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Domestic violence case: ‘No one deserves to be treated like that’
Thursday 8 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A Justice of the Peace has told a man while sentencing him for assaulting his partner that domestic violence is ignored by some and excused by others in the community.
‘I hope it is your last appearance for assault on a woman’: Domestic violence ‘not tolerated like it used to be’
Wednesday 7 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A Justice of the Peace has agreed with a defence lawyer in warning a man sentenced for assaulting his partner that he will go to jail if appears before the court again on domestic violence related charges.
Atuanga Rakei to inspire designers
Wednesday 7 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Cook Islands mu'umu'u and cultural costume designers have expressed their creativity and passion wowing the audience with their exhibits at the Atuanga Rakei competition in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Careless driving victim left with ‘long list’ of issues
Wednesday 7 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Culture, National
A motorist charged with careless driving causing bodily injury has been told his actions have left the victim with a long list of physical, emotional and mental issues.
Court told drink driving and careless use increasing on Raro
Wednesday 7 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man who drove when nearly four times over the legal limit, and then crashed, has left the victim unable to continue playing contact sport.
Art work brightens up Apii Mauke
Wednesday 7 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Apii Mauke is looking bolder and brighter thanks to the 55 students who completed their art curriculum for Term 4, designing and painting murals, fabric and crafts.
Anti-Corruption Strategy to be presented early next year.
Wednesday 7 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
A multi-department strategy planning to tackle corruption in the Cook Islands will be presented to Cabinet early next year.
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.
PET TALK: We want to serve the Pa Enua
Wednesday 7 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Te Are Manu is the only vet clinic in the Cook Islands. And we want to serve the community of the Cook Islands, not just Rarotonga. We hope to be able to visit as many of the Pa Enua as we are able at regular intervals, writes Te Are Manu Veterinary Clinic services vet Dr Michael Baer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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