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Understanding emotions with Autism Cook Islands
Thursday 1 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
People with autism struggle with communication, sensory overload and understanding emotions says Kat Jensen, the programme manager at Autism Cook Islands.
Operation Tui Moana - 20 vessels intercepted
Thursday 1 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, National
Operation Tui Moana 2023 (15th - 26th May), a regional fisheries surveillance operation covering the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga and Tuvalu as well as associated high seas, closed successfully last Friday.
Guidelines agreed to, but more collaboration to come for turtle tours
Thursday 1 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
All of the major turtle tour operators have now signed a memorandum of understanding with the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation, but legislation protecting the turtles could be months away.
Drummers embrace culture
Thursday 1 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
Tereora College had the blessing ceremony for their brand new set of drums yesterday in time for rehearsals for the upcoming ‘CITC Pump the Beats Emo’anga Tangi Kaara 2023’ drumming competition which will be held on 30th June.
Open netball finals today
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
All Netball Club competition finals will be matches to watch, says Tekura Moekaa, Netball Cook Islands secretary.
Aitutaki athletics experiences resurgence
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports
Aitutaki athletics is experiencing a resurgence and the rise of emerging talent.
New Caledonia's FLNKS wants ICJ advice on contested vote
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS movement says the advice of the International Court of Justice is being sought over the contested 2021 referendum on independence from France.
Youth anti-corruption movement embraced by Cook Islands groups
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
An anti-corruption policy dialogue brought together youth and representatives from government and non-government stakeholders in the Cook Islands including the Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, National Youth Council, National Women’s Council, the Ombudsman’s Office, National Disability Council and Pride Cook Islands.
Letter: ‘If Tahiti can pay a living wage, so can we’
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Mr Editor, Monday’s Cook Islands News carried a story concerning minimum wage in Vanuatu. What caught this reader’s eye was the details of Cook Islands latest minimum wage at US$5.45 and French Polynesia at US$9.11.
Cook Islands will be ready to host Forum Leaders meeting in November: PM Brown
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional
Cook Islands Prime Minister and Pacific Forum Chair Mark Brown says preparations are well underway for the upcoming Forum Leaders meeting in November.
Sharing the dream of Apii Te Uki Ou
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Thirty years ago a group of dedicated parents had a dream.
TikTok no place on government platforms
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Social media technologies like TikTok do not have a place on government platforms.
National Environment Services director Halatoa Fua voices Cook Islands concerns
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
National Environment Service director, Halatoa Fua has made a plea at the second Intergovernmental negotiating committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment in Paris, France.
Arorangi CICC on track for June rededication
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Local, National
The Arorangi CICC church renovations team are steaming ahead in their preparations for the 200-year Arrival of the Gospel commemoration in Arorangi, which will be completed in time for the rededication of the church on Thursday June 22.
‘Big win’ for consumers as new meat import rules come into effect
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Prime Minister’s Office and Ministry of Agriculture have come to an agreement to allow cheaper imported food products from New Zealand.
Kata: Golden mile
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Kata: Internet speed
Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Hundreds of students compete in Badminton College tournaments
Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
Badminton Cook Islands will be hosting its 8th Annual College Tournament at the Vodafone Sports Arena on Thursday and 170 students will be part of the event.
Beddoes looks forward to Pacific Games
Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes is aiming to bring home three gold medals from this year’s Pacific Games.
Pacific Summit to discuss Japan’s plan to release nuke waste water into the Pacific
Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Concerns raised by Pacific Leaders about Japan’s plan to discharge over a million tonnes of contaminated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, over the next four years will feature prominently on the agenda of the inaugural Korea – Pacific Leaders’ Summit.
