Weekend
Homeward to the unknown
Thursday April 16, 2020The Government of Germany plans to fly up to 40 stranded European tourists home from Cook Islands on an Air New Zealand charter flight this weekend.
Aboard the ghost ship, from Rarotonga into the unknown
Saturday April 11, 2020The passengers and crew of the MSC Magnifica have fond memories of Rarotonga. They were Cook Islands’ last cruise guests before the travel ban – and five weeks later, the sands of Muri beach are a distant memory of one of the last times they were allowed to step ashore.
Tuna never tasted so good
Wednesday March 18, 2020Think you had a tough day at the office? Cole Harrison had to work even harder for his dinner.
Weaving a mother and daughter tradition
Saturday March 14, 2020A mother and daughter discovered something they love doing together – and now they’ve found they can make a business out of it.
The unseen harm of bullying
Saturday March 14, 2020Teachers and parents play a big part in addressing bullying – but young people who have experienced it firsthand are stepping up to teach children to be kind to each other.
‘I was shocked and I was terrified’
Saturday February 29, 2020A solitary tear runs down Tina Browne’s face as she remembers her father, former prime minister Sir Pupuke Robati. She says she’s inherited his thoroughness and honesty – but not his patience with those who let her down.
Women struggle in far corners of the south Pacific
Saturday February 29, 2020Women and girls are make up half the population – but women’s organisations get only 1 per cent of grant funding.
Water boss: It’s lonely at the top
Saturday February 29, 2020Lonely away from his family, and bruised by the opposition to his work, the departing To Tatou Vai boss is looking forward to a break.
Never mind if your hands get all greasy’
Saturday February 29, 2020The only woman mechanic on Rarotonga has already inspired the men she works with.
