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New Parliament committee room to be named the Queen Elizabeth Gallery

Wednesday 28 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

After about a month of renovations, an unused office in Parliament is ready to be transformed into the committee meeting room and library.

Disabled, LGBTQ+ and children experience human rights violence, says survey

Wednesday 28 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

For civil and political rights, Cook Islands is one of the best performers in the world according to the Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI), however, the rights of people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ population could be improved.

Confusion reigns over Queen’s Memorial ‘public holiday’

Wednesday 28 September 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

There appears to be some confusion over the legal framework surrounding Friday, September 30 being deemed a public holiday as a mark of respect to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

Repeat child sex offender sentenced to 14 years in prison

Wednesday 28 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National

A former taxi driver who committed multiple sexual offences against four girls under the age of 12 has been sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment. Matthew Littlewood reports. (Warning: This story contains graphic descriptions of the offences committed by the defendant).

Kata: Electoral petition

Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Runners gear up for Nutters and Rock Relay races

Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Running, Sports

The last two events of this year’s Round Rarotonga Running Festival starts this afternoon with the Nutters Run.

Rarotonga runners impress

Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Running, Sports

Seasoned Rarotonga-based runners gave international participants a good run for their money in the 45th Round Rarotonga Road Race on Saturday.

Amazing Grace: Toroma wins Karaoke Idol competition

Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National

Grace Toroma is the new 2022 Karaoke Idol, wowing the audience and judges with her powerful voice on Saturday night taking out the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club organised competition.

Motorcyclist receives multiple injuries in early morning crash

Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

A female motorcyclist suffered injuries to her face, legs and arms following a crash in Rarotonga on Monday morning.

Superfund partners with Smartshares to ‘accelerate global investment portfolio implementation’

Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, National

Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) will implement its global investment portfolio of NZ$200 million using funds offered through NZX subsidiary Smartshares.

Drowning incident referred to coroner

Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

The medical report for a 58-year old male tourist who is believed to have drowned at Fruits of Rarotonga has been referred to the coroner, says a Cook Islands Police spokesperson.

Cannabis ‘captain’ found guilty

Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National

The alleged leader of a cannabis operation is found guilty of drug related charges by a 10-person jury who deliberated for only an hour.

Atiu petitions struck out, United Party ‘looking to appeal’ decision

Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics

Petitions alleging that two political candidates in Atiu were guilty of treating during the 2022 general election campaign have been struck out by Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams.

Games preparation in ‘final stage’

Monday 26 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports

Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) is in its ‘final stage’ of preparation for the 2022 Cook Islands Games.

Rarotonga football competition intensifies

Monday 26 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Tupapa Maraerenga football side continued its unbeaten run in the premier men’s competition beating Matavera 3-0 on Friday.

RUTA MAVE: ‘Don’t blame the Russia-Ukraine war, the shame is ours’

Monday 26 September 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

The food freight subsidy offered by government is not going to save the outer islands from an empty bank account, not when the same government sold our precious tuna to the European Union purse seine fishing boats for a lame $0.16 per kilo while we are expected to pay $30 per kilo for tuna caught in our own waters by our own fishermen.

Auckland Cook Islands community’s ‘beating heart’ as good as gold

Monday 26 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features

Cook Islander Selina Roimata Vainerere-Patia is the ‘beating heart’ of the Cook Islands community in Auckland, and is admired by many for her generous and kind hearted soul, always giving up her time for others. Last week she received the ASB (Auckland Savings Bank) ‘Good as Gold’ award in New Zealand. TVNZ’s Seven Sharp rocked up unannounced to a community meeting surprising Vainerere-Patia with the news.

Judge to make his closing remarks on cannabis trial

Monday 26 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National

A defence lawyer for the alleged ‘captain’ of a cannabis drug operation says the real criminal is currently in New Zealand.

Kiwis dominate Round Rarotonga Road Race

Monday 26 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Athletics, Sports

New Zealand’s Graeme Henderson claimed the 31-kilometre Round Rarotonga Road Race on Saturday.

Police investigate suspected drowning

Monday 26 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

A 58-year old male tourist is believed to be the country’s latest drowning victim.