National
New Progressive Party claims support of MPs
Saturday 12 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Concerns at Chinese influence, poor public service and ‘arrogant government’ behind outspoken new political party.
Te Reo Maori words revived
Friday 11 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Merle Pukerua was delighted to discover old Maori words and terms she had never heard of.
Hope for accused couple, 'better together'
Friday 11 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The court, lawyers and doctors are determined to not give up on a couple struggling with mental health issues.
'Prepare for summer cyclones'
Friday 11 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Scientists and government warn Cooks to ready themselves for ‘severe’ tropical storms over the next six months.
Police lay charges in burglaries spree
Thursday 10 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
A man who was “assisting police” in a burglary probe over the weekend has now been charged.
Safer flights to Pa Enua
Thursday 10 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
New satellite-based landing approaches should mean fewer flights are forced to turn back in bad weather.
Warning: Save money for rainy day
Thursday 10 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Chamber of Commerce is warning businesses to start planning and preparing for a recession, that economists say could bite next year.
Punanga Nui's tantalising new night market
Thursday 10 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Punanga Nui markets will be operating every Thursday evening from 5 to 9pm, starting tonight.
Tax cuts would 'boost jobs and investment'
Thursday 10 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Business leaders say next year’s income tax review must be independent.
Te-Hani's lecture on life as a politician
Thursday 10 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Politics
Te-Hani Brown is enjoying an all-expenses-paid trip to Fiji to talk about what it means to be a young MP – even though she was forced to quit Parliament.
Churches feed the 500
Thursday 10 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Ministers and delegates attending the Cook Islands Christian Church General Assembly will converge in Atiu this week.
Fond farewell for New Zealand's departing Deputy High Commissioner
Wednesday 9 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
New Zealand’s Deputy High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Sam Beckett has been farewelled by her team after a three-year stint.
Hospital apologises for acrid smoke from its medical waste incinerator
Wednesday 9 October 2019 | Published in Health
A miscalculation of wind direction by the Rarotonga Hospital maintenance crew saw thick, acrid smoke blanket outpatients, emergency wards and carparks this week. Patients exited the wards to escape the fumes.
Cooks kids face world's worst obesity rates
Wednesday 9 October 2019 | Published in Health
A major international report reveals Cook Islands faces the highest childhood obesity rates in the world – and lacks any policies restricting food retailers from targeting kids.
Moving with the ocean, flying with the Air Force
Wednesday 9 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Culture
Teuira Napa’s family will be watching with some trepidation as she boards an Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster plane to Sydney this weekend, to dance as a member of the Cook Islands team at the Edinburgh Tattoo.
Cable company locked in talks with landowners
Wednesday 9 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Technology
The manufacture of the 3600km Avaroa Cable has been completed and engineers will begin laying it later this year – but authorities are still awaiting Rarotonga landowners’ agreement to bring it ashore at Rutaki.
Police undergo drug training
Wednesday 9 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police officers are training to detect illicit drug users and dealers.
Cook Islands library offers names for country's big bid at stardom
Wednesday 9 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture
A list of star names is available at the Cook Islands Library and Museum for those who wish to help emblazon this country’s history and heritage in the heavens.
Avana Point: Last ditch land swap bid
Tuesday 8 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Land-owners yesterday offered the lease of a new block of land, in a proposed swap for the Avana Point block whose proposed development has angered thousands of people.
Nandi Glassie's Parliamentary battle in vain?
Tuesday 8 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The veteran politician has given his all to win an Atiu seat in Parliament; now he’s said to be too ill for the final race.
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