Headlines

Bid to get charges dropped in bush knife case

Friday 18 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

The defence counsel of a young woman who is alleged to have threatened a man with a bush knife is hoping to have charges withdrawn.

Crime


Christmas cheer in Rarotonga

Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

A bumper crowd gathered at the Punanga Nui Market Wednesday night for Rotaract Rarotonga’s annual Christmas in the Market.

Local


Government debt load ‘high risk strategy’

Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Public debt is expected to climb and exceed an official target as the economy continues to suffer in the absence of tourists, leading one prominent businessman to question the sustainability of government finances.

Economy


Award-winning soldier: Serving provides a greater purpose in life

Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Cook Islander Staff Sergeant Tokahaumata Oltaches-Tagavaitau says her parents have always told her that the uniform she wears is not a job or profession but is her calling.

Local


Stay ‘watchful’ this festive season

Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Police and a local security firm are calling on the public to remain vigilant at home and in public, even though this year is on target to have the lowest annual theft rate in 10 years.

Crime


Tropical Cyclone Zazu watched closely

Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather

Cook Islands Meteorological Service continues to monitor Tropical Cyclone Zazu and keep the public informed through social media and radio platforms.

National


Committing to a better future

Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands

Australian High Commissioner to Cook Islands Dr Chris Watkins became the first diplomatic from his country to visit the northern group island of Manihiki.

National


Matavera to lose treasured toa trees

Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

A disappointed community member says Infrastructure Cook Islands didn’t give any other options, apart from destroying the ironwood trees to make way for road development.

Local


Jet requests stopover after striking adverse weather

Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

On Saturday afternoon the tower at Rarotonga International Airport received a call from pilots on a Boeing 757 cargo plane en-route from Honolulu to Pago Pago, American Samoa.

Local


New airline set for takeoff

Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands businessman Mike Pero has renamed his new airline Pasifika Air but says serving Rarotonga remains his primary focus.

Economy


Quarantine free travel with NZ by end of March, 2021

Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy, Health, National

New Zealand is working at pace to implement quarantine-free travel for Cook Islanders travelling to NZ as the first step in a phased approach to two-way quarantine free travel between the two nations.

Economy


Cook Islands and New Zealand agree next steps towards quarantine-free travel

Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands and New Zealand governments will confirm the timing for when removal of mandatory quarantine will take effect, next week.

Economy


Sharing the magic of Christmas

Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

Baby sharks, Olaf the snowman, Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Shrek were just some of the special guests who made appearances at this year’s Tropical Christmas Parade.

Local


Huge drop in crashes but driver behaviour remains unchanged

Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National

The Covid-19 pandemic is being credited with a significant decrease in the number of motor vehicle crashes this year compared to the same time in 2019, but police are urging drivers to be sensible.

Local


Cook Islander caught in Noumea chaos

Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National, New Caledonia, Regional

A Cook Islander, her husband and their children are caught up in rising unrest in New Caledonia's capital as protest action against the planned sale of Vale nickel plant continues.

National


Caught by a snap and sentenced

Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Selfie-incriminating: An ex-convict was caught after leaving mobile phone at scene of attempted burglary – with a picture of himself as his screensaver.

Crime

Taking the plunge! Local photographer gets international recognition

Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

A photograph taken by a local photographer has been recognised in the International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards.

Local


Sex offender’s work release halted

Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, National

Corrective Services Minister George (Maggie) Angene will meet with his senior officials today to discuss the controversial work release privilege granted to a convicted child sex offender.

Crime


Once in a lifetime opportunity for Cook Islands designers

Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, National

When Cook Island designers Toka Toka and Ina Ropu-Tengaru received news that they would be part of a fashion event in London, they were shocked.

Culture


Steps to ban ‘highly toxic’ pesticides

Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Health, National

The Pesticides Board will start registration of all pesticides imported into the Cook Islands by both commercial and non-commercial entities.

Environment


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