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Agriculture career expo for younger students

Tuesday 9 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Apii Rutaki, Arorangi, St Joseph’s School and Te Uki Ou will be visiting the Ministry of Agriculture offices this week to gain some knowledge of how the ministry works, career opportunities and the importance of agriculture.

Local


Solely focused on school work

Tuesday 9 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Senior student retention rates have resulted in Tereora College having to cap year 9 to 11 numbers to ease pressure on resources and make sure the focus is and remains on learning.

Education


A bond like no other

Monday 8 February 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National

If there is one silver lining that has come out of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is that the relationship between Cook Islands and New Zealand is stronger than ever. That was evident and acknowledged at this year’s Waitangi Day gathering at Ngatipa hosted by New Zealand High Commissioner to Cook Islands, Tui Dewes.

Local


Giving back to the community

Monday 8 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Not wanting to waste medicinal “akari pi” plants, Pamela Taea has given away her plants to the community.

Local


‘Do the work, get the rewards’

Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National

To date, 35 Cook Islanders have been recruited and sent to Invercargill in New Zealand to take on freezing works roles, while another 40 people will leave next month to take up fruit picking and packing roles in Tauranga.

Local


Alleged fourth offender in shop robbery granted bail

Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Justice of the Peace John Whitta granted bail to alleged fourth offender of the Woo’s Store armed robbery, on strict conditions.

Crime


Forum chair’s unwavering support for Henry Puna

Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Henry Puna is expected to take up the Pacific Islands Forum’s Secretary General position in April this year.

Local


St Joseph’s prefects ‘energised and ready’

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

St Joseph’s Primary School prefects were invested yesterday at a special church service held at the St Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral.

Education


Laws to keep litterers away

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

With plans to establish the Nikao Social Centre area as a park, laws and regulations aligning with the National Environment Services will soon be implemented.

Environment


Fourth robbery accused to appear in court

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

The fourth alleged offender suspected to have been involved in an alleged armed robbery of Woo’s Store in Tikioki, is expected to appear in court today.

Crime


Are Pa Metua emotional about relocation

Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Mama Taka Wright was visibly upset and disappointed to see the belongings of the Are Pa Metua moved from the premises they had occupied and rented from Airport Authority Cook Islands in Nikao.

Local


Special moment for PM and his delegation

Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands

Prime Minister Mark Brown pays his first visit to Suwarrow, the largest national park of the Cook Islands, during his northern group tour.

National


Back to where it all began

Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

This Friday February 5, the much-loved local brand Manini Wear is having a pop-up market stall at Tamanu Beach Resort, Aitutaki.

Local


Alleged aggravated robbers denied bail

Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Two of the three accused of aggravated robbery will be in police custody until the next adjournment, while the youngest of the group is on bail.

Crime


Cook Islander Pero fires up for Apprentice NZ show

Tuesday 2 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National

It would seem that plans to semi-retire and relax after many years of hard work and huge success is not on the cards just yet for Mike Pero.

National


Police nab robbery suspects

Tuesday 2 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Police Service received praised for swift action leading to arrests of suspects in Woo’s Store robbery.

Crime

Crusaders against corruption

Tuesday 2 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands Association of Citizens Against Corruption (CAC) is now officially registered as an Incorporated Society.

Local

Guardians of Cook Islands culture

Monday 1 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Culture, Economy, National

Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Cultural Development will work with Cook Islands Tourism this year to offer Cook Islands Maori cultural training to local tour guides.

Culture


Shopkeeper robbed at knifepoint

Monday 1 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, National

Police yesterday issued an urgent appeal to the public, asking witnesses in the vicinity of the crime to come forward with information.

Crime


Apii Mangaia introduces Year 13 studies

Monday 1 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Students on the island of Mangaia no longer have to leave their homeland to continue their secondary school education in Rarotonga.

Education


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