National
Editorial: Right call to backtrack Rocketman ban
Thursday 20 June 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in National
Internal Affairs has done a u-turn on its proposed Rocketman ban, instead rating it R18. The Cook Islands News welcomes the decision and acknowledges officials' willingness to listen to public opinion.
'Marvels of night skies in paradise
Wednesday 19 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Weather
Cooks tourism should capitalise on eclipse and stargazing. Next month’s solar eclipse will draw astronomy enthusiasts to the Pacific Ocean south of the Cook Islands and French Polynesia.
Helping Cooks students stay home to study
Wednesday 19 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
There’s been a changing of the guard at the University of the South Pacific in the Cook Islands.
Call for shared portfolios not 7th minister
Wednesday 19 June 2019 | Published in Politics
Distributing portfolios among the six ministers more fairly would be a sensible approach rather than appointing a seventh minister, says the Democratic Party.
'My life is not a PG life'- Elton John hits back at movie censorship
Wednesday 19 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
Lesbian, gay and bisexual activists put pressure on internal affairs minister to overturn looming Rocketman ban. Rocketman will not be returning to the big screen in the Cook Islands.
Walker's personal motivation
Wednesday 19 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has walked the length of New Zealand to raise funds for the Creative Centre. Only now has his family revealed the personal impetus that put an extra spring in his step.
Battle over 'intrusive' access to property
Wednesday 19 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Government infrastructure project managers will be allowed to walk onto private land without prior notice.
Meitaki! Tourism operators inspire young
Tuesday 18 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Renowned lagoon tour company The Vaka Cruise was the big winner at the A1 Meitaki Awards on the island of Aitutaki on Friday last week.
Talbot is back in Raro
Tuesday 18 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail endurance walker James Talbot returned to Rarotonga this morning – and after spending more time away from his kids than he expected, he’s looking forward to just one thing.
A miracle midnight rescue
Tuesday 18 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
The mystery shipwreck washed up on a Rarotonga beach had been heading from eastern Europe to Aitutaki.
'Forced' sale of land for big projects
Tuesday 18 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Landowners fear a return to colonial days of property confiscations.
Te Kukupa returns
Tuesday 18 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The crew of Te Kukupa, Cook Islands Police Patrol Boat arrived at the Avatiu Harbour today.
Lawyer airs frustration
Monday 17 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Frustrated defence counsel Norman George has questioned how long his clients would have to be in custody for a psychiatric assessment.
Chlorinating our water supply, yes or no?
Monday 17 June 2019 | Published in Health
At the Te Ipukarea Society meeting, nearly everybody present was against the use of chlorine to disinfect Rarotonga water. Some of the reasons given were: 1. Many people have been drinking the tap water for years, and have not had any health issues. Admittedly, these people may have developed some natural immunity to the bugs, but surely that is a good thing?
Bluesky explains internet outage
Monday 17 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
A fault at Bluesky Cook Islands’ Aroa station caused the total blackout of internet, mobile and other telecommunication services through to early yesterday.
Islands group barge is off to the Bahamas
Monday 17 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
The Cook Islands barge once named Layar Mas left our shores for the Bahamas.
MPs to sit more days each year
Monday 17 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Speaker Niki Rattle says Parliamentary rule changes will allow for more sitting days. And that's backed by the prime minister.
Drunken brawl in Avarua, three charged
Sunday 16 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man charged with common assault has been convicted and ordered to come up to the High Court if called upon in the next six months.
Workers welcome China deal
Sunday 16 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Construction has been on a go-slow, so first dibs on China projects will help local economy, reports Rashneel Kumar.
The challenge: Talbot walks, money talks
Sunday 16 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Gentle and softly spoken, Margarita Taitua Vaetoru was so incredibly moved by James Talbot’s 3200km trek the length of New Zealand that she persuaded her family of three to come together and donate $320 towards Rarotonga’s Creative Centre.
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