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Undefeated Eels wary of Bulldogs

Friday 1 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The undefeated Avatiu Nikao Eels are wary of the Titikaveka Bulldogs when the two premier men’s sides clash this afternoon at Teimurimotia Park.

Immigration officers shouldn’t advice on employment contracts, says Elikana

Friday 1 March 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in National, Parliament

It is not the place of immigration officers to advise an employment relationship, Immigration Minister Tingika Elikana told Parliament yesterday.

Parliament approves budget increase, leaders clash over economic outlook

Friday 1 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament

The Appropriation Amendment Bill 2024 (Supplementary Budget), seeking a top-up of $16.5 million to the 2023/24 budget, was passed in Parliament yesterday.

140 graduates celebrate achievements at CITTI ceremony

Friday 1 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) graduation for 140 students was held yesterday morning at Te Are Karioi (National Auditorium), acknowledging and presenting each student with Cook Islands and New Zealand certificates.

Education ‘master plan’ to improve NCEA pass rates

Friday 1 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

The Ministry of Education has started developing a new education master plan with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and with this they aim for an 80 per cent pass rate for NCEA levels.

Marine and lagoon assessment to begin in Aitutaki

Friday 1 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National

The National Environmental Services (NES) has finally secured technical expertise to undertake a detailed marine biological baseline assessment of the marine benthic biomes and resources (biotic and abiotic) within the Aitutaki project sites.

Cooks and India deepen cooperation on technology, renewable energy, and cultural exchange

Friday 1 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The governments of Cook Islands and India will continue to focus forward co-operation on technology, community resilience including renewable energy, strengthening people to people links and collaboration in the multilateral fora including the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the International Maritime Organisation.

Creative Centre gets $173k grant for new craft building

Friday 1 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Creative Centre, which serves adults and teenagers with disabilities, will soon have a new craft building. This new facility will provide more opportunities for individuals to earn income and contribute to their households.

Church Talk: Ignite your prayer life

Friday 1 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Greetings to all you lovely people: To those who are prayer lovers and prayer warriors. I thought to bring our message this morning in support and recognition of the Women’s International Prayer Day coming shortly. I thought how fitting this message is for all of us to ignite our prayer life.

Leader was an ‘extraordinary man’, widow says at funeral

Friday 1 March 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

The late Green Party MP Fa'anānā Efeso Collins has been remembered by his widow as an "extraordinary man" at a service in South Auckland.

CIFA takes football into schools

Thursday 29 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has launched a training and competition programme to prepare Rarotonga schools for a football tournament and inspire a lifelong passion for the sport.

Herman reappointed as Secretary of Internal Affairs

Thursday 29 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Anne Herman has been reappointed as Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (INTAFF) marking it her third consecutive term as Head of Ministry (HoM).

Cook Islands enhances data security

Thursday 29 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Technology

For the first time, the Cook Islands has a new classification system for all government documents to better protect its own data and give confidence to colleagues and partners overseas to share confidential information with the country.

January arrivals best on record

Thursday 29 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

A record total of 10,368 international visitors were welcomed to the Cook Islands last month according to newly released statistics for January 2024.

Visitors enjoy snorkelling, sightseeing and exceptional service

Thursday 29 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in National, Tourism

The cruise ship Paul Gauguin was in Rarotonga yesterday with 253 visitors on board, enjoying a south Pacific paradise tour.

Vaka voyage sails to silver screen in fight for ocean health

Thursday 29 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Entertainment, Features

In 2021, a special voyage was taken by three Cook Islands non-government organisations. Cook Islands Voyaging Society, Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau, and Te Ipukarea Society teamed up for a tour to each of the 15 islands, a first for the traditional vaka Marumaru Atua.

Nobody is interested: Opposition leader says no one wants $1.7m electric vehicles

Thursday 29 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Parliament

No one is interested in purchasing the $1.7 million fleet of electric vehicles bought by the Government last year, the Opposition Leader told Parliament yesterday.

Kata: EMCI vs CI Disability Council

Wednesday 28 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands Touch Open heats up with close games

Wednesday 28 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Despite the heat, Cook Islands Touch Open competition continued with close games and good sportsmanship at the National Stadium in Nikao on Monday.

Changing the landscape of women’s football in Cook Islands

Wednesday 28 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

In the vast, turquoise waters of the Pacific, stands a modern-day trailblazer redefining the world of football in the Cook Islands.