National

Chair quits in clash

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

Minister George Maggie faces criticism from resigned public sector chair for ‘undermining board’.

Politics

A year for Marsters House

Wednesday 8 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

On July 8 last year, for the first time, the five known lines of Williams Marsters gathered together for the opening of Marsters House.

Local

Five years for BSP

Wednesday 8 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy

The Bank of the South Pacific is celebrating its fifth birthday in Cook Islands.

Economy

Judicial video conferences clear backlog

Wednesday 8 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Criminal and civil court matters are resuming later this month, through video conferencing between Cook Islands and New Zealand.

Crime

Faster, stronger, NOT cheaper

Wednesday 8 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Technology

High-speed internet is just around the corner – but low-cost internet is still a distant hope.

Technology

Healthy progress for Pukapuka

Wednesday 8 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands

The construction of the new Pukapuka hospital is well underway with plaster coating and work on the ceiling undertaken this week.

Outer Islands

Te Tangi o te Reo Pe'e

Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture

Chance to learn about different islands’ chants.

Culture

Free assembly: Cook Islands among the best in the Pacific

Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National

Cook Islands is among the best in the Pacific and Pacific Rim when it comes to protecting its people’s right to assembly and association, an international watchdog has found.

National

NZ diplomat visits Aitutaki

Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands

Rachel Bennett, New Zealand’s acting High Commissioner to Cook Islands, was guest of honor to attend the handover ceremony for the Te Upoko Enua memorial hall kitchen facility upgrade in Amuri Aitutaki.

Outer Islands

Released inmate is back in trouble

Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A man freed from prison on probation is now back doing community service, after being found by police out drinking and clubbing.

Crime

Flight bookings put on hold

Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy

Air New Zealand and the New Zealand Government have closed off all international flights from Cook Islands for the rest of this month.

Economy

Covid grant from Japan

Monday 6 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

Japan is donating $1.3 million to assist Cook Islands in Covid-19 preparedness and the buying medical equipment for Rarotonga Hospital.

Economy

Place of love for elderly in need

Monday 6 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local

Punanga Aroa – Place of Love was born out of the desire to bring light to the plight of vulnerable and forgotten elderly members of the community.

Local

Supporting Pa Enua farmers

Monday 6 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands

Government is working with supermarkets and growers in a bid to support agriculture in the Pa Enua.

Outer Islands

Ready to harvest the fruits of their hard work

Monday 6 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands

The Araura Primary School students from Aitutaki are eagerly awaiting the harvest of an acre of land they have planted.

Outer Islands

The problem with plastic

Monday 6 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment

In an effort to reduce the use of a range of plastics on Rarotonga, Te Ipukarea Society is calling for everyone to play their part and participate in Plastic Free July.