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Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
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Cook Islands has its first mosque
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Ministry explores new strategies to enhance mathematics education
The Ministry of Education is exploring new strategies to enhance mathematics education in the Cook Islands, following comments from New Zealand-based academic Professor Jodie Hunter, who emphasised the need for local context in teaching resources.
Celebrating International Women’s Day
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (INTAFF) hosted International Women’s Day at the Punanga Nui Market on Saturday with the theme “Accelerate Action for Gender Equality- for ALL Women and Girls.”
The psychology of a staycation
Staycations have taken off around the world during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the phenomenon hasn’t escaped the Cook Islands. CI News take a look into why we need to get away, even if it might only be a short drive away from home.
Dengue fever cases climbing
The dengue fever outbreak shows no signs of abating with the total number of suspected, probable and confirmed cases of type-2 dengue sitting at 317.
Normal right turn, road crash accused tells court
The defendant facing a charge of careless driving causing injury has testified that she performed a normal right turn into Friendly Mart in Arorangi
Government names new Police Commissioner
The country’s new Police Commissioner is James Keenan, the first Cook Islander to achieve the rank of commissioned officer in the New Zealand Police force.
Vaka Puaikura farewells a warrior son
One of Vaka Puaikura’s steadfast and devoted sons, Beresford Henry Heather – also known as ‘Black’ – passed away last Sunday at the Rarotonga Hospital. He was 59 years old.
SIX60 show to be streamed live to Cook Islands from Eden Park
New Zealand band SIX60 will play a ‘history-making’ concert at Eden Park tonight that will be streamed live to the Cook Islands on Pasifika TV.
Pukapuka targets crown-of-thorns starfish
Pukapuka is working to remove crown-of-thorns starfish – taramea – from the Northern Group atoll’s reef to prevent the damage that it causes to the coral.
A veteran’s headstone unveiling
The journey of searching for and connecting families of WWI soldiers is an emotional one, says the country’s chief archivist, Paula Paniani.
Road crash case in court
Emotions were high in yesterday’s High Court sitting as two New Zealanders recalled a road accident that ruined their Rarotonga holiday.
Health ministry monitoring mysterious virus
An unidentified virus is spreading amongst residents, while the dengue outbreak continues to also put stress on the healthcare system with increased hospitalisations.
Singing and dancing loud and proud
The annual Rarotonga Schools Culture Festival on Wednesday night displayed passionate and inspiring performances from each group.
‘Giving back to the community’
Community members praise tree trimming and maintenance work led by a former deputy prime minister who is expected to contest the 2022 general election.
Students raise the roof for Cook Islands culture
The national sports arena was brought to life on Tuesday night with the dancing and singing of young Cook Islanders proudly showcasing their culture on the opening night at the Rarotonga Schools’ Culture Festival.
Puna aims to keep Forum together
The incoming Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum intends to push ‘as hard and as fast as I can, so that the Forum family will remain intact and complete as it is’.
Government receives $20m from NZ for Covid-19 economic response
The Cook Islands government has confirmed $20 million it received from their New Zealand counterpart will go towards the Covid-19 Economic Response Plan (ERP).
ANZAC focus on the sacrifices of women
The ANZAC Day Dawn Service this Sunday will have a special focus on women’s sacrifices.
Vainerere is back in the House
Tangata Vainerere was officially confirmed as the new Clerk of Parliament – for the second time around – by the Parliament, just over a year after he was sacked in March 2020.
Lawyer chases police for answers
A lack of response from Cook Islands Police Service on its conduct during an investigation has prompted a Rarotonga lawyer to file a complaint with the Ombudsman.
Youth, aged and disabilities projects get NZ support
Fourteen local organisations have received support from the New Zealand High Commission Fund.
Safety drills for Tongareva students
This week, students at Omoka School in the northern group islands of Tongareva (Penrhyn) tried out the fitting of their life jackets in preparation for an evacuation drill to be held next week.
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