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From the remotest to central: Schools endorse 2023 prefects

Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Schools in the Cook Islands celebrated the beginning of the 2023 academic year hosting special induction ceremonies for their respective prefects who were covered with sweet scented flower and maire ei.

Education


Exploring our reef ecosystem

Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

We at Te Ipukarea Society are always interested in learning what we might discover whilst out in the field investigating various ecosystems, writes Itirangi Pennycook.

Environment


Mosquito-borne diseases become climate reality in warming Pacific

Friday 24 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Health, National

Disease surveillance by the WHO shows mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue fever are rising sharply. By Catherine Wilson of Al Jazeera.

Features


Speeding ticket process slammed by lawyers

Friday 24 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A defence as described on speeding fines handed out by police on Rarotonga, has been labelled ‘ridiculous, an imposition on our citizens’, by a legal eagle.

Court


PM holds bilateral meetings, Puna and Maamau embrace as Pacific unites again

Friday 24 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National, Politics, Regional

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has been on a busy visit to Fiji ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum later this year.

Business


Tackling Raro’s dog problem

Friday 24 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, After reading this article (Authorities ramp up dog euthanasia on Rarotonga, Cook Islands News, February 23, 2023), I’m really disheartened to see that the Cook Islands Police are clearly just blatantly shooting people’s pets. The numbers just don’t add up? 34 dogs killed in January by the Cook Islands Police – two involved in attacks and eight strays. That means that 24 of the dogs that were shot were obviously people’s pets? Was there substantial and fair effort made to contact the owners? Did they have time to come and collect their pets? Were they fined or given warnings before their fur family members were shot dead?

Letters to the Editor


‘Stop dog culling’: SPCA threatens to leave Dog Committee if shooting doesn’t stop

Friday 24 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands SPCA has condemned Police for killing non-aggressive dogs on Rarotonga.

Local


Court briefs 24.02.23

Friday 24 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Jale O’Connor was nearly four times over the legal limit and driving erratically when he was stopped by police on Rarotonga. O’Connor appeared in the Criminal Court on Thursday where he entered a guilty plea to excess breath alcohol. The court heard O’Connor was driving about 12.45am on February 19 when he was stopped by […]

Court


Eels, Bears ready for action

Friday 24 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The round two of the Cook Islands women’s rugby league 13s competition will see two interesting clashes this afternoon when Lady Panthers take on Lady Bears and defending champions Lady Bulldogs battle Lady Eels at Teimurimotia Park.

Rugby league


A Father’s love and sacrifice

Friday 24 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in

Throughout the holy scriptures, and even in nature and in our history, we can find examples of love and sacrifice, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.


Embracing equity for International Women’s Day

Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Embracing Equity is the International Women’s Day 2023 campaign theme to get the world talking about why equal opportunities aren't enough.

Local


Cooks Prime Minister meets with Fiji counterpart

Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Fiji, National, Politics, Regional

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has met with his Fiji counterpart Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, at the margins of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Special Retreat held this week in Nadi.

Fiji


LETTER TO EDITOR: Under pressure, high school staff offered ‘gift packs, massages and wellness checks’

Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I write in response to Mathew Littlewood’s article, “Under pressure high school staff offered ‘gift packs, massages and wellness checks”, of 22nd February 2023.

Letters to the Editor


Incentives offered to strengthen relationships

Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

In an effort to reconnect and strengthen the relationship with their parents, guardians and community, Apii Avarua are starting a new school programme tomorrow.

Education


Authorities ramp up dog euthanasia on Rarotonga

Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, Local, National

Authorities are ramping up dog euthanasia on Rarotonga in an effort to crack down on uncontrolled animals.

Crime


Solomon Islands strike TV deal to ensure Pacific Games coverage

Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional, Sports

The Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) have signed an agreement with the Solomon Telekom Company Limited that should see coverage of the 2023 Pacific Games broadcast nationwide on TTV’s transmitters and streaming application TTV.

Regional


Cook Islands teens suffering with mental wellbeing issues

Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, Local, National

A major mental health study has found a worryingly large proportion of surveyed Cook Islands adolescents experience high to very high levels of anxiety and other mental health issues.

Health


‘I’ll be coming back for sure’: Cook Islands boxer representing Australia loses match

Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Boxing, Sports

A Cook Islands boxer’s first international campaign representing Australia in amateur tournaments has come to an end.

Boxing


Cooks’ fertility rates decline

Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, Local, National

There has been a slight dip in the fertility rates for Cook Islands women, according to the latest Census.

Health


Agriculture activity largely for home use

Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Agriculture is still largely done for home use, according to the latest Census results.

Local


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