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Ten years of abuse and no one knew?
Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Do our young women and sometimes men need to show courage, as they do, when confronting sexual assault and rape in our communities, or is it us that need the courage? By Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Aitutaki Marathon epitomises Kia Orana spirit
Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Aitutaki aroa and the Kia Orana spirit was the magic that carried 29 runners across possibly one of the hottest marathon courses on the running calendar at the 2023 BSP Aitutaki Marathon.
‘Remember that the people put you in this position’
Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Parliament resumed this week after a delay of several months due to electoral petitions. Cook Islands News senior journalist Matthew Littlewood talks to the Party leaders about their hopes and aspirations for this term.
The Cook Islands that vanished?
Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Weekend
If historical sources are to be believed, at least three islands in the Cook Islands have vanished into thin air. One of these, Tuanaki, is said to have submerged with all its occupants, as recently as 1842. By Rod Dixon.
Students make a splash at Junior Paddling Regatta
Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
After a lapse of three years, this year’s Vaka Iti drew over 300 students from the schools of Nukutere College, Te Uki Ou Year 9, Imanuela Akatemia, Papaaroa Adventist, Titikaveka College and Tereora College Year 9, 10 and 11.
Women’s match time increases
Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Match time in women’s rugby league competition will increase by 10 minutes each half when round two gets underway this afternoon.
CHURCHTALK: Forgiveness has a name
Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Only forgiveness can set our enemies free and bring healing to our tortured hearts, setting us free from our own prison of pain, writes Pastor Paul Kauri of the ArePua Church.
Cook Islands gets a seat on climate change’s Adaptation Fund Board
Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands are leading the way forward in building resilient communities with the nomination of Mani Mate to the Adaptation Fund (AF) Board by the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS).
Petrol price drops further, LPG up
Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
The Price Tribunal yesterday announced a further drop in petrol prices which will come into effect from today. However the price of LPG (gas) has increased in Rarotonga and the rest of the Southern Group.
Court briefs
Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
March 24, 2023
PM Brown defends $5.4m Air NZ tax decision
Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown faced a grilling in Parliament on the $5.4 million the Government has had to pay back in tax to Air New Zealand.
Maungaroa Valley one step closer to achieving World Heritage status
Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Government has recognised “Maungaroa Mountains and Valleys” as a historic area and formally supported its inclusion on the Cooks Islands Tentative List for World Heritage status, in January 2019. The dream to achieve a World Heritage status is one step closer following the completion of a scoping study and report.
Brother-sister duo fulfil parents dream
Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
Siblings Akaiti Puna, Member of Parliament for Manihiki, and Tukaka “Kaka” Ama, the new MP for Ngatangiia, have fulfilled their parents’ dream.
Government’s business will interfere with Parliament sitting, says PM
Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday highlighted that in 12 years of being a Member of Parliament “it is no surprise that government’s business will interfere with Parliament sittings”.
Vanuatu Minister: Harvests will take time to recover after cyclones
Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Vanuatu’s Minister of Climate Change warns “there's going to be a lot of hardship” for people waiting for their crops to grow back as dry rations are distributed to communities.
Pacific nation’s concern over Australia’s coal plans
Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional, Samoa
Samoan Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa has expressed her concern over Australia’s potential to launch new gas and coal projects ahead of the country’s bid to host the world’s biggest climate conference.
Church talk: Forgiveness has a name
Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Only forgiveness can set our enemies free and bring healing to our tortured hearts, setting us free from our own prison of pain, writes Pastor Paul Kauri of the ArePua Church.
Kata: Parliament
Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Young paddlers ready for Vaka Iti Junior Paddling Regatta
Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Paddling, Sports
Around 300 to 400 students will be part of the Vaka Iti – Junior Paddling Regatta tomorrow at Nikao Beach.
LETTER: Investing in education
Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Increasing the budget when there is no money for such an expense is not the only option (College faces financial difficulties, March 20).
