National

Tourism hopes pinned on staying clear of Covid-19

Thursday 9 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy

Business community sees ‘glimmer of hope’ despite chilling bank forecast.

Economy

Weather Office monitors TC Harold

Thursday 9 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather

The Cook Islands Meteorological Service will continue to monitor Tropical Cyclone Harold, even though there is no warning at this stage.

Weather

'Hardship' drives man to steal food

Thursday 9 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A struggling Matavera man has been sentenced to probation and supervision for 18 months, after stealing $349 of gas, sausages, butter and assorted food.

Crime

'Vigilance' to protect crops in tough times

Thursday 9 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Theft charges involving just a sack of lemons have raised a bigger question: what happens if people steal to feed themselves in tough times?

Crime

Going back to basics and living off the land

Thursday 9 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local

A Rarotonga grower is encouraging locals to go back to basics and is giving away free soil to households so they can learn how to live off the land until the economy picks up and tourists return.

Local

Aitutaki households complete 14-day Covid-19 isolation

Wednesday 8 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands

Three households in the village of Tautu on Aitutaki has completed their 14 days of isolation without any issues.

Outer Islands

A moment in TIME, a moment for Pride

Wednesday 8 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local

Coronavirus, unlike the current same-sex law, doesn't discriminate against LGBT+ people.

Local

Keep calm and carry on

Wednesday 8 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education

With school holidays extended for another two weeks the Ministry of Education gives reassurances to students sitting NCEA this year and promises to keep them informed every step of the way.

Education

Dengue cases double in March

Wednesday 8 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health

Over 100 dengue cases were recorded on Rarotonga last month.

Health

The brave faces of our Te Marae Ora heroes

Wednesday 8 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health

The world is at war against a silent enemy we now know as Covid-19.

Health

Survivor: 'God is the main doctor'

Tuesday 7 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Expat worker Marc Marlon Rebollos stands with tears rolling down his face. Cook Islands is truly blessed, he says, that there has been no Covid-19 confirmed here. He is speaking to his own Filipino, to the Indonesian and Kiribas communities, to government representatives – about 200 people in total.

Local

Cook's Buses keep on running at a loss

Tuesday 7 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

The disappearance of the country’s tourists has forced Cook’s Buses to drastically reduced their schedule, cancelling their anti-clockwise service and Sunday run.

Local

Air NZ is to continue one last weekly flight.

Tuesday 7 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

Air New Zealand has now cut back its Auckland-Rarotonga flights to just one a week – but the governments of both countries expect the airline to maintain that last connection.

Economy

Keeping busy and creative in uncertain times

Tuesday 7 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local

For as long as he’s been a builder Reikorangi Ellison, above left, dreamed of moving home to Rarotonga and starting his own construction company.

Local

Lockdown in NZ hospital

Monday 6 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Tupapa’s Julia Evans flew from Rarotonga to Christchurch to give birth to their baby. By the time she went into labour, Christchurch was going into full lockdown.

Local

Police warning: It's your funeral

Monday 6 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime

Police were called to two noisy 21st birthday parties this weekend, as the reality of new social distancing rules sink in.

Crime

Land sought for burial ground for migrant workers

Monday 6 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Government is in talks to provide land for a Fijian community cemetery, as the Covid-19 pandemic and travel bans mean it will not be possible to send bodies home to their families.