National
Kids Page: What is more than the sum of its parts?
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The floor of the National Auditorium was packed with smart schoolkids furrowing their brows, markers waving yellow cardboard signs above their heads, and scrutineers checking the results.
North islands run out of petrol
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Published in Outer Islands
Northern Group islands are suffering shortages after detention of Taio Shipping boats.
Fresh flowers for Turama
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Flowers, colour, candles and light last night adorned graves all over the islands.
Cook Islands asks: What about China?
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Published in Economy
New Zealand Defence Force promises to invest security and resilience in the Pacific.
Tamariki talk about tuitui
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Published in Environment
At the Takitumu preschool this term, the three- and four-year-olds are learning all about seeds.
Nobody to be punished for $30,000 gaffe
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
In the hope of ensuring it never happens again, MPs are investigating how a teacher was able to keep collecting $30,000 in pay after he was sacked.
Glass crusher for Rarotonga's landfill
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Rarotonga’s landfull has been waiting for years for a suitable glass crusher. Now, Rarotonga’s landfill will finally be cleared of glass bottles.
'A horrible way to end nine years'
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
There are fears for the future of the Just Play children’s programme, after the unjustified dismissal of its renowned leader.
Backdown on same-sex law reform
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Criminal ban on sex between men is to be retained – and extended to women.
Honouring All Souls
Friday 1 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
After days of scrubbing and painting graves and polishing plaques, people of faith today remember their loved ones who have passed.
Heading for the top
Friday 1 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Sixteen-year-old Tschan Hagai has given a top leadership role at New Zealand’s leading public girls’ school.
Browne to lead Demos up to the 2022 election
Friday 1 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Tina Browne has been retained as leader of the Opposition Democratic Party for another term.
Thou shalt not steal
Friday 1 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
It was Gospel Day – but at least one person hadn’t read the 10 Commandments.
Coming together 'like a tivaivai'
Friday 1 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Gallery Tavioni is set to exhibit a colourful mural inspired by Cook Islands motifs and tivaivai taore designs.
CITC defends slug pellets, saying the taste deters dogs
Friday 1 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Cook Islands Trading Corporation say they have been selling slug and snail pellets for years and have never had any incident such as one that could cause the death of dogs.
'Mum's dream turned into a nightmare'
Friday 1 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Families claim construction company has failed to complete their homes – but company director says they should be judged on the 26 buildings they have completed.
Get ready for wet weather this weekend – Met Office
Thursday 31 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
Take that umbrella or wear a raincoat for the Raro 7s this weekend, says weather man Arona Ngari.
Pipelayers to be held to highest standards
Thursday 31 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Government promises quality control measures to ensure future work on Te Mato Vai project is up to international standard.
Business mentors celebrate 10 years
Thursday 31 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Ana File-Heather’s inspiration to start her own business was a reality TV show. But when real life came calling, it was a business mentor who helped her make it work.
Two former Cook Islands police officers honoured
Wednesday 30 October 2019 | Published in Local
Two former police officers were honoured during a special presentation held at the Cook Islands Consulate in Manukau, Auckland this week.
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