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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.
Weaving research with tradition
Presenters at the Cook Islands Research Association symposium on Thursday last week discussed a range of concerns and issues when conducting research using indigenous knowledge and traditions.
Avatiu harbour prepares for ‘high waves’
Four sailing vessels are berthed at Avatiu Port (as of yesterday afternoon) with three arriving from French Polynesia, on their way doing a world circuit.
Former staff plead guilty to stealing $240k from Police
A former staffer at the Cook Islands Police has pleaded guilty to defrauding the police service of more than $240,000, while also working in tandem with work associates to conspire to defraud the police office on multiple occasions.
Mangaia’s Covid-19 restrictions set to ease
Health orders in Mangaia will be dropped this weekend.
Rarotonga reels in Gary Parlour fishing title
Thirty-eight boats registered for the annual Gary Parlour and Goldie Mahimahi fishing competitions over the weekend with 58 fish weighing in at 682.30 kilograms caught over two days.
Exhibition to celebrate Bill Apple’s bright, colourful ideas
Groundbreaking New Zealand conceptual artist Billy Apple’s work will be exhibited at the Bergman Gallery in Rarotonga tonight.
Tourism industry braces for ‘weather event’
Tourism operators are bracing themselves for the upcoming weather event forecast to start today.
Resort revives local ‘staycations’
One of the last big resorts to offer “staycation” rates and deals for locals until June this year has reintroduced the offer for a limited time.
High profile cases to appear before Chief Justice
The high-profile criminal cases involving a senior politician and two former heads of ministries will appear before the Chief Justice this afternoon for another follow up.
Inspiring the next generation of rugby stars
All-rounder sportsgirl and Cook Islands Rugby Under-18s women’s development squad member Mahana Sijp stands proudly with her aunt and former national rep Margaret Nena during the official opening ceremony of the touring Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy.
Youth market a big success
Industrious primary school and college students dominated the 25 stalls at the successful International Youth Day ‘Night Market’ celebration held at the Constitution Park on Friday evening.
Traffic offences showing signs of downward trend
Police have been busy with traffic monitoring over the past weekend, issuing 10 forbidden from driving notices.
Large waves and strong winds warning in place
An ‘unfavourable’ weather pattern has been detected for early this week, with Emergency Management Cook Islands urging people to take precautions.
Govt set to remove vaccine requirement for travellers
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is calling on the Government to remove the last of the barriers for people travelling to the Cook Islands.
Rarotonga-Papeete flights ‘will boost tourism’
The resumption of international flights between Cook Islands and Tahiti got off to a boisterous start with traditional ceremonies and celebrations in both countries marking the departure and arrival of the inaugural Air Rarotonga commercial flight on Saturday.
Participants prove ‘sky is the limit’ in fitness challenge
Aka’uka Time held a six-week Sky is the Limit Challenge which saw participants embrace healthy lifestyle through dance fitness aerobic workout.
Keeping Cook Islands culture alive in Aotearoa
In a blaze of pride, the spirit of Cook Islands cultural performing arts in Aotearoa New Zealand sprung to life as pulsating drums, heartfelt songs, mesmerising dances moves and vibrant colours took centre stage at the inaugural Kapa Nui festival last week.
Police issue nearly 1000 drivers licenses
The Cook Islands Police Service issued nearly 1000 drivers’ licenses last month, signifying another peak month for the Licensing Office, says police spokesman Trevor Pitt.
Manihiki’s Covid-19 cases increase to 38
Covid-19 case numbers are climbing in Manihiki and Rakahanga, but Te Marae Ora acknowledges some of the cases were not disclosed until days after they were detected by health staff.
Angling for a big surprise
The chase is on for the heaviest pa’ara (wahoo) and mahimahi fish (10 kilogram and over) in the country’s biggest two-day fishing competition.
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