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Living away from home

Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

To say I have missed home is an understatement, in fact I don’t think there are words in the English language that capture the emptiness we all feel, those 80,000 of us who live in New Zealand but call the Cook Islands home. By Thomas Wynne.

Editorials


What’s the big deal about deep-sea mining? Let’s break it down!

Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The removal of nodules will lead to significant, long term or even permanent biodiversity loss, writes Te Ipukarea Society.

Editorials


LETTER: Real or controlled democracy?

Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"In my view, there have been and continues to be “multiple red flag situations” within the upper echelons of central power whereby knowingly, and for some unknown reason, have not been investigated or reviewed."

Letters to the Editor


LETTER: Food Security

Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The value of egg and pork imports has risen exponentially in recent years, to the detriment of local industries, argues John M Scott.

Letters to the Editor

Lawyer returns for her people

Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Michelle Tangimama returned to the Cook Islands in 2019 for the first time in 18 years. Reconnecting with her people has triggered her heart and got her thinking to one-day return home for good.

Local


Shipping subsidies in spotlight

Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

A shipping company says government will be creating an uneven playing field in the crucial industry of outer islands shipping if it proceeds with paying a subsidy to a rival operator.

Economy


Staying put to ride out the pandemic

Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

The pandemic has wrecked the nation’s tourism dependent economy. Previously when times were tough, people fled overseas in search of opportunity. That has yet to happen, but the business community believes the threat of depopulation remains.

Local


Flowers for hope in prison

Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Cabinet Minister George “Maggie” Angene is open about his troubled past and time spent in prison, even though he’s now the Minister of the institution that was his home on and off for 34 years.

Local


Court briefs

Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

The following matters were dealt with at Cook Islands High Court this week.

Crime


The man in charge of maintaining law and order in Cook Islands

Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Derek Fox | Published in Features, Weekend

In 1976, a 15-year-old boy from Mauke was about to sail out into the world. Up until then Mauke was his world; he’d never been anywhere else, and for 15 years had enjoyed an idyllic island boy life.

Features


Clash of the titans in local football

Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The premier men’s football teams will take the field today in the opening Knockout Cup semi-final.

Football


Raro Sevens Tournament gets underway

Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Local rugby fans can expect a fast, action-packed show at the Raro Sevens Tournament.

Rugby Union


The reason for the season

Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

At the end of a year that has meant different things for all of us, I want to bring some encouragement to our readers. By Pastor Paul Kauri of the Arepua Gateway Church.

Church Talk


Something for everyone at car boot sale

Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National

A campaign for the elimination of violence against women and children continues on Friday with a car boot sale event to be held at Punanga Nui Market.

Local


LETTER: Too little, too late

Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"Businesses and government have to share the blame for the delay in opening up a NZ/CI travel bubble."

Letters to the Editor


Working together to create the next national blueprint

Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National

More than 200 people turned out at the national “Our Cook Islands Legacy National Sustainable Development Agenda 2020+ Forum” at the Domes yesterday.

Environment


Barge prepares for maiden voyage

Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

The recently arrived barge MV Taunga Nui is preparing to embark on its first voyage to the Pa Enua.

Economy


Stabbing accused to remain in custody

Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Two High Court cases, including the recent stabbing incident, have been adjourned.

Crime

Travel bubble uncertainty frustrates businesses

Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Tourism operators want Cook Islands and New Zealand governments to provide more information on the status of the proposed travel bubble.

Economy


Recognition for service to school

Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Mary Mare was named the senior Dux for Papaaroa Adventist School at the school’s annual prizegiving awards on Wednesday.

Local


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