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Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
October 10, 2022
Rapa Nui: Sacred statues damaged by wild fire
Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional
A wild fire has damaged the enigmatic statues on Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, with some of the charring said to be irreparable.
Solomon Islands does not want to be forced to choose sides: Foreign Minister
Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in
Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele says the country joined an agreement with the US only after changes to wording relating to China.
Catholic Church in Guam begins processing abuse victims' compensation claims
Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
The chief judge of the US district court of Guam Frances Tydingco-Gatewood has approved the final revision to the compromise agreement that would bring closure to the clergy abuse victims' civil action against the Catholic Church
Atiu, Mitiaro win Cook Islands Games 7s gold
Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The rugby 7s event at the 2022 Cook Islands Games saw a dramatic finish with Atiu claiming gold medal in the closely contested men’s competition.
Mixed results in tennis
Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis
The 2022 Cook Islands Games open division tennis events concluded on Saturday at the National Tennis Court in Nikao.
RUTA MAVE: ‘We ask others what we as nation are not prepared to do ourselves’
Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
We may be small and unremarkable but we know how to punch it out to the big guns to stand up and call the large nations of the world to attention, to take heed and stock of themselves and look at us small minions.
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”.
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