National

Breaching probation

Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Tuterangi Wichman Ataera was sentenced in April this year to 12-months’ probation and six-months community service for a number of burglary and beachside theft charges.

Crime

Sentencing date

Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Elijah Silas Trego has admitted to the charge of aggravated robbery, an offence he committed with Tereapii Greg Mose at Tex Mart Store last year.

Crime

Tourism anticipates 'revenge travel'

Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy

Talks with the Cook Islands regarding a two-way air bridge between the two countries have resumed, and the negotiations are making “good progress”, says the New Zealand prime minister.

Economy

Paving a clearer road map for safety in the tourism Industry

Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Economy

“The actions of our promise will keep the Cook Islands safe,” stated former Prime Minister Henry Puna during the opening of Kia Orana Plus training video last week.

Economy


The spirit of sport

Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education

Future local stars join the spirit of the Cook Islands Games by competing in the schools sporting events.

Education


Police patrol vessel Te Kukupa turns 31

Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Maritime Cook Islands looks forward to the delivery of a new patrol vessel in 2022.

Local


'Kua rongo au I to seva'

Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

The new Avatiu ‘harbour’ bridge is two metres wider, 400 millimetres higher and takes on a rectangular underside shape as opposed to the old one.

Economy


Te Ipukarea Society: Cook Is. 'custodian of the common heritage of mankind'

Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment

OPINION: The Cook Islands has an obligation to contribute to the protection of the common heritage of humankind.

Environment


Fishing club receives ice machine

Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Avana Fishing Club, the only fishing club on Rarotonga located at the entrance of a harbour, received its first commercial ice machine.

Local


Travel bubble expected by December

Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy

With a date set for the start of a one-way travel bubble between New Zealand and certain states in Australia, the question being asked is what about the Cook Islands?

Economy

Low demand concerns local growers

Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Prime Minister Mark Brown has directed the Finance ministry to explore ways on how the Government could help or provide subsidy to growers who are unable to sell their produce.

Local


Forum needs 'best possible Candidate'

Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy

The challenges resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to be one of the key factors in the appointment of the new secretary general of the Pacific Islands Forum.

Economy


'Horse trading' in power transition

Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Politics

The Opposition made attempts to bolster their numbers in the House in the lead-up to the swearing-in of Mark Brown as the new Prime Minister.

Politics

'Together as one we move our nation'

Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

The Kia Orana spirit was alive and well at the opening ceremony of the Cook Islands Games 2020.

Local


The story of creation

Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education

“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” - this was the message delivered by the Early Childhood Education students of St Joseph’s School with their art.

Education


More returnees expected as Games kick off

Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local

Another cohort of Cook Islands nationals and residents will arrive in Rarotonga today.

Local

No plea for booze theft

Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A man who allegedly stole two packs of Woodstock pre-mixed bourbon from the TEM Store in Muri is yet to enter a plea.

Crime

Parliament drama 'totally unnecessary'

Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

A former Clerk of Parliament says the confidence motion in the new prime minister tabled by former PM Henry Puna “was not required”.

Politics


Bid to abolish Koutu Nui

Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture

Koutu Nui warns submission to abolish them will have dire political consequences, if pursued.

Culture


I do, I do and I do

Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands

A rare triple wedding celebration “of love and commitment” took place on the island of Pukapuka last week.

Outer Islands


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