National

Angry, but not insane

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

Remanded offender Terupe Terupe’s medical assessment shows he is fit to plead to a charge of threatening to kill and wilful damage.

Crime

'I am not an extremist'

Monday 27 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local

A small group of protesters marched down the main street of Avarua this weekend, objecting to the impact of the To Tatou Vai water project on land rights.

Local

Motorbike crash shows the importance of helmets for all

Monday 27 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime

With the arrival of 800 helmets expected in-store this afternoon, police say they will accept no excuses from those caught without helmets this weekend.

Crime

Details of Pacific's first air-bridge delayed again

Sunday 26 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics

The Cook Islands and New Zealand governments have again delayed announcing details of an air-bridge between the two countries.

Politics

Children embrace culture

Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education

The popular Atui Anga ki ye Tango kids holiday programme drew 130 kids, keen to learn about their culture

Education

A horse, of course

Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Kanela, Bella and Beauty are the last surviving horses on the island.

Local

Teuru Passfield : Eating local is healthy and tasty too

Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment

OPINION: Last week, our family challenged ourselves to seven days of consuming only local produce. Every ingredient had to be from Cook Islands. It started as a fun little test of our reliance on imported goods but, along the way, some lessons became apparent.

Environment

Hundreds show Pride in defence of human rights

Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local

Fifty-three teams of rainbows, unicorns, fairies and other colourful characters hit the course at Rarotonga Golf Club yesterday to show their support for Pride Cook Islands.

Local

Corrective Services asks for report on escape

Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

An inmate who escaped from the Arorangi Prison this week is a 21-year-old man.

Crime

Hit and run charges

Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A man was taken into police custody yesterday for an alleged hit and run case.

Crime

Tourism boss 'should never have been charged'

Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A tourism operator has had assault charges against him withdrawn.

Crime

Last charge in police brawl, denied

Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A father-of-five has denied threatening to kill a police officer.

Crime

Churches split on seabed mining

Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Differing views among main churches on harvesting undersea minerals.

Local

Brave fight by teacher with listeria

Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health

As a much-loved teacher begins a slow recovery, new listeria cases in NZ spark concern.

Health

Trust is a big deal for young

Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Red Cross trains teens to realise their potential.

Local

'Extremist' landowners behind today's water protest – Govt

Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Government has gone on the attack against landowners objecting to the impact of the To Tatou Vai water project on land rights.

Local

Powering up

Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment

Electric vehicles or EVs are perfect for a place like Rarotonga with a speed limit of 50kmh and a circumference of 32km – and advocates believe they could help both our community and our environment.