National
Bridge rebuild comes too late to save homes
Thursday 14 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Families and business owners are angry that they were flooded out while waiting for government to find money to rebuild the dangerous Avatiu bridge. Coverage by Anneka Brown and Melina Etches.
Teen suspects for alleged bashing, robbery on bail
Thursday 14 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Two teenagers who were arrested in connection with the alleged bashing and robbery on Sunday night were granted bail at the High Court yesterday.
Micro-writer in micro show
Wednesday 13 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
China’s lone micro-calligraphist held a special exhibition at the Cook Islands National Museum yesterday.
Crown Law assisting with legal advice into diesel spill enquiry
Wednesday 13 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The investigation into the diesel oil spillage at Avatiu harbour caused by a rupture in the Pacific Energy fuel pipeline, is still in progress, says Port Authority general manager Nooroa Tou.
Prime Minister marks Remembrance Day
Wednesday 13 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna arrived in Canberra in time to lay a wreath and mark Remembrance Day in Australia this week.
Ferry services during festive season
Wednesday 13 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Government will be looking at overseas vessels to provide inter ferry services to Cook Islanders during the festive season.
Baudinet upbeat, Brown remains mum
Wednesday 13 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Voters eligible for the Atiu by-election have a day to decide where their allegiance lie – Te-Hani Brown or June Baudinet.
'No more hiding'
Tuesday 12 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Janette Olliver no longer feels the need to hide her sexuality from others.
Heartfelt plea from first lady
Tuesday 12 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Lady Tuaine Marsters offers a powerful voice for equal rights as select committee reconsiders same-sex crime.
'We can't wait around for other people to speak'
Tuesday 12 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Ruta Tangiiau Mavé has a lot to say, and she wants to be heard through her new column in the Cook Islands News.
'I could not fight back'
Tuesday 12 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police appeal for information to help them track down two violent thugs. Father Ina Tipokoroa said he hoped police could make an arrest with the information they have – and called for shop owners to install security cameras so it is easier to catch robbers.
Market watch: Punanga Nui Market
Monday 11 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
With a variety of meals to choose from at the Punanga Nui night market, Sweet AZ rocky road pies would be a sweet tooth desert delight.
Jaime makes innovator Short-list
Monday 11 November 2019 | Published in Local
Cook Islands’ young director of waste and sanitation has been named as a leading innovator on a ‘top 40 under 40 list’.
Woman found by bike crash
Monday 11 November 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
Police suspect alcohol was involved in an unusual motorbike accident.
Alcohol's real impact
Monday 11 November 2019 | Published in Health
After two or three drinks, studies show motorists are less safe on the road – but also, that their judgement is so impaired they think they can have another drink or two then get on their bike and ride home.
Cooks at risk from disasters
Monday 11 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Cook Islands ranks among the world’s worst affected in terms of casualties and people impacted by disasters, the European Commission says. It names Cook Islands as one of the badly-affected Pacific nations.
67yo returns to find mother's grave on uninhabited island
Monday 11 November 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
When Charlie Quarter was a six-year-old living among the copra plantations of Manuae, the boat would come only once every four months.
Country 'not prepared' for a pandemic
Monday 11 November 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Cook Islands needs better disease surveillance, bio-security and border controls, say experts.
'I have made my family proud'
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Just like in the movies, Tereora College’s threw their own hand-made mortarboard caps up in the air to celebrate their prize-giving and graduation yesterday.
Kids page: 'I was shocked, it's beautiful' – father
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
The colours in Apii Te Uki Ou students’ paintings told stories all of their own.
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