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Protection from domestic violence
Thursday 15 October 2015 | Published in Politics
This story is the third in a series about the Family Law Bill 2015, which – if passed by parliament – could drastically change the way child protection and domestic violence issues are dealt with in the Cook Islands. This story covers the Domestic Violence section of the proposed Bill.
Call for public submissions
Thursday 15 October 2015 | Published in Politics
The public can have their say on the Family Law Bill 2015 by making public submissions to the special select committee made up of Cook Islands Party MP for Vaipae-Tautu Mona Ioane, Cook Islands Party MP for Rakahanga Toka Hangai, Cook Islands Party MP for Teenui-Mapumai Rose Toki Brown, Democratic Party MP for Tamarua Tetangi Matapo, Democratic Party MP for Titikaveka Selina Napa and One Cook Islands Party MP for Tupapa George Maggie.
Vital differences in 'gate'
Thursday 15 October 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, There is a difference between “Toagate” and “Schoonergate” that the public should be alert to.
Whale sanctuary policy goes public
Thursday 15 October 2015 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) is starting public consultation on the Draft Whale Sanctuary Policy today.
Foreign press have no access into Nauru
Thursday 15 October 2015 | Published in Regional
YAREN – No foreign journalist has been in Nauru for more than a year and none appears like to be able to enter soon.
The Northern Marianas Government is closely monitoring two tropical disturbances in the region.
Thursday 15 October 2015 | Published in Regional
One storm system is about 1800 kilometres east of Guam and is expected to approach the Marianas over the next few days.
Leaders have different rules
Thursday 15 October 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In his column this week, Wilkie Rasmussen commented on how Prime Minister Puna got away with no charge after being involved in a vehicle accident, explaining how there is one rule for the people and another for our leaders.
Favourites tipped to win round eight encounter
Thursday 15 October 2015 | Published in Football
The Islander Hotel senior women’s match will kick off round eight football competition today at Victoria Park, with Tupapa Maraerenga taking on Avatiu at 5pm.
Accused of 'leaking' information
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Published in Regional
Yaren – The raid on the offices of Save The Children on Nauru appears to be a major escalation of the Nauruan government’s attacks on whistleblowers at the refugee detention centre.
Nauru police raid children's charity
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Published in Regional
YAREN – Police in Nauru have raided the offices of the charity Save The Children, removing staff members’ computers and mobile phones.
World experiencing major coral bleaching event
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Published in Regional
WASHINGTON – The world is experiencing a global coral bleaching event, say NOAA scientists.
Press release of rape claim 'extraordinary'
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Published in Regional
YAREN – The release by the Nauruan government and its Australian public relations company of the identity of a sexual assault complainant on Nauru along with graphic details of the alleged attack, has been criticised as an “extraordinary” breach of privacy. On Monday, the government’s publicity handlers, Mercer PR, distributed a press release outlining that a police investigation had found insufficient evidence over serious allegations of a sexual assault made by a female Somali refugee who was previously detained in the Australian-run detention centre on Nauru.
Immunity for 'whistleblowers'
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Published in Regional
CANBERRA – The Australia Federal Government’s controversial Border Force Act has been undermined by the extension of a Senate investigation into offshore detention facilities.
More women flee violence
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands women’s counselling centre has seen 150 women walk through their doors in the last six months wearing the emotional and physical bruises of domestic violence.
Kilman silent on MPs' pardons
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Published in Regional
PORT VILA – Five days since 15 of his MPs were convicted of bribery charges, Vanuatu’s Prime Minister Sato Kilman is yet to say anything about the controversial pardoning of 14 of them by an acting president.
No letup for Bluesky on TV issue
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Published in Local
Mervin Communications Ltd is standing by its demand for Telecom Cook Islands/Bluesky to stop broadcasting Moana TV television content because the latter, a Samoa entity, doesn’t have a Cook Islands TV broadcast license.
Questions on TripAdvisor
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I find the press release about The Hall of Fame awarded to Highland Paradise interesting as I believe it questions the validity of the TripAdvisor process to judge our hotels, restaurants and activities.
Fed up with smokies about Tiare Taporo
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The Tiare Taporo has left Panama and is sailing towards what will be its home in the Cook Islands.
Arts and crafts help to keep minds sharp
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Published in Local
The elderly, the stressed and the mentally ill on Aitutaki received some much-needed support this month.
Australian grants support projects
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Published in Local
A new round of funding from Australia has opened in the Cook Islands, with grants of up to NZ$10,000 available.
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