National
Unique plantain varieties protected in overseas bunker
Saturday 6 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Banana crops around the world are facing collapse because of a devastating disease – so the Cooks have taken a step to safeguard the country’s colourful range of fruit.
Multiple complaints against Club Raro accused
Saturday 6 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Several people have filed complaints about a man accused of assaulting a couple in their room at Club Raro resort.
'We don't want typhoid in our country' – Brown
Saturday 6 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The tender to buy chemicals to disinfect drinking water has been put on hold.
New life for age-old leadership traditions
Saturday 6 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Cook Islanders braved a bitterly cold morning to pay their respects to the national’s Ariki on yesterday’s public holiday.
Ui Ariki Day to 'bring out grievances'
Thursday 4 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Locals and guests alike will be welcomed to tomorrow’s Ui Ariki Day celebrations, honour the Cook Islands’ Ariki, the Aronga Mana, and their ancestors and traditions and influence on today’s modern nation.
Security warns of 'crisis' amid new dog attacks
Thursday 4 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Concerns are mounting about dogs on Rarotonga, with more reports of dog attacks on tourists and fears that a shooter with an air-rifle is taking matters into his own hands.
Three months of rigorous physical training Women reinforce 'woefully under-resourced' police
Thursday 4 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
There are hopes that a small pay rise for cadets will be enough to woo new recruits. Low pay has been driving officers to quit, the Police Service says.
'Duplicity' over chlorine in water
Thursday 4 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The decision to chlorinate the water supply is a done deal, critics say, despite a public consultation process.
New coat of paint brightens centre
Wednesday 3 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A team of Bluesky employees have committed to helping to brighten up the Are Pa Metua to support the elderly in their community.
Support for economic growth
Wednesday 3 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Germany and Canada could help the Cook Islands drive future growth of tourism and the economy says the head of Foreign Affairs.
Mauke switches to solar energy
Wednesday 3 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
A dozen solar power stations are now running across the islands since Mauke became the latest to convert to the renewable energy system.
Animal welfare notice offends former manager
Wednesday 3 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The former manager of the local animal welfare organisation has called a public notice from them “suggestive” and “short-sighted”.
Solar eclipse a 'joy' to see
Wednesday 3 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Weather
Rarotonga had a perfect view of the partial solar eclipse yesterday.
Contractors damaging public roads will be fined
Wednesday 3 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
The newly passed Infrastructure Act states that any contractor found to be damaging roads or cutting and digging holes on the road will be liable to pay for these damages.
Preschool teachers confronted by erratic meth mums
Tuesday 2 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
“I picked up a child for kindy at one time and the child looked like she was not cleaned the night before. She sat on the car seat, looking like she was not there. Food was hanging on her face.”
Muri's own winning master chef
Tuesday 2 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
At the Muri Night Market, the Pokino family’s garlic prawns are famous – and now we know why.
7.52am: Partial eclipse off the chart
Tuesday 2 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Weather
As a half-masked sun rose today, resorts in Muri and on Rarotonga’s east coast were this morning letting their guests know where to watch the eclipse.
Resort takes action after stray dog attacks boy
Tuesday 2 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Security at The Rarotongan warn, we will catch these dogs and get them put down.
Ministers' new electric cars
Tuesday 2 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Prime Minister and three senior ministers are driving new electric cars at a cost of $240,000 to the public.
Dancers in Hawaii promote Cooks for tourists
Monday 1 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
There’s not much time to rest, for Cook Islands dancers performing four shows a day to thousands of fans in Hawaii.
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