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ADB helps Cook Islands improve WASH facilities in schools

Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC), is delighted to announce the successful completion of project works to enhance water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities in schools across the Cook Islands ahead of the 2024 academic year.

Residents concerned about high power bills despite explanation

Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

A Rarotonga resident is calling for government intervention to improve power bill readings or introduce another provider to create competition.

Schools ban fizzy drinks in bid to improve children’s health

Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Health, Local, National

As of today, fizzy drinks will be banned in the primary schools who have signed an agreement with Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.

Government agencies spend over $150,000 on directors’ course

Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Local, National

Government agencies have spent over $150,000 on a five-and-a-half-day directors’ course being held at The Rarotongan Beach Resort this week.

Kata: Metre Reader

Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Warriors edge GAT in Touch thriller

Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The 2024 Cook Islands Touch open men’s and women’s preliminary rounds of competition will conclude on Monday with top four teams heading into playoffs to be held on Easter Monday.

Te Tuhi Kelly: The pros and cons of increasing the size of Cabinet or voting by proxy

Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Once again, a couple of controversial amendments that more than meets the eye, I suspect. Would increasing the size of Cabinet or voting by proxy have been mooted if the Democrats as a proper Opposition were in fact an opposition, writes Te Tuhi Kelly, Leader of the Progressive Party of the Cook Islands.

Letter: Hemp legal in Cook Islands

Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, In an article in the Cook Islands News on December 12, 2023, the esteemed senior defence lawyer Norman George pointed out that hemp, not being a prohibited drug, saying it should not even be mentioned in the amendment.

Aussie nursing students get a tropical dose of healthcare

Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Australia, Health, National, Regional

Eight University of South Australia Bachelor of Nursing third-year students are visiting Rarotonga for a two-week study programme, immersing themselves in a different culture, a different health setting, and acquiring unique experiences.

12 compete for Te Mire Atu Composer of the Year

Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

In celebration of original Cook Islands compositions, 12 upcoming and experienced song writers will be battling in the esteemed Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Cultural Development Te Mire Atu Composer of the Year competition next week.

Cook Islands cracks down on junk cars

Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

“Te Titā ki te Titā kore – Legacy Waste Collection” campaign towards a cleaner, more sustainable future continues to take action with its end-of-life vehicle (ELV) collection beginning next month.

Driver found guilty of causing injury through careless driving

Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

The driver of a tourist bus that crashed in Rarotonga in late December, 2022 has been convicted for careless driving causing injury.

Preschool encourages healthy habits with daily fruit breaks

Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The adorable Imanuela Akatemia pre-school children enjoy a refreshing, healthy fruit break every morning at 10am, embracing good eating habits.

Wichman decides against petition

Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics

The Cook Islands Party candidate has decided against filing a petition for the Penrhyn seat after earlier saying her team was reviewing the election process and roll following the by-election on Tuesday last week.

Kata: Dog repatriation

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Fierce competition anticipated at the annual women’s triathlon event

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Cook Islands Triathlon Association is eagerly looking forward to the annual BSP Women’s Triathlon Race which will be held this Saturday at the Tikioki Tri Site, starting at 2pm.

Cook Islands aims to conquer OFC Qualifiers, despite underdog status

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands national men’s football team has landed on Tongan soil with a singular, burning ambition – to conquer the OFC Nations Cup Qualifying stage and progress into the OFC Men’s Nations Cup scheduled for June.

Letters: Avatiu football

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I am a recent convert to soccer. I have followed the progress of the Avatiu Women’s soccer team at the OFC tournament in the Solomon Islands.

Letters: Paychecks and proxy votes

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Overworked? Underpaid? Daily stress trying to get the job done? And all the while still facing the weekly family financial burdens with cost of living, inflation, etc.

Takitumu Conservation Area set to become first OECM in Pacific

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National

In a first for the Cook Islands as well as the rest of the Pacific, the Takitumu Conservation Area (TCA) will be submitted to be internationally recognised as an Other Effective area-based Conservation Measure (OECM).