National
New teachers – new inspiration
Thursday 23 January 2014 | Published in Education
15 new teachers arrived in Rarotonga last week to take up teaching stints in schools across the Cook Islands.
Mangaia harbour construction work underway
Thursday 23 January 2014 | Published in Environment
Construction to improve Mangaia’s harbour – the main transportation hub for supplies and services to the island – is underway.
Urgent boat trip to Pukapuka for pregnant women
Thursday 23 January 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
An emergency boat trip is being made to Pukapuka to take medical supplies and bring at least two high-risk patients back to Rarotonga, as the island awaits repairs to the airport runway.
More planning to be done ahead of merger
Thursday 23 January 2014 | Published in National
It will be business as usual for Avatea and Nikao Maori school students when classes begin for the year, despite plans to eventually merge the schools.
Work experience the focus for upcoming school year
Thursday 23 January 2014 | Published in National
The focus for careers education this year will be on work experience, says an official with the Ministry of Education.
Call for future tertiary students
Thursday 23 January 2014 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute is holding an open day for potential students tomorrow.
Free software for students
Thursday 23 January 2014 | Published in National
Students are being invited to take their personal devices to school next week and install the latest version of Microsoft Office – for free.
'Be prepared to persevere'
Thursday 23 January 2014 | Published in National
Happy New Year and a very warm welcome back to school to all our students, teachers, principals and support staff.
Funding Film Raro is 'not sustainable', says tourism
Thursday 23 January 2014 | Published in National
Film Raro does not meet criteria for funding by tourism, says the chief executive of the tourism corporation.
First cruise ship of the year arrives
Thursday 23 January 2014 | Published in National
Rarotonga welcomed its first cruise ship of the year when the MS Columbus 2 pulled up outside Avatiu Harbour yesterday morning.
Film Raro 'did not fit criteria' - tourism
Thursday 23 January 2014 | Published in National
Dear Editor, I wish to write this letter to respond to the public on the Cook Islands News article titled ‘Film Raro funding proposal denied’ that was published on Saturday January 18.
Captain Tama's veteran proud of rescue
Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in National
A veteran member of Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruises says he is proud of the way his team handled the near-drowning of an elderly passenger last week.
Public questions costs of water project
Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in National
The public had the chance to voice concerns about a major water infrastructure project in Rarotonga, in a meeting in Vaka Puaikura this week.
Mark of respect
Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in Local
Brothers (left to right) Reon, 5, Reeshan, 8, and Ropata Skeen, 13, stopped beachgoers in their tracks as they performed a haka at Muri on Monday.
Owners responsible for their dogs: police
Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in Local
Complaints about stray dogs in Rarotonga should first and foremost be directed at dog owners themselves, say the police.
TMV too expensive, says a consultation attendee
Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in Local
A member of the public who attended the recent consultation meeting on Te Mato Vai in Vaka Puaikura said he doesn’t think the country can afford the price tag of the unprecedented infrastructure project.
Asbestos delays classes at Avarua School
Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in Health
Avarua Primary School will open late this year after asbestos was found in the soil and air around the school.
Sunburst sailing in Rarotonga honored
Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in National
Sunbursts crafts have been sailed in Rarotonga from the beginning of the class in 1964.
Star athlete heads to Kings College
Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in National
Talented young Aitutaki athlete Leo Roa is set for a bright future, which started this week when he flew to New Zealand to start learning at one of the country’s most prestigious schools.
Tongan woman 'overwhelmed' by support
Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in National
Every household in the cyclone-battered village of Holopeka will be receiving an envelope full of cash this week, courtesy of one woman in Rarotonga.
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