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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.
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.
Caring for our tamariki: Paunu clinics receive timely boost
The Paunu clinics which resumed after 18-month pause caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has received a timely boost.
Cook Islands Covid-19 approach praised
A renowned Canadian expert on mapping Covid-19 says the Cook Islands can be proud of their approach to the pandemic.
Ministry monitors health of Mangaia’s marine environment
Cook Islands Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) staff took part in a research expedition on Mangaia to monitor the island’s marine environment.
Cultural group strengthens Cook Islands community in Rotorua
Cook Islanders in Rotorua are on a mission to revitalise their community following concerns about their youth losing touch with the culture.
New strategy aims to reduce corruption in Cook Islands
A report on how the Cook Islands Government should change its approach to tackling corruption is awaiting final sign-off.
Autism Cook Islands launches new hub
Autism Cook Islands (ACI) officially opened its new hub in Matavera on Friday for members of the Autism community here in the Cook Islands.
Dealing with victims of child sexual abuse
An expert on child sexual abuse is advising that victims often do not report the abuse shortly after they happen.
Cybersecurity review to help battle ‘technological threats’
Cook Islands Government has partnered with the Oceania Cyber Security Centre (OCSC) from Melbourne Australia, to undertake a Cyber Security Capacity Maturity Model for Nations (CMM) Review.
Honey, I love you: Beekeeper shares his knowledge
Receiving “a swarm of bees” as a birthday gift started David Cramp’s love affair with the bees.
Weightlifter Lynch secures Mini games bronze medals
Weightlifter Manine Lynch won Team Cook Islands’ first medals at the Pacific Mini Games in Saipan, Northern Marianas, last night.
Democratic party accused of campaigning in disguise
The Opposition Democratic Party’s visits to primary schools this week for ‘career talks’ has been questioned by the Prime Minister who claimed the visits were campaigning in disguise and ‘smacks of desperation’.
Superannuation funds in decline as world markets tumble
Global stock markets are tanking and it’s directly impacting the Cook Islands Superannuation Fund with all three fund options showing negative returns since the beginning of this year.
Prime Minister confirms Cannabis referendum
Prime Minister Mark Brown last night confirmed a cannabis referendum will be part of this year’s General Election to be held on August 1.
Cooks to host Aviation Ministers Meeting
The Cook Islands will host 18 Pacific nations virtually for the Regional Aviation Ministers Meeting today.
Shortage of car rentals, as tourist numbers climb
As tourists return in droves to the Cook Islands, travellers are being warned to book rental vehicles a month in advance of arrival.
Te Marae Ora records 121 cases of influenza
Influenza remains at its usual seasonal levels this year, despite the continued prevalence of Covid-19 in the Cook Islands.
Ability Games participants get into the Olympic spirit
The Ability Games were hosted by Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) yesterday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Musician to receive Te Tane Toa award
Renowned musician Garth Young is set to become the first non-Cook Islander to be awarded with the Tane Toa Kuki Airani on the 14th edition of the quarterly award.
A celebration of Reo Maori songs
After two postponements due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Te Mire Atu composers competition which celebrates original Cook Islands Reo Maori song compositions will be held tomorrow at the National Auditorium.
Cook Islands scores highly in civil and political rights survey
An international Human Rights survey has found the Cook Islands scores highly for civil and political rights, but needs to work on disability issues.
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