National
Glimmers of hope for tourism industry
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
As Covid-19 halts all international travel until further notice, a Tahitian passenger-cargo ship company is offering a positive future forecast for devastated global tourism industry.
Crown Law takes over cop brutality prosecution
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Crown Law has taken over the prosecution of a young father allegedly punched by police while he was restrained on the ground.
Church family's escape was an Easter miracle
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Easter Weekend will be a sombre affair on the island of Omoka, in Penrhyn.
Renters' market: Landlords forced to cut asking prices
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
The notoriously expensive Cook Islands home rentals market has been turned on its head, as workers and tourists leave.
Deserted airport and near-empty plane
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in National
Stranded tourists from Canada, Britain and Europe took advantage of the only flight out this week, and a transit window from New Zealand, to chance the long trip home.
Stranded young Brits hope to squeeze through transit window
Friday 10 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Ryan Paton and his girlfriend Katie Gardner had been living and working on opposite sides of the world. The British couple planned to reunite for a special, reunion holiday in Cook Islands.
Having faith at Easter
Thursday 9 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture
Tomorrow on Good Friday one tradition will continue amid all the change: local Catholics will walk around Rarotonga with the Cross – just with some adaptations.
924 workers get wage subsidy
Thursday 9 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Government has processed $1.7 million from its Covid-19 economic response package to businesses and workers.
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.
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.
'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.
'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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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