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Badminton boosts internal culture
Thursday 9 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports
Badminton has soared in popularity over the last two years in the Cook Islands. The sport has capitalised on the Covid-19 lockdowns and guidelines that restricted the country’s contact sports (rugby and soccer) in early 2020.
Taskforce to provide travel bubble update on Monday
Thursday 9 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, Local, National
An update on quarantine free travel will likely come Monday, says Border Easement Taskforce.
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.
Vaccinating 12 to 15-year-olds ‘benefits’ community
Wednesday 8 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Cabinet is set to discuss vaccinating 12 to 15-year-olds while a health specialist says vaccination will benefit the wider community.
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.
Penrhyn students get into the spirit of Literacy Week
Tuesday 7 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands
The Tetautua and Omoka school students of Penrhyn (or Tongareva island), the northernmost island of the Cook Islands group, yesterday celebrated the start of the ‘Literacy Week’.
All eyes on Round the Rock Relay
Tuesday 7 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
As the Round Rarotonga Road Race quickly approaches later this month, the first event to start the week of running is the Round the Rock Relay.
Group dedicated to solving disputes through mediation
Tuesday 7 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Features, Go Local
An organisation has been set up to provide an alternative way of resolving dispute – through the use of mediation, a process that is not common in the country, but ‘very effective’.
Baudinet confirms Davis Cup return
Tuesday 7 September 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports, Tennis
Cook Islands tennis player Brett Baudinet will be joining the Pacific Oceania Davis Cup team this week for the Asia Oceania Group Three tournament in Amman, Jordan.
PM Mark Brown: ‘We cannot see climate change, but we do feel its impact’
Tuesday 7 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
We may not be able to see climate change happening around us, but its impact is very real, and it is up to all of us to do what we can to mitigate its effects and help bring about a better and safer future for the Cook Islands and its people, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Emergency department returns to hospital
Tuesday 7 September 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health announced on Monday emergency health services will be moving back to Rarotonga Hospital.
Noni growers positive despite setbacks
Tuesday 7 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Noni growers remain positive despite Covid-19 and disrupted shipping routes placing pressure on their market.
Fisher emphasises correct use of defibrillator
Tuesday 7 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
Recognising the important of both CPR and Automated External Defibrillators (AED) has been emphasised by the Water Safety Cook Islands president Brent Fisher.
Alert level drop in NZ reignites travel bubble hope
Tuesday 7 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands should consider reopening its border to Kiwi tourists when New Zealand’s alert level drops to two, says a leading Pacific health expert.
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.
OPINION: The changing and challenging role of fathers
Monday 6 September 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The greatest mark of a father is how he treats his children when no one is looking, they have the unenviable task of being neither an anchor to hold children back or the sail to take them ahead, writes Ruta Mave.
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