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OPINION: ‘Luck is believing you’re lucky’
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Your decision can make luck, but luck can’t make your decision so always trust yourself, writes Ruta Mave.
Stranded Cook Islanders expecting further delays
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Cook Islanders stranded in New Zealand are expecting further delays in returning home to Rarotonga after Auckland’s level 4 lockdown is extended for another week.
Covid-19 in French Polynesia claims another 13 lives
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
Another 13 people with Covid-19 in French Polynesia have died, raising the death toll to 551.
Gallery owner pays tribute to legendary artist
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Art, Features
Internationally-renowned Kiwi artist Billy Apple had been scheduled to land on Rarotonga today for his second exhibition in the Cook Islands. Apple died after a short illness at his Auckland home on Monday. Rarotonga Bergman Gallery owner Ben Bergman connected with Apple over several years and shares his memories of the artist with Al Williams.
THOMAS TARURONGO WYNNE: Having the wisdom to find common ground
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Nothing at the moment can be more emotionally charged than our personal decisions and feelings around Covid-19, vaccination, vax passports, and our faith and trust in government and institutions, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Souber Driver Raro: ‘I wanted to save lives’
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Resident inspired to start a sober driving service on Rarotonga following a spate of fatal accidents on the island in early 2020.
Suicide rate ‘worrying’
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Two cases of suicide were recorded last year making Cook Islands’ suicide rate worse than New Zealand, says Te Kainga O Pa Taunga Mental health and Wellbeing NGO.
Covid-19 in Fiji: 179 new cases, five deaths confirmed
Friday 10 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji has reported 179 new cases of Covid-19 and five deaths for the 24 hours to 8am on Thursday. That compared with 240 cases and three deaths, including a baby, announced on Wednesday.
Clubs ready for cricket season
Friday 10 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
The weekly 2021 Rarotonga Cricket Club competition will kick off this Saturday with seven women and eight men’s teams battling for the titles.
Have your say on the nation's future
Friday 10 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The Cook Islands National Sustainable Development Agenda 2020+ now open for public review.Have your say
Superfund decreases rates again
Friday 10 September 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
The national superfund has decreased contribution rates, putting more money in the pockets of employees and employers during the ongoing economic downturn caused by New Zealand’s Covid-19 outbreak.
Ex-PM of Samoa issues informal apology over court attacks
Thursday 9 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
The former Samoan Prime Minister and Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) leader has informally apologised to the courts after weeks of criticising and protesting against them.
Bears look to break drought in 15s final
Thursday 9 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Arorangi Bears Senior A grade will be looking to break a 10-year drought this Saturday after rain put a dampener on their grand final against the Tupapa Panthers last weekend.
Youth cyber safety ‘a major concern’
Thursday 9 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Growing concerns around youth online vulnerability have prompted police to deliver cyber safety lessons.
Baby among Covid-19 dead in Fiji: 240 new cases confirmed
Wednesday 8 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A four-month-old infant has died from Covid-19 in Fiji, health authorities announced last night.
OPINION: Beetles bolster battle against invasive tree
Wednesday 8 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Introduced insects landed on Rarotonga in June making it their new home in a combined effort to control an invasive tree. By Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research (MWLR) biocontrol and molecular ecology science team leader Lynley Hayes and research leader Quentin Paynter.
Old jars reused as coffee cups
Wednesday 8 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Old glass jars have been turned into reusable coffee keep cups by the Te Ipukarea Society to reduce plastic waste. Caleb Fotheringham reports.
Stream takes new shape as improvement project nears halfway mark
Tuesday 7 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A multi-million dollar project to improve the Avatiu Stream is near the half way point as part of an effort to better protect the surrounding area from flooding.
New Caledonia goes into lockdown after Covid-19 community outbreak
Monday 6 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
New Caledonia has detected three cases of Covid-19 in the community and ordered a two-week lockdown from midday Monday.
Techie says she does it for the love of engineering
Monday 6 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Technology
The opportunity to perform a variety of work attracted systems engineer Tania Apera to Avaroa Cable Ltd. Her job is to ensure Cook Islanders enjoy uninterrupted and reliable internet service.
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