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Historic Tokelau election: All three atolls vote in same electoral process
Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tokelau
It was election day in Tokelau yesterday, with the population of about 1400 voting across four electoral locations.
Letter: The ‘truth’ of Australia Day
Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, This is information that all Australians need to know. Especially those that believe it has to do with how anybody was treated. People should learn the true facts before opening their mouth to spew falsehood.
Understanding locally protected areas
Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Committed to achieving 25 per cent of Cook Islands land as a protected area under National Sustainable Development Agenda 2020+, the first ever ‘Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures’ (OECM) workshop came to a close on Wednesday.
Warden employed despite Corrections aware of previous convictions
Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
Cook Islands Corrective Services employed a warden despite being aware that he had previous convictions for assault.
Police report ‘nastiest dog bite’
Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
One of the nastiest dog bites Police have seen in recent months was inflicted upon a local resident (pictured), this week.
Cats desexing programme hailed a success
Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Thirty-seven cats and kittens were desexed at the Paws and the Claws Cat Sanctuary in Matavera on Wednesday.
Air NZ also silent in tax case costs
Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Air New Zealand won’t reveal costs – including legal costs to be borne by Cook Islands taxpayers – related to a case involving the Revenue Management Division and the airline.
Puna’s re-election desire: Govt reaffirms support for Micronesian candidate
Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Regional
The Cook Islands Government has reaffirmed their intention to support a Micronesian candidate for the Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General role following reports that Henry Puna wants another crack at the top regional job.
Days of the ‘good read’ on the decline
Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National
Thousands of items including books, compact discs and DVDs are up for grabs at bargain prices, as the Cook Islands Library and Museum Society struggles to keep up with a continuing influx of donations and declining membership.
It’s a long drive to the top
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Golf, Sports
Ranked number one in the world for women’s long drive, Cook Islander Phillis Meti MNZM, a New Zealand golfer, visited Rarotonga last week with her mother Phillis Sr.
On the lookout for touch talent
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The touch season will kick off in early February and the categories this year will be, in the open division, men and women and then in the mixed division, opens, 18s and masters.
Cooks proactively conserving biodiversity
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Committed to achieving 25 per cent of our land as a Protected Area in the Cook Islands under the Cook Islands NSDA2020+, our island nation is exploring new ways to do this.
India complete 3-0 whitewash versus Black Caps
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
India vs New Zealand – ODI Series – 3rd ODI. India – 385 for 9 in 50 overs (Rohit 101, Gill 112, Hardik 54, Ferguson 0/53) beat New Zealand 295 all out in 41.2 overs (Conway 138, Thakur 3/45, Kuldeep 3/62) by 90 runs.
Questions remain in Cooks Air NZ tax case
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
It is still not known what dollar figure taxpayers have been lumped with in a tax case involving the Revenue Management Division and Air New Zealand.
Vets given warrants to enter properties
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
SPCA and Te Are Manu vets now have official legal rights to enter properties to desex or treat animals.
Rarotonga-based author to release ‘Kūki ‘Airani’
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features
Cook Islands, Rarotonga-based author Jean Tekura Mason’s book, Kūki ‘Airani, written in Cook Islands Māori and English will be launched next month.
Cannabis found in underwear
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man who was found with a small amount of cannabis on him after being stopped for drink-driving has been sentenced to 12 months’ supervision.
Blackrock the first back to school
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Blackrock, the country’s first and oldest early childhood education centre was the first to kick off the 2023 academic calendar for schools in the Cook Islands opening on Monday.
Defendant told to seek advice
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with assault with intent to injure has been advised to seek legal representation.
This is unsatisfactory: Chief Justice Keane
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The case against a woman of obtaining by false pretense which stretches back nearly five years, has been described as unsatisfactory by her lawyer.
