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Cook Islands aims to conquer OFC Qualifiers, despite underdog status
Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands national men’s football team has landed on Tongan soil with a singular, burning ambition – to conquer the OFC Nations Cup Qualifying stage and progress into the OFC Men’s Nations Cup scheduled for June.
Letters: Avatiu football
Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I am a recent convert to soccer. I have followed the progress of the Avatiu Women’s soccer team at the OFC tournament in the Solomon Islands.
Letters: Paychecks and proxy votes
Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Overworked? Underpaid? Daily stress trying to get the job done? And all the while still facing the weekly family financial burdens with cost of living, inflation, etc.
Takitumu Conservation Area set to become first OECM in Pacific
Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National
In a first for the Cook Islands as well as the rest of the Pacific, the Takitumu Conservation Area (TCA) will be submitted to be internationally recognised as an Other Effective area-based Conservation Measure (OECM).
Dr Tuaine Unuia appointed new Clerk of the House of Ariki
Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Local, National
Dr Tuaine Unuia, clinical manager of Te Marae Ora Dental Clinic, has been appointed the new O-Tari-Kura o te Are Ariki (Clerk of the House of Ariki).
Over 50 per cent of stolen motorbikes unrecovered, reveal Police
Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police are advising motorcycle owners to park their vehicles in plain view and do not leave keys in the vehicle or the ignition.
Bus driver on trial for crash injuring tourist in Rarotonga
Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The driver accused of a bus crash that occurred in Rarotonga in late December of 2022 is being tried by a judge and jury at the High Court in Avarua.
Public Accounts Committee members in Wellington for study visit
Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand Kairangi Samuela welcomed the Cook Islands Public Accounts Committee delegation upon their arrival to Te Whanganui a Tara, Wellington over the weekend.
‘Hazardous’ Gold Country scuttled at sea after environmental approval
Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Business, Environment, National
A hazardous Cook Islands commercial vessel, MV Gold Country, was towed out to sea and scuttled last month after approval from environmental authorities due to safety concerns.
$12k reportedly spent on expat economist’s pet relocation
Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) has reportedly spent $12,000 on a senior expat executive’s pet dog.
Respect the whistle: Refs call for understanding from fans
Thursday 14 March 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League referees face criticism from fans despite lacking technology and working hard to ensure fair play, and the association is calling for more understanding and potential new referees.
Uini steals the show with wonder goal for Avatiu FC despite second loss
Thursday 14 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Two late goals secured Tafea FC their first win at the OFC Women’s Champions League, overcoming Avatiu FC 4-2 at Lawson Tama Stadium on Tuesday (Cook Islands time).
Resort supports local school with culinary outreach programme
Thursday 14 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National
Pacific Resort Rarotonga in the Cook Islands has announced its latest initiative aimed at uplifting the young local community through a dynamic culinary outreach programme with Titikaveka College.
Letter: Expats seek minimum wage rise
Thursday 14 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I find this quite selfish and inconsiderate (Expats seek minimum wage increase to match rising costs, March 8, 2024). I wonder if these people have ever made these types of complaints back in their own countries.
Tourist influx expected as Jetstar adds flight
Thursday 14 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Jetstar is adding a fourth weekly flight between Sydney and Rarotonga due to strong demand from Australian tourists, bringing the total to four flights per week, starting later this month.
Rarotonga sailors shine at Nationals, youngsters set for NZ challenge
Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sailing, Sports
The Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) has had a great start to the year, hitting the ground running with several activities.
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.
Letter: ‘More talk very little walk’
Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The headline in the Cook Islands News, Monday, March 4, reads, Cook Islands grapples with highest childhood obesity rates in the world.
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.
