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Tropical Christmas starts festive activities
Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Local, National
The season of giving and sharing the wonders of Christmas is upon us and the Tropical Christmas Committee members are in full swing organising festive activities for the community.
‘Vicious and uncivilised’ marijuana laws
Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Did you know that under the Ministry of Health Act 2013 that marijuana fits the description of a medicine? In the Act it reads in part that, “Medicine means any substance whether of animal, plant or synthetic origin which is used internally or externally for alleviating disease”.
Two and half years’ loss of licence for drink driving incident which ended in serious injuries
Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A drink driving woman crashed into a family of five tourists leaving two of them, a mother and daughter, with serious injuries.
Being prepared for future emergencies: Govt supports refurbishment of community halls
Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Government is scoping and partly funding refurbishment of community halls on Rarotonga so when there is a cyclone or emergency, there will be suitable centres or facilities available to accommodate the wider community.
Wildin appointed new Audit head
Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Local, National
Desmond Wildin has stepped into the role as director of the Audit Office after more than a decade in public service in the Cook Islands.
Historic Tuna management procedure adopted
Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Economy, Environment, National
A management procedure was adopted at the 19th Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission in Da Nang, Vietnam over the weekend but one NGO says it’s “disheartening” the agreement is non-binding.
Motorists not getting the drink drive message as silly season approaches
Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Motorists are not getting the drink drive message following another weekend of chaos on Rarotonga roads.
Cook Islands people need to value their language: Turua
Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, Local, National
Secretary of Cultural Development Anthony Turua said if one did not know their Cook Islands language, then they are not a Cook Islander.
Authenticity of culture promoted in tourism industry questioned
Monday 5 December 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, National
Businesswoman and cultural expert Jackie Tuara questioned the authenticity of the Cook Islands culture being promoted in the tourism industry.
18 months’ probation sentence for ‘repeated domestic violence’
Monday 5 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man charged with assaulting his wife and child was told he was on the threshold of going to jail before sentencing.
Sizzling reboot to Netball in Paradise
Monday 5 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball, Sports
Saturday saw a sizzling start to the ninth edition of the BSP Netball in Paradise tournament – both on and off the courts!
Gossip – is it true, is it kind, is it useful?
Monday 5 December 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
There are no good ends to those who like to gossip with unconstrained conversation about other people without confirming if they are true, writes Ruta Mave.
Traditional master navigators lead mission to pass on the art of voyaging
Monday 5 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Traditional navigator Tua Pittman is back on the island taking a break from sailing around the world on Lindblad Expeditions – National Geographic cruise ships which deliver programmes in education, empower local artisans and protected wild areas.
Big win earns Avatiu semis spot
Monday 5 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Takitumu Field had supporters stunned after Avatiu trampled hosts Matavera in the premier men’s knockout battle on Saturday setting themselves up for an epic semi-final next week.
Crown Law loses appeal on ‘discharge without conviction’ ruling
Monday 5 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
The Crown Law Office’s appeal to have a man face conviction for an incident where he slapped three women on the buttocks with a machete has been denied.
House of Ariki to strengthen customary law: Turua
Monday 5 December 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, National
Secretary of Cultural Development Anthony Turua says a specific resolution that the House of Ariki had discussed at its annual general meeting was moving away from the judicial system and strengthening customary law.
Lawmakers – Hypocrites or pearly white?
Monday 5 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, This writer sat in the High Court, Criminal Division, on Friday and watched two sentences handed down from the 2021 Police operation on Aitutaki – the operation that brought an end to the international, million dollar drug cartel carried out by the young criminals of that island. I would have sat through more of the sentencing, but it was just too painful seeing young lives destroyed.
Hosking-Ashford wants a second bite at the cherry
Monday 5 December 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
Democratic Party candidate and businesswoman Davina Hosking-Ashford says her challenge in joining politics was understanding the political platform.
Do or die battles in football
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The 2022 Rarotonga football season will today enter knockout eliminations where two venues will host unpredictable thrillers that will decide teams who will live to fight another day.
Cook Islands Fijian Association head to step down
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Roana Mataitini will be stepping down as the president of the Cook Islands Fijian Association at this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).
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