National

PM gives 'behind the scenes' insight

Tuesday 7 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Americans will pay from $10 to $58 per person to hear the Cook Islands Prime Minister speak in San Francisco tomorrow.

Politics


Repairs to tugboat Toa get underway

Tuesday 7 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Engineers are working to fix the engine of the Toa, which overheated and broke down trying to rescue a fishing boat on the reef.

Local


Encouraging safety during the storms

Tuesday 7 January 2020 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Weather

Visitors are encouraged to do their research, be vigilant and keep themselves safe in cyclone season, when weather warnings are in place.

Weather


Research voyage, 5km under the sea

Tuesday 7 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy

Getting thrown around in the Environmental Station below the deck of the MV Grinna was all part of the adventure for Ocean Minerals Limited assistant researcher Israel Miles.

Economy


Crash claims loving dad

Tuesday 7 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Local

Family of Tikioki mechanic Mike Wood are grieving the loss of a loving husband, father, son and son-in-law, after he died in a motorbike accident at the weekend.

Local


New Year, new direction

Monday 6 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in National

The arrival of 2020 means the Cook Islands has now officially graduated to developed nation status.

National


Keeping the old ways alive

Monday 6 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands

The people of Mauke proudly keep their traditions alive, celebrating the festive season with its annual “rangokere” and “teretere” events hosted by the island’s villages.

Outer Islands


Delays unavoidable: Ports manager

Monday 6 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

There’s nothing the Ports Authority could have done prevent the shipping delays that have affected Rarotonga over the last few weeks.

Local


Sales success gives shop staff a break

Monday 6 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy

Island Craft managing director Fletcher Melvin says the best thing about bumper Boxing Day trading and sales on the island last week that was all his staff could take paid days off for a well-deserved break.

Economy


Man dies in first major crash of the New Year

Monday 6 January 2020 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local

A man died after a collision between his motorcycle and a truck on the back road at Kavera on Friday.

Local

Voyage north happens at last

Sunday 5 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Outer Islands

Tongan cargo vessel Taka-I-Pomana finally set sail for the Northern Group islands on Thursday afternoon, with scenes of happy passengers departing to their home islands and a large crowd at Avatiu Wharf to see them off.

Outer Islands


Apparent drop in drink-driving pleases police

Sunday 5 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime

The Cook Islands Police Service has praised residents and visitors after dramatic reductions in the number of drivers consuming alcohol and getting behind the wheel on New Year’s Eve and the first days of 2020.

Crime

Fundraiser gives Samoa $84,000

Sunday 5 January 2020 | Published in Local

Samoa High Commissioner to New Zealand Leasi Papali'i Scanlan thanked Prime Minister Henry Puna for the Cook Islands donation of $84,000.

Local

Two babies greet world on January 1

Sunday 5 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Two healthy babies entered the world at the Rarotonga hospital maternity ward on New Year’s Day.

Local


Business farewells a very special man

Saturday 4 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in National

“Loyal,” “faithful,” “cheeky” and “stubborn” were just some of the words used to lovingly describe the life of the Cook Island Motor Center’s longest serving employee, the late Samuela Samuela.

National


Plastics ban deferred

Saturday 4 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment

The ban on single-use plastics has been deferred to the next Parliamentary sitting scheduled for next month.

Environment


It's Ports experts to the rescue

Saturday 4 January 2020 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local

Two Ports Authority staff had to perform a tricky rescue operation on the anchor of the Tongan vessel Taka-I-Pomana before the ship could leave for the Northern Group islands on Thursday.

Local


Welcoming 2020 in style

Friday 3 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National

Fireworks, countdowns, and celebrations took place Tuesday night around Rarotonga, as people bid farewell to 2019, and welcomed 2020 in style.

National


Honour humbles high-achieving 'son of the Pacific'

Friday 3 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National

Cook IslanderTeremoana Tauira says he is humbled to have been awarded the New Zealand Queens Service Medal (QSM), in the New Year’s Honours list, announced on Monday (CI time)

National


Flight cancellations, luggage issues cause anger

Friday 3 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National

Following the nightmare experience a family of five had after travelling to Rarotonga on a Jetstar flight, more stories have emerged about disgruntled customers having their flights cancelled, or arriving here minus their luggage.

National


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