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Love is all around as wedding season starts
Saturday 24 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features
Love is All Around sung by British band Wet Wet Wet, pretty much expresses the abundance of love drifting around the island like a sweet summer breeze, considering the significant number of weddings held in the country this month. Couples are taking their affirmation of mutual love seriously taking the plunge into marriage – the legal, and binding union of two people to journey through adult life as partners in a celebration of love and friendship and a bright future together. Three newly-wed couples have kindly shared with us their images and stories of their enchanting, beautiful wedding days making the commitment day as husband and wife.
Perfect day of love and unity: James and Shekinah Ah Sin
Saturday 24 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features
The CICC Takamoa Theological chapel Te Vai Ora was filled with colour, songs and joy for the matrimonial union of Shekinah Marsters and James Ah Sin.
Man avoids jail, but must leave country
Saturday 24 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man who breached his probation orders on multiple occasions has avoided jail, but has to be out of the Cook Islands by Wednesday next week.
Young Cook Islander helping Pacific island countries take lead role in managing their tuna resources
Saturday 24 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Local, National
Cook Islander Marino Wichman is leading the way in tuna fisheries science in the Pacific. He talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about the work and aspirations.
Parade builds anticipation for the ‘main event’
Saturday 24 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National
When the annual Santa Parade through downtown Avarua is held, there’s usually just a few days remaining before the arrival of the main event – Christmas Day.
Tourists’ mixed reactions to our Covid response
Saturday 24 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Tourism
The Cook Islands approach to Covid-19 has received a mixed response from tourists in the latest visitors’ survey.
Love at first sight - Ruby and Luke West
Saturday 24 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features
“When you know, you know.” Eighteen months after they first met, radiant 18-year-old bride Ruby Paige Pierre and 22-year old Luke Iraia West tied the knot.
Fuel Ship 'Media' arrives, and it’s good news for petrol supplies
Saturday 24 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Economy, Local, National
The Media arrived in town on Thursday afternoon. However, it wasn’t a scrum pack of over-excited international journalists that was involved, but a large and very orange ship bearing the thing the entire island had been eagerly awaiting – supplies of petrol.
Award-winning journalist Barbara Dreaver tells it like it is
Saturday 24 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, In Depth
Saving a life, being arrested and held in jail in pursuit of getting information and the truth out there, has been all part of the job for journalist Barbara Dreaver, the 1News’ Pacific correspondent for TVNZ. Last month Dreaver was named Reporter of the Year 2022 at the New Zealand Television Awards.
Christmas bonanza: Shoppers respond to end of petrol supply fears
Saturday 24 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National
Businesses are welcoming ‘steady’ trading going into Christmas.
‘Every day is a learning curve’: Minister Nicholas
Saturday 24 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Politics
Newly-appointed Cabinet Minister Albert Nicholas is casual and relaxed as he sits on the porch of his Avatiu home. It’s a contrast from the day before, when he was among dignitaries attending his swearing in ceremony at the Office of the Prime Minister.
Young basketballer inspired to represent Cook Islands
Saturday 24 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Local, National
Mali Hodzic’s dream of playing professional basketball took a dramatic turn when he broke his arm over a year ago. But the determined 15-year-old made an inspiring comeback to keep his dream alive.
Vote for prime minister to take place in Fiji’s Parliament
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji’s newly-elected government will decide who is to be prime minister when Parliament convenes later today (Saturday, Fiji time).
1000 Christmas boxes packed in 1.5 hours
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Keeping the spirit of Christmas well and truly alive, a group of amazing 150 volunteers packed 1000 Christmas Box parcels in just 1.5 hours.
Santa visit to Avarua delights young and old
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National
Santa Claus – and the lovely Mrs Claus, were the stars of the annual Santa Parade in downtown Avarua yesterday.
Cook Islands amongst best improvers in International Rugby League rankings
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands teams are among the best improvers in the latest International Rugby League World Rankings but the head of the national body says he still doesn’t agree with the ranking system.
Prices projected to rise
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands economy is forecast to have strong growth for the next financial year, but it will be offset by a sharp increase in commodity prices.
MCI appoints new management board
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Local, National
Maritime Cook Islands (MCI), administrators of the Cook Islands Ships’ Registry, has announced the appointment of a newly-formed Management Board comprising Moeroa Matheson, Paolo Favilli and Eleanor Roi.
Support for elderly ‘wonderful’
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Over 100 families and friends attended the Are Pa Metua lunch fundraiser at the Islander Hotel on Wednesday.
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