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Name suppression lapses in assault on female case
Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man facing three charges of common assault and one charge of assault on a female has lost his bid for name suppression.
Mental health issues for LGBTQI community in the spotlight
Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Mental health issues among the LGBTQI community in the Cook Islands remain a concern, as the country’s homosexual law reform remains in limbo.
Assault and wilful damage charges dropped
Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man charged with assaulting his wife and wilfully damaging their vehicle has had his charges dropped.
Te Ipukarea Society: Biodegradable FADs and the purse seine fishery in the Cook Islands
Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
A one-day stakeholder consultation at the Crown Beach Resort in Rarotonga was held to discuss an upcoming project related to tuna fisheries in the region.
Alleged rapist granted bail, matter heads to High Court
Friday 3 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in
The Criminal Court yesterday granted bail to a man facing charges of sex with a minor and rape.
Drink drivers convicted, disqualified from driving for 12 months
Friday 3 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
Several people charged with drink driving appeared before Justice of the Peace John Whitta in the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.
Starlink to benefit outer islands
Friday 3 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in
Dear Editor, This is great news (Starlink set to be launched by June, March 2, 2023). I’ve had Starlink since it was launched in Australia a few years back. It’s a game changer when it comes to a fast, reliable internet connection. I’m not sure if Rarotonga or the outer islands are connected via fibre optics (which provides faster up/download speed than Starlink). But if you are currently connected via a satellite provider, seriously consider switching to Starlink when it is made available.
Sense of pride
Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
Pride – A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired.
Where’s the stair climber machine?
Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, With all the current excitement about a new lift (elevator) being installed at the Court House/Justice complex, finally addressing the long existing issue of how to get the pakari, elderly and infirm, as well as mothers and babies, up those stairs and into the Court/land/BDM sections, one is forced to ask what ever happened to that Stair Climber machine, which the then Minister in charge trialled and demonstrated live on CITV, and no doubt had photos in the CINews back in the day? Does anyone else recall that event, which was touted as being the beginning of a new access era in a Justice building already fraught with issues.
Chief Justice puts a lid on Crown, defence squabble: ‘If any issue arises, if I get a call, I deal with it’
Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Chief Justice Patrick Keane has settled an ongoing dispute between a Crown Prosecutor and defence lawyer in the High Court at Avarua.
'Our future looks secure': Pacific Islands Forum unite
Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in National, Regional
Regional leaders will meet this week at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Special Leaders Retreat in Fiji. "We have come through a period of some fracture," incoming PIF Chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown said. "Re-establishing those ties, re-establishing relationships, that's going to be an important part of the side events of this meeting."
Raising support for New Zealand cyclone victims
Sunday 19 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Former Speaker of Cook Islands Parliament Norman George has launched a public appeal to support victims and aid recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle damage in the Tairawhiti and Hawkes Bay regions of New Zealand.
Review: Stranded Pearl
Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by John Woods | Published in Opinion
A critical review by Cook Islands News publisher/journalist John Woods. The new ‘Stranded Pearl’ feature movie was well received and mostly a hit with the VIP invite-only audience at its red carpet premiere in Rarotonga last Saturday.
Court Briefs 17.02.23
Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in
Disqualified driver told to get a push bike Simione Metekawas told to get a push bike when he appeared on a charge of driving while disqualified on Thursday. Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams reminded him the use of electric powered scooters, such as the ones favoured by government officials, were also not to be […]
LETTER TO EDITOR: Paikea and the whale
Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in
I’ve been following with interest the discussion of Paikea in this newspaper, and I’m writing to add some of my personal experiences, encounters, and reflections to the conversation. In either the late 70s or early 80s, I visited a marae in Whangara on the east coast of New Zealand.
‘Hunger for win’ drives Eels to league victory
Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels were ‘more hungry’ for win against defending champions Tupapa Panthers in the opening round of the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s season over the weekend.
Court application to determine the future of Nukupure Park
Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, National
The future of the Ngatangiia Matavera Sports Club Field (Nukupure Park) in Muri is up in the air following applications in court.
Tennis eyes international tournaments
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis
Tennis Cook Islands held its annual general meeting this week where president Davina Hosking-Ashford was re-elected to lead the association for another term.
Tupa, Tiere lead St Joseph’s student leadership group
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Sixteen Year 6 students were inducted as prefects at the St Joseph’s Primary School this week.
12 inducted to lead Apii Takitumu
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Twelve students from Apii Takitumu were inducted as the school’s 2023 prefects in a special ceremony yesterday morning at the Holy Spirit Revival church in Matavera.
