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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.
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.
Cook Islands sprinter Tolosa equals 60 metre national record
Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands sprinter Daniel Tolosa has equalled the longstanding 60 metre national record of 7.23 seconds.
Avatiu ready to showcase Cook Islands women’s football to the world
Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
In an unprecedented journey that captures the spirit of adventure and competition, the Avatiu FC women’s football team today will depart for the Solomon Islands to compete in the OFC Women’s Champions League.
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.
Balancing motherhood and studies: Tatuava-Taripo’s inspiring journey to serve her community
Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features
From early motherhood and years of perseverance and sacrifice, inspiring and determined Aleyna-Joy Tatuava-Taripo, 34, has triumphed in law after being admitted to the bar in the Cook Islands High Court last week.
Operator raises concerns over increased motorised boats in lagoon
Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National
A turtle tour operator has raised concerns that there has been an increased use of motorised boats in the Avaavaroa Passage.
Pastor claims ‘friend’ forged receipts in alleged vehicle scam
Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The defendant jury trial of a woman accused of allegedly forging a receipt for a vehicle purchase that never occurred continues at the High Court in Avarua today.
No charger issues, says Te Aponga Uira
Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga electricity company Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has clarified that its electric vehicle chargers have always been compatible with the government’s newly purchased EVs.
Rakahanga School sees enrolment rise with families returning to island
Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands
Rakahanga School, located on one of the Cook Islands’ most isolated islands 42 kilometres south of its sister island Manihiki, has seen its roll number increase to 22 this year compared to last year’s roll of 15.
Eels lead, Panthers fight back
Monday 4 March 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in League, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels premier men’s side cemented their place on top of the domestic 13s competition after extending their winning streak to three matches.
Ruta Mave: Empowering women to reclaim their dignity
Monday 4 March 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
Twenty years ago, Alan Rickman’s character in Love Actually bought his secretary a gold necklace, his wife Emma Thompson discovers this fact. Her emotions of grief and betrayal played out on film as she struggles to compose herself so she can pretend nothing is wrong, has reduced many a wife to tears as the stark and awful reality for women whose husband cheats. Most wives choose to stay, writes Ruta Mave.
Letter: Health referral cost
Monday 4 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Who paid for what? Now, it’s how much was paid for what?
Letter: Recycling in Rarotonga
Monday 4 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Recently back from holidays in Rarotonga we enjoyed a month of chilling out in Vaimaanga amongst other things reading the Cook Islands News each day.
