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OPINION: The power of Parliament
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
When a Parliament sits at the convenience of its Government, or the Opposition spends its question time praising the government, or when Members of the Parliament can hold a full-time job and also collect a Parliamentary salary, or when success is measured by the announcement that they can now wear pareu on a Friday and a flower in their hair, what does that say about us who elect them, let alone the health of our 56 year old democracy? By Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
KATA: Pasifika Air shot down
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion
Hope, faith and love unite Muri Night Market’s vendors
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Go Local
The Muri Night Market has been revived this week following a long break. Those behind the operation say there is hope, faith and love as they look to the future.
Friends honour a living legend of music
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Entertainment, Features
Renowned musician Garth Young was treated to a special lunch by his friends who came together to honour his talent and musical contribution to the Cook Islands. By Alana Musselle.
NZ supports rugby programmes
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) received new rugby equipment from the New Zealand government and the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Aid and Trade to help them further their development programmes to schools around Rarotonga as well as the Pa Enua.
CHURCHTALK: The ‘Pontius Pilate’ in us
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Pontius Pilate who sure had power and authority to fight for the release of an innocent Jesus, instead released him for death because he feared more for his own life and stooped down to Jewish Religious bigotry, injustices, jealousies and lies, writes Bishop Tutai Pere.
Taau Taku Tita – Our rubbish is our responsibility
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
This coming Saturday, Rarotonga will once again be buzzing with people collecting rubbish off our beaches, streams and motu for the Annual World Oceans Day clean up.
LETTER: Say ‘no’ to water charges Bill
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Our Members of the Parliament must not enact water charges. They must say ‘no’ to the To Tatou Vai bill.
Plotting a path to success
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Students from the three colleges on Rarotonga and Apii Enuamanu yesterday attended the Careers Expo exhibitions at the National Auditorium, taking advantage of the opportunity to see a variety of career opportunities available in the Cook Islands.
Bubble brings back New Zealand volunteers
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
For years Kiwi volunteers have been donating their time to work with public service organisations and local NGOs. Covid-19 put a temporary halt to that, but with the bubble in place volunteers are slowly beginning to return.
Driver involved in power pole crash fined $3k for damage
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
The drink driver of a vehicle involved in a crash which wrecked a power pole earlier this month has been told to pay $3000 for the damage.
Two days in prison is enough, says police prosecutor
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A New Zealand tourist who spent two days in jail following an incident in Ngatangiia on Monday evening has been convicted and fined.
Pero’s airline grounded for good
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The owner of the proposed Pasifika Air says lack of support from Cook Islands government has led to the grounding of his ambitious airline plans.
‘Freshmen’ tourney for new squash enthusiasts
Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Sweat and heat on the squash courts from the recently completed BSP Business House Tournament has barely evaporated as the local squash club rolls out another tournament starting on Monday, June 21 in the Cook Islands Squash Freshmen Tournament.
Kayakers eye Olympic debut
Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands kayakers Jade Tierney and Kohl Tamarua-Horton face a month of intensive training in New Zealand ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
LETTER: Putting all the eggs in one basket
Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letters for June 17, 2021
KATA: Parliamentary dress code
Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion
MOU to provide cash grants to Te Are Manu
Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga’s charity veterinary clinic receives $5000 grant from Ministry of Agriculture. By Caleb Fotheringham.
Kapa haka for Te Maeva Nui
Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, Local, National
New Zealand’s top kapa haka group will be performing at Te Maeva Nui celebrations this year.
‘I am the river and the river is me’
Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Just over a quarter of the $90 million spent in Rarotonga’s water project was borrowed from overseas lender, Prime Minister Mark Brown reiterated to Takuvaine landowners who gathered at the intake recognition ceremony
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