National
Free power to the people
Thursday 19 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Power company Te Aponga Uira is providing free electricity to domestic consumers as they face “difficult times ahead” in the Covid-19 pandemic.
Half-price internet, and they won't cut off the phones
Thursday 19 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
Monopoly telco Vodafone is responding to the Covid-19 economic crisis by giving domestic customers free phone connections and half-price broadband.
First Virgin, now Jetstar abandons Cook Islands
Thursday 19 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Jetstar has cancelled all its flights to and from Rarotonga, effective from next Tuesday.
Elderly man pulls out in front of bike
Wednesday 18 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
A motorcyclist was injured when he hit a car that pulled out in front of him yesterday afternoon.
Rachel Reeves: From cyclones to coronavirus
Wednesday 18 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Weather
As Cook Islands faces the new Covid-19 crisis, what can we learn from managing past disasters? Last week, lessons learnt as a result of the Cook Islands’ most tragic weather event featured at a conference held to discuss building resilience in the Pacific Islands.
Tourism down, petrol up
Wednesday 18 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Petrol prices are to rise on Friday, angering customers already facing an economic downturn caused by Covid-19.
Pa Enua workers fly home while they can
Wednesday 18 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
The hostels behind Avarua are emptying as workers from the outer islands flee home to their island fortresses before Friday’s travel deadline.
Vodafone: We are in this together
Wednesday 18 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Philip Henderson, Vodafone CEO advised the tourism industry that all businesses were in this together.
Go digital, say banks
Wednesday 18 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Banks say Cook Islanders and their companies will be forced to use electronic payments instead of face-to-face transactions, if Covid-19 arrives.
Tourism leader: 'We're almost in freefall'
Wednesday 18 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
A snapshot of 42 accommodation businesses shows they’ve had more than 170 cancellations between them – and that is expected to worsen now New Zealand is advising against non-essential travel.
Pa Enua borders to close, Cook Islanders open up their hearts
Wednesday 18 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
As Cook Islands close down their borders, Cook Islanders open up their hearts. Aitutaki tourism brothers Nick and Mike Henry say they’re at Code Red already. Now, it’s time to start to rebuild.
Six Covid-19 tests come back negative
Wednesday 18 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The first six travellers tested for Covid-19 in Cook Islands have all been cleared, in a rare piece of good news.
'Coming out fitter, stronger, brighter'
Wednesday 18 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
One of Cook Islands’ leading resort owners says the country’s tourism is now closed for business. This is now the chance for bold ideas.
Government plan to 'protect livelihoods'
Wednesday 18 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Covid-19 is the greatest health and economic challenge of our times, government says. Today they announce the economic rescue package.
Tourism: We need government rescue package and we need it now
Wednesday 18 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Nearly 200 people attended a major tourism meeting this morning, where they pleaded for government to move more quickly on assistance for the business community in confronting a major visitor downturn.
Parents: 'It's hard, but it's important'
Tuesday 17 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Parents ready to step up to challenge of keeping kids home. Working parents are worrying about how they will manage childcare as Rarotonga children are sent off on an early school break from Friday afternoon.
Rarotonga fuels up island
Tuesday 17 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The fuel tanker Media arrived in the country on Saturday night, on its maiden voyage to Rarotonga.
Schools, employers insist on quarantine
Tuesday 17 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Increasing numbers of workers are quarantining themselves on their return from overseas travel, at the request of their employers.
Pa Enua set up as safe havens
Tuesday 17 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
The old, sick and vulnerable will be able to stay safe on the outer islands, as government sets in place tight travel controls from Friday.
International pressure for equal rights for gay men
Tuesday 17 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Call for all Cook Islanders to voice their support for same-sex law reform in select committee submission.
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