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Better ways to improve drinking water quality, says lobby group
Tuesday 13 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
On behalf of the 1433 signatories of the water petition, community group Te Vai Ora Maori has submitted an objection challenging the plan to dispose of chemically-treated water into Rarotonga’s streams.
Rarotonga fishers receive marine radios
Tuesday 13 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
New hand held VHF (Very High Frequency) marine radios were donated to 13 fishermen by the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR). The donation was a request from the Cook Islands Fishing Association (CIFA).
Mobile community clinic for spaying dogs
Tuesday 13 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Te Are Manu Vet Clinic are stepping in to play their part in controlling the dog population on Rarotonga with a mobile community clinic which they plan to take around the island.
Three years in jail for cannabis
Tuesday 13 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A man with eight different medical conditions will spend three years in prison for cannabis-related charges.
Immigration approves revised policies to ease labour shortage
Tuesday 13 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration rolled out changes to its immigration policies on Monday and backdated them to July 1, in a bid to ease labour skills shortages in the Cook Islands.
‘Nasty surprise’ as vandals target vehicle in overnight incident
Tuesday 13 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Vandals targeted a vehicle in Avarua on Saturday leaving the owner out of pocket and with an unsightly mess to clean up.
Ruepena kicks Bears to victory
Monday 12 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Arorangi Bears made a superb comeback in the second spell to win their first Senior A match in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition over the weekend.
OPINION: Polygamy versus equal rights
Monday 12 July 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
When a woman finds a man, who will look after her, a man who will romance her, a man who will believe in her, a man who will adore her, it’s important to make sure these four men don’t meet each other.
LETTER: Kopu Ariki o Tararo i Mauke
Monday 12 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Letters for July 12, 2021
Transforming lives through compassion
Monday 12 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Placing the focus on those who are denied by society is the vision of the independent Compassion Project Rarotonga organisation.
Court briefs
Monday 12 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Court briefs for the week of July 5, 2021
Application for appeal in case against PM and Puna
Monday 12 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A case involving Prime Minister Mark Brown and Pacific Forum Secretary General Henry Puna was dismissed in March this year by a High Court judge, but could be brought back to life as lawyer Norman George and Paul Allsworth of Citizens Against Corruption (CAC) apply to appeal the matter.
Vāito‘anga kite tatau Maori
Monday 12 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
I teia epetoma (ra 5 ki te ra 8 no Tiurai) kua apai’ia atu te tarere Vāitoʻanga Kite Tatau Māori ki roto i te au apii katoatoa o Rarotonga nei.
80 drivers currently disqualified for drink driving
Monday 12 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Three more drivers will be heading to court following the results of their respective blood specimen tests, which had been sought by police in the aftermath of recent road incidents.
100 per cent first dose for Pukapuka, Nassau
Monday 12 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The Covid-19 vaccination programme in the northern group islands have kicked off with 100 per cent turnouts.
Reds return
Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Former champions Takuvaine is making a comeback in the domestic rugby union season after a lapse of two years.
RaroGo pivots to freight success
Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Go Local
Single mother and Cook Islander based in Auckland, Maire Browne, started her business in the midst of Covid promoting Cook Islands holiday deals which has now evolved into a successful freight forwarder.
Collective approach is needed to end domestic violence
Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend
There’s a growing concern about the level of domestic violence on Rarotonga but it will take a multi-agency response and broad community support to address the issue.
‘Keep trying, keep reaching, keep dreaming’
Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Aitutaki’s top fashion designer Natasha Munokoa was raised surrounded by the sounds of a sewing machine, colourful fabric and the exceptional sewing skills of her talented grandmother, Piri Iopu nee Davey – an experience that sparked her passion for fashion designing.
OPINION: Religion and culture
Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
We have things more to fear than Tangaroa and I would suggest that as Jesus said, the love of money is the core, the essence, and the root of evil – that is what we should be turning back from, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
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