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LETTER: It’s all about the almighty dollar

Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"What ever happened to the discussion over the past year about the diversification of the economy, and the proposed lessening of our reliance on tourism?"

‘Successful results’ from chemical trials at water intake

Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

“We want safe, reliable and free water into our homes,” said Kiriparu Mataiapo Margaret Matenga at Te Mato Vai’s (TMV) landowners recognition ceremony last week.

Huge world market for vanilla, an ‘export lifeline’

Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

Vanilla farming was introduced to the Cook Islands some nine years ago; back then there were 20 individual growers on Rarotonga, and some on the Pa Enua. Today there are less than 10 growers. Melina Etches investigates the future of vanilla farming in the Cook Islands.

4252 residents fully vaccinated

Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

For Cook Islanders who missed their first Covid-19 shot, a separate vaccination programme is being finalised but if people miss out this time there is no guarantee they will be able to get the vaccine.

Music will remain Lindsay’s greatest love

Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Pascale Garnier-Cowan and Fred Betham performed two Tahitian songs in tribute to the late Cook Islands music legend Jon Lindsay on Saturday night.

Avarua, Nukutere win badminton titles

Saturday 12 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Badminton, Sports

A handful of talented players reaped the rewards of the many weeks of hard work that led up to the Annual College Badminton Tournament held at the National Sports Arena on Thursday.

Love, patience and care earns Queen’s Birthday Honour

Saturday 12 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Four outstanding Cook Islanders received their medals a year after they were announced in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

Opposition gears up for vigorous budget debate

Saturday 12 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The “lack of synergy and coherence” in the policies to be implemented by government in the 2021/22 budget to bring about the much-needed recovery is “fiscally irresponsible”, says the Opposition party.

Maritime NZ helps check Cooks’ boat safety

Saturday 12 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

A team of technical advisors from Maritime New Zealand will work under Cook Islands Transport to make sure boats are safe before the New Zealand July school holidays.

Tourism focus turns to Australia

Saturday 12 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

In place for four weeks, the Cook Islands-New Zealand bubble is bringing in more visitors than tourism stakeholders had projected. Looking ahead, the industry and government are now looking to capitalise on that success by laying out the rationale for opening the country to Australians.

Karika Palace hosts Te Ipukarea Society’s 25th birthday celebrations

Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Last Wednesday night was the 25th birthday celebration and 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) and it was celebrated in style at the beautiful Karika Palace, Ngarurutu.

KATA: Trees groomed for failure

Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: What would Jesus do

Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Saturday June 12, 2021

Landowners recognised at water intake ceremony

Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Te Mato Vai’s (TMV) official landowners’ recognition ceremony for the Turangi water treatment intake – one of the islands biggest distributors of water – was held without much of a ripple last week.

Mastering the strokes in the pool

Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Young swimmers take time out of their busy school week to prepare for the upcoming New Zealand Secondary Schools Swimming Championships.

Artists are ready for Jon Lindsay memorial

Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Entertainment, Features

The Jon Lindsay Memorial Concert tonight at 6pm will feature 30 musicians inspired by the work of the renowned musician who passed away late last month.

Reliving memories of Mangaia’s boatmen shooting the reef

Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Weekend

Taking cargo over the reef in the outer islands involved extraordinary seamanship. Boats and canoes crossed the edge of the reef on the crest of a chosen wave. But when the sea was rolling from the wrong direction, a crossing could be fraught with danger. By Rod Dixon on Mangaia.

OPINION: Be the leader you want to follow

Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Knowing as many of us do that in so many jurisdictions around the Pacific and at home, the subtle bribery of position or job and the benefit this can bring to a whole family can ‘quiet’ the need for justice, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

A family of kayakers

Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend

Cook Islands 2020 Sportswoman of the Year Jane Nicholas was back on Rarotonga this week for a brief break in a busy schedule before the upcoming Olympic Games. Al Williams caught up with Nicholas and her family.

KATA: Beetles for bio battle

Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion