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Kata: Permanent Residency

Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Poila wins fishing comp, scrapes by with 100 grams

Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports

Poe Poila and crew with the winning heaviest fish in the BSP fishing competition, a 26.5 kilogram yellowfin tuna. 22041904.

Fall at New Zealand port causes death

Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National

A devastating fatal accident at the Ports of Auckland (POAL), New Zealand has claimed the life of well-loved 26-year-old Atiroa Tuaiti who hails from the island of Aitutaki.

China and Solomon Islands sign security pact

Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

China's government says it has signed a framework agreement on security cooperation with Solomon Islands - a deal Australia, New Zealand and the US fear could open the door to a Chinese naval base in the South Pacific.

Chinese vessel grounded on French Polynesian reef to be dismantled

Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional

Preparations are being finalised to dismantle a Chinese fishing vessel stuck on the reef of the French Polynesian atoll Arutua for more than two years.

Kata: Minimum wage increase

Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Nine make the cut for Oceania event

Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports

Nine athletes have qualified to represent the Cook Islands at the Oceania Area Championships in Mackay, Australia, in June this year.

Retracing our breadfruit roots

Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Go Local

An initiative to revitalise breadfruit orchards in the Cook Islands can save millions of dollars on imported food.

Minimum wage under review

Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands minimum wage is currently under review, however, the Prime Minister says businesses would struggle with the added cost if it was to increase.

New tug boat costs over $1m

Saturday 16 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

The new tug marks another milestone in the continued infrastructural development of the Port of Avatiu, which handles about 90 per cent of the food and materials imported into the Cook Islands and 100 per cent of the fuel, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.

The choices we make shape our experience of life

Saturday 16 April 2022 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion

Easter reminds those of us of faith that under immense stress and pressure, Jesus made a choice and one that would lead him to the Cross – this is something many of us took time and reflected on yesterday, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Request declined

Saturday 16 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National

Cook Islands Chief Justice declined an application for a victim to read her own impact statement to the man who raped her.

Fiji investigates arrival of Russian oligarch's vessel, questions captain

Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji police are investigating the arrival of a luxury vessel owned by a Russian oligarch, questioning its captain about how he brought the boat to the Pacific island nation without customs clearance.

Kata: Vaccine

Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Ready, steady, Touch!

Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports

Cook Islands Touch Association received a positive response from their clubs with majority confirmed to participate in the weekly open and mixed competitions resuming next week.

Lady Moana crew test positive for Covid

Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands

Penrhyn yesterday confirmed two cases of Covid-19 after a cargo vessel that visited the island returned to Rarotonga with all crew onboard testing positive for the virus.

Our Ocean conference opens in Palau

Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional

The Our Ocean Conference opened this morning in Palau with more than 500 delegates from more than 80 nations taking part.

Chocolate – An Easter treat not to be shared

Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features

Chocolate is poisonous to dogs mostly because of its theobromine content, explains Te Are Manu Vet Clinic’s medical director Michael Baer.

Kata: Isolation

Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Athletics group to host Easter family ‘fun competition’

Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports

Track and Field Club Rarotonga (TFC) with the support of Athletics Cook Islands is trialing a new family fun event on Easter Monday with a ‘carnival atmosphere’ at the National Stadium in Nikao.