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Pacific Islands Forum marks 50th anniversary
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
The Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, says yesterday's meeting honoured the leaders who set up the organisation, 50 years ago.
Cook Islands Rugby League welcomes World Cup decision
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League has welcomed the decision from the Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers to postpone the event until 2022.
Thanking God for the imperfect church
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Church Talk, Features
Grace is always first, peace always second. This is due to the fact that grace is the source of peace. Without grace, there is and can be no peace, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Ekalesia Avarua.
BBQ comp a roaring success
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga pitmaster champion Anthony Tautala puts his recent success down to love and patience.
House of Ariki ‘needs to get out of politics’
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
When the Arikis join the Are Ariki, they put their right hand on the Bible and through their Oath of Allegiance, they submit to the Queen of England and surrender all their rights, mana and ownership of lands and people to the Queen of England, and her successors and officers of the Crown, writes Uri Mataiapo Daniel Mataroa.
LETTER: All roads lead to ‘Penrhyn’
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Letters to the Editor August 6, 2021
Te Maeva Nui ends on a high
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The last night of Te Maeva Nui on Tuesday ended on a high on Tuesday with Vaka Puaikura’s impressive ura pau (drum dance).
PM Brown hits back at critics of migration
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
The migration of Cook Islanders mainly to Australia and New Zealand has been happening for decade, since the end of WW II, said Prime Minister Mark Brown in his address to the nation at the Constitution Day ceremony on Wednesday.
Jury finds man ‘not guilty’ of indecent assault
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
After a two-day trial in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua, Ngatupuna Teinakitama was found not guilty of entering into a Muri home and indecently assaulting an underage resident.
‘Fraudulent’ healer sentenced to two years, nine months in prison
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A traditional Maori healer has been sentenced to two years and nine months jail for indecently assaulting a woman who called on him for his expertise.
Tree removed from Muri wetland causes concern
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
The removal of a tree from a wetland area due to it being a “hazard to a neighbouring house” has caused concern amongst some residents of Muri.
Trade Days event offers hope for drum maker
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Nooroa Ngametua Iu and his daughter Tarita have been resilient during a challenging two years and are back in business.
Court briefs July 29
Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Court briefs from July 29 session.
For God and country
Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Team Cook Islands at the Tokyo Olympics yesterday shared a moment together, singing the national anthem to celebrate the country’s 56 years of self-governance.
2021 World Cup officially postponed due to Covid-19 pandemic
Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
RLWC2021 CEO Jon Dutton admitted a World Cup without Australia and New Zealand would have lacked credibility and predicted the tournament may produce a better financial return after being postponed until next year.
Trade Day provides platform for new businesses
Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, Local, National
The annual BCI Trade Days got off to a perfect start on Tuesday and will continue today, giving stallholders, market vendors, and entrepreneurs a platform to sell their products and grow their names.
PET TALK: Something fishy
Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Opinion
Fish poisoning is the most common cause of poisoning seen in dogs and cats here in Rarotonga. Fortunately, it can often be managed at home and is rarely fatal.
Spirit of unity and pride
Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Te Maeva Nui meaning ‘The Great Celebration’ is the pinnacle of Cook Islands culture that shows the true spirit of unity and pride. This was attested by the performances on the opening night on Monday.
New $3 note is ‘cleaner, greener and more durable’
Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
People wanting to get hold of the new Cook Islands $3 note could exchange money for it at the BTIB Trade Days.
Government spends $12.9m on debt repayment holiday
Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The interest repayment holiday cost the country $12.9 million, over $1 million less than the initial $14.2 million estimated cost of the initiative under Government’s Economic Response Package.
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