National
End to Sydney, LA flights puts subsidy up in the air
Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
New questions over $12 million Air New Zealand subsidy amid plans to resume flights.
Border begins to open
Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The quarantine-free invitation to Cook Islanders and work permit holders to return home is the first step in bringing back the tourists.
Puna takes on Police portfolio
Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Prime Minister Henry Puna has taken over the Police portfolio in a Cabinet reshuffle.
Concerns about clubs over messy weekend
Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Police will review bars’ and nightclubs’ compliance with social distancing requirements, and will refer any concerns to the Liquor Licensing Authority.
Fish galore at yellowfin tuna event
Wednesday 3 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Master fisherman Dick Marsters reeled in a whopping aggregate of 266.1kg yellow fin tuna to win the Don Beer Memorial Fishing Tournament held over the long weekend.
No bail for man charged with robbery
Wednesday 3 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
One of the four young men involved in the Tex Mart aggravated robbery case on April 20 this year has been denied bail.
Home owners to be vigilant after spate of break-ins
Wednesday 3 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Vigilance and caution encouraged after spate of break-ins over the weekend.
Up for the challenge
Wednesday 3 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
New Zealand Labour Party candidate Nerissa Henry is a proud Cook Islander who is contesting a seat that is usually predominately held by the Opposition National Party.
Standing firm on helmet law
Wednesday 3 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Government mum on protesters’ call to repeal compulsory helmet law.
'Cook Islands-NZ bubble should be first'
Tuesday 2 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Top Queen’s Birthday honour recipient counsels Cook Islands and New Zealand governments: we can reopen borders next month.
'Using maths in real life'
Tuesday 2 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Three thousand kilometres of ocean and the Covid travel bans haven’t stopped innovative work teaching “a challenging form of maths” to pupils at Cook Islands primary schools.
Inspiring girls' leadership programme going online
Tuesday 2 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
At high school, Alexia Hilbertidou found herself the only girl in senior technology and physics classes.
'We need tourists, not aid'
Tuesday 2 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Pressure is mounting for the New Zealand government to make a Pacific bubble a priority along with – or ahead of – opening its borders with Australia.
'Amazing' support for fire victims
Tuesday 2 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A week after the house he built burnt to the ground, Papa Teina Ataera Snr is so overwhelmed by the aro’a extended to his family that he can’t finish a thank you without getting choked up.
Covid cover is jeopardised by lax employers
Tuesday 2 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Super Fund is in talks with government to crack down on employers defaulting on their contributions and premiums.
Dengue: Alternatives to pesticide spraying
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
The escalation of Operation Namu to rid the country of dengue is something we are very grateful for. The commitment shown by Te Marae Ora could mean an end to the current dengue season; reported cases are significantly down.
Resort offers new perspective on art
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
A top resort opened its doors this week to art students from the nearby school.
Covid-19 tests leaked
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A number of Cook Islanders have been released from quarantine even though their Covid-19 tests were botched.
Quarantine twins reunited with family
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
It was a long, long wait for the Koteka and Hunter families to meet and hug their newest babies, twins Sahara Vaiatea and Arianna Hinanui.
Late burst of people power
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Hundreds of people get on their bikes in a late bid to convince the government to revoke its new helmet law.
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