoon resort causeway still under investigation

Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands

National Environment Service staffers appear to be taking their time in delivering an assessment on a temporary causeway at the redevelopment of upmarket Lagoon Private Island Resort on Aitutaki.