Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Fiji, National, Regional
Tributes flowed at a special celebration, a “Festschrift” (volume of tributes) for the late Dr Marjorie Tuainekore Crocombe (née Hosking) OBE (19 June 1930 – 21 July 2022), who was an exemplary author and academic of the nation.
Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, National
Titikaveka Students are channelling creativity in their art classes having crafted replica turtle carapace (shell) designs which are now on display.
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Education, National
Hundreds of delegates from across the blue Pacific have gathered on Rarotonga for the Pacific Island Universities Research Network (PIURN) conference.
Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The biggest Pacific Island Universities Research Network (PIURN) conference starts this morning with an opening ceremony from 9am at Te Are Karioi (National Auditorium) Dome.
Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The University of the South Pacific (USP) Cook Islands Campus with Te Puna Vai Marama (Cook Islands Centre for Research), is hosting the 5th Pacific Islands Universities Research Network (PIURN) Conference next week.
Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, National
A Cook Islands MP is suggesting there should be compulsory Cook Islands Māori and local dialect teaching for primary school students.
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Rakahanga School students have embarked on a mission to grow their own vegetables in a bid to promote healthy living.
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The annual Science Careers Expo drew hundreds of college students from across the island as they gathered to explore a range of opportunities and ignite their passion for scientific pursuits.
Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Education, National
Cook Islands Ministry of Education has at least 24 vacancies at the moment, and they’re looking abroad to fill them.
Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend
The Kōrero o te 'Ōrau's 'Ātui'anga ki te Tango students Siana Whatarau and Winton Herman have arrived home safely from their Arctic journey.
Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National
The Government of Japan held the official handing-over ceremony for the grant of NZ$128,948 for “The Project for the Construction of Multi-Purpose Classroom of Apii Te Uki Ou Primary School”.
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, Local, National
A wide-ranging review of public service in the Cook Islands has ranked the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Education as the top performing ministries, and the Ministry of Marine Resources the lowest.
Friday 9 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The first cohort of students with a quest to enhance and develop further their knowledge of Cook Islands language and culture have graduated from Te Vānanga Are Tapere o Takitumu – Cook Islands (Takitumu Performing Arts School).
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The Apii Avarua Dome is a display of colour featuring art and craft pieces designed and made by the students.
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands
School students on Palmerston Islands are developing green fingers.
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Thirty years ago a group of dedicated parents had a dream.
Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Apii Te Uki Ou started its journey in 1993 with one teacher, Kathy Nooroa and 15 students, using the LDS hall in Avatiu as their classroom.
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend
A New Zealand mother and daughter will be in Rarotonga this week donating books to Apii Nikao, Apii Avarua and Apii Te Uki Ou.
Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National, Other Sports, Sports
About 900 players from 75 teams gathered at Raemaru Park in Arorangi yesterday to kick start the 2023 Rising Stars Championship.
Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
St Joseph’s Primary School students have been receiving some timely teaching lessons from visiting New Zealander Tyler Thompson who donated a box of new books for the school.