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Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
10 December 2024
DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
6 December 2024
Cook Islands has its first mosque
14 November 2024
CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
16 November 2024
RAC to address mosque legality
19 November 2024
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
6 November 2024
Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
23 October 2024
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
24 September 2024
Tenants face water bill burden
8 October 2024
Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
5 October 2024
Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
25 September 2024
Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
21 September 2024
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
7 September 2024
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
7 September 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
2 September 2024
Inflation eases but concerns remain
31 August 2024
Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
23 August 2024
Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
22 August 2024
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
17 January 2023
PM Brown eager to hand over Forum chair role to Tonga
13 August 2024
ICI explains road works delay in front of old Sheraton site
10 August 2024
Housing crisis hits tourism industry
27 July 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Challenging ‘rape culture’
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Opinion
Virtues in Paradise: The best present you can give
Christmas is nearly here, and there is so much to do – preparing for visiting family, finding gifts for the children, serving the church, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.
Coconut trees, too much of a good thing
Coconut trees are often called the ‘Tree of Life’ in the Cook Islands and other Pacific islands because every part of the tree is useful. But too many coconut trees can be a problem.
A matter of rights and responsibilities
In a time when a person’s rights seem to be the overriding narrative, there has been a case in New Zealand where a person in jail for murder has petitioned the government for his right to donate sperm and to donate his organs.
Practicing the presence
One of the most powerful ways to invite a pace of grace is what I call “practicing the Presence” -connecting each day with the holy.
New breed of leaders steps forward
Io Totoro is my grandfather going back 11 generations and he would take a wife, Paparoaroa Taraarei – Itiao Ruatuitui Ruanaki and it is from his granddaughter that would derive the Ngati Kaena name, Kaena district and Kaena Mataiapo Tutara title.
Leadership through sacrifice
“A magnificent race…cheerful, attentive, enthusiastic and intelligent, better material for conversion into soldiers could not be found,” wrote Lieutenant Colonel JL Sleeman when reflecting on the 500 Cook Islands men who volunteered during World War One.
A spiritual approach to time management
Would you like to experience a pace of grace?
East Coast journey recalls close ties
Sitting in the enormous school hall at Mt Albert Grammar, all I heard was, “any Cook Islands students wanting to travel to Gisborne, please see me in my office after assembly.
Enjoy your weekend, rain or shine
Easter is upon us and I will leave the religious discourse to those with titles and whose profession it is to take the pulpit every Sunday or Saturday depending on your view of what day is the Sabbath.
Partnerships for greater connectivity
These are exciting times that demonstrate that the Pacific has come of age in harnessing the opportunities provided by telecommunications.
Thoughts on the return home
It’s been eight years this month since I came home. Eight years since I made the big move and left my urban setting with all its trappings and made my voyage home to the Cook Islands.
Caring for our 'jewel in the crown'
When we speak of Muri lagoon we speak of her as the “jewel in our crown”.
Staying ourselves, despite the changes
Grabbing my hand, she pulled me closer and said, “You must never, never, ever let the essence of this place and the people change.
'Back in my day,' an age-old refrain
“The world is passing through troublous times.
Learn to recognise teachable moments
A Virtues Project strategy has called to me lately: Recognise Teachable Moments.
In celebration of our women
I come from a long line of strong women, strong Cook Islands Maori women and this was the environment I was privileged to grow up in.
Applauding successes of our graduates
I was truly humbled to join with families, staff and students at the Cook Islands Trade Training Institute just last week. To celebrate excellence; their achieved excellence and the attainment accreditation for Cook Islanders, Cook Islands Industry and the Cook Islands.
A PR certificate well deserved
Watching Teau McKenzie step up to the podium and receive her framed permanent residency certificate this week was an honour for all involved.
United approach key to protecting ocean
Last week I was privileged to speak to a seminar attended by Global Conservation groups and Pacific Nations.
Memories recall importance of family
The hustle and bustle, is droned out only by the smooth velvet sounds of Jim Reeves: “Put your sweet lips a little closer to the phone…”
TMV project about working together
Last Thursday I had the honour of delivering the keynote address at the ceremony to celebrate the commissioning and handover of the Te Mato Vai Stage 1 Rarotonga Ringmain Upgrade with the distinguished representatives from the governments of China and New Zealand.
“Sit down boy” and “rise up the man”
Violence is a language. It is a language often expressed by men but also by women and its ability to communicate pain is second to none.
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