National
Turn-on is a turn-off
Tuesday 3 December 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Furious Matavera resident Renall Vogel joined anti-chemical group Te Vai Ora Maori yesterday to protest government turning on the taps of the new filtered water intakes.
Canadian executive dies while diving
Tuesday 3 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Aitutaki locals and visitors come together to support each other, report Rashneel Kumar and Katrina Tanirau.
Father Damian Marinus, 90, remembered at memorial
Monday 2 December 2019 | Published in Local
The Catholic Church announces the death of Fr Damian Marinus, who died on November 28 at St Mary’s Parish in Arorangi.
'Allow one fishing company and the rest will follow'
Monday 2 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
The southern Cook Islands of Atiu, Mauke and Mitiaro have rejected a government request to allow Ocean Fresh vessels to fish commercially within 50 nautical miles of their islands.
Contractors in hock to NZ finance firms
Monday 2 December 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Troubled builders run up New Zealand debts as well, adding to local families’ concerns.
Lending a hand to God
Monday 2 December 2019 | Published in Local
The first day of Christmas might be just over three weeks away, but the spirit of Christmas was in full force in the Are Pua Gateway Church.
Master plan' for refreshing
Monday 2 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Growers develop audacious plan to rejuvenate industry – but they need government backing to find land and labour.
'One in a generation'
Saturday 30 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
As they graduated yesterday, it was with the knowledge that this year’s Nukutere College seniors had been through the school’s toughest times and kept the faith.
Men turn Round Raro Relay into a parade
Saturday 30 November 2019 | Published in Local
Harvie Allison and Shanta Henderson follow the Vaka Eiva paddlers 36 long kilometres around Raro – but one team is hard to keep up with.
Sahay sad for terror victims
Saturday 30 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The worried Cook Islands beauty queen was secured with other Miss World contestants during the nearby London terror attack.
Govt turns on filtered water to homes
Saturday 30 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Te Mato Vai plans to switch on the first of its new water intakes on Monday.
'Coward punch' cop sacked- Court told
Saturday 30 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police officer appeals dismissal, after video showed him punching handcuffed man in head as he lay helpless on ground.
House calls for elderly
Saturday 30 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Pets with pensioners will be in for a treat this Christmas with free mobile health checks offered by Te Are Manu veterinary clinic.
Busy with three cruises before Christmas
Saturday 30 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
MS Amsterdam, Costa Atlantica and the AIDAaura are the last three cruise ships to visit Rarotonga this year.
Nurses for shortages
Saturday 30 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Forty nurses and dental therapists graduated yesterday as Cook Islands battles to address a shortage in medical staff.
'Becoming a pilot is a passion'
Friday 29 November 2019 | Published in Local
As a schoolboy, Peter Teiti saw two Air Raro pilots in their uniforms, and that was it, he knew what he wanted to do. Isabel Shepherd reports from Aitutaki.
Govt enters talks about a settlement for prison boss
Friday 29 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Justice Ministry is willing to discuss terms around the dismissal of Arorangi Prison head Henry Heather, says his lawyer Norman George.
Father-of-two dies from infection caught playing sports in Thailand
Friday 29 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Mitiaro man rebuilt his life after being paralysed in a Cook Islands bike crash; this week his family were mourning his unexpected death. Rashneel Kumar and NZ Herald report.
Long delay for islands' first meth prosecution
Friday 29 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A methamphetamine case against Tehananaia Maeva Haas has been adjourned to March 2020 – a year since charges were laid.
Same-sex ban MP doubles down
Friday 29 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Select committee chair Tingika Elikana has dug in his heels on reinstating same-sex relations as a crime, saying it should never have been taken out of the Crimes Act in the first place.
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