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Aitutaki young photographers stand with the best in the Pacific

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

We are delighted to announce that nine young students from our Aitutaki environmental photography module have been selected as finalists in the UK Pacific Climate Photography Competition, writes Te Ipukarea Society.

Environment


Prioritising projects

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

We are in the middle of a pandemic and our hospital is ill equipped to handle any coronavirus case if “God forbid” it arrives here.

Letters to the Editor

‘Moratorium is not a ban on research’

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor It’s concerning that after a visit to the northern Cook Islands, the Democratic Party is willing to change their position on the international proposal for a 10-year moratorium on seabed mining.

Letters to the Editor


The trial of public opinion

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Ultimately, we stand before the judgement of public opinion and ultimately a Judge that will judge us on our life, our thoughts and our decisions and then it won’t matter how much money we have or the position we hold.

Editorials

Nukutere College ‘rocks their socks’

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Colourful, quirky, and creatively designed socks added flashes of colour to the uniforms of students and teachers of Nukutere College.

Education


Helping save lives

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Local supermarket Prime Foods donated four Automated External Defibrillator’s (AED) to Water Safety & Surf Lifesaving Cook Islands for installation across the island.

Local


Parliament to convene on Monday

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Politics

Parliament is expected to receive updates from several select committees and elect Mauke MP Tai Tura as Speaker during a brief sitting next week.

National


Domestic violence cases on the rise

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

Domestic violence casts a broad shadow over the daily work of police, falling into a range of disputes, from verbal arguments to physical abuse.

Crime


No conspiracy shown between Brown and Puna: Chief Justice

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC yesterday dismissed the charges filed against Prime Minister Mark Brown and former prime minister Henry Puna at the High Court yesterday.

Crime


Case dismissed

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown and former prime minister Henry Puna were yesterday relieved and overjoyed with the High Court’s decision to dismiss charges levelled against them in a private prosecution.

Crime


Judge dismisses case against PM Brown and Puna

Friday 19 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

A High Court Judge has dismissed a private prosecution case against Prime Minister Mark Brown and former PM & incoming Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna, clearing the two of fraud charges.

Local

Should Church and State be separated?

Friday 19 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk

Not necessarily, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue from the Catholic Church.

Church Talk


PM welcomes Opposition’s stance on seabed mining

Thursday 18 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, Environment, National

As the debate continues over the pros and cons of deep sea mining, there is now unanimous support by both major political parties for exploration by companies interested in harvesting minerals from the ocean floor.

Economy


Rubbing shoulders with greats

Wednesday 17 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports

Olympic-bound athletes Jade Tierney and Kohl Tamarua-Horton had an opportunity to compete alongside New Zealand’s top kayakers last month.

Other Sports


Demos reject calls for decade-long ban on seabed mining in policy flip

Wednesday 17 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National

Following a recent public consultation in the northern group and an internal policy review, the Opposition Democratic Party has come out against a ten-year moratorium on seabed mining.

Environment


Three-way tussle for top Olympic Committee role

Tuesday 16 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports

Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) will hold its annual general meeting tomorrow at Atiu Hostel.

Other Sports


Are we good stewards of God’s gifts?

Tuesday 16 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The issue for our country since 1965 has never been what we have been given. It has instead been how those resources and opportunities have been managed. By Tina Pupuke Browne.

Editorials

Key witness takes stand in charter flight case

Tuesday 16 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Former deputy Clerk of Parliament Helen Maunga claimed she was pressured to arrange a charter flight by Finance Minister Mark Brown, now the country’s Prime Minister, in 2018. The case continues today in Cook Islands High Court.

Local


Sea Eagles hammered again

Monday 15 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league

Defending champions Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles suffered another big loss in the domestic rugby league competition.

Rugby league


Nineteen witnesses expected in high profile charter flight case involving PM

Monday 15 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Two of the most powerful politicians in the country are expected to appear in court today where they face a number of allegations in the high-profile case.

Local


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