National
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The mystery of the globe atop the Met Office
Sunday 5 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Teanahera was told the big round thing is a crystal ball – now she knows what it really is!
Te Ipukarea Society: Talking trash with Plastic Free July
Sunday 5 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: It is easy to feel jaded fighting plastic pollution.
Business woman challenges for mayor
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Ngapare Tatira wants to encourage gender balance if she topples Tekura Po‘o Bishop as mayor of Aitutaki.
Two strikes but not out for petition
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Te Vai Ora Maori water lobby group does not accept the Speaker’s decision to reject their petition.
Principal's roots are showing
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Education
Apii Te Uki Ou principal Mark Harris palmed off his office duties in spectacular style this week.
Pipe gushes despite pleas
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A large high-pressure water pipe has burst at the Turangi intake road and is being held together by tyre tubes to limit the spill.
Puna clinics form basis for new health provision
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Te Marae Ora is working closely with the 10 puna on Rarotonga to turn them from Disaster Risk Management centres into health clinics.
Vet clinic pleads for people's help
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Te Are Manu is unable to provide services for the Pa Enua until they receive some sponsorship and have more vets at the clinic.
Hundreds turn out for Ra o te Ui Ariki
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
More than two hundred people attended Te Ra O Te Ui Ariki at the National Auditorium domes dressed in waves of colourful pareu garments and ei.
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