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Political corruption erodes trust

Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

Political corruption erodes trust, it wastes countries’ taxes earmarked for important community projects, meaning people have to put up with poor quality services and infrastructure while politicians on inflated incomes dine out large at taxpayers’ expense, writes Ruta Mave.

Subsidised LA-Raro flight will not return

Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Tourism

Air New Zealand will not be able to provide Los Angeles (LA) flights and Tahiti will become the Cook Islands’ new pathway to the northern hemisphere markets.

Man hospitalised after horror crash

Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

A Rarotonga man in his 60s was rushed to the hospital yesterday after the rental car he was driving smashed into a wooden power pole in Tupapa.

Netball rivalry

Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports

Netball fans will get a chance to witness an exciting battle this weekend when arch rivals Avatiu hosts Titikaveka in game three of the domestic club competition.

A sense of pride

Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The best senior individual cultural dancers had over 1000 strong audience members roaring with pride at the Ministry of Culture’s Te Mire Ura dance competition on Thursday night.

Finding our fathers: Lost heroes of WWI

Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Cook Islands soldiers who signed up to serve in World War I, served with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force NZEF to Europe.

Is Govt pursuing a murky agenda?

Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Former Clerk of Parliament John M Scott dissects clauses of the Cook Islands Constitution that may have been considered by the Prime Minister in his decision to remove the suspension of his deputy Robert Tapaitau, who is facing corruption charges.

Squeal for the eels – amazing migratory fish

Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion

Last week we did a shout out for some of the migratory birds that visit us in the Cook Islands. This week, it is the fish that are getting their time to shine, because today is ‘World Migratory Fish Day’, writes Te Ipukarea Society.

Helping people beat the booze

Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Weekend

Two people shared their experiences of going through and coming out of alcoholism as Alcoholics Anonymous re-establishes itself in Rarotonga.

Budget 2022/23: ‘Easing cost of living key focus’

Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

The upcoming Cook Islands Budget to be revealed on Monday has something in store for old age pensioners, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Judge dismisses attempt to stop seven new electorates being added

Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

A judge in Papua New Guinea says a one-man Supreme Court bench does not have the power to stop an Act of Parliament that has already been enforced.

AFP calls Solomons' opposition claims 'categorically false'

Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands opposition leader Matthew Wale is urging the Australian government to investigate a rental deal involving the Australian Federal Police and a government politician in Honiara.

Stage set for Rising Stars Championship

Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The 2022 Rising Stars Championship for netball and rugby will be launched today at Raemaru Park, with a total of 57 teams from primary and secondary schools across Rarotonga and almost 650 players competing for the top spot and sponsored prizes.

Grace intercepts the law – Tikoti te Aroa I te Ture

Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

There is no such thing as a major or minor, big or small sin. Cast a big stone and a tiny pebble into the water or sea, they both sink. Such is sin, no white nor black lie, it is sin and its penalty – death, Bishop Tutai Pere.

Countryside Red Bulls confident

Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Countryside Red Bulls will be going all out to claim the inaugural Women’s Rugby League ‘Conan’s Cup’ series title against the Townside Titans this afternoon.

Kata: Election time

Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Old Sheraton redevelopment endorsement

Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, excellent letter from a member of the public (Cook Islands News, May 17) addressed to the Director of National Environment Service regarding the pillaging of the creeks on either side of the Vaimaanga/Sheraton hotel site by heavy machinery.

PM retracts on Crown Law advice

Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown last night admitted he did not receive any ‘formal’ advice from Solicitor General Graham Leung regarding lifting the suspension of Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, who is facing corruption charges.

Pride and passion

Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Te Mire Ura senior dancers hit the stage at the National Auditorium last night for an evening of competitive cultural dancing.

Cyclone Gina close to Vanuatu

Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

Early on Friday morning Tropical Cyclone Gina was 15km north-east of Vanuatu's Efate Island and 40km south of the Shepherd Islands.