National
Politics to decide diver's future
Monday 23 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands or NZ? The future of a well-known local and his family hangs in the balance of Auckland politics.
Uniting to make our homes safe
Monday 23 September 2019 | Published in Local
The UNITE - Orange the World Campaign for Ending Violence against Women and Gender based violence. is a result of the global women’s movement activism and advocacy. On the ‘25th day of every month everyone in the community is encouraged to wear something orange.
Making Cooks a safer place
Monday 23 September 2019 | Published in Local
Punanga Tauturu has spend 25 years working for vulnerable women and children. So it was appropriate the charity’s birthday commemorations began with a minute of silence for Lapana Tupou, the 7-year-old boy missing at sea.
Raro dogs need Raro people
Monday 23 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The new SPCA boss had to leave her dog Leo in Australia – but when she started her job, she met a small brown Raro dog who melted her heart. Anneka Brown meets Deb Ramage and Manea.
Dad who stole $3000 of alcohol relied on drinking
Monday 23 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young dad with a drinking problem stole thousands of dollars of alcohol; now he has been sentenced to 15-months in prison.
Renowned marine leader dumped
Monday 23 September 2019 | Published in National
Jacqui Evans, who was this year recognised internationally for her work building Marae Moana, is being replaced as director of the marine park.
Cooks' starring role
Sunday 22 September 2019 | Published in Technology
In Rarotonga, Phil Evans doesn’t have a telescope of the size you see at international observatories. But today’s technology allows him to log in remotely, every day, to his observatory in Chile that he accesses remotely on a daily basis – the culmination of 20 years of stargazing.
Man fined for cannabis
Sunday 22 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A 24-year-old self-employed man was convicted and fined $250 for a charge of possession of cannabis.
Appealing the purse seine appeal
Sunday 22 September 2019 | Published in Environment
Government and European Union will review their eight-year purse seine fishing agreement in November, before the Privy Council hears an appeal that calls into question whether or not the agreement was entered into properly.
Cementing in eco-certification for our resorts
Sunday 22 September 2019 | Published in Environment
Many of you will have now seen the Mana Tiaki “green tick” that newly accredited, eco-conscious tourism operators are now proudly displaying.
Urgent plea for nurses
Sunday 22 September 2019 | Published in Health
An urgent call for nurses and nursing managers has been issued by the Ministry of Health.
Fishing boat runs aground on Rutaki reef
Sunday 22 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
An Ocean Fresh fishing vessel the MV Wairau was grounded on the reef in Rutaki yesterday morning.
Former finance secretary returns as lawyer
Sunday 22 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
New lawyer Sholan Ivaiti believes that Cook Islanders who have graduated in law abroad should return to the country to help their people and address a general shortage of lawyers.
Atiu byelection Still in dispute before court
Sunday 22 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Politics
Young Cook Islands politician Te-Hani Brown has lodged an application to oppose the Democratic Party’s appeal of the Atiu by-election.
Health head favours preventive approach
Sunday 22 September 2019 | Published in Health
After a week on Mangaia, Secretary of Health Dr Aumea (Josephine) Herman is renewed in her mission to move the ministry toward preventive, rather than reactive, health care.
'Heartbreaking' The islands mourn
Sunday 22 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
Support and sympathy is flowing in for the family of the small boy missing overboard from the interisland vessel Lady Moana.
Apii Nikao gala sproutsentrepreneurs
Saturday 21 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Eleven-year-old Naomi Tereora from Apii Nikao sewed dresses for the first time that sold at the school’s gala day.
Sea search for 7-yr-old ends
Saturday 21 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
The search for seven-year old Rakahanga boy Lapana Tupou who disappeared from the Lady Moana vessel on Wednesday has ended.
PTI's 25 years of helping women
Friday 20 September 2019 | Published in Local
Punanga Tauturu, the only organisation in the Cook Islands set up to support survivors of domestic abuse, celebrates its 25th birthday tonight.
Police trace numerous alleged drug deals
Friday 20 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police are expected to lay more charges against alleged drug dealers Rhys Munro Manu and Rodney John Akavi Ngatikao.
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