National

Chemical trials could be unlawful: Lobby group

Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National

Use of polyaluminium chloride (PACI) is ‘not a trial but a test’ according to Te Vai Ora Maori, but Prime Minister Mark Brown says it’s simply another attempt by the water lobby group to stall progress.

Local

Man to remain in police custody

Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

A man who faces an indecent assault charge was denied bail by the High Court on Thursday.

Crime

Sacked Customs staff compensated

Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Laid off Customs staff are relieved to have received a settlement from government after five months of negotiation which had many in tears.

Local

Don’t be akama, it could save your life

Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National

No one wants to be poked around their sacred body parts and made to feel uncomfortable.

Health

Seabed exploration licenses launched

Friday 23 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment

Application for seabed exploration licenses are now open to potential undersea mining operators.

Environment

'Good things come to those who wait'

Friday 23 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Health ministry has used the $500,000 Covid-19 budget to purchase oxygen plant, medical equipment and a pharmacy truck.

Local

Case of senior govt adviser with Crown Law

Friday 23 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

The case of senior government adviser Terry Rangi is being reviewed by Crown Law.

Crime

'Stonewalling audit office unacceptable'

Friday 23 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy

A former director of the Cook Islands Audit Office says preventing audit officials from having access to official tax records to verify Government finances is “totally unsatisfactory”.

Economy

More awareness from fishers needed

Friday 23 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local

Artisanal fishers are being called upon to increase their awareness of the impact of fishing activities and play a greater role in managing coastal areas.

Local

Keeping an eye out for unexpected turn of events

Friday 23 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather

Cook Islands is unlikely to be hit by a cyclone in the 2020/21 Tropical Cyclone Season which starts next month.

Weather

Grow, nourish and sustain together

Thursday 22 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Farmers share stories of how they adjusted their production and marketing plan to better adapt to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Local

Food, colour and lots of fun

Thursday 22 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education

It was a day of fun, colour and laughter at the World Food Day celebrations held at Constitution Park yesterday.

Education

'Impose fines'

Thursday 22 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Health ministry must start using Covid-19 legislation and fine people who breach quarantine rules, says Opposition Health spokesperson MP Sel Napa.

Crime

Police probe cause for report delay

Thursday 22 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime

Commissioner of Police Maara Tetava has directed a comprehensive review of the investigation into a small boy who disappeared after falling overboard on local ferry.

Crime

Study finds local residents resilient during Covid-19

Thursday 22 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy

Research by a New Zealand university sheds light on the resilience of tourism-dependent Pacific nations, and policymakers should take notice as they envision tourism for the future.

Economy

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.

Local

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.