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Economy

Budget shortfall could expedite proposed water tariffs in Raro

Budget allocation will be a key factor in determining the final timeline for implementing the proposed water tariff, says To Tatou Vai.

Cook Island coastwatchers to be honoured at ANZAC day and beyond

The Cook Island community is preparing to commemorate the service of soldiers and local heroes this Anzac Day in New Zealand.

Health

Tupapa Clinic to undergo asbestos removal, dental and health care services to relocate

Dental and Primary Health Care services will temporarily be relocated in June as work will be carried out at the Tupapa Primary Care and Outpatient building to remove building materials containing asbestos.

Crime

Four motorbikes stolen, only one recovered in pieces

The Cook Islands Police reported a generally peaceful weekend, with the exception of an increase in stolen motorbikes and concerning driving behaviour.

Rugby league

Eels retain Minor Premiership title

The final weekly rounds of the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition have concluded with a flourish, leaving fans electrified as the top four premier men’s teams solidified their positions for the upcoming playoff rounds.

Sports

Young tennis stars earn medals

Tennis Cook Islands junior development team returned home this week with two gold and a bronze medal from the East Pacific Qualifiers held in Tahiti last weekend.

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Is religion relevant today?

Dear Editor, Our modern society likes to proclaim itself to be multicultural and secular, and the direction seems to be a future without old-fashioned religious ballast where science is the tool for constant progress and prosperity, happiness for everything and everyone.

Editorials

Thomas Wynne: Crypto Bill- A deep dive into murky waters?

It is reasonable that today so many Cook Islanders are asking questions around the process that got the Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill into Parliament and currently before a Select Committee, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

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Economy

Secrecy and legal doubts cloud Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023

The Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023 has been the talk of the town since it was revealed a week ago that the proposed Cook Islands legislation, drafted by a US-based company, could validate hacking into any account or system in the world.

Features

Balancing rights and culture: ‘Hard Talks’ panel discusses progress and challenges

Thought-provoking candid conversations on human rights or tika’anga tangata on the evolving relationship of the LGBTQI Anuanua rights in the Cook Islands shed light on the challenges, progress, and aspirations for individuals in the community and abroad.

Regional

Solomon Islands PM retains seat, vote counting continues

Solomon Islands’ pro-China Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has retained his seat in the national election, according to local media reports, but it will take days to know if his party has won enough support to form the next government.

Pacific Islands

Teen pregnancy is high in Pacific countries, so what are the options for young mums?