National

Google street view coming to Raro

Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Technology

The Cook Islands is an island country in the middle of the southern Pacific Ocean and is one of the region’s fastest growing economies.

Technology

Dengue virus courtesy of a nasty little biter

Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Health

Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus.

Health

Bail ends with new charge

Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Okotai Rongo Rae, who was granted bail a week ago has been remanded in custody for contempt of court.

Crime

One dengue case on Raro

Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health

The Health ministry has confirmed there is at least one case of dengue fever on Rarotonga.

Health

Day Nine: 80 donors so far for Creative Centre fundraiser

Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

James Talbot has acknowledged the number of people who have so far donated towards the Creative Centre’s respite care units in Rarotonga.

Local

Ocean training opportunity

Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Published in Environment

A sea training opportunity for Cook Islanders on board exploration vessels in international waters has been confirmed by the Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA).

Environment

Mitiaro school roll stable

Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education

The island of Mitiaro’s Tematangarengare School roll for 2019 currently stands at 34, slightly less than last year’s count of 36 students.

Education

Resort staff gather for memorial

Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Many gathered at the Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa on Sunday for the memorial service of the resort’s two staff members who recently passed away.

Local

Drink-driver jailed for week

Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Turua Kita was convicted and sentenced at the Cook Islands High Court to one week in prison.

Crime

Day Eight: Safety fears on trail

Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

On day eight of his Creative Trail journey, James Talbot was on route to Princhester Hut, as part of his 3200 kilometres walk of the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.

Local

Belgian service to honour fallen soldier

Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Published in Local

A remembrance service for the only Cook Island soldier to be buried in Belgium - Kiro Luke Adam will be held at the New Irish Farm Cemetery there today.

Local

Updating e-contacts

Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Published in Politics

The Labour and Consumer Services division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is in the process of updating its e-database that provides a contact list for all businesses situated in Rarotonga and the Outer Islands.

Politics

Police zodiac in boat rescue

Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Published in Crime

Police rescue zodiac Lady Kai was put to sea yesterday morning in response to a stranded fishing boat off the Rutaki passage.

Crime

Man escapes prison term

Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A man who was charged with two counts of assault on a female and one count of breaching a police safety order has escaped a prison sentence at the Cook Islands High Court.

Crime

Brown backs China ties

Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

The Cook Islands’ engagement with China is “firm” and the two countries have had formal diplomatic relations for 20 years now, says deputy prime minister Mark Brown.

Politics

PAC ready for the challenge

Monday 4 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is looking forward to the challenges ahead in reviewing the accounts of various government ministries and making appropriate recommendations.