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Minister Angene: Machine purchased for Corrective Services and people
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Corrective Services Minister George “Maggie” Angene has disputed suggestions that a machinery purchased for the ministry was being used for personal gains.
Giving young leaders the tools and support to start and grow together
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National
More than 50 school students from the Cook Islands, New Zealand and Australia will converge on Rarotonga for a leadership programme.
The power of language
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
I’m so happy to be back in the Cook Islands and to resume this column after three and a half years away in Hawaii. Someone recently asked me, “What is a virtue anyway?” By Linda Kavelin-Popov.
Pride and joy for Cook Islands Māori culture
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
The successful Rarotonga Schools Cultural Festival held earlier this week demonstrated the joy and pride children of the Cook Islands have for Maori culture.
Teiotu re-elected CIRU president
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) held its annual general meeting earlier this week to discuss its way forward following a challenging 2022 season.
‘She’s a Ruckstar’: A fun and safe space for local girls to learn and love rugby
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
‘She’s a Ruckstar’: A fun and safe space for local girls to learn and love rugby
Netball season gets underway with open grade clashes
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports
The Rarotonga Netball Club competition got underway this week with the open grade games held on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Bears ready to face Eels
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Arorangi Bears premier men’s team is looking to maintain its momentum in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition against Avatiu Nikao Eels at Raemaru Park this afternoon.
Penrhyn Marble comp a success
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands
Thirty-two participants battled in the inaugural marble competition held on Easter Monday in Omoka, Penrhyn.
Neil Dearlove – ‘A dreamer, a motivator, an adventurer’
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by John Woods | Published in Features, Memory Lane
Writing with deep sadness and heartfelt sympathy for the Dearlove family, Cook Islands News journalist and publisher John Woods penned this obituary for his friend and former neighbour Neil Dearlove, the well known café operator and coffee roaster who died this week and was buried at sea on Thursday.
Where is the accountability? : concerned resident
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
A Rarotonga resident is concerned residential developments are encroaching on beaches without care or consequence.
Considering the possible impacts of deep sea mining in the Cooks
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
In the recent Parliament opening, King’s Representative Sir Tom Masters spoke of the Cook Islands’ desire to develop a sustainable and environmentally responsible seabed minerals sector. This week, also in Parliament, Leader of the Opposition Tina Browne criticised Government for rushing ahead in regards to deep sea mining.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: The power of Parliament
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Parliament is where the needs of the country, and not a single electorate, are met, discussed and turned into law so as the people can thrive and not just survive, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Decriminalising homosexuality: Opposition MPs say new Bill contravenes God’s law
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Sweeping changes to the Crimes Act, including the decriminalising of homosexuality, were passed in Cook Islands Parliament, despite some strong views that the changes will contravene God’s law.
‘A new legacy of Paikea’ launched and ready to serve
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Vaka Paikea is a long-time dream come true for Cook Islands master navigator Peia Patai.
Parliament passes $60k tax free threshold for Pa Enua
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics
People living in the Pa Enua won’t be paying tax unless they earn over $60,000 a year, thanks to the passing of a new Bill.
Workshop on pathways to access NZ markets
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
A team from the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (NZMPI) will be holding a workshop next week aiming to confirm existing pathways and research new pathways to access New Zealand markets.
Name suppression granted for assault on a female accused
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing a charge of assaulting a female has sought and been granted name suppression.
Fundraiser sees more than $50k handed over for Cyclone Gabrielle relief effort
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands people have come to the aid of New Zealand as Operation Tauturu Aotearoa has raised more than $50,000 to assist those in need following the devastating effects of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Pride Cook Islands: ‘We have made history’
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The Crimes (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill 2023 was passed in Parliament on Friday.
