National
Winter arrives early
Thursday 11 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Cool season is here and experts are warning of a potential spike in cold, flu and asthma.
Local CI students avoid USP turmoil
Thursday 11 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
Cook Islands campus backs University of the South Pacific’s attempts to clean out alleged corruption and mismanagement at Fiji headquarters.
Jetstar up in the air
Thursday 11 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Budget airline Jetstar has started selling tickets to Rarotonga as early as next month.
Kids prepare for turtle's release
Wednesday 10 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Miracle turtle Ponu is to be released into the wild on Sunday – and our children are determined she won’t face the same threats that kill other turtles.
Keeping it clean
Wednesday 10 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The waves of World Oceans Day will spill out for weeks culminating in a big beach-clean-up.
Black rocks for Atiu roads
Wednesday 10 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
The sixth delivery of 50 bags of aggregates (black rock sand) departed for the island of Atiu at midday yesterday on board MV Lady Moana.
Police face struggle to find stolen motorbikes
Wednesday 10 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A woman is pleading for community leaders to step up, after the theft of her motorbike from a construction site in Arorangi.
Sue Fletcher-Vea's legacy: 'Look out for each other'
Wednesday 10 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
The loss of the tourism industry’s hard-working and compassionate leader reminds us to support each other through these difficult times, friends and family say.
Ready to come home
Wednesday 10 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Two hundred returning Cook Islanders and work permit holders who have registered with Te Marae Ora as part of the fourth repatriation process will be given priority to purchase tickets for the Air New Zealand June 19 flight from Auckland.
Plea to NZ: 'We are family, family support each other'
Wednesday 10 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
New Zealand Government’s travel ban serves as an effective blockade on the Cook Islands economy. Now business leaders are calling for the restrictions to be lifted.
'Heartbreak' at tourism leader's sudden death
Wednesday 10 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Family are gathered in Cook Islands and in New Zealand to pay their respects to tourism leader Sue Fletcher-Vea, who passed away suddenly in Rarotonga Hospital yesterday.
'The flames were moving so fast'
Tuesday 9 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
A family who lost all their possessions in a house fire are asking for support from the community.
Mangaia ambulance redirected to Ma'uke
Tuesday 9 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Ma‘uke is set to receive its first ambulance, courtesy of the Japanese government.
'Not a murderer': JP queries max security remand
Tuesday 9 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
An alleged drug dealer client wants to be moved out of a maximum security holding cell at Arorangi Prison, saying there is no case against him.
Dengue in decline, but not yet wiped out
Tuesday 9 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Spraying and clean-ups proving effective.
Head injured in bike smash
Tuesday 9 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
An expatriate worker suffered head injuries in a motorbike accident on the Takuvaine backroad this weekend.
Beauty of the ocean
Tuesday 9 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment
On World Oceans Day countries around the globe celebrate and honour the ocean, while coming up with ways to protect and restore it to its beautiful natural state.
Vexed travellers can't book flights
Tuesday 9 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern damps down hopes of an imminent Pacific travel bubble, as locals and tourists wait in frustration.
Cooks should be free to explore – Seabed Minerals Authority
Tuesday 9 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Seabed mining is the equivalent of Covid-19 to the health of our ocean, says the Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organisations.
Jean Mason: Tree of mystery, wonder and ghosts
Monday 8 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: Cook Islands Library and Museum curator Jean Mason is passionate about the conservation of trees. She believes that if we can identify trees, especially tupuna trees, they can be pruned to make sure they live on for hundreds of years.
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