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Award-winning photographer calls for protection of Cook Islands marine life

Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands photographer Charlotte Piho, who represented the Oceania region at the Xposure Festival in Dubai last week, received another photography award.

Balancing motherhood and studies: Tatuava-Taripo’s inspiring journey to serve her community

Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features

From early motherhood and years of perseverance and sacrifice, inspiring and determined Aleyna-Joy Tatuava-Taripo, 34, has triumphed in law after being admitted to the bar in the Cook Islands High Court last week.

Operator raises concerns over increased motorised boats in lagoon

Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National

A turtle tour operator has raised concerns that there has been an increased use of motorised boats in the Avaavaroa Passage.

Pastor claims ‘friend’ forged receipts in alleged vehicle scam

Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

The defendant jury trial of a woman accused of allegedly forging a receipt for a vehicle purchase that never occurred continues at the High Court in Avarua today.

No charger issues, says Te Aponga Uira

Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Rarotonga electricity company Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has clarified that its electric vehicle chargers have always been compatible with the government’s newly purchased EVs.

Rakahanga School sees enrolment rise with families returning to island

Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands

Rakahanga School, located on one of the Cook Islands’ most isolated islands 42 kilometres south of its sister island Manihiki, has seen its roll number increase to 22 this year compared to last year’s roll of 15.

Kata: Swimming

Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Education’s teaching qualifications not recognised overseas: Ministry

Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Ministry of Education says it is exploring options to widen the scope of recognition for offering qualifications that are recognised beyond the Cook Islands, after confirming its teaching credentials were not recognised overseas.

Letter: Accreditations, NCEA practices questioned

Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

Dear Editor, 1. The Cook Islands Ministry of Education is not an accredited tertiary body in the Cook Islands. (Only CITTI, CEIT, USP, the Theological College and Te Vānanga Are Tapere O Takitumu are). So a question that needs to be asked is: what does it mean to earn a Certificate of Diploma from a unaccredited tertiary body/institution? Where are these qualifications recognised (outside of the Cook Islands)? If nowhere then one needs to ask many more questions.

Kata: Unhealthy food

Monday 4 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Eels lead, Panthers fight back

Monday 4 March 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in League, Sports

Avatiu Nikao Eels premier men’s side cemented their place on top of the domestic 13s competition after extending their winning streak to three matches.

Ruta Mave: Empowering women to reclaim their dignity

Monday 4 March 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

Twenty years ago, Alan Rickman’s character in Love Actually bought his secretary a gold necklace, his wife Emma Thompson discovers this fact. Her emotions of grief and betrayal played out on film as she struggles to compose herself so she can pretend nothing is wrong, has reduced many a wife to tears as the stark and awful reality for women whose husband cheats. Most wives choose to stay, writes Ruta Mave.

Letter: Health referral cost

Monday 4 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Who paid for what? Now, it’s how much was paid for what?

Letter: Recycling in Rarotonga

Monday 4 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Recently back from holidays in Rarotonga we enjoyed a month of chilling out in Vaimaanga amongst other things reading the Cook Islands News each day.

Tourism, Snorkel Cook Islands clash over turtle tour regulations

Monday 4 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Environment, Local, National

Cook Islands Tourism has responded to Snorkel Cook Islands’ claims, stating that the operator’s model does not meet the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreed upon by nine other turtle tour operators.

New book explores Ma’uke’s connection to the London Missionary Society

Monday 4 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands

Author Moana Moeka’a has launched his fourth book, “Ma’uke Mission 200 Years”, a story about the island’s connection, his father’s homeland, to the London Missionary Society (LMS).

Two involved in Nikao brawl plead guilty

Monday 4 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Two accused involved in a brawl outside Super Brown supermarket in Nikao on January 28 have both pleaded guilty.

Domestic violence assault earns suspended sentence

Monday 4 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A man who punched and slapped a woman twice has been given a suspended sentence.

Cook Islands grapples with highest childhood obesity rates in the world

Monday 4 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands has the highest childhood obesity rate, with over 30 per cent of children having obesity, a recent study on worldwide trends in underweight and obesity reveals.

League pays tribute to Bulldogs star

Saturday 2 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Rugby league, Sports

Lady Panthers are hoping to continue their winning streak in the 2024 Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition after last week’s victory against Lady Bears.