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Cook Islands to join Chinese-led bank

Friday 22 December 2017 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands has been given the go-ahead to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), in a move that could unlock millions of dollars in infrastructure investment.


No-baggage flight angers passengers

Friday 22 December 2017 | Published in Local

Saturday morning’s Jetstar flight from Auckland to Rarotonga which arrived with none of the passengers’ luggage on board has had frustrating consequences for a group who travelled to the island for a wedding.

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Suicidal in crash aftermath

Friday 22 December 2017 | Published in Local

Polish tourist Rafal Maziarz, who collided with an oncoming motorcycle carrying two people while turning his car into the Esther Honey clinic last month, says he became so anxious and depressed when he was hit with a $30,000 claim for injuries, that he became suicidal.


More comments on closure of Esther Honey clinic

Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor

I firstly want to commend Esther Honey for all the great work they have done in The Cook Islands but I also want to comment on what was written in the article published in CINewsthe other day about their closing.


Superb views and authentic island feel

Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Hot on the Rock

If you are looking for a somewhere that provides an authentic island feel, relaxed vibes and a stunning view, look no further than the Shipwreck Hut in Arorangi.

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Flight schedules 'normal' says Air NZ

Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Local

Air New Zealand’s Rarotonga services are operating as normal and there have been no schedule changes, an “external communications consultant” for the airline has told CINews.


T-Shirt Factory brings you Surf Line brand

Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Local

The Surf Line clothing brand concept was originally conceived in January 2014 by two brothers who launched their online store on July 4 last year.


How Christmas came to be on December 25

Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Local

Christmas in the Cook Islands is a time of celebration, family reunions, taking a rest from work and if the weather cooperates, spending some quality time with the children at the beach.


Outer islands the place to be this Christmas

Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Outer Islands

Around 8000 people will fly to the outer islands this December, accompanied by around 30 tonnes of cargo.

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PM meets Ardern at Beehive meeting

Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Local

Prime minister Henry Puna has described his first meeting with New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern as affirmation of mutual interest and commitment in evolving the two countries’ unique relationship, in a manner which supports the shared and separate development aspirations of both.

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TAU says sorry for state of road after cables laid

Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Local

Power company Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has apologised for the state of the main road between Avana Bridge and Titikaveka College, which has been left almost impassable in places following heavy rain and work to lay new cables.

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Justice's concerns at fishery deal

Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Local

The Aronga Mana of Te Au O Tonga and Te Ipukarea Society say they are disappointed that the High Court has declined to set aside the government’s decisions to enter the Purse Seine Fishery Plan and Regulations and the Partnership Agreement with the European Union.


Exciting times for NRL stars

Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Published in League

Although the NRL season for 2018 is in its quiet period, it seems to be exciting times for a number of the star Kuki players.

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Time for letter-writer to hand in his dictionary

Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Steven Hawking the great physicist (look that up in your pocket dictionary, Papa Williams), said, “The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.”


Snake avoidance advice for both political parties

Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals

After the debacle in which George Pitt is said to have offered the Demo Party a deal to get them into government with Internal Affairs minister Albert Nicholas as prime minister, Nicholas made a statement in parliament.


Island churches celebrate birth of Jesus

Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Published in Local

Christmas is celebrated by millions of people around the world and is observed most commonly on December 25, which this year falls on a Monday.


Water pipes to connect early in the New Year

Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Published in Local

To connect the water sub-main from private and commercial properties to the new ring mains around Rarotonga, Landholdings Ltd have been awarded the contract to undertake these commissioning works (pipe connections) starting in early 2018.

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Three motorcycle smashes at weekend

Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Published in Local

Three motor vehicle crashes were reported to police over the weekend.

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Cook Islander to head NZ Reserve Bank

Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Published in Local

Cook Islander Adrian Orr, long-time chief executive of the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, has been appointed the country’s next Reserve Bank Governor.

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Jetstar leaves bags in NZ

Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Published in Local

A returning Cook Islander had the first week of his visit to Rarotonga ruined when Jetstar left his and every other passenger’s luggage in New Zealand.

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