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Annandale now a barrister
Wednesday 28 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Recently appointed Deputy Solicitor General Lauaki Jason Annandale, now acting in the top job, has been admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court, taking an oath in a ceremony on Rarotonga.
Weather, welcoming people win with the tourists
Wednesday 28 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Tourism
The country’s environment, cleanliness and weather, the friendly and welcoming local people remain drawcards for visitors of the Cook Islands, while poor public service, and stray animals are still turnoffs.
Ringing in the Christmas spirit
Wednesday 28 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Features, Local, National
Smiley Heather rings in the arrival of Christmas morning at the historic Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church on Sunday. Residents and visitors alike flocked to churches all over the island for special Christmas Day services, with St Mary’s Catholic Church in Arorangi filled to overflowing.
LETTER: Collaborate on customary law in 2023
Wednesday 28 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Two matters of concern stood out when members of the Koutu Nui reviewed the past year at their end-of-year function.
German couple see funny side
Wednesday 28 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National
Two German tourists wore wide grins when they were greeted by someone wearing island style clothing topped with a German Army style motorcycle helmet.
Black Caps control day two
Tuesday 27 December 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Pakistan vs New Zealand – 1st Test – Day 2 Pakistan 1st Innings 438 all out in 130.5 overs (Babar 161, Salman 103, Sarfaraz 86, Southee 3/69, Bracewell 2/72) vs New Zealand 165 for no loss in 47 overs (Latham 78*, Conway 82*)
Pakistan takes Day 1 honours vs New Zealand
Monday 26 December 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Pakistan vs New Zealand – 1st test. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat. Pakistan 1st innings 317 for 5 in 90 overs (Babar Azam 161*, Sarfaraz 86, Patel 2/91, Bracewell 2/61)
Santa’s waste free Christmas tips
Saturday 24 December 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Local, National
Another Christmas is upon us. Together with all the fun and good times spent with family, opening presents and eating more than enough at the Christmas kaikai, an enormous amount of rubbish will be generated. So here are a few tips from Santa to help you minimise your impact on our already overflowing landfill.
Suspended sentence for partner assault
Saturday 24 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
A New Zealander who assaulted his then-partner, and burned her with a cigarette, has received a three-year suspended sentence.
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.
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