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Education ministry welcomes new teachers for 2025 school year
The Ministry of Education has welcomed a group of new teachers to the Cook Islands ahead of the start of the 2025 school year.
Cook Islands grapples with ‘declining education value’
Cook Islands grapples with declining public value for education as students are increasingly drawn to lucrative but less academically demanding sectors, posing a significant challenge for the Ministry of Education.
Climate change funding welcomed
The head of the Cook Islands Climate Change project unit has welcomed the New Zealand Government’s announcement of support for climate change initiatives across the Pacific.
Sad ending to save beached baby whale
Efforts to try and save a baby whale (calf) in Aitutaki’s lagoon on Wednesday ended sadly when the calf was discovered dead the following day.
Vaka Takitumu ‘Peu Māori’ Taunga laid to rest
The poignant traditional chants of the pe’e rang through the hills of Ngatangiia as pallbearers led the procession of the late Mauri Toa, Vaka Takitumu’s well-respected and admired Peu Māori taunga expert, to his final resting place.
Lawyer to lodge official complaint against police
The lawyer of the person who was arrested a week after an alleged drink driving offence will file an official complaint against police.
Electoral petitions likely to be adjourned
The High Court hearings of five electoral petitions and one application for a recount will likely be adjourned for a week.
Water levels remain low in Rarotonga
Cook Islands water authorities are still asking people to conserve water use despite the recent downpour.
Regional tourism body welcomes Cook Islands-Tahiti commercial flights
The regional tourism organisation has welcomed the resumption of commercial flights between the Cook Island and Tahiti.
Arrests often follow after events, says Crown Law
A person this week was put in a cell a week after an alleged drink driving incident, with Crown Law saying arrests often follow sometime after events happen.
Monitoring the growth and development of little ones
Braving the winter morning chills, mothers, grandmothers and caregivers attended the Matavera ‘Paunu’ day yesterday.
Couple offer $800 reward for lost cat
There’s an $800 reward on offer for Don and Toon Carlaw’s cat that has been missing since Sunday morning.
Five electoral petitions filed in High Court
Electoral petitions have been filed in the High Court accusing the Cook Islands Party of bribery and treating during the general election campaign.
Strengthening Takuvaine stream to protect nearby buildings from future floods
Work continues in the Takuvaine stream with the placing and construction of gabion wired basket cages filled with rocks that helps prevent erosion, retain a slope and fortify the banks.
Three generations keep Kuki Airani Tivaevae alive in Auckland City
Attended by a small pocket of the Kuki Airani Community still residing in Auckland central, a group of mamas, young and old come together to teach and share in the traditional craft of Tivaevae/Tivaivai quilt-making. By Kendall Vano of Tagata Pasifika.
‘A New Beginning’ for renowned Cook Islands musician
After 12 years away, well-known Cook Islands composer, musician and entertainer Rangi Henry is back “on the rock” for good, with his new album “A New Beginning” which will be launched next week.
‘We need Aussies back’
As Australia records more than 1 million people leaving the country for holidaying over the past month, a leading Cook Islands hotelier is calling on the Cook Islands Government to do everything it can to bring back direct flights from Australia.
Lawyer questions ‘illogical’ arrest
A defence lawyer is aghast that a client of his was taken to the cells a week after being processed for driving with excess blood alcohol.
United Party to file petition over hotly contested seats
The Cook Islands United Party have confirmed they will lodge electoral petitions challenging the results of two hotly-contested seats in the 2022 general election.
Cook Islands Tourism aims to boost visitor numbers with trade focused campaign
The Cook Islands’ tourism chief has urged Britons to return to the destination as it launches a campaign to draw visitors.
Tapaitau, Puna and Charlie-Puna enter ‘not guilty’ plea
A senior politician and two former high-ranking public servants have pleaded not guilty to a raft of fraud-related and theft charges.
Cook Islanders struggling with rising cost of living
A major Cook Islands consumer survey has revealed that many are struggling with the rising cost of living.
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