National

NZ architects seek local inspiration

Wednesday 24 January 2018 | Published in Local

A New Zealand architecture firm with a Cook Islands connection is looking to incorporate local knowledge and design into their work on Rarotonga.

Local

Theft saddens school head

Wednesday 24 January 2018 | Published in Local

The new principal of Apii Te Uki Ou, Mark Harris, says he is “disappointed” after thieves stole a stereo system used by pre-schoolers days before the start of the new academic year.

Local

Cemetery restoration makes more progress

Wednesday 24 January 2018 | Published in Local

The restoration of Nikao Cemetery will continue this week with new signage set to be unveiled at the historic graveyard next to the RSA, opposite the airport.

Local

Tereora College bans soft drink sales

Wednesday 24 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education

Tereora College, the country’s leading secondary school, has decided to ban the sale of soft drinks at the school tuck shop (canteen), from the start of this academic year.

Education

Chickenpox warning for island

Wednesday 24 January 2018 | Published in Health

An outbreak of chickenpox on Rarotonga could pose a threat to schools as the new academic year gets underway.

Health

Rongomatane successor

Tuesday 23 January 2018 | Published in Local

Nicholas Nicholls has been confirmed by the kopu ariki to succeed to the throne of Rongomatane.

Local

Water disruptions ahead for Muri

Tuesday 23 January 2018 | Published in Environment

A limited number of private and commercial properties in Muri can expect short periods of disrupted water supply this week as Te Mato Vai Stage 1 ring main commissioning works begin.

Environment

Are there sea snakes around Rarotonga?

Tuesday 23 January 2018 | Published in Local

A picture of a mysterious sea creature in Rarotonga’s lagoon has sparked a lively online debate about sea snakes in the Cook Islands, but biologists say the photograph is almost certainly of an eel.

Local

Woman allegedly shot dead on Mangaia

Tuesday 23 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime

An alleged shooting incident on the island of Mangaia on Sunday has caused the death of a woman, believed to be in her 30s.

Crime

Eleven arrested for drink driving

Tuesday 23 January 2018 | Published in Crime

It was a busy weekend for the police on Rarotonga, with 11 people arrested on drink driving charges and several other motorists having their keys confiscated.

Crime

Partnership set to focus on healthy tourism

Tuesday 23 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has thrown its support behind an initiative between World Health Organisation (WHO) and the South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) to promote healthy tourism in the region.

Local

Norman whips up storm over Hagai

Tuesday 23 January 2018 | Published in Local

Norman George, the former deputy prime minister and Speaker of the Cook Islands Parliament, has aimed a furious broadside at the government and its whip, Toka Hagai, after it emerged that the state had paid $11,900 to cover Hagai’s rent in Rarotonga.

Local

Another ambulance for Rarotonga

Monday 22 January 2018 | Published in Health

The Ministry of Health is looking to procure a new ambulance for the Rarotonga Hospital.

Health

Celebrating Edward 'Papa Ed' Saul – a legend among us

Monday 22 January 2018 | Published in Local

It was late in the afternoon when we started the climb up the mountains of Takitumu through a wide plateau of orange plantations.

Local

Artist offers support for bereaved parents

Monday 22 January 2018 | Published in Local

Four years ago, local artist Stormy Kara was forced to endure every parent’s worst nightmare when her baby son, Malachi Kara-Elisa, died during childbirth.

Local

Ministers expected home this week

Monday 22 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

All Cabinet ministers are expected to be in the country this week.

Politics

Relief doctors plan to return

Monday 22 January 2018 | Published in Health

Relief doctors, who have been helping at Rarotonga hospital over the Christmas period are set to leave the island this month, but are planning to return here for good once they have completed their studies.