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Decrease in Super rates
Monday 8 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Lower forecasted investment returns have prompted the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund to decrease pay out rates for new pensioners.
Action Man helps Creative Centre
Monday 8 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Minister George (Maggie) Angene, Member of Parliament for Tupapa, was out with his boys assisting the Creative Centre with their clean up around the compound on Friday.
Public consultations on Covid-19 vaccine this week
Monday 8 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora health ministry is holding consultation meetings this week to advise people on the government’s plans to roll-out the coronavirus vaccine.
From sunny Rarotonga to freezing works
Monday 8 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Six of Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruizes staff are currently in New Zealand under a seasonal work contract – all to support their families here in Rarotonga.
Postponed league matches to be played today
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The postponed round three Raro Cars Cook Islands Rugby League competition matches will be played today.
Battle for second spot as Wantoks claim beach title
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Wantoks have won the inaugural CIFA Beach Soccer Championship despite a round to go today.
Reviving & thriving: Cook Islands traditional games a big hit
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Plans are already afoot to expand the traditional sports programme at the next Cook Islands Games.
Rarotonga in vogue
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Weekend
Cook Islands men returning from overseas have been a source of fashion innovation for almost 200 years. Long before Bluff white boots and gangster wear, Rarotongan sailors helped revolutionise the formless, shapeless world of missionary clothing.
As you sow so shall you reap
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Unless someone like you care a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better.
Travel bubble uncertainty in an already uncertain business
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, Features, National, Weekend
As government works towards two-way quarantine-free travel with New Zealand by the end of the month, local businesses are getting desperate and many say they can’t survive much longer without tourists. Yet even with a bubble, they face unprecedented challenges in an uncertain environment.
Mixing science with fun and imagination
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend
Former Miss Cook Islands and Miss South Pacific Joyana Finch recently released a book ‘Buzz the Electron’ on Amazon. Just weeks after its release, Finch saw the book rise to number one in the ‘Children’s electricity and electronic’ category on Amazon. It has received a five-star rating.
Matie Ethical Care – Caring for the land, the people and the future
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
This week, Te Ipukarea Society is very pleased to share information about a new environmental initiative which has recently been established here in Rarotonga, writes Kate Mckessar.
Tsunami warning
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
We wish to convey sincere congratulations and big meitaki maata for the very swift and efficient dispatch of news and information regarding our recent tsunami alert warnings from our disaster management authorities, police, government heads of ministries, radio, TV, Facebook, heads of respective organisations and all else involved.
Agriculture’s free seedlings programme
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, On Tuesday night the Minister of Agriculture, Rose Brown and Secretary, Marama Anguna, came on TV telling growers to come to the Agriculture Nursery in Arorangi to collect seedlings.
Respected leader laid to rest
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral of well-respected paramount chief and passionate cultural expert, Tararo Temaeva Arii Tepoua’e Karati Ariki MBE (Papa Maeva) of Akatokamanava, who was buried at the Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) grounds yesterday.
Superwomen to share stories of challenge and perseverance
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Six women will be sharing their stories on how they #ChooseToChallenge in their work places and communities in acknowledgement and celebration of International Women’s Day on Monday. March 8.
Learning how to break the mould
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National
Yes they can – a new group of budding young entrepreneurs from Tereora College have now taken on the challenge of completing the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) programme this year.
Parliament explains delay in appointment of new Clerk
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
The Clerk of Parliament’s position has been re-advertised due to the small number of applications received, says Cook Islands Parliament.
Young leaders practice Parliament
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education
Araura, Mangaia and Atiu College representatives have arrived on Rarotonga and are gearing up alongside Nukutere, Tereora and Titikaveka College peers to conduct the first Youth Leaders Practice Parliament at Parliament Building on Monday.
Border to reopen for incoming passengers
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, Health, National
After a week of no returnees, Government will allow incoming passengers on next week’s flights.
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