National
The world comes to town
Friday 2 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
It was fiery and – just as Te Maeva Nui 2019’s theme demands – International Night was passionate.
Mart Arson trial: Lying witness is recalled to stand
Friday 2 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Prosecutors called a self-confessed liar back to the stand in the Raro Mart arson trial, to quiz him on unexpected new evidence – the latest surprise in an already twisted courtroom tale.
Drink-drivers fined
Friday 2 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man was lucky to escape injury when he crashed his car on Wednesday – but he wasn’t so lucky as to escape conviction.
Dodgy walls cause homes' collapse
Friday 2 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
A building product company alleged to owe Cook Islanders a “substantial amount” of money is facing multiple charges in an Auckland court.
Minimum wage to $8
Friday 2 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Low-income workers’ pay was increased to $7.60 last month and now, government has signed off a further increase to $8 an hour next July.
Who to hate, who to love?
Thursday 1 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Driven by his family’s concern about political and land matters, a young man was yesterday admitted as a barrister of the High Court of the Cook Islands.
Te Maeva Nui 2019: The fire and the fury
Thursday 1 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Cook Islands' dancers took a breather last night from four nights of competition, leaving open the stage for Te Maeva Nui's famous international night.
Pressure for water quotas as shortage threatens
Thursday 1 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Authorities are pleading with Rarotonga residents to conserve their water, under threat of a water shortage.
Female offender back behind bars
Thursday 1 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A month after being released on bail, a young female offender has again been remanded in custody.
Leaders seek drug trafficking crackdown
Thursday 1 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
Traditional leaders have called on government to invest more in border control to combat drug trafficking.
'I lied': Stunning u-turn by arson accuser
Thursday 1 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man says he falsely accused his friend of burning down stores, hoping police would give his mobile phone back.
MP Baker home and back to work
Wednesday 31 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Member of Parliament for Akaoa Nooroa Baker returned home last Monday and has started getting back into community projects with enthusiasm.
Pa Enua crafts a Trade Day hit
Wednesday 31 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Nga Matapo sets up the handmade shell eis of poi poi and the popular ei pupu at the Mangaia Enua stall for the annual Te Maeva Nui BCI Trade Days.
Suspected breast cancer samples sent for testing
Wednesday 31 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Ten samples from suspected breast cancer cases have been sent to New Zealand labs for further testing.
Dancers advised to hydrate
Wednesday 31 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The female dancer of the Pukapuka/Nassau group who fainted on Monday night after the group’s performance has recovered quickly and is back with the team, taking it easy and drinking lots of water.
China is a factor in appointment of security chief
Tuesday 30 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
The threat environment in which the Cook Islands operates has become more complex in recent years, especially with the growing Chinese presence, says a security expert.
Water vexes leaders
Tuesday 30 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Traditional leaders will debate plans to disinfect drinking water then charge a price for it.
Store employee fled flames, court told
Tuesday 30 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
It was June 14, the night of the 2018 general election. Friendly Mart in Arorangi had closed at 10pm, and the workers had gone home to watch the election results roll in. But at around 11.15pm, sharp-eyed neighbours saw smoke billowing from the front and back doors of the building.
Public servants in petition row
Tuesday 30 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
The government is putting ‘doubt in the minds’ of civil servants who might want to speak out against chlorine, a lobby group says.
Cooks' own Culture Club
Tuesday 30 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Te Maeva Nui cultural performances kicked off last night with Aitutaki Enua (pictured) starting the show with a pe’e – their traditional chant.
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