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Young Cook Islands golfers compete in prestigious NZ tournament
Thursday 16 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Golf, Sports
Talented Rarotonga golfers, Tane Wichman and Tahitoa Webb, both participated in the North Island Age Group Championships that was held at the Taupo Golf Club in Aotearoa New Zealand.
‘Electric atmosphere’ at Cook Islands League Nines despite technical glitches
Thursday 16 January 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Following the successful hosting of the 9th League Nines in Paradise tournament last weekend, Cook Islands Rugby League has begun receiving interest for the 10th edition next year.
Letter: Te Akaepaepa anga o te 60 Mataiti
Thursday 16 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Kia Orana e te iti tangata Kuki Airani I te aroa maata o to tatou Atu ko Iesu Mesia. Te karanga nei te aposetolo Paulo “E rekareka rai” Philipi 4:4.
Two men to face Court over Boxing Day incident in Parengaru
Thursday 16 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A second man will appear at the Criminal Court in Avarua today, as a party to the offence of wilfully damaging a property in Parengaru on Boxing Day.
Ngatoko takes helm as chief of staff for Prime Minister
Thursday 16 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
A new chief of staff to the Office of the Prime Minister has been appointed to lead the team in advancing key national initiatives, including the National Sustainable Development Agenda.
Visitor arrivals on track to rival record numbers
Thursday 16 January 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Business, Economy, National, Tourism
Visitor arrivals in 2024, with December figures yet to be released, have surpassed the total arrivals of 2023 and are on track to rival the record number set in 2019.
Community rallies for Poila family after devastating fire
Thursday 16 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Support surged from the community at the fast-selling fundraiser event for the Poila family of Mangaia whose beloved family home, store and warehouse, was reduced to ashes in a devastating fire just days before Christmas.
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.
