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Letter: Time to review our legal system
Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I write in support of the plight of inmate Teina Simiona Ataera and his young family (‘They put me in this situation’: Authorities mum on claims of inhumane treatment at prison, Cook Islands News, October 7).
Human rights abuses and violations: Children, people with disabilities and LGBT+ community ‘vulnerable’
Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, In Depth
According to the Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI) children continue to be subject to high levels of abuse, there is still a stigma around people with disabilities and the government is complicit in allowing religious leaders to persist with homophobic attitudes in the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation raises awareness with Pinktober
Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” and the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) is holding a number of events to raise funds and awareness.
Police arrest five for drink driving
Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Five drivers were sent to prison over the weekend as the drink driving arrests continue to mount, Cook Islands Police said in a statement on Saturday.
Lawyer calls for review of legal system and institutions
Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
A senior barrister and solicitor is calling for a review of the ‘entire legal system and institutions’ following claims of inhumane treatment at Arorangi prison.
Cook Islands could expect ‘financial carrot’ from NZ Foreign Minister’s visit, says geopolitical analyst
Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics
The visit from New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister and the signing of the statement of partnership between the two countries this week will ‘very likely include some financial carrots’, says a geopolitical analyst.
Cops busy with frontline staff facing rising number of incidents
Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Increasing cases of crashes, domestic violence, theft and burglary are adding pressure to frontline police officers who are already anticipating a busy end of year season ahead.
‘Scurrilous rags’ and ‘brimstone belchers’ – Cook Islands’ early newspapers
Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Weekend
An ‘insatiable lust’ for reading matter among Cook Islanders led to the appearance of Rarotonga’s first newspaper Te Punavai in 1843, printed with the help of the Sydney Morning Herald. Later in the century came Te Manu Rere, Te Torea and Ioi Karanga, all generating controversy and landing one local editor in prison – the first inmate of Rarotonga’s newest jail. By Rod Dixon.
The ups and downs of coordinating 3500 athletes across 25 sports over a fortnight
Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports
The first week of the Cook Islands Games 2022 has seen a mixed bag of competition and feedback. Al Williams asks organisers how it’s going.
Police receive 87 dog complaints from March to September
Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Police say they’re taking the issue of dog control ‘very seriously’ after further reports of dog attacks this week.
Takairangi ‘ready to play’
Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands received a massive boost ahead of a daunting Rugby League World Cup campaign with English-based former NRL star Brad Takairangi telling officials he’s ready to play in the tournament. By Jason Costigan.
Iro accepts 2022 Seacology Prize
Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Ocean advocate and former rugby league star Kevin Iro acknowledged ancestors in his 2022 Seacology Prize acceptance speech on Thursday.
Plastic waste is growing at an unhealthy rate
Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Opinion
In efforts to smash out plastic waste, Te Ipukarea Society partnered up with Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) to run a month-long “Plastic Battle competition”.
Like father, like daughter
Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Father and daughter Paul and Manine Lynch were one of the many success stories from week one of the 2022 Cook Islands Games.
Cook Islands chef experiences intense week of Pacific cuisine
Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National
Cook Islands chef Rangi Mitaera-Johnson has described her experience at a celebration of food and community in Auckland as ‘incredibly full on with some of the finest chefs here in New Zealand’.
‘Damaging heavy swell alert’ for Southern Cooks Islands
Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
The Meteorological Service has put out a “damaging heavy swell alert” for the southern Cook Islands today and tomorrow.
Visitor arrival numbers dip, industry braces for ‘shoulder period’
Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, In Depth
Tourism providers are bracing themselves for the ‘shoulder period’ of the year, as visitor numbers are predicted to dip again.
Fruits of cocoa labour
Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Go Local
A Rarotonga farmer is three years into growing cocoa for his chocolate business and is just starting to see the fruits of his labour.
Cook Islands Games rugby 7s battle heats up
Friday 7 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
A new men’s champion will be crowned in the Cook Islands Games rugby 7s final tonight after defending champs Pukapuka failed to make the semi-finals.
Mitiaro, Mangaia grab gold in bowls
Friday 7 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Bowling, Sports
The first week of lawn bowls competition in the 2022 Cook Islands Games concluded on Wednesday night at the Rarotonga Bowling Club.
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