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No debt in China deal
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Thomas Wynne: Haka with the taniwha or dance with the dragon?
8 February 2025
‘Paedophile’ gets 13 years in prison
22 January 2025
Thomas Wynne: Where were our leaders while children suffered?
25 January 2025
$541.7m tourism earnings
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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Top cop position advertised
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Police need numbers and bigger budget
9 December 2024
Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
10 December 2024
Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
10 December 2024
DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
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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
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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Opinion
Thomas Wynne: Protecting the future
As we celebrate 60 years of self governance, with the theme “Kua kite au i toku turanga, e avaiki toku – I know who I am, I have a homeland” – we also reflect on significant moments for us as a country, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Te Ipukarea Society: Fresh eyes on the Takitumu Conservation Area
The care with which the TCA is managed is clear, preserving its unique ecosystems and biodiversity, writes Gemma Langley.
Living the dream in paradise, with gratitude
I love writing about “Living the Dream,” because every day I feel gratitude and awe that my husband and I are here in Paradise doing just that.
Ivirua loyalties plain
The people of Ivirua have spoken. They have chosen to remain loyal to their Democratic party.
Struggling with doubt? Welcome to humanity!
I was sitting with my wife this week and talking frankly about areas of doubt that I struggle with.
Abuses of power must be resisted
In my CINews column last week, I urged the public not to allow the Cook Islands to become a one-party country.
Court to head north after 50-year absence
I believe the last time the Land Court sat in the Northern Cooks was some 50 years ago.
Angels the messengers of divine wisdom
Do you believe in angels?
What is faith and what is fact?
CI News correspondent ‘Unionist’ has created plenty of interest and controversy with his frequent letters about workers’ rights. This week, following the controversial visit to Rarotonga of a group belonging to what has been described as a sect, “Unionist” turns his attention to the subject of faith.
Flag row raises questions about process
There has been much talk around the change made by the House of Ariki to our national anthem, and the inclusion of the “coined” or transliterated English words “Cook Islands” or Kuki Airani.
The road to success for the Demo Party
Flattery does not work for me, especially when it is unbelievably exaggerated.
Meaningful gift a real surprise
When I went to visit an elderly neighbour, I called out, tapped on the door. “Just a minute,” she said, and then welcomed me in.
Winning votes far from easy
The total number of voters for the Ivirua by-election is 80.
Church silent on issue of child abuse
Often, young children are abused by adults they know, and this has happened for decades.
The virtues of happy marriage
When I thank someone here for excellence, whether in music, dance, cleaning or cuisine, people often say “Still learning.”
Celebrating 52 years of Self- Government
We have an interesting history in how we became called the Cook Islands and indeed how we ended up with 15 islands making up the Cook Islands.
Rights come with responsibilities
In New Zealand in 1994 they put into Law the Bill of Rghts outlining the rights of all its citizens and what they were entitled to.
'God the mother' sect cops flak
Yesterday’s front page news story highlighting the presence of a Quasi-Christian sect currently on Rarotonga has caused a stir in religious quarters — with people questioning the organisation’s unconventional beliefs.
Demos had hand in vital legislation
Last week, when Parliament rose after possibly making up for the time it did not sit during the two terms of this Cook Islands Party, three pieces of legislation stood out for me.
The blessings of living the dream
“Living the Dream”is a phrase commonly used here in the Cook Islands.
Mangaia by-election looms
It was sad to see Papa Jim Marurai bow out of politics.
A government with no boundaries...
This government seems to have no boundaries when it comes to what looks to me, suspiciously like vote-buying.
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