National
'Be patient, don't lay off workers'
Saturday 28 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Government is pleading with struggling businesses to keep their expat workers on the payroll.
Prime Minister's travel direction contravenes NZ emergency laws
Saturday 28 March 2020 | Written by Lisa Williams | Published in Local
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her Cabinet are to decide tomorrow whether to accede to a Cook Islands supervised quarantine centre in Auckland.
Alanna Smith: An interview with a dedicated beachcomber
Saturday 28 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Environment
OPINION: This interview was conducted with a wandering tattler, also known locally as a kuriri. Te Ipukarea Society's Alanna Smith bumped into this beachcomber last week, holidaying on Motu Taakoka. He was about to depart for Alaska, oblivious to the current Covid-19 concerns and the havoc this was causing.
Boy's innovation that sticks out
Friday 27 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Desperate times call for innovation. Amidst the coronavirus crisis, Manny Okotai, 10, has come up with a brilliant invention to help people practise social distancing correctly.
Fine or prison for breaches of quarantine
Friday 27 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
$10,000 fine for posting misinformation about the coronavirus on Facebook.
MP returns after three weeks injured in hospital
Friday 27 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
MP Albert Nicholas spent about three weeks at Rarotonga hospital after sustaining injuries in last month’s serious accident in Nikao.
Face to face with colourful ideas
Friday 27 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
First the pharmacies, then stylish fashion boutique TAV. Now everyone’s doing facemasks.
'Parents can breathe a sigh of relief'
Friday 27 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Parliament lowers drink-drive limit and makes helmet mandatory, in robust debate.
Prisoners help in health crises
Friday 27 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
With the threat of Covid-19 looming over the country and a Code Yellow status in place, every sector of Cook Islands society is being called upon to support one another.
'Be kind' – PM's message as details of economic support announced
Friday 27 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Companies whose revenue has declined 30 per cent or more will be entitled to claim wage subsidies for their workers, from next Wednesday.
A Rarotonga favourite pulls down the shutters – for now
Thursday 26 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The well-loved Mooring Fish Café closed its shutters indefinitely on Tuesday–for the first time in 10 years.
Court open for arrests
Thursday 26 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Today’s criminal court proceedings will continue under tight Covid-19 protocols, says Secretary for Justice Tamatoa Jonassen.
NZ tops up stimulus spending with $7m
Thursday 26 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Parliament signs off first half of stimulus package, with balance to come in June Budget.
Aussie visitors: leave on next available flight
Thursday 26 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
“Australians who are here on holiday, it’s time to go home.”
Rent struggles pose crowding risk
Thursday 26 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Concerns about paying the rent are starting to sink in for workers whose jobs or hours are being cut.
Little blessings in trying times
Thursday 26 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
What does it mean to be born into these strange times of the Covid-10 pandemic and looming lockdown?
Foreign banks' behaviour is 'unacceptable'
Thursday 26 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Government threatens to legislate to force banks to give debt relief to those struggling to make repayments in economic downturn.
Partial closure of Punanganui market
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
The threat of Covid-19 reaching the country’s shores is causing partial closure of the Rarotonga’s iconic Punanganui market from this Saturday March 28.
Parliament to address urgent Covid-19 measures
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
The 49th Cook Islands Parliamentary sitting, the first for 2020 will commence today, Wednesday March 25 starting at 1pm.
Pa Enua children sad to stay home, away from friends
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
News of early school holidays brings out surprising and unexpected reaction from Mitiaro students.
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