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Mix Pac and Bounty Spikers crowned Beach Volleyball champions
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Volleyball
Mix Pac were crowned the 2024 Cook Islands Beach Games Volleyball competition men’s champions on Saturday at the Nikao Beach Courts.
Outrage erupts as CISNOC silent on prize giving delay
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Beach Games participants are outraged by Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC)’s decision to delay the 2024 prize giving by three days.
U19s gear up for OFC Qualifiers
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands Football Under 19 Men’s Academy has resumed its preparation for the upcoming OFC U19 Men’s Championship – Qualifiers in April.
Volunteer fire brigade kicks off 2024 with more resources
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade has new resources in the battle against the blaze.
Letter: Education head
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Kia Orana, Te akaroa Earlier Letters to the Editor in regards to the appointment of Owen Lewis as Secretary of Education are to be applauded for the valid points raised.
Letter: Smoke and mirrors
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The way this government is running parts of this country is just a very bad joke! Why go through all that cost, time consumption and pretence of inviting applications for a job (Head of Education), doing the interviews, and then totally disregarding the recommendation of the very professional committee.
Letters: Investing in quality education
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I would have thought that it is simple common sense that we have only one government owned secondary school on Rarotonga.
Miss Cook Islands Association seeks young women for 2024 programme
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, Features
Miss Cook Islands Association (MCIA) is calling on Cook Islands women aged 18-27 to join their personal development programme.
Meteorological Service gets boost for better forecasts
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands Meteorological Service is among five Pacific islands nations with access to approximately US$50 million (NZ$82m) to enhance its capability.
JP wary of pressuring complainant
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
An assault on a female case was adjourned after the defence requested time for family mediation, sparking a debate about pressuring the complainant and cultural practices in domestic violence cases.
Airport tour offers rare glimpse into Rarotonga’s travel hub
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National
In the lead up to next week’s 50th anniversary celebration of the Rarotonga International Airport, passengers on “Flight Bus Number 50” public tour broke into heartfelt island songs, cherishing the milestone moment of riding along the airport runway.
Apii Te Uki Ou students take off for new year with Airport Tour
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Senior students at Apii Te Uki Ou kicked off their 2024 academic year and first day back at school yesterday with a unique experience – a bus tour on the Rarotonga International Airport.
Immigration policy changes on hold awaiting PM approval, says MFAI
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The proposed immigration policy changes considered by the National Labour Advisory Board (NLAB) in September last year are sitting with Prime Minister Mark Brown for his approval, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI).
Fiji’s coalition at risk of collapse following dismissal of minister
Monday 22 January 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji's three-party coalition government is at risk of collapse after just over 12 months in power following the dismissal of a Cabinet minister on Friday, with calls for Sitiveni Rabuka to step down as prime minister.
Handball history made on Aitutaki
Monday 22 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Handball, Sports
The Cook Islands have been making great strides in their ongoing development of handball across the 15-island nation.
Busy year of bulletins, warnings
Monday 22 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
The Cook Islands Meteorological Service’s annual report tabled in Parliament last month, highlighted a busy year of weather monitoring and warnings.
Ruta Mave: Time for women to demand the credit they deserve
Monday 22 January 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
This acceptance of male power tripping behaviours as normal shows just how indoctrinated it is and how we continue to be slaves to patriarchy, writes Ruta Mave.
Letter: ‘When it’s not your money, who cares’
Monday 22 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Kia orana, referring to the excellent letter to the editor in the Cook Islands News January 17 edition regarding successive governments thinking they can run commercial businesses, when in reality most schemes that government and public servants dream up become abject failures, and never any blame or repercussion on anyone!
Letter: Te Mato Vai: Wat-er disaster
Monday 22 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, When is the government going to address Rarotonga’s worsening water shortage? This is a necessary project that the Cook Islands government has yet again failed to deliver.
Transport sees rise in licence renewals
Monday 22 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Land Transport Authority saw increased licence renewals, policy development, and promising initiatives in Pa Enua, with road safety collaboration and legislative review planned for the future.
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