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Making tertiary education easier
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Tereora College final year students Shalom Vunibaka, Josifini Wong and Zhera Moetaua were among those who attended the University of the South Pacific (USP) open day at its Cook Islands campus in Takamoa, Avarua yesterday.
Kiwi experts share knowledge at inaugural science expo
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) in New Zealand, conducts research across a broad range of disciplines in the environmental sciences such as the oceans, climate, freshwater, rivers, lagoons, lakes and all the animals.
Cook Islands firefighters keep up with New Zealand standard
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local
Puaikura volunteer firefighters have been refreshing and practicing their first aid skills over the last three to four months.
Operators being sought to manage new recycling model
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Environment, National
There looks set to be a financial spinoff as Cook Islands prepares to tighten the reins on plastic use. Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) is calling on interest from depot operators and logistics services in an effort to manage recyclables and end of life products.
Muri 30km/h speed zone limit ‘should be shortened’
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local
A Ngatangiia resident is calling for the 30 kilometre an hour speed limit zone in Muri to be shortened to about a quarter of its size. Rod Henderson said the stretch should only be about 500 metres.
Inflation rate ‘ambiguous’: Change in overall prices from June 2021 to June 2022 was 7.5 per cent
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) is likely to revise the rate of inflation for the Cook Islands, but prices have already increased markedly over the past year. Matthew Littlewood reports.
Cook Islands bans meat products from Indonesia
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
All meat products from Indonesia are banned in the Cook Islands to prevent the spread of destructive cattle disease.
New Cooks bank boss sets sights on surf and fishing
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National
The national economy is recovering with a return of confidence in the market, new ANZ Bank country head Jason Murray says.
Forecasters attend course
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands hosted a meteorological marine service course for Pacific Island nations to enhance forecasters capability to predict destructive events.
Turtle tour guidelines ‘not enough’, says environment group
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
New guidelines for turtle tours in Rarotonga from Cook Islands Tourism have been released to Cook Islands News, but an environmental advocacy group says more needs to be done.
Hand, foot and mouth disease ‘slowly subsiding’
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The hand foot and mouth disease (HFMD) which has been affecting children on Rarotonga looks to be “slowly subsiding”, says the director of Hospital Health Services, Doctor Yin Yin May.
Tertiary education on offer at open day
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The University of the South Pacific (USP) open day today will highlight all courses available to study from the Rarotonga campus.
International live music comes to Rarotonga
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Local, National
Groove to the new sounds of Ghanaian and Afrobeat singer-songwriter Eugene Kwame Marfo also known by the stage name Kuami Eugene tonight on Rarotonga.
Firearms training to take place
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Police are warning people near Nikao about likely noise, as several of their staff undergo firearms training.
Mike Pero in airline talks with MFEM
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National
Ministry of Finance and Economic Management has confirmed it has been in discussions with businessman Mike Pero about a renewed interest in developing an airline.
Jetstar flight delay causes frustration
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
A man who was meant to catch a Jetstar flight from Rarotonga to Auckland on Monday was asked if he could stay with friends, and then paid for his own taxi when his flight was delayed by more than 15 hours.
Cooks and Aussies sign ‘milestone’ agreement
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Australia, National, Politics, Regional
A “milestone” agreement has been signed by Prime Minister Mark Brown and Australian Foreign Minister, Senator Penny Wong, but no money exchanged.
Soaring costs of flights still rankles
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism
The expected dip in tourism numbers did not quite arrive in September, but operators are still wary about the lack of flights.
‘Careless scrub fires waste water’: Fire Chief
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Scrub fires lit by “careless” people clearing their crops and sections are happening too often and putting other properties at risk.
Ministry of Cultural Development Secretary charged with drink driving
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Secretary of Cultural Development Anthony Turua was caught twice over the legal blood alcohol limit following a crash in which a police vehicle was involved.
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