National
Take care during festive season
Monday 7 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime, National
Leading up to Christmas, Cook Islands Police Service have some strong messages for the community.
Fears for children’s safety
Monday 7 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, National
A convicted child sex offender has been released into the Rarotonga community without formal supervision.
‘Do your school work and be happy’
Monday 7 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Makenna Gribble was awarded the 2020 Dux for Apii Takitumu at the school’s presentation held at the Matavera Revival Church.
Head girl leads by example
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
An emotional Leah Schuster fought tears as she made her way to the stage to receive the Dux of the Year award at the St Joseph’s School prize giving ceremony yesterday.
Lawyer returns for her people
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Michelle Tangimama returned to the Cook Islands in 2019 for the first time in 18 years. Reconnecting with her people has triggered her heart and got her thinking to one-day return home for good.
Shipping subsidies in spotlight
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
A shipping company says government will be creating an uneven playing field in the crucial industry of outer islands shipping if it proceeds with paying a subsidy to a rival operator.
Staying put to ride out the pandemic
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
The pandemic has wrecked the nation’s tourism dependent economy. Previously when times were tough, people fled overseas in search of opportunity. That has yet to happen, but the business community believes the threat of depopulation remains.
Flowers for hope in prison
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cabinet Minister George “Maggie” Angene is open about his troubled past and time spent in prison, even though he’s now the Minister of the institution that was his home on and off for 34 years.
Court briefs
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The following matters were dealt with at Cook Islands High Court this week.
Something for everyone at car boot sale
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
A campaign for the elimination of violence against women and children continues on Friday with a car boot sale event to be held at Punanga Nui Market.
Working together to create the next national blueprint
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National
More than 200 people turned out at the national “Our Cook Islands Legacy National Sustainable Development Agenda 2020+ Forum” at the Domes yesterday.
Barge prepares for maiden voyage
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
The recently arrived barge MV Taunga Nui is preparing to embark on its first voyage to the Pa Enua.
Stabbing accused to remain in custody
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Two High Court cases, including the recent stabbing incident, have been adjourned.
Travel bubble uncertainty frustrates businesses
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Tourism operators want Cook Islands and New Zealand governments to provide more information on the status of the proposed travel bubble.
Recognition for service to school
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Mary Mare was named the senior Dux for Papaaroa Adventist School at the school’s annual prizegiving awards on Wednesday.
Barge captain reporting for duty
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Derek Fox | Published in Local, National
As the MV Taunga Nui prepares for her maiden voyage, veteran journalist Derek Fox caught up with barge captain Panapasa Vonokula and the fellow Fijian Captain Sitiveni Sese who will take over.
A true pa metua o te peu Maori
Thursday 3 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A soft-spoken talented Cook Islands cultural master – the late Rutera Taripo loved, studied and treasured our language, art, music and traditions.
Car boot sale for quick cash
Thursday 3 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
As part of a 16-day activism for the elimination of violence against women and children, a car boot sale event will be held at the Punanga Nui Market today.
Northern group island prepares for worst case Covid-19 scenario
Thursday 3 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands
Rakahanga is remaining resolute that its borders will be immediately closed and the island will remain isolated from the outside world, if a case of Covid-19 is confirmed on Rarotonga.
Sharing the joy of the season
Thursday 3 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National, Outer Islands
The spirit of Christmas will be well and truly alive on Friday December 11, as the island of Mauke/Akatokamanava holds its first ever Christmas in the Park.
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