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Apii Takitumu honours dedicated teachers and academic achievers
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Early Childhood Education (ECE) students from Titikaveka participated in the Apii Takitumu prize-giving event held on Thursday morning at the Revival Church in Matavera.
Fishermen, environment group seek solutions to dwindling fish stocks
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, Local, National
Dwindling fish numbers and the potential impact of deep sea mining on fish are among the issues in Cook Islands waters that fishermen and an environmental group want to see addressed at an upcoming meeting in Rarotonga between the Pacific’s fisheries ministries.
Pa Enua schools turn trash into treasure in Sanitarium Creative Art Competition
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands
Students in the Pa Enua demonstrated their artistic prowess by designing sculptures from recycled Sanitarium product packaging in the Sanitarium Creative Art Schools Competition, facilitated by the Cook Islands Trading Corporation (CITC).
Apii Takitumu honours dedicated teachers and academic achievers
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Early Childhood Education (ECE) students from Titikaveka participated in the Apii Takitumu prize-giving event held on Thursday morning at the Revival Church in Matavera.
Fishermen, environment group seek solutions to dwindling fish stocks
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National
Dwindling fish numbers and the potential impact of deep sea mining on fish are among the issues in Cook Islands waters that fishermen and an environmental group want to see addressed at an upcoming meeting in Rarotonga between the Pacific’s fisheries ministries.
Takitumu Conservation launches management plan to intensify protection of endemic karekori
Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
The Takitumu Conservation Area (TCA) Committee and National Environment Service have launched a management plan through to 2030.
Drink driver fell asleep, crashed into power pole
Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, National
An 18-year-old motorist was nearly three times the legal alcohol limit when he fell asleep behind the wheel and collided with a power pole in Rarotonga.
Apii Takitumu dux: ‘Work hard’
Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The Apii Takitumu Primary School dux prize for the top 2023 academic student of the school this year was awarded to Vanessa Tua-Trood from Ngatangiia.
Cook Islands joins global youth call for urgent action on global climate change
Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Young leaders from around the world are demanding action with the Cook Islands raising its voice in highlighting the real threat climate change poses for Pacific nations.
Cook Islands elected to two key UNESCO committees
Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands was elected to two key committees during the 42nd session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) this month.
Cook Islands welcomes NZ’s coalition government
Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Government has congratulated New Zealand’s newly sworn-in government and expressed its eagerness to engage with them in the new year.
Cook Islands receives IMO support for maritime efficiency
Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands is receiving support from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to “achieve the most efficient maritime transport as possible”.
Livestock owners reminded to keep animals hydrated amidst dry spell
Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National
Livestock owners are being urged to take extra measures to keep their animals cool and hydrated as Rarotonga continues to grapple with dry weather conditions.
Algae bloom in Takuvaine Stream: Agencies clear the waterway
Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
The National Environment Service (NES) and Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) are monitoring Takuvaine stream following an algae bloom that emerged due to elevated nutrient levels and limited water circulation.
NCDs the number one killer
Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have emerged as the leading cause of premature illness, death, and disability in the Cook Islands, according to Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Ministry of Health clarifies screening procedures for returning athletes
Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Pacific Games, Sports
Team Cook Islands has expressed satisfaction with the overall health of their athletes, with only a few reported illnesses during their stay in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Cook Islands highlights demographic transition at Asia-Pacific Population Conference
Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Tingika Elikana led the Cook Islands delegation to the 7th Asia and Pacific Population Conference held earlier this month.
Nukutere’s ‘superpower’ students raise $3505 through art auction
Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, National
A special silent auction exhibition showcasing the artwork of Nukutere College’s remarkable ‘superpower’ students raised an impressive $3505.
Drink driver over five times legal alcohol limit fined $800, disqualified
Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, National
A 34-year-old woman who collided with a fellow motorcyclist while trying to overtake a car was more than five times the legal alcohol limit.
Cook Islands bolster Solomon Islands’ biosecurity measures
Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National, Regional, Solomon Islands
Cook Islands biosecurity officers are in Honiara, Solomon Islands, to provide much-needed reinforcement to the local team due to a significant surge in arrivals for the Pacific Games.
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