Cook Islands News

The Ministry of Education has reported a significant decline in NCEA pass rates for Year 12 and Year 13 students in 2025, attributing the trend to poor attendance and low student engagement throughout the academic year.

Cook Islands News

Sharp decline in Year 12 and 13 NCEA pass rates ‘disappointing’ ↗

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The first term of the 2026 academic year commenced yesterday, with most schools on Rarotonga officially opening their doors to students, ranging from ECE (Early Childhood Education) to senior classes.

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Smiles and new beginnings as Rarotonga schools open their doors ↗

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Two local fishermen are celebrating after landing a massive 426-kilogram marlin late on Monday night, describing the catch as the biggest fish they have landed so far in their fishing careers.

Cook Islands News

Catch of a lifetime: Brothers hook 426kg marlin ↗

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ManaToa, the Cook Islands men’s rugby 7s team, held a highly successful island-wide fundraiser on Saturday to support their upcoming international tournaments.

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ManaToa moved by Cook Islands’ generosity in island-wide fundraiser ↗

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The Tereora College Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is vowing to hold the Ministry of Education accountable for transparency and governance as the new school year begins under acting leadership and the shadow of legal action by the former principal.

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Tereora PTA demands forensic audit and seat on principal selection panel ↗

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The Government’s handling of the dengue outbreak is under scrutiny, with the Opposition claiming the response has been insufficient as case numbers have doubled within just two months and spread further into the Pa Enua.

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‘Not enough being done’ - Opposition slams response to dengue surge ↗

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Dengue cases in the Cook Islands have more than doubled within the past two months, with the Pa Enua recording new cases, raising concerns among local leaders as the outbreak continues to spread beyond Rarotonga.

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Dengue cases double in two months, spreads to Pa Enua ↗

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Cook Islands growers are raising the alarm over an unprecedented surge in ant activity that threatens livelihoods by damaging food crops and coconut trees.

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Frustrated growers call for urgent action on ‘ant crisis’ ↗

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