National
Airport is alert for new virus
Thursday 23 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health is closely monitoring the outbreak of a fast-spreading Chinese super-virus.
Shock horror! We reveal who's bringing power to the people
Wednesday 22 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Local
It was a mystery worth of serious journalistic inquiries: Who was responsible for the multiplug hanging off Tupapa night market’s controversial power board? Moana Makapelu Lee investigates.
Three more drink-drive arrests
Wednesday 22 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Crime
Three people have been arrested and charged for driving over the legal limit over the weekend.
A gritty job – but someone has to do it
Wednesday 22 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Roadworks crews are slowly making their way around the island, stabilising the main road with cement in many places to ensure the new surface has a long life.
Dad-to-be charged with burglary four times – now he goes to jail
Wednesday 22 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police say they are being let down by the courts, which put repeat burglars out on the streets again.
The 'cruel' poisoning of pet dog
Wednesday 22 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The suspected poisoning of a family pet has brought new demands for a ban on the lethal herbicide paraquat.
Toa is ready to return to service
Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s only tug boat , the Toa, undertook successful sea trials last week in the final step to returning to service.
Written Maori secures future
Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
When a language dies, a culture dies, they say. And that’s why Te Kopapa Reo Maori is doing everything possible to keep our one alive.
Mangaia pets get vets
Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Local
Te Are Manu vets Dr Josie Wyre and Dr Ellen McBryde have returned to Rarotonga after a successful vet trek to Mangaia, desexing and checking over local cats and dogs.
'We feel violated'
Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
A family’s holiday has been marred by a break-in at their holiday accommodation – while they were there, sleeping.
Teachers fly in for school year from home and afar
Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Some will to go Tereora and Titikaveka colleges. Some will go further afield – one to Atiu. Monica Tafale among the Cook Islanders returning home to address the teacher shortage.
Kids to be taught to grow food
Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
The agriculture ministry has created a pilot school garden programme in partnership with the Korero O te Orau, to teach about agriculture and its importance for livelihoods.
Australia focuses on trade and investment
Monday 20 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Australia will be encouraging Cook Islands to ratify the Pacer Plus agreement to enable improved trading.
Weather hinders mosquito spraying
Monday 20 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
Spraying to protect school children from dengue hindered due to weather.
Cook Islands escape worst of Tropical Cyclone Tino
Monday 20 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weather
The Cook Islands were spared from the wrath of category two Tropical Cyclone Tino.
Knowing when to stay out of the ocean
Monday 20 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
When you grow up by the sea, like the young men pictured have, you know how it moves and under the watchful eyes of your parents, can predict whether it’s too dangerous to enter, especially with the threat of a category two cyclone hitting the western shores of Rarotonga.
Much we can do to relieve the suffering in our lagoons
Monday 20 January 2020 | Published in Environment
Rising temperatures and pollution are harming coral and fish populations and causing the gradual deterioration of our lagoon.
Holiday home invasions on the rise
Monday 20 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
A holiday home invasion where guests woke up and found offenders in their room, has the director of one of Rarotonga’s leading security providers calling for more action from accommodation owners and the community.
Singer enlists Atiu teens to monitor climate crisis
Sunday 19 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Students learn to survey outer island’s environmental changes with smart devices and drones.
$27,000 raised for Australia
Sunday 19 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Cook Islanders have contributed a “staggering” amount to the fight against the Australian bushfires.
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