National
Speaker: MPs working together in the future
Tuesday 23 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Parliaments around the Pacific are part of a new webinar series that gives opportunities for constitutional leaders to promote innovations and responses during the Covid-19 crisis.
Payment of MPs' allowance: You be the judge
Tuesday 23 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
Parliament last night passed a motion criticising Cook Islands News’ report, “MPs seek allowance top-ups in downturn”. So are they right to be unhappy about the news report – or are they shooting the messenger?
Drink-drive destruction
Monday 22 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police are battling resurgent problems with drink-driving.
'There's no Plan B'
Monday 22 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Business leaders are concerned there’s no wage subsidy budgeted beyond September – all hopes are pinned on the return of Kiwi tourists.
Cook Islands and NZ leaders to talk travel
Monday 22 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
It’s crunch time for decisions on opening the border. Deputy prime ministers Mark Brown and Winston Peters are to meet online this week, as Cook Islands tries to win New Zealand’s assent to open the border.
'I am Australian, not Cook Islander'
Monday 22 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A former violent criminal is fighting being sent back to Cook Islands, a country he left as a small child and knows nothing about.
Pushing back at the stigma around our mental illness
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
SPEAK UP: Brad Rakoia shares the journey through anxiety and depression that inspired his PushUp SpeakUp campaign.
Te Ipukarea Society: Our environment through the eyes of youth
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Much of Te Ipukarea Society’s work is raising awareness about conservation and sustainable environmental practices.
Love, actually! Returning residents welcomed home at airport
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
The joyous return of 131 Cook Islanders and work permit holders yesterday was a far cry from the controlled distance of the three previous repatriation flights.
Teacher in coma can now wiggle her toes
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Apii Te Uki Ou teacher Grace Archer is emerging from her coma and able to blink her eyes.
Jailed killer in political conflict probe
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Minister George Maggie’s adviser dismisses investigation as ‘complete nonsense’.
Cooks campus welcomes the return of USP vice-chancellor
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Cook Islands students and staff are happy at the reinstatement of University of the South Pacific Vice-Chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia.
Trainee minister expelled, but impropriety to girls continued
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Parents complained of repeated peeping and lewd behaviour by Theological College student.
Covid-free Cooks travellers at risk in NZ quarantine
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
An unhappy Brett Davis boarded a flight to New Zealand yesterday, concerned the New Zealand government would place him in a high-risk Covid quarantine camp.
Cooks' economic hopes hang on tourists' return
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
BUDGET 2020/21: The Government is to begin borrowing from the Asian Development Bank to pay for Covid-19 stimulus package.
Atupare Marae's moving moment
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The Atupare marae at the House of Ariki grounds in Kavera has relocated and has a new design.
Govt to borrow as cash runs out
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Finance Minister says Cook Islands needs Kiwi tourists back by September at latest to avoid further financial turmoil.
Firefighters kept busy by dangerous blazes
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
The Temurimotia fire station has been called out at least five times in the past week to attend fires threatening homes and livestock.
Not enough evidence for police claim of assault
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Crown Law has withdrawn two charges against a young father who was accused of smashing a police car and assaulting an officer.
Grace period to get helmets
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Those who have been prevented from buying helmets because there aren’t enough in the country can now breathe a sigh of relief.
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