National
Empire Bridge report expected next week
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands National Environment Service has announced an awaited update on the Environmental Impact Assessment regarding the construction of the Empire Bridge will be ready by next week.
Diabetes prevention better than cure
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Health, National
To commemorate World Diabetes Day Te Marae Ora (TMO) is conducting free diabetes screenings for anyone aged 18 years and above.
Air New Zealand flight schedule disappears
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
Two friends who came to Rarotonga for a working holiday from New Zealand had their December flights cancelled earlier this month leaving them confused.
‘Expect 2400 infections, 100 hospitalisations and ten deaths when Covid-19 arrives’: TMO
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Covid-19 is likely to hit the Cook Islands causing multiple deaths, hundreds of hospitalisations and thousands of infections when it arrives.
New standing orders simplified
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The new standing orders - the official rules that will regulate the proceedings in parliament - will be made into plain, gender-neutral language, and will follow procedures in line with international parliamentary practice.
Cook Islanders receive Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islanders have been recognised among Pacific artists at the 25th Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards.
Cook Islander receives Medal of the Order of Australia
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islander Ngatuaine (Nga) Hosking’s hard work, community spirit and generosity have been recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia.
Aitutaki One Cook Islands/Demo announce candidates for 2022 Elections
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics
One Cook Islands Party president George Turia has announced confirmation of their candidates for the nation’s 2022 General Elections.
Te Vaerua organises caregivers’ workshop
Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
A practical and theory workshop targeted for caregivers and family members looking after the elderly and disabled starts today, hosted by the Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Inc.
Rarotonga prepares with prayer for upcoming cyclone season
Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Close to 1000 people flocked to the National Auditorium on Sunday evening for the Cyclone Season National Thanksgiving Service.
Doubts over projections to get debt back to ‘normal’
Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands financial secretary Garth Henderson cannot quantify if debt will be back to pre-pandemic levels despite assurances from Prime Minister Mark Brown that it will be.
Police forbid three teen motorists from driving
Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Three teenagers, all aged 19, were forbidden from driving in the early of hours of Sunday on Rarotonga.
‘Wat-er waste!’
Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
A lobbyist has called out the group responsible for replacing Rarotonga’s water network with claims the new $90 million system has not been designed to respond to the environment.
McDonald shares his love for BBQ
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Tom and Lucy McDonald celebrated the official opening of the Paradise Supplies and Uncle Tom’s BBQ Shop on Friday afternoon in the presence of their friends and family who were treated to a celebratory BBQ grilled by Tom himself.
Parliament to pass laws on nationality
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Politics
Parliament will sit again on Monday, November 22 and will first deal with who is defined as a Cook Islander.
Henderson to reapply for top role
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The Government’s Financial Secretary Garth Henderson is considering reapplying for his job as it has been advertised.
Te Marae Ora prepares for digital Covid certificates
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
In preparation for international travel regulations, Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health is expecting to have digital Covid-19 certificates available by 2022.
Bank reduces interest rates on home loans
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown in congratulating a leading bank for decreasing its home loan interest rates, is keen to see a further reduction in the near future.
COP26 agreement disappointing result for the Cooks: PM Brown
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics
The COP26 climate change conference 2021 concluded over the weekend in Glasgow, Scotland with a deal that falls short of hopes and expectations of the vulnerable smaller island nations, including the Cook Islands.
Three people bitten, livestock mauled in spate of dog attacks
Saturday 13 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Three people, including two children have been bitten during a spate of dog attacks on Rarotonga in recent weeks.
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