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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.
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.
‘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”.
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.
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.
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.
Rain provides slight relief to Rarotonga’s depleted intakes
Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Local, National
The recent rainfall in Rarotonga should provide a slight respite for the island’s depleted catchment intakes, but more rain will be needed to get them back to full health.
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.
Govt remains tightlipped
Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics
More than two months after the Cook Islands Government announced it had dropped legal action against a Chinese company for poor workmanship in a multi-million-dollar water project, questions as to why and how this happened remains unanswered.
Moana through to Women’s 2025 Rugby League World Cup
Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Moana have automatically qualified for the Women’s 2025 Rugby League World Cup.
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.
Cook Islander researching research and uplifting ‘the homies’
Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Features, National
Pacific health research generally leads with the best of intentions, but does it actually have an impact? University of Otago Research fellow Dr Troy Ruhe (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Mauke) will spend the next four years finding out.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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