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Kata: Parliament

Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Young paddlers ready for Vaka Iti Junior Paddling Regatta

Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Paddling, Sports

Around 300 to 400 students will be part of the Vaka Iti – Junior Paddling Regatta tomorrow at Nikao Beach.

LETTER: Investing in education

Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Increasing the budget when there is no money for such an expense is not the only option (College faces financial difficulties, March 20).

Annandale appointed country’s new Solicitor General

Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Acting in his capacity as Cook Islands Attorney General, Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday officially announced the appointment of Lauaki Jason Annandale as the country’s new Solicitor General.

Motorcyclist hospitalised after crash with drunk tourist

Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, National

A motorcyclist has been hospitalised after suffering fractured ribs and other injuries in a collision with a drunk driver last weekend.

Man facing assault and violence charges represent himself

Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A man with multiple assault and violence charges is representing himself in Court.

PM invites King Charles III

Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

Members of Parliament finally got the chance to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on day two of Parliament yesterday with the Prime Minister revealing an invitation has been sent for King Charles III to attend the Rarotonga International Airport’s 50th Anniversary next year.

New MPs get the nod: Committees established

Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Parliamentary committees were established on day two of sitting with several new faces on board.

‘Govt exists to help our people across all fronts’

Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics

The Ceremonial Opening of the 18th Parliament of the Cook Islands – Te Marae Akarau Vānanga o te Kuki Airani – got underway yesterday morning from 10am at Te Are Karioi/National Auditorium (King’s Chambers).

Dame Meg Taylor: Pacific needs to sit up and pay close attention to AUKUS

Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

A Pacific elder and former secretary general of the Pacific Islands Forum says Pacific leaders need to sit up and pay closer attention to AUKUS and the Indo-Pacific Strategy and China’s response to them. Speaking from Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea, Dame Meg Taylor said Pacific leaders were being sidelined in major geopolitical decisions […]

International help needed for Kiribati water crisis

Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional

On World Water Day, March 22, David Kakiakia explained his hope for Kiribati, which is suffering from severe drought. Kiribati has the highest infant mortality rates in the Pacific linked directly to unsafe drinking water, according to Childfund. The country has very low ground water which is contaminated by salt and rubbish. Climate change is making […]

Cook Islands to participate in 2024 Pacific Arts Festival

Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Culture, Local, National, Regional

Tauranga Vananga (Ministry of Cultural Development) Secretary Anthony Turua attended the 36th Council of Pacific Arts and Culture (CPAC) and Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FESTPAC) Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii last week.

United MPs raring to go

Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics

The Members of Parliament (MPs) of the newly formed Cook Islands United Party are raring to go now that Parliament is finally sitting.

GAT, Nukz Power reign supreme

Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The Cook Islands Touch Association weekly open men’s and women’s competition wrapped up on Monday afternoon at the National Stadium in Nikao with teams vying for top spots displaying dazzling skills to outwit each other.

‘Getting things done’: Tamarua MP

Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Politics

Cook Islands Democratic Party’s Tetangi Matapo, one of the longest serving MPs in Parliament, says you can get things done from the Opposition benches.

Female triathletes gear up for annual challenge

Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Sports, Triathlon

Cook Islands Triathlon Association is looking forward to the annual BSP Women’s Triathlon Competition which will be held this coming Saturday, March 18, at the Enua Manea Hall in Tikioki.

Insurance company expands digital offering in the Cooks

Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, Local, National

As part of its plan to dramatically improve insurance accessibility in the Pacific Islands, Tower has launched its signature self-service platform, My Tower, in the Cook Islands.

LETTER TO EDITOR: ‘Dump your wastewater elsewhere’

Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I note your article regarding a diplomatic visit from Japan in light of that country’s stated intention to dump its nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. I further note that Japan is bordered by four oceans, two of which comprise significant portions of its EEZ, of which the Pacific Ocean is but one.

New MP wants to work for the betterment of Cook Islands

Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Politics

Proud family and friends showered “sworn in” Members of Parliament with ei celebrating the 18th Parliament sitting at Parliament House yesterday afternoon.

Induction training for Aitutaki Environment Authority members

Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Environment, National, Outer Islands

Roselyn Strickland, National Environment Service (NES) environment legal counsel, and Benjamin Maxwell, NES senior environmental compliance, both of Aitutakian descent, delivered the board induction training to the Aitutaki Environment Authority (AEA) members following the issuing of their warrants by the Minister of Environment.