National

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.

Economy

'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.

Local

'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.

Local

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.

Outer Islands

'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.

Crime

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.

Health

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.

Crime

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.

Environment

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.

Economy

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.

Environment

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.