National
Removal of ‘speed bumps’ eases traffic flow
Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Traffic was diverted around Empire Bridge from Monday to Wednesday this week to create space for asphalt to be laid.
Supermarkets set to increase prices to cover shipping costs
Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Rarotonga businesses will have to increase the price of goods they import to cover the cost of shipping from the United States.
Census data indicates resident population up
Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The latest census data indicate Cook Islands’ resident population has increased despite reports of depopulation due to Covid-19 related exodus.
Local tussle with a tourist
Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Robert Graham pleaded guilty in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday last week for common assault after having a “tussle” with a visitor.
Air New Zealand to prioritise Kiwi travel
Friday 17 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Tourism
Air New Zealand will not be reinstating its Rarotonga-Los Angeles route.
Judge tests positive for Covid-19, rape trial on hold
Friday 17 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
The jury trial for a man charged with rape and multiple other sexual offences has been put on pause after the Judge overseeing the case contracted Covid-19.
Flight to success
Friday 17 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Air New Zealand staff Lindsay Graham, John Strickland and Iain Howard, who live in New Zealand, flew in specially for the 2022 Careers Expo Day held yesterday, to inspire young Cook Islanders wanting to pursue a career in aviation.
Political parties urge electorates to 'use your right to vote'
Friday 17 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
With 2022 General Election date announced, political parties hoping to get into power are urging people to exercise their right to vote.
Vaka reaches Suwarrow, rat eradication underway
Friday 17 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
The Vaka Marumaru Atua crew and Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) members have arrived in Suwarrow last week, and teamed up to lay rat bait on small motu to eradicate the pests which threaten the bird sanctuary.
Students get aviation insights at Careers Expo 2022
Friday 17 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The National Auditorium Dome was a hive of activity with students visiting the well set up booths for the 2022 Careers Expo Day held yesterday afternoon.
Drink driving offences dominate criminal court this week
Friday 17 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Drink driving offences were the main focus of the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday with four people charged with excess breath alcohol and one with excess blood alcohol.
Citizens Against Corruption files application against Deputy PM
Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Citizens Against Corruption (CAC) lawyer Norman George filed in the High Court on Monday an application seeking a Declaratory Judgment to challenge the reinstatement of Robert Tapaitau as Deputy Prime Minister.
JJ Browne reappointed Secretary to Cabinet
Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Harold Arthur Browne, or “JJ” as he is more commonly known, has been re-appointed for a second, three-year, term as the Secretary to Cabinet.
Norwegian research ship continues trip around the pacific
Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The Statsraad Lehmkuhl, which is a three masted ship is sailing on a 20-month long circumnavigation holding 90 students from the University of Bergen in Norway.
‘A little book with a big message’
Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Artist Nanette Lela’ulu is making her debut as an author with the launch of her first book “Can you see what I see?” tomorrow evening.
Kiwis ‘spending more’
Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A review of Cook Islands tourism has revealed that although numbers are down from previous peaks, those visiting are spending more money and time here.
Paunu clinics return after ‘Covid’ break
Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
The “Paunu” or monitoring of children and mothers’ health in Rarotonga have restarted this week after an 18-month hiatus due to Covid-19 precautions and restrictions.
Public Service Commission calls for political neutrality
Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
The public sector has been asked to remain ‘politically neutral’ in the run up to the General Election to be held on August 1, 2022.
PM’s Australia tour financed by Aussie taxpayers
Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown’s four day Australia trip was bankrolled by Australia taxpayers.
Making sports more inclusive one ‘rippa’ at a time
Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands (ACI) has participated in a Rippa Rugby session held at Ngatangiia Field.
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