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Warden employed despite Corrections aware of previous convictions

Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

Cook Islands Corrective Services employed a warden despite being aware that he had previous convictions for assault.

Court

Police report ‘nastiest dog bite’

Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

One of the nastiest dog bites Police have seen in recent months was inflicted upon a local resident (pictured), this week.

Crime


Cats desexing programme hailed a success

Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Thirty-seven cats and kittens were desexed at the Paws and the Claws Cat Sanctuary in Matavera on Wednesday.

Local


Air NZ also silent in tax case costs

Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Air New Zealand won’t reveal costs – including legal costs to be borne by Cook Islands taxpayers – related to a case involving the Revenue Management Division and the airline.

Economy


Puna’s re-election desire: Govt reaffirms support for Micronesian candidate

Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Regional

The Cook Islands Government has reaffirmed their intention to support a Micronesian candidate for the Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General role following reports that Henry Puna wants another crack at the top regional job.

Fiji


Days of the ‘good read’ on the decline

Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National

Thousands of items including books, compact discs and DVDs are up for grabs at bargain prices, as the Cook Islands Library and Museum Society struggles to keep up with a continuing influx of donations and declining membership.

Education


It’s a long drive to the top

Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Golf, Sports

Ranked number one in the world for women’s long drive, Cook Islander Phillis Meti MNZM, a New Zealand golfer, visited Rarotonga last week with her mother Phillis Sr.

Golf


On the lookout for touch talent

Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The touch season will kick off in early February and the categories this year will be, in the open division, men and women and then in the mixed division, opens, 18s and masters.

Sports


Cooks proactively conserving biodiversity

Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Committed to achieving 25 per cent of our land as a Protected Area in the Cook Islands under the Cook Islands NSDA2020+, our island nation is exploring new ways to do this.

Environment


India complete 3-0 whitewash versus Black Caps

Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

India vs New Zealand – ODI Series – 3rd ODI. India – 385 for 9 in 50 overs (Rohit 101, Gill 112, Hardik 54, Ferguson 0/53) beat New Zealand 295 all out in 41.2 overs (Conway 138, Thakur 3/45, Kuldeep 3/62) by 90 runs.

Cricket


Questions remain in Cooks Air NZ tax case

Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

It is still not known what dollar figure taxpayers have been lumped with in a tax case involving the Revenue Management Division and Air New Zealand.

Economy


Vets given warrants to enter properties

Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

SPCA and Te Are Manu vets now have official legal rights to enter properties to desex or treat animals.

Local


Rarotonga-based author to release ‘Kūki ‘Airani’

Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features

Cook Islands, Rarotonga-based author Jean Tekura Mason’s book, Kūki ‘Airani, written in Cook Islands Māori and English will be launched next month.

Art


Cannabis found in underwear

Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A man who was found with a small amount of cannabis on him after being stopped for drink-driving has been sentenced to 12 months’ supervision.

Court


Blackrock the first back to school

Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Blackrock, the country’s first and oldest early childhood education centre was the first to kick off the 2023 academic calendar for schools in the Cook Islands opening on Monday.

Education


Defendant told to seek advice

Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man charged with assault with intent to injure has been advised to seek legal representation.

Court


This is unsatisfactory: Chief Justice Keane

Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

The case against a woman of obtaining by false pretense which stretches back nearly five years, has been described as unsatisfactory by her lawyer.

Court


Guilty plea in $118,000 deception case

Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A woman has entered a guilty plea to obtaining by deception in a $118,000 case involving the New Zealand Ministry of Social Development.

Court


‘Power imbalance’ between victim and attacker

Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

Former guard with multiple convictions sentenced in alcohol-fueled, unprovoked and severe assault

Court


Home owner calls on those damaging properties to ‘stop’

Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

An Arorangi resident is calling on those who are damaging other people’s property to stop.

Local


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