National
Safety first in tree talks
Wednesday 26 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment
The safety of both road users and Takitumu School children remains the top priority for both Infrastructure Cook Islands and the Matavera community, but will 30 toa trees have to be sacrificed.
Air border closure extended
Wednesday 26 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Cabinet has decided to extend the temporary total air border closure for inwards passenger travel with no exemptions.
Helping make children's dreams come true
Wednesday 26 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
A year and a half ago, former Miss Cook Islands Reihana Koteka-Wiki started planning a project. She called it her “Dream Journal” or “Te Puka Orama”.
Women join police crew
Tuesday 25 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Women excited at fast-track into the Police Maritime division for patrol boat’s ocean trip.
Hawai'i rugby encouraged to ask permission to use Tangaroa icon
Tuesday 25 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Culture
The image of Tangaroa has been legally protected, officials say, and the Kanaloa rugby team must ask permission to use it.
BSP bank earnings suffer in Covid-19
Tuesday 25 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
The Bank of the South Pacific has recorded a 12.2 per cent drop in profit for the first half of 2020.
Pressure from school-children to save toa trees
Tuesday 25 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment
Children at Takitimu School sent a strong message to Infrastructure Cook Islands about protecting the 30 toa trees outside their school, ahead of last night’s public meeting.
We are sailing
Tuesday 25 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Avarua and Avatiu harbours are setting-off points for a diaspora this week.
Vaccine promised to Pacific
Tuesday 25 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Australia vows to share with ‘our family in the Pacific’.
Decision whether to allow returning residents
Tuesday 25 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A decision on the proposed quarantine facility in New Zealand is expected today.
Promise of uncapped internet – for a price
Tuesday 25 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
Competition commissioner expects to approve licence for new internet provider, in competition with Vodafone.
Helping anxious kids in tough times
Monday 24 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
Cook Islands children have been some of the luckiest in the world in this Covid-19 pandemic, mostly insulated from the damage other children around the world have suffered to their education and wellbeing. But nobody is complacent.
Breast checks how-to clinics
Monday 24 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Sessions starting tomorrow will coach women on how to check for breast cancers.
'Tough guy' of rugby, but Papa Teava showed his compassion in community
Monday 24 August 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Local
The Police and Rugby Union paid tribute this weekend to the late Papa Teava Iro, who passed away on Saturday.
Women anticipating slower recovery for their businesses
Monday 24 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Greater difficulty accessing finance, and trying to juggle professional, family and community responsibilities, are making the Covid-19 slowdown extra difficult for businesswomen, a new survey reveals.
New JPs sworn in
Monday 24 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Four new Justices of the Peace have been appointed to ease the workload of those deciding court matters.
Covid-19 impacts internet cable
Monday 24 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
Cable has been ready to be switched on for a month, but Vodafone denies any delay.
Message of love
Monday 24 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Poto Williams, a Cook Islands minister in the New Zealand Government, has sent a “message of love” to Cook Islanders as they face the Covid outbreak.
Pacific rugby team 'sorry' for taking Tangaroa image
Monday 24 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
A Hawai‘i Pacific professional rugby franchise has stirred up a storm by using Rarotonga’s unique depiction of Tangaroa for its commercial branding.
Young driver 'asleep at the wheel'
Monday 24 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
The driver of a rental car and his passenger escaped injury when their vehicle failed to take a bend.
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