National

Airport creates safe zone as travel bubble talks intensify

Monday 3 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy

Rapid progress is being made on a travel bubble for Cook Islands and New Zealand, as officials in both countries work over time to get it off the ground.

Economy


Alanna Smith: Plastic Free July: lessons we learnt

Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment

Cutting out plastics from our lives can seem rather daunting, particularly for those who rely on plastic for its durable, easy throw away convenience.

Environment


Contact tracing protects health and privacy

Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health

CookSafe card is voluntary, a chance to help ‘keep our little paradise safe’.

Health


A rainbow over Constitution Day

Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

“See us, hear us.” Last week Pride Cook Islands attracted a crowd of hundreds to Rarotonga Golf Course for a fundraiser; next week they will be more visible still.

Local


Blame NZ for the cold

Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather

A weather system coming out of New Zealand is causing intermittent rain and cool spells in Rarotonga.

Weather


Three strikes for violent offenders

Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

And alcohol is fuelling domestic violence and worsening mental instability, says expert.

Crime


Domestic assault accused in cells

Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A man accused of an early-morning domestic assault has been further remanded behind bars.

Crime


Courthouse leaky roof work gets underway

Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Over the years, the Ministry of Justice building has experienced water leaks.

Local


More doctors, nurses, hospital beds, but Economy needs shot in the arm

Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health

The health system is as prepared as it will ever be for the borders to reopen. Now, it’s the faltering economy that poses the greater risk.

Health


New Zealand citizens sworn in: A Cooks' dozen

Friday 31 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local

Kia ora and kia orana to 12 new Cook Islands Kiwis.

Local


Democracy 'alive and thriving' on the small island of Ma'uke

Friday 31 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics

Rain doesn’t stand in the way of a vibrant democracy.

Politics


New Mitiaro mayor is to audit island operations

Friday 31 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics

Mitiaro and Atiu both elect new mayors in the outer islands.

Politics

Aitutaki: 'The people are the final court'

Friday 31 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Aitutaki mayor Tekura Po’o Bishop is ready to lead the island again after retaining the seat in the Islands Government elections on Wednesday.

Politics


Two more months of no helmets

Friday 31 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Rarotonga’s Simi Teiotu breathed a sigh of relief at hearing that enforcement of the helmet law will be delayed to September 30.

Local


Wait for tourists, or go fish

Friday 31 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy

Government should build fisheries revenues to offset potentially ‘dire’ impact of tourism shutdown says Asian Development Bank.

Economy

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


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