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Clarification
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Comments by Te Tuhi Kelly were copied to me on Thursday from his Rarotonga Community Blog. I don’t know what his audience reach is but since he mentioned both the Cook Islands News and me, I wish to correct him through your newspaper.
Religious council’s decision questioned
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Wow! Has Bishop Tutai Pere and Tou Ariki forgotten about separation of church and state? Freedom of religion?
‘One of a kind’ Mama Ngai Tupa
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
The late Ngaingatara Tupa also known as Mama Ngai wore many hats during her lifetime.
Motorists to expect delays today
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Motorists can expect delays at two spots along the main road today as works continue in Rarotonga.
Runway work hit with delay
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Long-awaited runway repairs at Rarotonga International Airport are behind schedule as government continues to push for two-way, quarantine-free travel between the Cook Islands and New Zealand.
New Ambassadors present their letters of credence
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
In a first for the Cook Islands, Te Kauono Tutara e te Mana Tiaki – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration facilitated the virtual presentation of credentials by Wellington-based Ambassadors of six countries last week.
‘Count yourself fortunate’
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
A former staff, who admitted to conspiring to defraud the Cook Islands Police, has been sentenced to two years’ probation with the first nine months on community service.
School focuses on basic life skills
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
St Joseph’s School is focusing on developing the life skills of its students by teaching them ei making skills and introducing them to traditional games.
Sharks face big test against Panthers
Friday 12 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league
The Aitutaki Sharks will be bracing for a tough challenge from the rampant Tupapa Panthers in round four clash Friday afternoon at Victoria Park.
OPINION: What’s good for the goose is good for the gander
Friday 12 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
On December 16 last year, Cook Islands News published an opinion piece from me which was tantamount to a challenge to the Cook Islands Law Society to divest itself from its self-interest cocoon and actually live up to some of its responsibilities and intercede in the increasing abuses of the rule of law perpetrated by the current administration, writes John M Scott.
The true value of giving
Friday 12 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
As we continue in our mortal journey here on earth, and especially during these trying and challenging times, let us all look for opportunities to give a little of ourselves, writes John Mateara of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Pandemic not slowing down aid projects
Friday 12 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Despite some impacts early on, project implementation and overseas development assistance to the Cook Islands hasn’t decreased during the Covid-19 pandemic. On the contrary, officials say the country has seen greater engagement with partners.
Suspended police officer takes stand in brawl trial
Friday 12 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The criminal jury trial of a suspended police officer who is alleged to have assaulted a young father in 2019 continued at the High Court yesterday before Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC.
Former health secretary Dr Herman takes up NZ role
Friday 12 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health
Former Te Marae Ora Cook Islands Ministry of Health Secretary Dr Josephine Aumea Herman (pictured right) has been appointed the Waitematā District Health Board’s Director of Pacific Health.
PM Brown dismisses Opposition demand to suspend Tapaitau
Friday 12 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Politics
The Prime Minister has brushed off demands from the Opposition to suspend his deputy and Cabinet member Robert Tapaitau, who is currently involved in an investigation into the tendering process for a $5.3 million project underway in the Pa Enua.
Clergies need approval to officiate investiture ceremonies in Pa Enua
Friday 12 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The involvement of a Rarotonga clergyman in the recent investiture programme on Aitutaki has resulted in two motions being passed by the Religious Advisory Council.
There’s a Global Plan to Conserve Nature. Indigenous People Could Lead the Way.
Thursday 11 March 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in In Depth
Dozens of countries are backing an effort that would protect 30 percent of Earth’s land and water. Native people, often among the most effective stewards of nature, have been disregarded, or worse, in the past. By Somini Sengupta, Catrin Einhorn and Manuela Andreoni from the New York Times.
RECIPE: The tastiest burger in town
Thursday 11 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Food
Life as a vegetarian is not an easy one especially if you are a foodie like me. There are limited choices when it comes to some dishes, writes Alana Fonmanu.
LETTER: Covid-19 vaccination = protection
Thursday 11 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Get back to the basics with regards to vaccination. When smallpox was rampant in 17/1800s, it was the doctors of the day who observed that milk maids who picked up cowpox from milking cows were more resistant to smallpox – a more virulent form of pox. From my recollection, the pus from the […]
Regional Covid-19 efforts
Thursday 11 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands and the Pacific Community (SPC) have expressed their confidence in regional Covid-19 efforts.
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