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PM issues new warrants to members of Marae Moana Technical Advisory Group

Monday 13 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, Local, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown has issued new warrants to eight representatives for the Marae Moana Technical Advisory Group.

Environment


LETTER to Editor: Redesigning our CBD

Monday 13 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The recent comments from our locals after the central business district (CBD) of Avarua was overrun with hundreds of cruise-ship passengers taking over the CBD made interesting reading. People noted the many visitors walking in the street as if streets were made for people and not cars.

Letters to the Editor


Life is not a fairytale …

Monday 13 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

The problem with Disney fairytales is that after abandonment abuse bullying and slavery, the young helpless girl is saved by a young handsome man with a sword but no other real-life skills. He does not have a job or his own house, he is still living at home with his parents in the castle, writes Ruta Mave.

Opinion


PM calls out CI News over negative online comments

Monday 13 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown has called out Cook Islands News following widespread negative online comment about Chinese billionaire Jack Ma’s visit to Rarotonga.

Local


Eels wallop Bulldogs 84-0

Monday 13 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Avatiu Nikao Eels continued their winning streak with a huge 84-0 win over Titikaveka Bulldogs in the final week of round one Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition.

Rugby league


Fighting for every visitor as new flights on the horizon

Monday 13 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National, Tourism

About 134,000 people are forecast to holiday in the Cook Islands this year, a 22 per cent drop on the 171,000 visitors in 2019.

Local


Drink driver more than five times over the limit

Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A drunk driver on Rarotonga who recorded a breath alcohol reading nearly five times the legal limit – the highest police have seen in recent years – has appeared in court.

Court


Protecting life in the high seas

Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Features, Opinion

We must find that balance to utilise and protect our environment, our seas, our land, our fish, our forests and our seabed, because this has been how we as people of the Moana have maintained and sustained ourselves for generations, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Features


Resistance to mega-tourism is rising in the South Pacific

Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National, Tourism

With Covid-19 travel restrictions largely a thing of the past for Australian and New Zealand tourists, Pacific destinations are enjoying the return of visitors – albeit at a slower pace than in other parts of the world, writes Apisalome Movono and Regina Scheyvens.

Economy


LETTER TO EDITOR: Cannabis confusion ‘falls squarely on the shoulders of Customs’

Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I write in regards to Thursday’s front page article about “Border confusion continues: Police, Customs at odds over cannabis importation”. The reason for all the confusion falls squarely on the shoulders of Customs because in our Narcotics Act it states on page 49 that, “This Act is administered by the Ministry of Health”. And there is a provision in the MOH Act, Part 5,23- # (7) that as long as all the criteria is met it is legal to import personally prescribed medicinal cannabis products.

Letters to the Editor


Acting High Commissioner signs off

Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

Departing acting Australian High Commissioner Ruth Baird says she will miss immersing herself in the culture of Cook Islands.

Local


Williams declared Titikaveka MP

Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Local, National, Politics

Cook Islands Party member Sonny Williams has been confirmed as the new MP for Titikaveka.

Court


Biden budget aims at China with billions for Pacific Is.

Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional

Alarmed by China’s success in wooing Pacific island nations, the Biden administration is proposing to spend billions to keep three of those countries in the U.S orbit.

Regional


A dream to have people write their own history

Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Culture, Local, National

Artist Mike Tavioni set out to tell a story of five brave men and made some startling discoveries along the way.

Culture


Prime Minister cranks it up with nightclub celebration ahead of ‘golden years’

Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown has celebrated a milestone birthday in style and collected his pension at the same time.

Local


‘A more inclusive, just, and fair world for everyone, everywhere’

Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

Equity for women was on the minds of five speakers at Tamarind House this week.

Local


‘Where I’m meant to be’: Cook Islands boxer eyes World Championships

Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Boxing, Sports

Cook Islands boxer Teremoana Jr Teremoana is confident he will be representing Australia in the upcoming World Boxing Championships, considered the highest level of competition for amateur boxers alongside the Olympic Games.

Boxing


Mitiaro Fan Palm Iniao making a come back

Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Local, National

A simple search in the Cook Islands Biodiversity database shows the Cook Islands has 16 different types of Palms, with the majority being introduced for ornamental purposes. Two of the 16 have been identified as native. These are the common coconut palm, and the other, once thought to only be found on Mitiaro, the Mitiaro Fan Palm Pritchardia mitiaroana,locally known as the Iniao.

Environment


Clipped Sea Eagles ready for Bears

Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The final week of round one Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition will have Arorangi Bears hosting Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles at Raemaru Park this afternoon.

Rugby league


Focus on equity at women’s event

Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics

Equity was on the minds of women at Tamarind House as part of a special event to commemorate International Women’s Day on Wednesday night.

Local


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