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Revenue and Customs staff moved amid asbestos concerns
Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Asbestos has presented an “unacceptable risk” to Revenue Management Division and Customs staff in Rarotonga, forcing Ministry of Finance and Economic Management to close the Avarua office.
Trial hears of Nga Puna’s concerns for Diane Charlie-Puna
Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Former National Environment Service director Nga Puna has faced his second day on the stand in Court as he faces multiple dishonesty charges.
Cook Islands make semi-finals in OFC U19 Women's Championship
Monday 3 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands has made history by reaching the semi-finals of the OFC U19 Women's Championship after a breathtaking match against Vanuatu.
Ruta Mave: ‘We are privileged, we have first world problems’
Monday 3 July 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
As Rose lay huddling on the floating door, Jack clung to the side of it while his body was immersed in the freezing waters after the Titanic had hit the iceberg.
Letter: The effective method is ‘invisible’
Monday 3 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The Wednesday 28 June headline story, ‘$400k to be spent on coastal and foreshore erosion research’.
Apii Avarua and Anau Maungaroa: Tangi Kaara champions
Monday 3 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
The captivating sounds of traditional drums in the ‘CITC Pump the Beats’ Emo’anga Tangi Kaara 2023 drumming competition on Friday night, pounded through the filled Are Karioi (National Auditorium). Melina Etches was there.
‘Government can’t stop foreign workers from leaving the country’
Monday 3 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says there is nothing the government can do to stop people from leaving the country.
Puna reiterates support to Cook Islands
Monday 3 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum has reiterated support to the Cook Islands as host of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in November.
Close call for motorists as pole toppled
Monday 3 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
Those involved in a motor vehicle crash at Kiikii in Rarotonga on Saturday afternoon were fortunate to escape serious injury, police say.
Nga Puna takes the stand
Monday 3 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Former National Environment Service director Nga Puna has taken the stand in Court as he faces multiple dishonesty charges.
Kata: Road surface
Monday 3 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Good Rugby Exchange between Papeete and the Panthers
Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers defeated visitors Papeete Rugby club 28 – 20 in a friendly match this week. Melina Etches reports.
Thomas Wynne: How do we treat strangers in our land?
Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
As a son of migrant parents, and having endured the time we now know as the Dawn Raids, I have always been cognizant of the racism we felt as a community of migrant workers, and the children of migrant workers, into a country that at first welcomed us with open arms and then, closed that door again with Pacific people still being deported in New Zealand in the middle of the night, writes Thomas Wynne.
Titikaveka’s CICC reopens in sun shining glory
Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The Titikaveka Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Betela, stands tall once again in its renewed splendour, reopening its doors in the blaze of sun shining glory on Friday.
Seeds of Christianity: ‘Traditional gods of the past, destitute of any real power’
Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation. This is his ninth article in the series.
Strumming and drumming in the Cook Islands
Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Entertainment, Features
Australian singer-songwriter Bobby Alu has spent the past four weeks soaking up island life in Rarotonga. He talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about what he discovered during his stay.
Letters: ‘It's incomprehensible’
Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, New Zealand Drug Foundation executive director Sarah Helm told this newspaper over a year ago that in New Zealand both the industry and patients have struggled with our medicinal cannabis regulations because they are overly restrictive.
Letters: What is going on?
Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Kia Orana, There has not been a single public TV /radio/or Cook Islands News ad announcement about the work apparently taking place on the bridge / stream just adjacent to the Rutaki side of the Vaimaanga/Sheraton Hotel site.
Te Ipukarea Society: Time to ditch sustainability
Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
This week’s environmental article is written by Te Ipukarea Society executive member June Hosking.
“Tough” Budget passed in Parliament
Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Parliament has officially passed the Budget after a grueling two-week session.
