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‘Remember that the people put you in this position’

Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Parliament resumed this week after a delay of several months due to electoral petitions. Cook Islands News senior journalist Matthew Littlewood talks to the Party leaders about their hopes and aspirations for this term.

The Cook Islands that vanished?

Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Weekend

If historical sources are to be believed, at least three islands in the Cook Islands have vanished into thin air. One of these, Tuanaki, is said to have submerged with all its occupants, as recently as 1842. By Rod Dixon.

Students make a splash at Junior Paddling Regatta

Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

After a lapse of three years, this year’s Vaka Iti drew over 300 students from the schools of Nukutere College, Te Uki Ou Year 9, Imanuela Akatemia, Papaaroa Adventist, Titikaveka College and Tereora College Year 9, 10 and 11.

Women’s match time increases

Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Match time in women’s rugby league competition will increase by 10 minutes each half when round two gets underway this afternoon.

CHURCHTALK: Forgiveness has a name

Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Only forgiveness can set our enemies free and bring healing to our tortured hearts, setting us free from our own prison of pain, writes Pastor Paul Kauri of the ArePua Church.

Cook Islands gets a seat on climate change’s Adaptation Fund Board

Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands are leading the way forward in building resilient communities with the nomination of Mani Mate to the Adaptation Fund (AF) Board by the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS).

Petrol price drops further, LPG up

Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

The Price Tribunal yesterday announced a further drop in petrol prices which will come into effect from today. However the price of LPG (gas) has increased in Rarotonga and the rest of the Southern Group.

Court briefs

Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

March 24, 2023

PM Brown defends $5.4m Air NZ tax decision

Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Politics

Prime Minister Mark Brown faced a grilling in Parliament on the $5.4 million the Government has had to pay back in tax to Air New Zealand.

Maungaroa Valley one step closer to achieving World Heritage status

Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Government has recognised “Maungaroa Mountains and Valleys” as a historic area and formally supported its inclusion on the Cooks Islands Tentative List for World Heritage status, in January 2019. The dream to achieve a World Heritage status is one step closer following the completion of a scoping study and report.

Brother-sister duo fulfil parents dream

Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics

Siblings Akaiti Puna, Member of Parliament for Manihiki, and Tukaka “Kaka” Ama, the new MP for Ngatangiia, have fulfilled their parents’ dream.

Government’s business will interfere with Parliament sitting, says PM

Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics

Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday highlighted that in 12 years of being a Member of Parliament “it is no surprise that government’s business will interfere with Parliament sittings”.

Pacific nation’s concern over Australia’s coal plans

Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional, Samoa

Samoan Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa has expressed her concern over Australia’s potential to launch new gas and coal projects ahead of the country’s bid to host the world’s biggest climate conference.

Church talk: Forgiveness has a name

Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Only forgiveness can set our enemies free and bring healing to our tortured hearts, setting us free from our own prison of pain, writes Pastor Paul Kauri of the ArePua Church.

Kata: Parliament

Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Young paddlers ready for Vaka Iti Junior Paddling Regatta

Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Paddling, Sports

Around 300 to 400 students will be part of the Vaka Iti – Junior Paddling Regatta tomorrow at Nikao Beach.

LETTER: Investing in education

Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Increasing the budget when there is no money for such an expense is not the only option (College faces financial difficulties, March 20).

Annandale appointed country’s new Solicitor General

Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Acting in his capacity as Cook Islands Attorney General, Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday officially announced the appointment of Lauaki Jason Annandale as the country’s new Solicitor General.

Motorcyclist hospitalised after crash with drunk tourist

Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, National

A motorcyclist has been hospitalised after suffering fractured ribs and other injuries in a collision with a drunk driver last weekend.