National

Our favourite tourists return

Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy

One of the regular visitors to Cook Islands is back – and earlier than expected.

Economy

Te Ipukarea Society: Feeling deflated with pool floatie pile up?

Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment

OPINION: Our kids love inflatable pool toys, but not enough it seems to stop them from doing everything in their power to pop them!

Environment

Raised voices in protest at helmet rally

Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics

Motorbike helmets rallies will head to Parliament this month, protest organisers say.

Politics

Our favourite tourists are back – the whales!

Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment

Some regular visitors to Cook Islands are back – and earlier than expected. Covid-19 travel restrictions are still keeping tourists away, but the mighty humpbacks have returned.

Environment

'Heartbreaking' living conditions inspire village dream

Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local

Two papas living in a wet tin shed; a mama in a tent – these are the sad sights that are driving plans for a retirement village in Cook Islands.

Local

Thieves move in on lucrative honey biz

Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Thieves have destroyed a family’s hives in an attempted bee theft.

Local

PM stands strong on helmets

Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

As helmet opponents gather for a second motorbike rally, Henry Puna acknowledges their views but says safety comes first.

Local

Napa: Too many tears cried for those lost in accidents

Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local

Shadow health minister Selina Napa has looked into the weeping eyes of a mother who lost her only daughter after she was killed in a motorbike accident and felt the terrible anguish and loss.

Local

The Raromart arsons spark video appeal

Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

More heat than light in court argument over whether big blaze was set deliberately.

Crime

Money for students stuck in NZ

Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Education

Government is to pay support to tertiary students in New Zealand to help them through the Covid crisis.

Education

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.

Economy

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.

Local

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.

Economy

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.

Local

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.

Local

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.

Crime

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.

Crime

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.