National
Maoate Jr in, Heather out
Friday 5 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Terepai Maoate Jr has been appointed the new parliamentary Leader of the Opposition taking over from William “Smiley” Heather.
UN plan to advance female entrepreneurs
Friday 5 October 2018 | Published in Technology
A new initiative to advance women’s entrepreneurship in the Asia-Pacific was recently by the UN General Assembly in New York.
Students get handy on sun-shelter
Friday 5 October 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
The Level 3 Building and Construction students put together a proposal for the school and are now into the building of the fan-shaped design, to offer additional seating and shade space for the school’s students to enjoy.
Rotaract gift to boost Pa Enua schools
Friday 5 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
The Education ministry yesterday received 11 cartons of basic reading and writing material from the Rotaract Club of Dunedin.
Christmas Fiji flights from Air Raro
Thursday 4 October 2018 | Published in Economy
Local airline Air Rarotonga has chartered two special flights offering non-stop travel to and from Fiji for the coming Christmas period.
St Joseph students delighted with fire station visit
Thursday 4 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
It was an exciting moment for more than 50 Early Childhood Education and Grade 1 students from St Joseph School when they visited the Cook Islands Fire Station at the Rarotonga International Airport yesterday.
Female firefighters enjoy challenge
Thursday 4 October 2018 | Published in Local
This job is exciting and stimulating, says Inano Matapo of her role as a volunteer fire fighter at the Teimurimotia Volunteer Fire Brigade in Titikaveka.
Dr Williams fined for mixing medicines
Thursday 4 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Doctor Joseph (Joe) Williams has been fined $10,000 and ordered to pay costs of $145,000 for mixing medicines he should not have, as well as giving inappropriate dietary advice.
Eye-catching sculpture grabbing passers-by attention
Thursday 4 October 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Culture
A new sculpture at Royale Takitumu is catching the attention of tourists and locals alike.
Sad passing of a loved man of many talents
Wednesday 3 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Geoffrey Laurance Bergin was born in Sydney, Australia, on 27 January 1953 to Max Bergin and Raela Taporo. Shortly after that his family moved to the Cook Islands.
Sudden data loss angers customer
Wednesday 3 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
A frustrated customer of the local telecommunication and internet provider is crying foul at what he describes as “unexpected chewing of data” from his monthly plan.
Tourist robbed in Muri
Wednesday 3 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Crime
Police are hunting for two men involved in the robbery of a tourist at Muri Beach.
Tokoroa students here to connect with homeland
Monday 1 October 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
A group of students from Tokoroa High School is currently in the Cook Islands to help further their study of our language.
Almost ready to open
Monday 1 October 2018 | Published in Education
The children at Imanuela Akatemia Christian School in Ngatangiia are exercising great amounts of self-control, as they wait for their brand new playground to be finished and made safe.
Pyjama day at Blackrock Preschool
Monday 1 October 2018 | Published in Education
Recently children and staff from Blackrock Preschool came in their pyjamas. It was part of a fun day “to add a bit of variety and excitement to our week.
Raemaru trek goes digital
Monday 1 October 2018 | Published in Environment
The popular Raemaru trek is going digital as part of World Tourism Day.
Water safety in the spotlight
Monday 1 October 2018 | Published in Environment
Rules and regulations around tourism operators are coming, says director of Destination Development Cook Islands Tourism Metua Vaiimene, “and we must get ready as a community and as operators for this by adopting a culture of compliance now”.
Police make arrest over house blaze
Monday 1 October 2018 | Published in Crime
Police have arrested a teenage male in connection with a fire that extensively damaged a house at Titikaveka on Wednesday last week.
Cook Islands to host regional nurses' forum
Monday 1 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The Cook Islands Nurses Association will be hosting the 19th South Pacific Nurses Forum (SPNF) at the National Auditorium next month.
Ban on plastic bags is looming
Monday 1 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The government is likely to introduce a ban on single-use plastic bags in the Cook Islands.
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