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Human rights body to tackle LGBT+ issues

Thursday 8 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in

A Human Rights Institute in the Cook Islands is a step closer to being finalised, and will tackle LGBTQI+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and others) rights among others.


Justice Keane appointed Cook Islands’ new Chief Justice

Thursday 8 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Culture, Local, National

Ministry of Justice has appointed a new head of Cook Islands judiciary to replace the retiring Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams KNZM, KC.

Culture


School receives refurbished computers

Thursday 8 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National

Saint Joseph’s Primary School is hoping to enhance its students’ digital capacity through a timely donation from a Rarotonga-based bank.

Education


Cooks still in the fight for handball domination

Thursday 8 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Handball, Sports

The 2022 IHF Oceania Youth and Junior Men’s Trophy in Rarotonga continues with Australia, Tahiti and New Zealand proving their strength across the competition.

Handball

Ambassador returns to ‘contact sport’ of diplomacy in the Cook Islands

Thursday 8 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Sports

The European Union’s ambassador to the Pacific says even small nations such as the Cook Islands have a role to play in world diplomacy. Sujiro Seam is in the Cook Islands this week to present his letters of credence to the King’s Representative Sir Tom Marsters.

Local

Netball in Paradise enters final day of competition

Thursday 8 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

The hotly contested BSP Netball in Paradise tournament will enter its final day today at the Ngatangiia/Matavera Netball Club courts in Muri.

Netball

Battle of the fittest

Thursday 8 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The fiercely contested Rarotonga Football competition Knockout Cup semi-finals will get underway this afternoon at CIFA Complex in Matavera.

Football


Domestic violence case: ‘No one deserves to be treated like that’

Thursday 8 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A Justice of the Peace has told a man while sentencing him for assaulting his partner that domestic violence is ignored by some and excused by others in the community.

Court


‘I hope it is your last appearance for assault on a woman’: Domestic violence ‘not tolerated like it used to be’

Wednesday 7 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A Justice of the Peace has agreed with a defence lawyer in warning a man sentenced for assaulting his partner that he will go to jail if appears before the court again on domestic violence related charges.

Court


PET TALK: We want to serve the Pa Enua

Wednesday 7 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Te Are Manu is the only vet clinic in the Cook Islands. And we want to serve the community of the Cook Islands, not just Rarotonga. We hope to be able to visit as many of the Pa Enua as we are able at regular intervals, writes Te Are Manu Veterinary Clinic services vet Dr Michael Baer.

Local


Art work brightens up Apii Mauke

Wednesday 7 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Apii Mauke is looking bolder and brighter thanks to the 55 students who completed their art curriculum for Term 4, designing and painting murals, fabric and crafts.

Education


Anti-Corruption Strategy to be presented early next year.

Wednesday 7 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

A multi-department strategy planning to tackle corruption in the Cook Islands will be presented to Cabinet early next year.

Local


Court told drink driving and careless use increasing on Raro

Wednesday 7 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A man who drove when nearly four times over the legal limit, and then crashed, has left the victim unable to continue playing contact sport.

Court


Careless driving victim left with ‘long list’ of issues

Wednesday 7 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Culture, National

A motorist charged with careless driving causing bodily injury has been told his actions have left the victim with a long list of physical, emotional and mental issues.

Crime


Cooks drop the ball as Kiwis step up

Wednesday 7 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Handball, Sports

Cook Islands lost their pace on the court during the second day of competition in the International Handball Federation Oceania Trophy Tournament on Rarotonga.

Handball


Rain eases as netball tournament continues

Wednesday 7 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

The rain eased off just in time for the 11am start for day three of the BSP Netball in Paradise tournament at the Ngatangiia/Matavera netball courts in Muri.

Netball


Homosexual Law reform remains in limbo

Wednesday 7 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Local, National, Politics

Changes to the Crimes Act which will remove homosexuality as an offence will now not to be able to take place until March next year.

Court


Knockout stages arrive for grassroots football.

Wednesday 7 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Football, Sports

The Semi-Finals week will kick off with the grassroots division today, the last step before teams get themselves ready for the upcoming Finals Week.

Football


Atuanga Rakei to inspire designers

Wednesday 7 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Cook Islands mu'umu'u and cultural costume designers have expressed their creativity and passion wowing the audience with their exhibits at the Atuanga Rakei competition in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Culture


Young Cooks athletes set to take on Kiwis at national champs

Wednesday 7 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Athletics, Sports

Young Cook Islands athletes have the first opportunity in two years to stretch their legs at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Track, Field And Road Race Championships.

Athletics


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