National
Lucky escape
Thursday 22 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Four students on their way to school on Wednesday morning had a close call when the vehicle they were in veered off the road and crashed into a tree outside Tereora College.
India broadens focus on Pacific
Wednesday 21 October 2020 | Published in Economy
A diplomatic push by India to expand relations with Pacific Island states including Cook Islands continues as the Asian country rejigs its foreign ministry. Benefits could be in store for the region.
Four years since 2016 shooting tragedy
Wednesday 21 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police Commissioner has overseen the implementation of the recommendations made in a report after the 2016 shooting investigation.
'Amicable settlement' reached
Wednesday 21 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A settlement has been reached between the family of the late Mary Dean and the government in regards to the 2016 fatal shooting incident.
Quarantine breach 'selfish and ignorant'
Wednesday 21 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Puna volunteer says man who breached supervised quarantine rules has no respect for the work they do and should face serious consequences.
Having the time of her life
Wednesday 21 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The sheer delight portrayed by Mama Tamanu Scott at the closing ceremony of the Cook Islands Games encapsulated the joy, wonder and spirit of the biggest sporting event of the nation – the Cook Islands Games.
School appoints first male principal
Tuesday 20 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
One of Rarotonga’s oldest schools has broken with a 125-year tradition after appointing its first male principal.
Licensing process for seabed exploration
Tuesday 20 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Members of the public are invited to attend the launch of the Seabed Minerals Authority licensing process for exploration research in Cook Islands’ waters on Thursday morning.
233kg blue marlin puts fisherman through his paces
Tuesday 20 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A “bigger and better” blue marlin was hauled in at Avatiu Harbour yesterday.
Repatriation flight to Tahiti in the works
Tuesday 20 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
A call is being sent out to French Polynesian nationals who desire to return home.
Tuna tagging success relies on the industry
Tuesday 20 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Pacific Community (SPC) has completed a critical expedition to monitor the health of the world’s largest tuna fishery in the Western and Central Pacific which includes the Cook Islands.
Driver claims asthma attack led to crash
Tuesday 20 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Blood specimen has been sought from the driver of a truck that smashed into a Te Aponga Uira (power) pole on Sunday night.
Another breach, quarantine on arrival extended
Tuesday 20 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
Passengers returning to Rarotonga this Friday will be required to undergo supervised quarantine, while another quarantine breach is reported to Te Marae Ora.
To Tatou Vai and Te Marae Ora team up
Monday 19 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
For the last two months, Te Marae Ora health ministry and To Tatou Vai have been working together to conduct joint water quality tests around the island.
Regional trade agreement brings new hope to growers
Monday 19 October 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Local growers are excited by the prospect of a regional trade deal aimed at boosting Cook Islands’ export to neighbouring countries.
'Quiet' weekend ends in a bang
Monday 19 October 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Police were last night investigating an accident involving a truck which smashed into a Te Aponga Uira (power) pole near Avatiu harbour.
Quarantine free travel top agenda
Monday 19 October 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Prime Minister Mark Brown has congratulated New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on her re-election at the weekend.
New Covid-19 case pushes travel bubble talks back to square one
Monday 19 October 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Government will “immediately review” their current settings with regard to incoming passengers following new community Covid-19 case in New Zealand.
The plague of Ponzi and pyramid schemes
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
Government officials are working against the odds to alert the public over a plague of misinformation and greed that’s being promoted on social media within the community.
Te Ipukarea Society: 'Threats of serious damage'
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: Deep seabed mining could cause irreversible harm to our oceans, from the seafloor to the surface and the midwater columns in between.
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