National

The gift of technology

Thursday 30 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education

Apii Enuamanu Year 11 students have received laptops donated by the Ron Crocombe Foundation, to assist with their studies.

Education


Numangatini Ariki to be invested next month

Thursday 30 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture

The six Kavana (Aronga Mana or Chief) of Mangaia have elected Tangi Tereapii to take on the role of Numangatini Ariki. He will be invested with the title on August 28.

Culture


Cooks' priorities outlined

Thursday 30 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

Like other Pacific countries, the priorities for Cook Islands right now are maintaining the country’s Covid-free status and safe economic recovery, said Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand, Elizabeth Wright-Koteka.

Economy


Covid visit? Health secretary says 'there's good chance it might have'

Thursday 30 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health

Cook Islands remains one of the few places without a coronavirus case, but Health ministry says the virus could have been here.

Health


Air New Zealand plans for Cook Islands travel bubble

Thursday 30 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

Air New Zealand says it is getting plans in place for a travel bubble with the Cook Islands, but the Government still has to give the go-ahead.

Economy


Prison provides 'comforts of home' for repeat offender

Thursday 30 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A recidivist burglar has admitted he only committed multiple crimes so he could return to prison and have a place to sleep and receive three meals a day.

Crime

Growers want a rep in water authority board

Wednesday 29 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Local growers want a representative appointed to the new water authority board.

Local


Opposition rejects new water bill

Wednesday 29 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics

Democratic Party says they will not support the passage of the new water authority Bill through Parliament if it remains in its current form.

Politics

Islands go to the polls

Wednesday 29 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics

Polling stations in the Pa Enua open from 9am this morning to 6pm, for the voting of 56 councillors and nine mayors in the Island government elections today.

Politics

Resorts want concrete date

Wednesday 29 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy

Travellers to Rarotonga have been cancelling their accommodation pre-bookings in September and October amid growing uncertainty around when a concrete date will be set for opening the borders.

Economy


Mad rush for helmets

Wednesday 29 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

William Taripo was one of the first customers to receive his preordered motorcycle helmet from local store Raromart.

Local


Undersea internet cable is all ready – bar the talking

Tuesday 28 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology

All internet retailers are to pay the same for data on the new cable.

Technology


Moana Sands Group withdraws from partnership program

Tuesday 28 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

Moana Sands Group says its withdrawal from a marketing and operations partnership with the Pacific Resort Hotel Group has been amicable, but a necessary result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Economy

Moana Sands goes it alone

Tuesday 28 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

Moana Sands Group says its withdrawal from a marketing and operations partnership with the Pacific Resort Hotel Group has been amicable, but a necessary result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Economy

Tracing tourists and the people who come in contact with them

Tuesday 28 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy

There is a sharp new focus on rolling out the contact-tracing app CookSafe. Katrina Tanirau reports ahead of today’s major tourism breakfast meeting.

Economy

New Air NZ hold on flight bookings

Tuesday 28 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy

Air New Zealand has pushed out its bookings freeze on international flights to August 9, but Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown remains optimistic Cook Islands tourism will soon be open for business.

Economy


Tajiya Sahay's Miss World beauty crown blooms longer

Tuesday 28 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Tajiya Sahay is not only Cook Islands’s most celebrated beauty queen – but she will now be the longest-serving.

Local


Fears for our expat workers

Tuesday 28 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

With the wage subsidy ending and no repatriation flights, overseas nationals don’t know what their future holds.

Economy


Going to Te Makete, regardless of where you are in the world

Monday 27 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Technology

Te Makete is a new social media platform that showcases clients of the Business Trade and Investment Board and helps indigenous Cook Islanders promote their products and services. It gives consumers worldwide the opportunity to link up with local suppliers, like Mom’s Kitchen and Akari Pi Coconut Oil.

Technology


Charges may be dropped against friend of police officer

Monday 27 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

The case against a gun-wielding intruder has been adjourned as police review the case for withdrawing charges against him.

Crime


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