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NES develops environmental management plan to address unsustainable turtle tours

Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

The National Environment Service is developing an environmental management plan to address concerns about unsustainable tourism practices impacting sea turtles in Rarotonga.

Baby Teeth Matters programme brings oral health care to Cook Islands children

Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health’s “Baby Teeth Matters” programme is making its way around the island, aiming to improve the oral health and wellbeing of mothers and young children up to the age of five.

Man on probation seeks passport to visit ill father in Fiji

Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A 33-year-old Fijian citizen, Semesa Nalalakiwai, recently sentenced to 16 months’ probation with the first six months on community service, applied for his passport release to visit his ill father in Fiji.

Court discharges woman accused of forging receipt in car purchase

Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A woman accused of forging a receipt for a vehicle purchase that never occurred has been discharged of the charge of obtaining by false pretense.

Te Are Pa Metua welcomes back seniors for activities and socialisation

Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Te Are Pa Metua centre for the elderly is back in full swing, resuming their usual programmes and activities on February 1.

U-turn on electric vehicles: Government retains unsold vehicles due to lack of bids

Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Government will retain and distribute eight electric vehicles (EVs) it previously tried to sell due to lack of bids likely caused by affordability concerns.

Cook Islands sprinter Tolosa equals 60 metre national record

Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports

Cook Islands sprinter Daniel Tolosa has equalled the longstanding 60 metre national record of 7.23 seconds.

Avatiu ready to showcase Cook Islands women’s football to the world

Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

In an unprecedented journey that captures the spirit of adventure and competition, the Avatiu FC women’s football team today will depart for the Solomon Islands to compete in the OFC Women’s Champions League.

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.