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Letter: ‘Temporary’ fuel surcharge
Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I was looking at my electricity bill from Te Aponga and saw there is still a temporary fuel surcharge of 5 cents per unit on there.
Year 6 students step up as leaders in Apii St Joseph’s investiture
Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Thirteen keen students from Year 6 have taken on leadership responsibilities for St Joseph’s Primary School.
Assault accused gets bail with strict conditions
Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Despite facing multiple assault charges, an accused held in custody was granted bail with strict conditions including curfew, contact restrictions, and passport surrender.
Court news in brief
Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
February 13, 2024
Rarotonga police team tackles Gender Family Harm in Aitutaki
Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands
Three Rarotonga police officers are in Aitutaki for a week-long programme of consultations with community stakeholders, on Gender Family Harm (GFH).
‘Stick to politics’: Te Ipukarea Society slams Peters’ deep sea mining comments
Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Environment, National, Politics
Cook Islands environmental organisation Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has slammed comments made by New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters about deep sea mining.
Penrhyn ‘one of our safe seats’: PM Brown
Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown, leader of the Cook Islands Party (CIP), expressed confidence in retaining the Penrhyn seat during the March 12 by-election.
The race for Deputy PM: ‘The needs of the country must come first’
Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands Prime Minster hasn’t decided on a new Deputy PM, but is considering both Rarotonga and Pa Enua candidates, prioritising national needs over tradition.
Letter: Vaimaanga road closure
Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Residents of Vaimaanga should not be complacent, and ignore what is happening in their village. The development at the old Sheraton Hotel site is moving along at pace, most people would and indeed should applaud the developer for his bravery, investment and achievements on this once derelict property.
Letter: Prime Minister’s ‘review’ questioned
Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The country was fortunate that One News Reporter, Barbara Dreaver asked PM Mark Brown, what was happening with the complaints by two women against Police Commissioner James Keenan?
In brief: Court news
Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
February 12, 2024
Tupapa Panthers roar back
Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Former champions Tupapa Panthers premier men’s side sent a strong message to Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition clubs after a convincing win in the opening round over the weekend.
Discipline tested in close Mixed Touch contest
Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Tempers flared in last Wednesday’s Cook Island Touch Association mixed competition match between defending champions 007 and Team Outlaws, held at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Ruta Mave: The seventh commandment - ‘Thou shalt not commit adultery’
Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
In the religious community we live in, is there any denomination of church that allows or believes that breaking the seventh commandment from God is, okay?
Chinese teacher shares Spring Festival cheer in Rarotonga
Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Culture, National
Saturday, February 10, marked the beginning of the most significant date on the Chinese Calendar: Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival.
Legacy waste project comes with $700,000 price tag
Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
A two-year project to clean up legacy waste across Rarotonga has cost taxpayers more than $700,000.
New trucks tackle sludge, improve water supply
Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Two vacuum trucks, donated to To Tatou Vai (TTV) by the Government of Japan, will assist with the management of the water network on Rarotonga.
Lagoon resort causeway still under investigation
Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
National Environment Service staffers appear to be taking their time in delivering an assessment on a temporary causeway at the redevelopment of upmarket Lagoon Private Island Resort on Aitutaki.
Letter: The Constitution and marijuana
Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by webmaster | Published in
The Constitution forms the basis of law within the Cook Islands and defines the principles of which the government, including the justice system must operate.
Kata: Expensive paradise
Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by webmaster | Published in
