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PM Brown holds talks with Japanese Foreign Minister on nuclear wastewater discharge

Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics, Regional

The incoming Forum Chair and Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, Mark Brown, is leading a Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) delegation to Tokyo this week to convey concerns and requests of Pacific Leaders for deferral of Japan’s planned discharge of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific.

National


When will we ever learn?

Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, You may ask what has the installation of that ugly new Papa’a style fence at Takitumu School got to do with culture and heritage? Here in the Cook Islands we are experiencing a cultural revival … especially in Te Reo and dance.

Letters to the Editor


Manuae Enua Conservation Trust sets out its goals in policy document

Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Local, National

Employing rangers, stamping out the illegal taking of pa’ua and establishing eco-tourism are top of the priority list for the Manuae Enua Conservation Trust.

Environment


Avarua Wharf’s wastewater system installed

Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The new Avarua Wharf Wastewater Improvement System located at the Maire Nui Park (across from the Margarita’s Bistro and Bar) in town is completed.

Local


New daycare born from ‘too short’ maternity leave

Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

A first-time mum’s desire to spend more time with her infant daughter has seen the birth of Rarotonga’s newest daycare.

Local


Woman, 53, charged with drink driving following weekend crash

Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National

A 53-year-old woman spent a night in custody following an early morning drink driving incident on Rarotonga.

Court


Rarotonga warmer and dryer, reveals climate change report

Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National, Regional

Rarotonga is getting warmer and dryer as surveys show increasing temperatures and decreasing rainfall. - ‘Annual rainfall has decreased significantly in Rarotonga since 1951’

Environment


Major support in bid to repeal anti-gay laws

Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Culture, Local, National

A Cook Islands-based organisation that supports LGBTQI rights is welcoming the calls from Pope Francis to decriminalise homosexuality and calling on the Cook Islands Government to follow suit.

Culture


No changes to Cabinet lineup: PM

Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics

Prime Minister Mark Brown says he is not looking to make any changes to his Cabinet.

Local


Steel ‘Guardrail Fence’ replaces removed toa trees at Apii Takitumu

Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National

The installation of the new “Guardrail Fence” by the Cook Islands Building Supplies at Apii Takitumu is expected to be completed this week.

Education


Tennis eyes international tournaments

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis

Tennis Cook Islands held its annual general meeting this week where president Davina Hosking-Ashford was re-elected to lead the association for another term.

Sports


Tupa, Tiere lead St Joseph’s student leadership group

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Sixteen Year 6 students were inducted as prefects at the St Joseph’s Primary School this week.

Education


12 inducted to lead Apii Takitumu

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Twelve students from Apii Takitumu were inducted as the school’s 2023 prefects in a special ceremony yesterday morning at the Holy Spirit Revival church in Matavera.

Education


Providing an experience to remember

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local

An Aitutaki-based lagoon cruise tour company allows guests to choose their own adventure, giving them an experience to remember.

Features


A failure to connect? Leading telecom provider in spotlight

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, In Depth

The status of Vodafone as the lead controller of the telecommunications market in the Cook Islands has come under scrutiny thanks to a major report.

Features


Serving with dignity and respect

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features

After three years on watch as the Police Maritime Surveillance Advisor, Lieutenant Commander Mark Te Kani MNZM, departed Rarotonga last month with his wife Deb and grandson. He has been described as a ‘true gentlemen’ one with mana, who carried himself with quiet dignity and respect for maritime and the crew.

Features


Preserving Cook Islands culture

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Cook Islands performing arts classes are starting next week to give children the opportunity to identify with their heritage in a nurtured, cultural environment.

Culture


Pacific Oceania loses in dramatic tie

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis

Brett Baudinet’s Pacific Oceania tennis team lost a dramatic Davis Cup tie in Barbados by three games to two.

Sports


Ruta Mave: Art for art’s sake – give them some money for God’s sake

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

Art for art’s sake according to Oscar Wilde meant art need not express anything but itself. He put the value on artistry above anything else and regarded life as a kind of art form, to be lived beautifully, writes Ruta Mave.

Opinion


In brief: Court news

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, National

Court matters heard on January 2, 2023.

Court


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