National
Agriculture steps up fight against rhino-beetles
Monday 7 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Agriculture says early detection and fast emergency response will be necessary to eradicate a new breed of coconut rhinoceros’ beetles.
Avana Point land on sale
Monday 7 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Unproductive meetings with landowners of the Avana Point property have left the New Zealander lessee with no choice but to put the land on the market.
Cooks become Pacific's first developed island nation
Saturday 5 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Cook Islands has graduated to “developed” nation status – but despite dire warnings, is expected to lose barely a cent of overseas aid.
We believe the teachers are the future – union
Saturday 5 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Toka Toka grew up on the remote island of Manihiki; he’s now a confident member of the community who composed and choreographed dances for Te Maeva Nui team.
Te Ipukarea Society: Our 'how dare you' story
Saturday 5 October 2019 | Published in Environment
OPINION: Many of us would have heard or seen young climate change activist Greta Thunberg’s “how dare you” speech at the United Nations.
Source of fuel leak is traced
Saturday 5 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The rupture in the Pacific Energy fuel pipeline has been identified as at the joint of two pipelines alongside the main road in Avatiu wharf, opposite Temu Okotai’s Pearl Shop.
24 hours in the life of a stop-go man
Saturday 5 October 2019 | Published in Local
From the alarm of near smashes from speeding cars, to the quiet camaderie in the dark hours of the early morning, the roadworks safety officers play invaluable roles. Story by Izzy Shepherd, with photos by Lawrance Bailey.
Ships detained as lost boy's family grieves
Saturday 5 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
As 7-year-old Lapana Tupou’s family and friends mourned him at a memorial service, maritime safety investigators swooped on the shipping company he was lost from.
Water safety tailored to Cooks needs
Saturday 5 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Five members of Cook Islands Red Cross have returned from Italy, the first qualified water safety and rescue instructors in our region.
$11k stolen from lonely woman
Saturday 5 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
A lonely Cook Islands woman in her 60s has been scammed of $11,000 by an internet con artist pretending to offer her love.
'Think wider, think beyond your horizon'
Friday 4 October 2019 | Published in Local
Puaikura and the wider Cook Islands community this week mourn the passing of Vereara Maeva-Taripo, a formidable public figure best known for her dedication to tivaevae, Cook Islands culture and music, and the development of a robust civil society.
Is it a bird, it is a vaka? No, it's a Cooks star!
Friday 4 October 2019 | Published in Weather
Wendy Evans says a nautical theme might be appropriate in the contest for Cook Islands to name a star, as we have been navigating by the stars for centuries.
'Protect land' to pass down by bloodline
Friday 4 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Land protester says she has ‘nothing against adopted children’ – and there’s a good reason why.
Water boss leaves amid uncertainty
Friday 4 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Anti-chlorine groups says replacing To Tatou Vai head is a chance to take a fresh look at water treatment plans.
Bluesky replaces scheduled promos with ad hoc deals
Friday 4 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
Bluesky says it’s changed the way it runs prepaid promotions.
Teens face theft charges
Friday 4 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Two teenagers accused of theft have been refused name suppression.
Police target dog owners
Friday 4 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The owners of dogs that attack people or cause road accidents will now face charges, in a new police crackdown.
Te Kukupa celebrates 30th anniversary
Thursday 3 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The first Cook Islands captain of Te Kukupa, captain Paranapa Ben re-arranged his travel arrangements to be present at the 30th anniversary of the Police Patrol boat held yesterday morning.
Tourism plans to counter future crisis
Thursday 3 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is taking a proactive approach in getting the industry ready to face future crisis in the country.
Senior citizens after new home
Thursday 3 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
“You need to do something for yourself because you can’t depend on anybody.” These were the words of encouragement shared by an elderly member of the Are Pa Metua Centre during International Day of Older Persons celebration in Rarotonga yesterday.
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