National

Quit and missing her students

Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education

Cassidy Jackson-Carroll was prepared to do whatever it took to get back to Rarotonga and her students.

Education


Govt mulls over two contact-tracing apps

Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health

There are new delays to critical contract-tracing capacity, as Cabinet decides between two apps.

Health


Heart check delays former cop's case

Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

The defended hearing of former New Zealand police officer John Makuru has been postponed to August 25.

Crime


Wage subsidy: use it, abuse it – and lose it

Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy

Some employers have had their wage subsidies cancelled for not paying their employees in full, the Ministry of Finance has confirmed.

Economy

Stay safe this school holiday - Apii Avarua

Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education

Look after yourself and stay safe this school holiday.

Education


Travel ban causes 'serious health impacts, delays'

Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy

Prime ministers of past, present and future unite in urgent calls to lift blockade on Cook Islands.

Economy

Tears and cheers for human rights victory

Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Education

Family ‘puts Cook Islands on the map’ in battle to protect their son’s right to keep his hair long until his customary haircutting ceremony.

Education


Marsters of the universe

Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

The Marsters families commemorated the first anniversary of the opening of their Palmerston Island hostel on Rarotonga, with a small gathering of about 100 people.

Local


Children's meitaki: 'An amazing principal'

Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education

St Joseph’s School vows to continue the work of departing principal Shelley Berry.

Education


Te Nukanuka o taku Ingo

Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Born on the island of Mangaia, Aureo Tuaputa was taught the mire dance when she was a child at school.

Local


Debate about who should lead fresh water consultation

Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

The local anti-chlorine group has raised concerns about the appointment of Mark Brown to chair the select committee scrutinising the new water authority law.

Politics


Poisoned dogs fed on rotting goat carcasses – Agriculture

Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local

The Ministry of Agriculture says the chances of dogs or any other animals being poisoned by Paraquat is minimal.

Local

No 1 in the South Seas

Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

Cook Islands bolstered ahead of borders reopening with major international tourism award.

Economy


Help needed for Covid contact-tracing

Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health

More volunteers, both individuals and businesses, are needed for the CookSafe contact tracing pilot. Katrina Tanirau reports.

Health


Putting for Pride

Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local

Te Tiare is swinging back into action with a fun day out for supporters of the Pride Cook Islands campaign, featuring social golf, food, live music and a rainbow-themed dress code.

Local


Justice repair works continue

Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Refurbishment around the Ministry of Justice building will continue until September.

Local


Fair treatment of new phone and internet companies

Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Technology

Vodafone will be allowed to continue owning and operating the local cable network, as well as selling internet and phone services in a newly-competitive market.

Technology

Six dogs poisoned by Paraquat – vet

Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local

Rarotonga vet calls for ban on lethal herbicide.

Local


Tumu karakia Base of the pe'e

Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Epetoma no te Reo Maori / Maori Language Week Te akatangianga (the delivery of the sound) is extremely important in the presentation of a pe‘e (the call of our traditional chants).

Local


Audit report is delayed by three months

Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy

The past three years’ government accounts audit has been delayed another three months, the deputy prime minister says.

Economy

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