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Letter: ‘More talk very little walk’

Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The headline in the Cook Islands News, Monday, March 4, reads, Cook Islands grapples with highest childhood obesity rates in the world.

Letters to the Editor


Pensioner donates ‘Back to School’ promo winnings to families in need

Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Recognising the increase in cost of living and the families who are struggling to make ends meet, a kind-hearted pensioner has returned his CITC Back to School Anchor competition $500 cash winnings.

Local


Cook Islands secures $20m grant to build climate-resilient nation

Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, Health, National, Outer Islands

A project aiming to build a healthy and resilient nation in the context of climate change and set to benefit more than 15,000 Cook Islanders, will start to be implemented in the coming months, thanks to an estimated US 12.5 million (NZ$20.3m) Green Climate Fund (GCF) grant.

Environment


National Geographic Orion brings tourists to Rarotonga for excursions

Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Tourism

About 60 passengers disembarked from the visiting cruise vessel in Rarotonga on Tuesday.

National


Avaroa Cable remains preferred internet choice due to speed and quality: PM

Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Technology

Avaroa Cable is still the preferred means of internet connection in the Cook Islands “because of its speed and quality of connection”, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.

National


‘Vegetable Planting Evenings’ programme empowers families to grow their own food

Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National

The Cook Islands Child Welfare Association (CICWA) has launched a new programme to promote healthy living and self-sufficiency among young families.

Health


Public submissions open for national minimum wage review

Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Economy, National

A panel has been established to determine the Cook Islands’ new minimum wage, which was proposed to increase by $0.30 to $9.30 per hour this year.

Business


Unbeaten GAT and Nukz Power lead

Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Team GAT remains undefeated and leads the 2024 Cook Islands Touch open men’s competition after round two at the National Stadium in Nikao. Nukz Power holds the top spot in the women’s category, mirroring their male counterparts with an unbeaten run and 18 points.

Sports


Letter: USP qualifications recognised overseas

Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I wanted to reassure your readers after reading the story in yesterday’s paper regarding accredited/non-accredited qualifications (Education’s teaching qualifications not recognised overseas: Ministry, March 5, 2024).

Letters to the Editor


Letter: Market vendors ‘fenced out’

Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I’m writing to express our annoyance and anger for some vendors and public about the fenced off area behind all the huts at the eastern end of the market in town.

Letters to the Editor


Government, private sector team up for successful business training in Mangaia

Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

A team of six individuals from different government agencies and the private sector in Rarotonga visited Mangaia last week to conduct a comprehensive three-day business training session.

Local


Rarotonga schools receive free oral health education kits

Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Health, National

Gearing up for World Oral Health Day and committed to promoting oral health awareness and education on the island, CITC has partnered with Colgate to distribute oral health education kits to school students.

Education


NES develops environmental management plan to address unsustainable turtle tours

Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

The National Environment Service is developing an environmental management plan to address concerns about unsustainable tourism practices impacting sea turtles in Rarotonga.

Environment


Baby Teeth Matters programme brings oral health care to Cook Islands children

Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health’s “Baby Teeth Matters” programme is making its way around the island, aiming to improve the oral health and wellbeing of mothers and young children up to the age of five.

Health


Man on probation seeks passport to visit ill father in Fiji

Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A 33-year-old Fijian citizen, Semesa Nalalakiwai, recently sentenced to 16 months’ probation with the first six months on community service, applied for his passport release to visit his ill father in Fiji.

Court


Court discharges woman accused of forging receipt in car purchase

Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A woman accused of forging a receipt for a vehicle purchase that never occurred has been discharged of the charge of obtaining by false pretense.

Court


Te Are Pa Metua welcomes back seniors for activities and socialisation

Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Te Are Pa Metua centre for the elderly is back in full swing, resuming their usual programmes and activities on February 1.

Local


U-turn on electric vehicles: Government retains unsold vehicles due to lack of bids

Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Government will retain and distribute eight electric vehicles (EVs) it previously tried to sell due to lack of bids likely caused by affordability concerns.

Economy


Cook Islands sprinter Tolosa equals 60 metre national record

Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports

Cook Islands sprinter Daniel Tolosa has equalled the longstanding 60 metre national record of 7.23 seconds.

Athletics


Avatiu ready to showcase Cook Islands women’s football to the world

Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

In an unprecedented journey that captures the spirit of adventure and competition, the Avatiu FC women’s football team today will depart for the Solomon Islands to compete in the OFC Women’s Champions League.

Football


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