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Te Kukupa island hops for third refit in Cairns
Friday 5 September 2014 | Published in National
Police patrol boat Te Kukupa is roughly halfway through its journey to Australia, where it is scheduled to undergo a major refit.
Competing submarine internet cables for the Pacific region?
Thursday 4 September 2014 | Published in Technology
Global telecommunications firm Digicel has announced a proposal for a submarine internet cable linking Pacific nations – an idea that could potentially bring broadband service to the Cook Islands.
Badminton comp to play-offs
Thursday 4 September 2014 | Published in Education
It was the clash of the badminton titans last Thursday when competition leaders Ride Rarotonga took on BeaNga led by Ngaoa Ranginui. Talented young Amber Mateariki of Team BeaNga was definitely up for the challenge showing great skill winning both her ladies and mixed doubles matches. Unfortunately it wasn’t enough as Ride Rarotonga were eventual victors 109-99 and therefore taking out top spot for the round robin competition.And despite a tough battle with The Cooks and BeaNga, Team L.AM.J under the leadership of their very determined captain Ahkim Tikaroa were able to hold onto their third place spot on the table. But with Team Telecom gaining in momentum and nipping at the heels of the top three teams there is still a chance the table could be turned.Telecom ladies pairing still remain undefeated as well as Ride Rarotonga’s mixed combination of Eric & Ira and The Cooks men’s pairing.There are two weeks left in the competition with teams all vying for the coveted ‘Ray Marsters Memorial Trophy’ generously sponsored by his family on the Island of Palmerston. Other generous sponsors are Highland Paradise and The Pearl Lounge.The badminton playoffs will begin tonight and all teams are encouraged to please be on time at the Princess Anne Hall at Tereora where spectators are most welcome to check out the action. For tonight’s draw starting at 5pm contact Thomas Ngauru.
Manihiki bright sparks enjoy first science fair
Thursday 4 September 2014 | Published in Education
Manihiki students produced 18 outstanding projects for the islands first ever science fair.
Yachtie in Cooks to promote wind power
Thursday 4 September 2014 | Published in Environment
After seeing and feeling the wind push his sailing yacht thousands of miles across the Pacific, Tracy Hollister has arrived in the Cook Islands to tout the potential benefits of adding wind power to the nation’s electricity generating mix.
CITTI celebrates award winners
Thursday 4 September 2014 | Published in Local
Friends, family, and staff members from the Tertiary Training Institute gathered yesterday to honour three students who recently brought home a silver medal from a cooking competition in Auckland.Culinary arts students Miimetua Noeline Kauvai-Tuaputa and Ngametua Tariau, and food and beverage service student Riana Cuthers-Boxhoorn competed in the 2014 team cooking competition at the New […]
Cooks included in risk-reducing partnership
Thursday 4 September 2014 | Published in Local
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the Secretariat for the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) signed a historic partnership agreement that aims to improve the way in which weather and climate information is delivered, understood and acted on, by communities living with the everyday impacts of climate change.
Merchant Navy Day commemorated
Thursday 4 September 2014 | Published in Local
An intimate ceremony to commemorate Merchant Navy Day was held at the Rarotonga Returned Services Association yesterday where keynote speaker New Zealand High Commissioner Joanna Kempkers conveyed the importance of remembering those who served in the Merchant Navy during conflict – both the sacrifices and the contribution they made to our security and prosperity.
Tereora College parent portal goes live
Wednesday 3 September 2014 | Published in Education
With a few taps on their keyboard, Tereora College parents can now monitor the progress of their child’s education at the national college.All parents of students at Tereora College are being given live access to the college database so that they can monitor the progress of their own children on a daily basis if necessary. Parents can access information on their students learning progress including NCEA credit summaries by subject for seniors, grades achieved by subject for all students, details of school reports issued, daily attendance checks, student timetable, school fee status, library books issued or overdue for return and contact details. Principal Bali Haque says the new information sharing system allows parents to be aware of how their own children are progressing at school.“This is very big news and is what our Learning Charter is all about,” says Haque. “It enables parents to be aware of how their own children are progressing on a daily basis. No need to wait for school reports and no need to rely on your children to tell you what you may want to know!”Haque adds that the initiative also ensures that national college staff is held accountable.“They are required to make sure that assessments are offered, completed by students, marked and put on the data base for parents to view”. We really do encourage parents to access the data and we encourage them to contact their anau teacher if they have any questions or concerns.”Last week parents from Maungaroa anau were issued with their passwords and this week all other anau will be issued with their passwords also.Passwords are high security. The only student information a parent can access will be their own child.For Kena Teamoke, whose 17-year old daughter attends the national college, the new parent portal is, “pretty good!”Teamoke says being able to access his daughter’s education progress information gives him a clearer picture of what he will need to discuss with her.“You know kids, they won’t tell you everything but this way they know they will have to keep their socks up,” says Teamoke. The parent portal can be accessed through the college website www.tereora.edu.ck and click on “parent portal”. It is important of course that all passwords are kept safe and not improperly shared.Students will also, of course, have access to their own data.
Alliance formed to improve Pacific ocean policy coordination
Wednesday 3 September 2014 | Published in Environment
An initiative which seeks to bring together a broad range of stakeholders with diverse interests in the Pacific Ocean will be launched today at the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States in Samoa.
Fluoride study makes its way to the Cook Islands
Wednesday 3 September 2014 | Published in Health
Elected leaders and Government Officials have taken notice of a recently released, New Zealand study that claims no adverse health effects result from the addition of fluoride to drinking water.
Electoral petition hearings underway
Wednesday 3 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Petition proceedings have begun for electoral petitions concerning constituencies in Mangaia and Atiu.
Petitions go high-tech, saving thousands
Wednesday 3 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Tens of thousands of dollars will be saved in charter costs after an announcement by the Cook Islands High Court that it will be using Skype when electoral petitions are heard for Manihiki and Penrhyn.
Sanitation meeting for tourism today
Tuesday 2 September 2014 | Published in Local
Tourism operators and stakeholders are invited to attend a presentation today on new sanitation system regulations to be introduced in the Cook Islands.
Volunteer call out for rubbish round up
Tuesday 2 September 2014 | Published in Environment
Round up your family, friends, sports team and social groups and lend your helping hands to the ‘Rubbish Round Up’ initiative by the Pacific Islands Conservation Initiative (PICI).
“Over the reef” fuel project ongoing
Tuesday 2 September 2014 | Published in Local
A joint proposal to supply Rarotonga with bulk fuel from a large tanker through an “over the reef” pipeline is continuing to work its way through government bureaucracy.
British to blame for obesity in Pacific
Tuesday 2 September 2014 | Published in Health
British colonisers turned Pacific Islanders into some of the fattest people in the world by trying civilise them with fried food, a study by Oxford University has found.Islanders on Nauru and the Cook Islands in the Pacific have the highest levels of obesity in the world.
Outboard motors for Rakahanga
Tuesday 2 September 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
After much anticipation and eagerness the people of Rakahanga finally realised the fulfilment of their dreams when five brand new outboard motors for their five villages eventually landed.
Milestone meeting of 'NZ-Realm' country leaders
Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Economy
Leaders of ‘NZ-Realm’ countries including Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna discussed the difficulties of their countries being heard in their own right around the table at international meetings.
High numbers of road accidents a concern for local police officers
Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Crime
Police will be stepping up their traffic control procedures after attending to five motor vehicle accidents in two days.
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