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Youngsters learn from the best at Junior Rugby League Clinic
More than 100 children gathered at the National Stadium in Nikao yesterday to learn from the best of Cook Islands Rugby League international stars as part of the Cook Islands Athletic Development Junior Rugby League Clinic.
Tropical Cyclone Pita downgraded to a low pressure, strong winds and heavy rain continue
Cook Islands Meteorological Service has confirmed this morning that Tropical Cyclone Pita has now been downgraded to a low pressure.
New 'persons of interest' in arson cases
Police are investigating new ‘persons of interest’ who may have played a part in the arson attacks on two schools, a bakery and cafe in Rarotonga recently. There have been no breakthroughs in the case though, and $20,000 in reward money has failed to entice information from the public. Detective inspector Areumu Ingaua said police […]
Earlier reporting needed – maggots
Piles of maggots that were recently found floating in Avatiu Harbour should have been reported earlier by witnesses to increase the chances of prosecution, says an inspector at the Ministry of Health. William Taripo found out about the maggots, which were floating on pieces of polystyrene in the Western Marina, only by chance as he […]
Northern group offers rainwater lessons
Hard lessons taken from the northern islands should inform future attempts to get people collecting rainwater in the southern Cooks, says a ministry of finance official. A major rainwater harvesting project in 2011 saw a total of 356 water tanks installed on four of the northern islands – Pukapuka, Nassau, Penrhyn and Rakahanga – but […]
Puka tapu Maori no Apii Ruamanu
Ruamanu School students on the island of Manihiki will receive a Maori bible each for their end of year prize giving. Some 50 new Maori bibles were sourced for the school with the support of Vania Kenning from internal affairs and the Rarotonga-based Manihiki community. Ruamanu School principal Retire Puapii shares the school and students’ […]
30 physical activities for 31 young men
“Go team”, “hurry up” and “we can do it” were the catchphrases of an obstacle course at the Mitiaro Hostel held on November 21. The military-style obstacle course at the hostel saw the fitness and teamwork skills of 31 young men aged 13 to 20 being tested to the limit. The young men are part […]
School leavers wanted: MFEM
School leavers are invited to apply for a government programme that provides work experience and an offer of full-time employment at the end. The Young Achievers (YA) Programme sees bright young graduates taken under the wing of staff at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM). The school leavers learn the ropes in all […]
Ministry focuses on teacher aides
Teacher aides in Rarotonga had the opportunity to update their first aid skills recently, as part of their professional development through the Ministry of Education. Thirteen teacher aides took part in the first aid course taken by the Red Cross this month, with inclusive education and assistive technology advisor at the Ministry of Education Ngaria […]
Glassie in Bangkok to bolster AIDS fight
Minister of Health Nandi Glassie launched a regional sexual diversity plan on Wednesday at the 11th International Congress on Aids for Asia Pacific. “This five-year plan focuses the network to speak out for equality, justice and achieving the Three Zeros to end HIV/AIDS in the Pacific,” said Glassie, after launching the Pacific Sexual Diversity Network’s […]
Cultural project funding to be discussed at workshop
A workshop relating to cultural and creative projects will be held today by the ministry of culture. The workshop looks to gauge the interest and needs of those in the industry, and see what projects practitioners and organisations wish to pursue that might be candidates for government funding. “In order to establish a clearer idea […]
Ministers attend retreat
Cabinet ministers and their respective secretaries will be gathering for a two-day retreat at the Edgewater Resort and Spa today. “It’s basically a prelude to the budget process,” said Finance Minister Mark Brown. Described as an annual retreat, the meeting includes the government outlining its priorities for the next fiscal year, and results in the […]
'Exciting' work for water master plan architects
Representatives from the global engineering company commissioned to design the Te Mato Vai master plan were recently in the Cook Islands to work on the $60 million project. AECOM, a global engineering company, was selected by the Cook Islands government through tender to develop the master plan. The company’s principal consultant Colin Gerrard and associate […]
No loan offer from BTIB, says victim
The victim of an arson-related fire feels left out after receiving no offer for a startup loan from the Business Trade Investment Board. Eric Short, the former owner of Avatiu’s Eric Short Automotive Limited, had his business razed to the ground in a November 2012 fire, alongside adjoining entity Raro Cars. Earlier this week, Turoa […]
The long, winding and bumpy road of Big Norm
Love him or hate him, Norman George or Big Norm is a political survivor.
It takes a village to raise a child
It is easy for a child to fall through the cracks but with the proper processes in place, these children can be pulled out. This was a message delivered by acting inspector Kevin Kneebone of the New Zealand police at a youth justice workshop held on Tuesday. Policing, community and family intervention, education and spirituality […]
Students encouraged to enrol for school next year
As the end of the school year rolls around, it is a time when many students are thinking about where they will be continuing their education next year. Inclusive education and assistive technology advisor at the Ministry of Education Ngaria Stephenson has been working over the past few weeks to ensure that all students in […]
700kgs of rubbish collected in Manihiki
Manihiki residents hauled in 733.5kgs of rubbish during a recent clean-up day, with plastic bottles contributing a hefty 150kgs to the collection. The National Environment Service (NES) co-ordinated a clean-up programme for half a day on the island of Manihiki on November 14, as part of their ‘Clean Up the World’ campaign. The arrival of […]
Arorangi School visits fire service
Students from Arorangi School had a hands-on science class last week, when they made a visit to the nearby Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade. The year three and four students are studying heat for science this term, with their teacher Luisa Tongatama deciding to use local resources to assist in teaching the topic. The class visited […]
Arorangi School hosts NZ students
Students from New Zealand were welcomed at Arorangi School recently, for a day of fun and cultural activities. Twenty-seven staff and students from Hawera Intermediate School in Taranaki made the trip to the Cook Islands, and immersed themselves in Cook Islands culture for the day. The guests were welcomed with a special assembly and kaikai, […]
Tinomana Tokerau Ariki always ready to help
At 76, newly invested Puaikura Paramount Chief Tinomana Tokerau Ariki (Tokerau Munro) has faced many challenges in her life. On Thursday, she stood strong through the traditional Ariki investiture process while her rights to the title were criticized. The highly anticipated investiture was attended by hundreds of local supporters from across the island plus curious […]
Pay rise is possible for minimum wage earners
The Cook Islands’ minimum wage will come up for review early next year after sitting at the same rate for the past seven years. Minister of Internal Affairs Nandi Glassie announced yesterday that a panel is currently being formed to consider lifting the $5 minimum wage. Under legislation passed last year – the Employment Relations […]
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