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Agriculture and Education top public service review

Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, Local, National

A wide-ranging review of public service in the Cook Islands has ranked the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Education as the top performing ministries, and the Ministry of Marine Resources the lowest.

Dive number 257: Operation Taramea removes 6371 coral eating crown-of-thorns starfish

Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Art, Environment, Features, National

Marine scientist Dr Teina Rongo and his Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau team have removed 6371 crown-of-thorns starfish from Rarotonga reefs since Operation Taramea began in 2020.

A man with a vision

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend

Iconic Rarotonga eatery and watering hole Trader Jacks needs little introduction. But for those looking for some insight into the establishment’s colourful background, a new book, 40 Years Behind Bars: A Publican in Paradise by Jack Cooper, might be a good starting point.

Finding the mental edge

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, In Depth, Weekend

Mental performance coach David Niethe has advised some of New Zealand’s top sportspeople on reaching their goals. He talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about his career and how he can inspire others.

‘Let us worship but one (true) God’

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

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. In this article he talks about how the Gospel arrived at Atiu on 19 July 1823.

The driving force behind the revitalisation of te reo Maori

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Pa Ariki and Kainuku Ariki of Takitumu had the dream and foresight to see the establishment of a school to educate and strengthen the cultural knowledge of peu Maori. Her dream had come to fruition when the first batch of students graduated with their Diploma in Nga Toi (Peu Maori - Level 5) this week.

TO HELP ‘PROTECT A LITTLE PARADISE

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has launched a significant recruitment drive for positions within its Rarotonga-based destination development team, as importance continues to be placed on long-term, sustainable development and the encouragement of regenerative tourism practices.

Te Ipukarea Society: The Little Mermaid making a conservation splash

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

This article is adapted and based almost entirely on a story by Elene Peradze, on the IMPAKTER Platform and Magazine website.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne : We must hold on tight to them as part of our identity

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

When we as Cook Islanders stand as uriurianga, or as our Aotearoa Maori pepeha, we have so many similar identifiers such as our Maunga, our ava, our Tapere, Ngati or Iwi, our marae, our Vaka and our matakeinanga or Kopu Tangata, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Financial Intelligence Unit recover scammed funds

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Economy, National

The Cook Islands Financial Intelligence Unit (CIFIU) has managed to recover some of the funds taken from a recent scam victim.

Man elects to defend himself against failure to stop and refusing breath test charges

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man charged with failing to stop on demand and refusing to undergo a breath test will defend himself.

Shipping company and individual facing multiple dishonesty charges

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A shipping company and an individual have been landed with two charges of fishing in a foreign country, making a material omission in a document, and making a false statement in a document.

Drink-driving tourist told to pay up

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A drink-driving tourist who blew nearly four times the legal limit was told to pay his fines and costs on the same day he was due to fly back to New Zealand.

Call for robust talks on immigration changes

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Calls have been made for a robust consultation and awareness on the changes to the Cook Islands immigration visa and permit regime which includes revised application process and a steep increase in fees.

Howard siblings lead Rarotonga Golf Amateur Open tournament

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Golf, Sports

Top local golfer William Howard will head into the final day of the TOA Group Rarotonga Golf Amateur Open 2023 tournament today with a slender one stroke lead.

Netball squad named

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports

The Cook Islands national netball wider squad for the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands in November was announced yesterday.

For pride and country, Tabusoro faces Tokouso in second leg of Tri Series

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports

Tokouso Samoa/Tonga Residents team is hoping to get some of their players into the Cook Islands Rugby League team for the Pacific Games this year.

Kata: Immigration

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Andrews-Tasola named Pulse coach

Friday 9 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

Former Cook Islands netball player and coach Anna Andrews-Tasola will be tasked with replacing the most successful coach in ANZ Premiership history.