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Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
Tuesday 10 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
National Human Rights Day is observed annually around the world on December 10. It commemorates the anniversary of one of the world’s most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The Cook Islands Ombudsman Office celebrates this International Human Rights Day by recognising what is being done to uphold the state obligations and continue to oversee what is yet to be achieved, writes Ombudsman Niki Rattle.
Letter: Ruta’s column
Tuesday 10 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I only know of the Cook Island News via the roving opinion pieces by Ruth Mave.
Letter: ‘Akamanako o’onu - think deeply!
Tuesday 10 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Reflection after reading ‘Deep-sea promotion, not consultation’, Monday, 25 November.
Penrhyn’s Omoka School hosts annual prizegiving for first time
Tuesday 10 December 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
In a historic first, Tetautua School students in Penrhyn travelled across their lagoon highway to Omoka School who hosted their annual prizegiving day event for the first time ever.
Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
Tuesday 10 December 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Parliament
The Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill 2024 that has been referred to the Bills, Petitions and Papers Committee is a culmination of many years of hard work of the current and previous heads of the Ministry of Infrastructure Cook Islands, says Deputy Prime Minister Albert Nicholas.
Judge alone trial begins for man accused of violent domestic abuse
Tuesday 10 December 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The judge-alone trial of a man who faces eight counts of assault on a female by punching her began at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Cook Islands participate in inaugural ASEAN maritime and connectivity conference
Tuesday 10 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) director of International and Trade Division, Mackenzi Wichman, participated in the inaugural Maritime Cooperation and Connectivity Conference, an implementation project of the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Ministry of Health launches new policy to promote breastfeeding
Tuesday 10 December 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
Breastfeeding is a vital component of infant health and development, providing essential nutrients that are crucial during the first months of life.
Government fends off cyberattacks, passes Bill to strengthen financial transparency
Tuesday 10 December 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament, Technology
Significant attempts were made from overseas to hack into the government’s central network a few weeks ago, revealed Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Cooks volleyball team compete in Matariki Cup Comp
Monday 9 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Volleyball
Cook Islands National Volleyball mens and womens teams left for Tahiti in the weekend to compete in the Matariki Cup Challenge against Aotearoa Māori Poirewa and Volleyball Tahiti from December 9 to 14.
Vaine, Manatoa 7s finish 5th, 6th at Oceania Rugby
Monday 9 December 2024 | Written by webmaster | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Vaine 7s and Manatoa 7s team have been congratulated for their performance at the recent Oceania 7s Championship that was held in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Launch of late Sir Gaven Donne biography
Monday 9 December 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane, National
On Saturday morning, Nick Donne launched the self-published biography of his father the late Sir Gaven Donne “No man is an Island” at the Bounty Bookshop in downtown Avarua, Rarotonga.
Ruta Mave: White ribbon day is now
Monday 9 December 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Anger is a sign of guilt. If you ask your partner if they are cheating on you and they explode in anger yelling, accusations and blaming you as having a problem without a definite reply, it’s often because they are guilty, writes Ruth Mave.
Letter:
Monday 9 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor. The Government and TTV says, “it will bill the registered owners of the connection". What connection? Rarotonga has never had registered water connections before! How is the connection identified? Please, tell us.
Police need numbers and bigger budget
Monday 9 December 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Police Services media and strategic advisor Trevor Pitt says police have not suffered from a leadership vacuum or mismanagement but the issues they face are the inadequate appropriation of their annual budget and staff shortages.
Cook Islands ABC’s Nesian Footy Presenter Arona honoured to be home, shares memories
Monday 9 December 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
Tinirau Arona, one of ABC’s Nesian Footy presenters returned to Rarotonga last week to launch the reconnection of ABC Radio Australia on 91.5FM.
Government agencies fail to submit reports: PAC chair calls for action
Monday 9 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Parliament
Nearly half of Cook Islands government agencies have failed to submit their mandatory reports to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), and majority of those submitted are deemed substandard, according to PAC Chair Teokotai Herman.
Cook Islands at the International Court of Justice
Monday 9 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands has made history by concluding its participation in the oral hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding the request for an advisory opinion on the obligations of States in relation to climate change.
Man hospitalised after crashing into a power pole
Monday 9 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
A 34-year-old man was admitted to the Rarotonga Hospital after he crashed in Muri on Sunday morning. It is a suspected alcohol-related incident.
Emotional groundbreaking for Fale Niue
Saturday 7 December 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Niue, Regional
The Niue Community and Friends Inc, Society were overwhelmed to finally host their Groundbreaking ceremony for their Fale Niue Kūki ʻĀirani hostel in Tupapa.
