National
Electric George: Save money, save the planet
Sunday 19 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Politics
You might notice something different about the Minister of Culture George Maggie these days – but you won’t hear it.
Tempting fate on our storm-prone coastlines
Sunday 19 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Weather
Howard Henry says we are building a rod for our own backs with intensive development causing coastal erosion – making us ever more vulnerable to storms.
Maori-speaking Pa Enua skippers can get certified
Sunday 19 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Airport Authority fire officer Christiano George is thrilled the boat masters certificate course is now conducted by a tutor fluent in Maori and English.
Teachers strike is a 'last resort'
Sunday 19 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
Secondary teachers are threatening industrial action after negotiations for pay parity with foreign teachers hit a brick wall.
All eyes on high tide as Cyclone Tino passes
Sunday 19 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Weather
Two are missing in Fiji, hundreds evacuated in Fiji, Tuvalu and Tonga, and the storm tail threatens to lash Cook Islands today.
Kids page: Kids helping kids
Saturday 18 January 2020 | Published in Education
Australian children are some of the hardest-hit by the Australian bushfires. And so it was Cook Islands children who were at the forefront of this community’s drive to raise money to support those left homeless by the fires.
Short family builds tall cross on Mapere Hill
Friday 17 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A new white cross can be seen from Matavera and Ngatangiia, piquing public interest.
From blue to red: what does Vodafone rebrand mean?
Friday 17 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Technology
The Cook Islands’ rebranded phone and internet company will have to ‘tick off’ international compliance requirements set by Vodafone global.
Cyclone Tino: Warning about the high tides
Friday 17 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Weather
The west side of Rarotonga is expected to be the worst affected area as the tail of Tropical Cyclone Tino whips the southern Cook Islands tomorrow.
Third ship cancelled in blunder
Friday 17 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Hopes to ship food and supplies into Cook Islands three times a month have been dashed.
Cook Islanders shed tears with bushfire victims
Friday 17 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The support of Cook Islanders – from Rarotonga to some of the communities most devastated by this summer’s bushfires – has brought tears to Australian eyes.
Black day for fans of whitebait
Thursday 16 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The caviar of the Pacific sold in Cook Islands to an exclusive few aficionados for $45 a kilo – but now it’s to be banned.
Engineers look into water chemicals
Thursday 16 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Anti-chemical lobby group wins battle for a new environmental assessment of a sedimentation chemical being proposed for treating drinking water.
Listen for cyclone warnings – Met Service
Thursday 16 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Weather
Cook Islanders are being urged to take heed of cyclone warnings from the Cook Islands Meteorological Service over the next few days as cyclone TD4F brews in the northwest.
Don't be blue, telco in the red
Thursday 16 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Technology
It was Telecom. Then it was Bluesky. Now it’s Vodafone. Confused? Don’t be – the company that once was blue is now working very hard to sell it’s new red brand.
Sacrifices to study at home
Thursday 16 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
While others were out doing the things that teenagers do, Tiamarama Tuivaga was studying hard sometimes long into the night, with her parents by her side.
Govt sails to the rescue
Thursday 16 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Outer Islands
The market has failed the people of the Pa Enua, says the finance secretary. Now government must steer a new course and – if all else fails – buy its own purpose-built passenger vessel.
Veteran nurse remembered for her illustrious community service
Wednesday 15 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The late Mama Tu was the first local trained nurse to serve as sister in charge at Rarotonga Hospital.
Revitalising Cook Islands Maori through education
Wednesday 15 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
The statistics around the everyday use of Cook Islands Maori, especially among the younger generations, don’t make for good reading.
Stool sample 'not quite necessary'
Wednesday 15 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Chefs association wants food vendors to be educated and possibly certified in a graded system.
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