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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, Travel

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.

Kata: Glossy brochure

Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by webmaster | Published in

Kata: Rain

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by webmaster | Published in

Kata: Seabed minerals

Monday 11 March 2024 | Written by webmaster | Published in

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.

National Geographic Orion brings tourists to Rarotonga for excursions

Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Travel

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.