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Cannabis accused gets letter of support from Aitutaki MP
Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A man arrested and charged with dealing cannabis has received letters of support from a Member of Parliament, a former Cabinet Minister and a doctor.
Bulldogs eye development after tough start to league
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Titikaveka Bulldogs had a ‘mix start’ to the 2022 Cook Islands domestic rugby league season.
Border reopening receives support from Are Ariki
Saturday 6 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
The House of Ariki fully support Government’s decision to re-open the borders with New Zealand on January 13 next year.
Suspended DPM’s corruption related case moves to High Court
Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former director of the National Environment Service Nga Puna and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna will appear in the High Court today.
Inspired by nature
Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Apii Te Uki Ou’s Isabella Nicholas, pictured, with her masterpiece depicting a grove of tropical coconuts against a majestic island mountain, ready to be exhibited at the school’s Art Exhibition & Auction tonight.
Will Cook Islands have to learn to live with Covid-19?
Saturday 18 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, Health, National
Countries around the world are ditching lockdowns and slowly opening borders. Life in the United Kingdom has minimal restrictions, Australia has a plan to get life normal-ish again and even New Zealand has indicated slowly opening up to the world in the first quarter of 2022. So does the Cook Islands also need to learn to live with the virus or could we forever keep our zero tolerance approach?
Puaikura to battle Nikao Sokattak in round two
Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
After an exhilarating first week of football, round two provides another exciting match up. Puaikura will play Nikao Sokattak today at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Piho’s big dream comes true
Monday 5 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Award winning photographer Charlotte Piho has been recognised and presented with the ‘Traveller’s Choice Best of the Best’ on TripAdvisor for her ever-popular turtle tours.
NZ supports rugby programmes
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) received new rugby equipment from the New Zealand government and the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Aid and Trade to help them further their development programmes to schools around Rarotonga as well as the Pa Enua.
Eels take lead in league
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
The domestic rugby league competition heads into a week break providing teams with a perfect opportunity to recover before entering the crucial half of the weekly meet in May.
OPINION: Democratic Party calls for vaccine before travel bubble
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
To the New Zealand government, the Cook Islands Opposition is appealing for the Covid-19 vaccine to be rolled out here for our 17,000 people before the two-way travel bubble opens between our two countries, writes Opposition leader Tina Browne.
Letter: Key questions on seabed mining
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The Seabed Minerals Commissioner’s letter on Monday (March 22) didn’t answer the question of what potential risks to the environment from mining were presented to communities in the pa enua.
Private Sector Taskforce looks back on busy year
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
A year on from the establishment of their business support office, the Private Sector Taskforce has now dealt with more than 1200 phone calls and walk-in enquiries from sole traders alone, in addition to many hundreds more from other business types.
‘I am woman, hear me roar’
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend
An official parade attended by dignitaries, past police commissioners and police personnel was held yesterday morning to mark the 50th anniversary of women in Cook Islands Police.
Parties mum on Manihiki by election candidates
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
Former prime minister and Manihiki MP Henry Puna’s wife Akaiti is highly tipped to be the Cook Islands Party (CIP) candidate for the Manihiki by election to be held in May.
A walk to remember
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The first day of the Holy Week, the commemoration of Jesus Christ’s arrival into Jerusalem was celebrated by the Cook Islands Catholic community on Sunday.
Ultra low temperature freezers ‘ready’
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands Government has purchased ultra low temperature freezers to store Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.
Cooks open for business from May 1: PM tells NZ
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
The month of May is the broad target Prime Minister Mark Brown and NZ counterpart Jacinda Ardern have agreed to set for welcoming Kiwi visitors, but the Cooks PM says the country will be ready to roll out the welcome mat precisely on the 1st of that month.
Policewomen over the decades 50 years of women in police
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The refreshing drizzle of rain did not dampen the significant celebration of recognising 50 years of Cook Islands women in police. Past and present women and men police officers gathered at the headquarters in Avarua to mark the important occasion, with former police commissioners also in attendance. Acting Minister of Police and Member of Parliament […]
One year inside the Cook Islands Covid-free bubble
Sunday 28 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Features, Weekend
Curiosity, fear, uncertainty, hardship, perseverance, isolation, hope, strength of community – Cook Islands News looks back at 12 months of Covid-19.
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