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Kata: Agriculture

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Bulldogs seek redemption

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Titikaveka Bulldogs are looking to bounce back this afternoon against defending champions Arorangi Bears after a heavy defeat to Avatiu Nikao Eels last week.

Tabuya calls on party to ‘stand for fairness’ after being stripped of deputy leadership

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji's Minister for Women and Children Lynda Tabuya is calling on The People's Alliance Party to "stand for fairness and justice" after it stripped her of her deputy leadership following allegations of a sex and drug scandal. The People's Alliance Party (PAP) announced earlier this week that Ms Tabuya had been removed over the allegations, which date back to August last year.

Electoral Amendment Bill: Samoa will not be governed by outsiders

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

Samoa’s Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries La'auli Leuatea Schmidt says the country would not be ruled by outsiders, should a change to the electoral act go through.

Letter: Growers left high and dry

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I recently attended a dinner for growers hosted by a grower himself, Mr Kiriau Turepu.

Letter: Education scholarship

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I am writing with interest in the government’s strategy for ensuring qualified educators are teaching our future generations.

Cook Islands celebrates International Women’s Day with ‘Inspire Inclusion’ talks

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Today is International Women’s Day and the Cook Islands is celebrating with events featuring prominent women speakers.

$10 million project aims to reduce single-use plastics

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

A project to reduce the number of plastics entering the country, focused on the food and beverage sector, was discussed during a workshop in Rarotonga this week.

The king of heat: Elvis inspired hot sauce to hit the market

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, National

Cook Islands hot sauce businessman and Elvis Presley fan, Paul Lynch, will be launching his latest “hot, hot 10+ Burnin’ Love” sauce this Saturday.

Dangerous driving charge prompts legal advice

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A motorist who was charged for dangerous driving and failure to stop has been advised to get a lawyer.

Expats seek minimum wage increase to match rising costs

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

Foreign workers associations in the Cook Islands are calling for an increase in the minimum wage rate to match the rising cost of living.

Kata: Climate change grant

Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Rarotonga sailors shine at Nationals, youngsters set for NZ challenge

Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sailing, Sports

The Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) has had a great start to the year, hitting the ground running with several activities.

Rarotonga teachers explore teaching fractions through art and visualisation

Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Rarotonga mathematics teachers were introduced to a workshop exploring the teaching of fractions using art and visualisation, instead of formulas, at Apii Nikao yesterday.

Letter: ‘More talk very little walk’

Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The headline in the Cook Islands News, Monday, March 4, reads, Cook Islands grapples with highest childhood obesity rates in the world.

Pensioner donates ‘Back to School’ promo winnings to families in need

Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Recognising the increase in cost of living and the families who are struggling to make ends meet, a kind-hearted pensioner has returned his CITC Back to School Anchor competition $500 cash winnings.

Cook Islands secures $20m grant to build climate-resilient nation

Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, Health, National, Outer Islands

A project aiming to build a healthy and resilient nation in the context of climate change and set to benefit more than 15,000 Cook Islanders, will start to be implemented in the coming months, thanks to an estimated US 12.5 million (NZ$20.3m) Green Climate Fund (GCF) grant.

National Geographic Orion brings tourists to Rarotonga for excursions

Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Tourism

About 60 passengers disembarked from the visiting cruise vessel in Rarotonga on Tuesday.

Avaroa Cable remains preferred internet choice due to speed and quality: PM

Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Technology

Avaroa Cable is still the preferred means of internet connection in the Cook Islands “because of its speed and quality of connection”, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.