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National darts team eyes gold in South Pacific Championship
Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Ten top players from the “golden” Darts Cook Islands Association are set to defend their historic gold medals at the 4th South Pacific Darts Championship (SPDA) to be held at the Metro Gym in Suva, Fiji, from January 20-26.
Cook Islands 7s team unveils ambitious plan to elevate performance
Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands men’s sevens team plans to implement a series of initiatives this year to become competitive at international tournaments.
Pet Talk: Teaching kids to care for cats and dogs
Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Introducing children to the joys and responsibilities of caring for a pet can be a rewarding experience for the entire family, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Letter: Honouring our young heroes
Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, May I request through your column for Government to consider and approve the recommendation for an award MBEs, OBEs or something of that nature or higher to be granted, bestowed or given to the team of young Cook Islanders who won the world competition for some robotic or similar thing that was in the newspaper some months ago.
A gust of laughter: Cook Islands Met Service uses humour to brighten up forecasts
Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Weather
The Cook Islands Meteorological Service has been adding a dash of humour to its weather updates on Facebook, and the strategy is paying off.
Cool waters and fast movement cause ex-TC Pita to weaken, says Vaiimene
Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Weather
As the Cook Islands weathered what was initially anticipated to be a more severe storm, Tropical Cyclone Pita, formerly a Category 1 storm, unexpectedly downgraded and spared the islands from major impacts.
Former Tereora College principal to head revived teacher training centre
Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
The Ministry of Education is working to strengthen the local education system by reopening the Teacher Development Centre (TDC), which has lacked a formal teacher training institution since 2005.
Te Marae Ora launches free whooping cough booster campaign
Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
In response to the recent outbreak of pertussis (whooping cough) in Aotearoa New Zealand, health authorities have initiated the rollout of the free BOOSTRIX booster vaccination.
Prominent Cook Islander charged over Boxing Day property intrusion
Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
A prominent Cook Islander has been charged and will appear in court tomorrow in relation to a highly publicised property intrusion incident on Boxing Day.
Letter: Officials ‘dragging the chain’
Tuesday 14 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I wish to correct a statement made by the CEO of Cook Islands Airport Authority regarding comments I made over lighting issues for Aitutaki’s Airport. (Cook Islands News, Saturday, January 11, 2025).
Education ministry welcomes new teachers for 2025 school year
Tuesday 14 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, Local, National
The Ministry of Education has welcomed a group of new teachers to the Cook Islands ahead of the start of the 2025 school year.
Cook Islands grapples with ‘declining education value’
Tuesday 14 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
Cook Islands grapples with declining public value for education as students are increasingly drawn to lucrative but less academically demanding sectors, posing a significant challenge for the Ministry of Education.
Anguna-Kamana reappointed as Agriculture head for third term
Tuesday 14 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Agriculture, National
Temarama Anguna-Kamana will continue as the Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture for another term of three years.
Te Puna Marama collecting knowledge of food preservation in Mauke
Tuesday 14 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National, Outer Islands
Kicking off brand new 2025, Te Puna Marama Voyaging Society is excited to host its first workshop today on Mauke (January 14 – 15, 2025), dedicated to exploring and documenting traditional methods of growing and preserving food.
Cummings embrace human-centered design to improve immunisation rates
Tuesday 14 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands
Hearing about something new can bring about mixed feelings, excitement, the desire to learn more, an opportunity for growth and so many questions!
Tokoroa Pacific Sharks honour heritage at League Nines in Paradise
Tuesday 14 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Tokoroa Pacific Sharks may have finished as runners-up in the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise tournament, but the team’s journey to the final was filled with lessons and pride.
Cook Islands Triathlon season kicks off with Kids Aquathon
Tuesday 14 January 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The 2025 Cook Islands Triathlon season is underway with trainings on Thursdays from 5pm and Saturdays from 3pm at the Tri Site in Tikioki.
Partitioning -Balancing land use with Customary Values
Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, National
Partitioning land in the Cook Islands is both a practical and meaningful process, offering a unique opportunity to align traditional land rights with modern economic and social needs. This method involves dividing land into small portions, defining new boundaries, and deciding who can own or use the land among family members. While the process can be complex, it holds great potential to make the best use of land and support both family and community wealth, writes Natalie Tikitau.
Athletes enjoy timeout in the sand despite adverse weather
Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Other Sports, Sports
The Cook Islands Beach Games 2025 completed its first successful week of the games despite the adverse weather conditions teams had to face.
Successful League 9’s in Paradise
Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in League, Sports
The much-anticipated 2025 League 9’s in Paradise tournament ended on a high at the national stadium in Nikao on Saturday with Arorangi Bears taking home the victory for this year’s tournament.
