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‘We are all equal in the eyes of God and the law’

Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

Of all amendments to Cook Islands laws, Friday’s passing of changes by Parliament to ‘what was a seriously outdated’ Crimes Act, is one of the best and most civilised advances made in recent times to existing legislation, says a delighted Democratic Party Opposition Leader.

Local


We are now truly one nation and one people, says Pride Cook Islands

Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Pride Cook Islands is elated to see the decade long active push for decriminalisation finally take place in Cook Islands Parliament.

Local


Rethink tourism approach, Opposition leader tells govt

Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Opposition leader Tina Browne has called on the Government to rethink its approach to tourism.

Economy


NCD awareness continues in the Pa Enua

Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry for Health says a total of 5500 people in the Cook Islands were diagnosed with non-communicable diseases as of 2021.

Health


PM clarifies top taxman’s sabbatical leave

Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown told Parliament last week that the sabbatical leave taken by the Revenue Management Division director Xavier Mitchell “is a leave without pay”.

Economy


Scammers target over 50

Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islanders aged 50 years and over are victims of the recent Samsung Lottery scam.

Crime


Minister Angene: Machine purchased for Corrective Services and people

Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Corrective Services Minister George “Maggie” Angene has disputed suggestions that a machinery purchased for the ministry was being used for personal gains.

Local


Giving young leaders the tools and support to start and grow together

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National

More than 50 school students from the Cook Islands, New Zealand and Australia will converge on Rarotonga for a leadership programme.

Education


The power of language

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

I’m so happy to be back in the Cook Islands and to resume this column after three and a half years away in Hawaii. Someone recently asked me, “What is a virtue anyway?” By Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Features

Pride and joy for Cook Islands Māori culture

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

The successful Rarotonga Schools Cultural Festival held earlier this week demonstrated the joy and pride children of the Cook Islands have for Maori culture.

Art


Teiotu re-elected CIRU president

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) held its annual general meeting earlier this week to discuss its way forward following a challenging 2022 season.

Rugby Union


‘She’s a Ruckstar’: A fun and safe space for local girls to learn and love rugby

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

‘She’s a Ruckstar’: A fun and safe space for local girls to learn and love rugby

Rugby Union


Netball season gets underway with open grade clashes

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

The Rarotonga Netball Club competition got underway this week with the open grade games held on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Netball


Bears ready to face Eels

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Arorangi Bears premier men’s team is looking to maintain its momentum in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition against Avatiu Nikao Eels at Raemaru Park this afternoon.

Rugby league


Penrhyn Marble comp a success

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands

Thirty-two participants battled in the inaugural marble competition held on Easter Monday in Omoka, Penrhyn.

National


Neil Dearlove – ‘A dreamer, a motivator, an adventurer’

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by John Woods | Published in Features, Memory Lane

Writing with deep sadness and heartfelt sympathy for the Dearlove family, Cook Islands News journalist and publisher John Woods penned this obituary for his friend and former neighbour Neil Dearlove, the well known café operator and coffee roaster who died this week and was buried at sea on Thursday.

Features


Where is the accountability? : concerned resident

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National

A Rarotonga resident is concerned residential developments are encroaching on beaches without care or consequence.

Environment


Considering the possible impacts of deep sea mining in the Cooks

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

In the recent Parliament opening, King’s Representative Sir Tom Masters spoke of the Cook Islands’ desire to develop a sustainable and environmentally responsible seabed minerals sector. This week, also in Parliament, Leader of the Opposition Tina Browne criticised Government for rushing ahead in regards to deep sea mining.

Environment


Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: The power of Parliament

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Parliament is where the needs of the country, and not a single electorate, are met, discussed and turned into law so as the people can thrive and not just survive, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Editorials


Decriminalising homosexuality: Opposition MPs say new Bill contravenes God’s law

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Sweeping changes to the Crimes Act, including the decriminalising of homosexuality, were passed in Cook Islands Parliament, despite some strong views that the changes will contravene God’s law.

National


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