National

A leader of 'dignity and poise'

Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture

Cook Islanders from around New Zealand gathered in Auckland to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pa Tapaeru Tariki Upokotini Ariki’s coronation.

Culture


Dr Koekoe Mokotupu laid to rest

Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Renowned doctor was remembered for his commitment to his family, his faith and his medical profession.

Local


Accused offenders need supervised residence – JP

Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Alleged violent offender Metua John has been denied bail by the High Court, for reasons of public safety.

Crime


Ships registry waives local fees in crisis

Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

Domestic ship owners will not to pay any registration fee for this year and 2021.

Economy

Squatter refused bail

Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A man charged for the theft of a motorbike has been denied bail because he doesn’t have a reliable place of residence.

Crime

Two hospitalised in car-bike crash

Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Police are waiting on blood test results of a motorcyclist who collided with a car near Club Raro.

Crime

Cry for tourists' return: 'We need more oxygen'

Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy

Calls to support growers with controls on imported fruit and veges, as Cook Islands Tourism funding is cut.

Economy


Maritime pays tribute to seafarers

Monday 29 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Seafarers are essential workers and about 1.2million of them are at sea during this Covid-19 pandemic.

Local


Pilots wear masks and overalls on stopovers

Monday 29 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Covid-19 affected the ability of the local fisheries inspectors and observers from travelling to various ports to crackdown illegal fishing.

Local


Economy to recover by 2023: Govt

Monday 29 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy

It will take about three years for the Cook Islands economy to return to pre-Covid-19 levels, government economists predict.

Economy

Four times over alcohol limit

Monday 29 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Drink driving cases continue to dominate court proceedings as two face further disqualifications.

Crime

Ciguatera toxin strikes again

Monday 29 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Te Are Manu Vet Clinic are receiving a large number of fish poisoning cases due to the increased number of reef fish being consumed on the island.

Local


Rutaki kids in full voice

Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education

Singing is back, and it's never sounded so good.

Education


Kelvin Passfield: Why do foreign mining companies advise on our seabeds law?

Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment

OPINION: Changes to the Seabed Minerals regime should not be passed without further scrutiny.

Environment


Alex Herman: Checks and balances for seabed minerals

Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment

OPINION: The Seabed Minerals Authority consultation was led by Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown, Commissioner Alex Herman and Seabed Minerals Advisor Chris Brown.

Environment


'Courage' required for a Maori name

Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture

There are new calls for a Maori name for this country, coinciding with Pa Ariki’s 30th anniversary celebrations.

Culture

Fire truck damaged

Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

A Teimorimotia fire truck at the Takitumu fire rescue station was damaged when called out to attend a hill side fire at Tupapa.

Local


Delay on news reporter ruling

Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics

Speaker of the House Niki Rattle will determine next week whether a Cook Islands News article was incorrect and unfair and if the newspaper’s political editor will be barred from Parliament.

Politics

Help needed to save Raro dogs

Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

With fewer vets and barely any money, Te Are Manu vet clinic needs local help to keep operating.

Local


An Ariki of the 21st Century

Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture

Pa Tepaeru Upokotini Taiteariki Marie Ariki tells how her time as paramount chief of Vaka Takitumu has had its fair share of ups and downs.

Culture


« Previous  1    440  441  442  443  444  445  446  447  448    1,901  Next »