National
$10 million project aims to reduce single-use plastics
Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
A project to reduce the number of plastics entering the country, focused on the food and beverage sector, was discussed during a workshop in Rarotonga this week.
The king of heat: Elvis inspired hot sauce to hit the market
Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, National
Cook Islands hot sauce businessman and Elvis Presley fan, Paul Lynch, will be launching his latest “hot, hot 10+ Burnin’ Love” sauce this Saturday.
Dangerous driving charge prompts legal advice
Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A motorist who was charged for dangerous driving and failure to stop has been advised to get a lawyer.
Expats seek minimum wage increase to match rising costs
Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
Foreign workers associations in the Cook Islands are calling for an increase in the minimum wage rate to match the rising cost of living.
Rarotonga teachers explore teaching fractions through art and visualisation
Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Rarotonga mathematics teachers were introduced to a workshop exploring the teaching of fractions using art and visualisation, instead of formulas, at Apii Nikao yesterday.
Pensioner donates ‘Back to School’ promo winnings to families in need
Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Recognising the increase in cost of living and the families who are struggling to make ends meet, a kind-hearted pensioner has returned his CITC Back to School Anchor competition $500 cash winnings.
Cook Islands secures $20m grant to build climate-resilient nation
Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, Health, National, Outer Islands
A project aiming to build a healthy and resilient nation in the context of climate change and set to benefit more than 15,000 Cook Islanders, will start to be implemented in the coming months, thanks to an estimated US 12.5 million (NZ$20.3m) Green Climate Fund (GCF) grant.
National Geographic Orion brings tourists to Rarotonga for excursions
Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Tourism
About 60 passengers disembarked from the visiting cruise vessel in Rarotonga on Tuesday.
Avaroa Cable remains preferred internet choice due to speed and quality: PM
Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Technology
Avaroa Cable is still the preferred means of internet connection in the Cook Islands “because of its speed and quality of connection”, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
‘Vegetable Planting Evenings’ programme empowers families to grow their own food
Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
The Cook Islands Child Welfare Association (CICWA) has launched a new programme to promote healthy living and self-sufficiency among young families.
Public submissions open for national minimum wage review
Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Economy, National
A panel has been established to determine the Cook Islands’ new minimum wage, which was proposed to increase by $0.30 to $9.30 per hour this year.
Government, private sector team up for successful business training in Mangaia
Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
A team of six individuals from different government agencies and the private sector in Rarotonga visited Mangaia last week to conduct a comprehensive three-day business training session.
Rarotonga schools receive free oral health education kits
Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Health, National
Gearing up for World Oral Health Day and committed to promoting oral health awareness and education on the island, CITC has partnered with Colgate to distribute oral health education kits to school students.
NES develops environmental management plan to address unsustainable turtle tours
Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
The National Environment Service is developing an environmental management plan to address concerns about unsustainable tourism practices impacting sea turtles in Rarotonga.
Baby Teeth Matters programme brings oral health care to Cook Islands children
Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health’s “Baby Teeth Matters” programme is making its way around the island, aiming to improve the oral health and wellbeing of mothers and young children up to the age of five.
Man on probation seeks passport to visit ill father in Fiji
Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A 33-year-old Fijian citizen, Semesa Nalalakiwai, recently sentenced to 16 months’ probation with the first six months on community service, applied for his passport release to visit his ill father in Fiji.
Court discharges woman accused of forging receipt in car purchase
Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A woman accused of forging a receipt for a vehicle purchase that never occurred has been discharged of the charge of obtaining by false pretense.
Te Are Pa Metua welcomes back seniors for activities and socialisation
Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Te Are Pa Metua centre for the elderly is back in full swing, resuming their usual programmes and activities on February 1.
U-turn on electric vehicles: Government retains unsold vehicles due to lack of bids
Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Government will retain and distribute eight electric vehicles (EVs) it previously tried to sell due to lack of bids likely caused by affordability concerns.
Award-winning photographer calls for protection of Cook Islands marine life
Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands photographer Charlotte Piho, who represented the Oceania region at the Xposure Festival in Dubai last week, received another photography award.
