National
Special lunch for quarantined mum
Monday 11 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
When Tina Kae asked her mum Mii what she wanted for Mother’s Day lunch, the answer was not surprising.
Lifting international borders govt's next priority, says PM
Monday 11 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
The possibility of opening the country’s international borders without compromising the people’s safety, may be the only way to kick start an economy that has been severely impacted by the Covid-19 crisis, Prime Minister Henry Puna said.
Revoking developed status on the cards
Monday 11 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Opposition supports government to revoke the developed status for access to donor funds.
Mitiaro kids combat Covid
Saturday 9 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The Tematangarengare school students of Mitiaro have welcomed the resumption of classes – and they have returned to school with some special work.
Alanna Smith : First, catch your Red wrigglers …
Saturday 9 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Environment
OPINION: The interest in home gardening has taken off around the island thanks to the Ministry of Agriculture’s recent home gardening packages.
'Our hearts are warm for our kopu tangata'
Saturday 9 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
We can’t hug them, but we wanted to be here, to see them pass by. That was the message of love from countless Cook Islanders as Rarotonga ground to a halt yesterday.
Leaders' spending to be held to account
Saturday 9 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Reports on public expenditure will no longer go through a lengthy parliamentary process before being made public.
Sick old man held 9 months in prison without conviction
Saturday 9 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
‘Sad reality’ that Cook Islands has no secure mental health facility, so ill people are thrown in cells.
'Helping however we can'
Saturday 9 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Do your little children want to make new friends, enjoy a safe playground and fun environment?
Burial grounds needed
Saturday 9 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Politicians are debating whether land can be leased to bury expat workers who die in the Covid-19 shutdown – or whether government should take land by warrant for burial plots.
Churches prepare: After this 'we sing, sing, sing'
Friday 8 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Worshippers ask, when can we sing out loud to our Lord?
Brain tumour was a cause of reckless motorist's crashes
Friday 8 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A court is to decide whether a string of driving-related charges against repeat offender Wilfred Dauvois should be dismissed.
Cook Islands residents on a special flight home
Friday 8 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The return of about 130 Cook Islands residents on a special flight today will be bittersweet. No ei, no hugs and kisses, no noise and laughter, no family to shower them with love.
Making Sunday their mum's Day
Thursday 7 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
For the Cook Islands, this Sunday is Mother’s day.
Sacre bleu! A breath of garlic in the air
Thursday 7 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Locals’ favourite rice and garlic are back on the shop shelves after the arrival of new shipment yesterday.
'Profoundly impacted' sole traders are fishing for Covid-19 assistance
Thursday 7 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Private Sector Taskforce offers computers and advice to ‘one-man-band’ businesses.
Govt help for fishers
Thursday 7 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
There are hopes a small grants scheme for fishing operators will help some of them through the tough times.
Last chance for NZ student loan write-off, today
Thursday 7 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
Twenty-five Cook Islanders on tertiary New Zealand student loans have had part of their debts paid by the government.
Cooks remain crash test dummies
Thursday 7 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Covid-19 lock-downs are delaying supplies of safety helmets.
No plea on theft charge
Wednesday 6 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
David Tonorio, who is serving time at the Arorangi Prison, is yet to enter pleas on his new burglary charges.
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