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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.
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.
Kindness in the spirit of Christmas
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National
In the spirit of Christmas, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints cooked food which was handed out to members of the public on Wednesday.
Nicholas ‘has earned his place’: Court proceedings against Avatiu MP withdrawn in 2020
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Politics
Court proceedings against Avatiu MP withdrawn in 2020: NZ Police Incoming Cabinet Minister Albert Nicholas has the confidence of his Prime Minister, despite his ‘colourful’ background.
Passionate about children’s health
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, Local, National
With her passion for child health and development, it is no surprise Molly Dalton was a successful candidate for the Well-Child Trainer assignment in Rarotonga. The achievement made her the first-ever qualified Early Childhood Nurse/Well-Child Trainer in the Cook Islands.
Deluge makes hard work of voyage preparations
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National, Weather
Torrential rain and generally miserable weather conditions on Tuesday afternoon weren’t enough to deter Taio Shipping staff from preparing the Lady Moana for her final voyage of 2022 to the Southern Group Islands.
Cook Islands Badminton concludes 2022 season with awards
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Badminton, Sports
A special awards night held earlier this month by the Cook Islands Badminton Association (CIBA) acknowledged the effort and support from players and supporters in 2022.
Pa Enua visitors keep Air Raro busy
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Tourism
While Air Rarotonga festive season flights to the Southern Group islands aren’t quite as busy as in the pre-Covid epidemic years, they’re still running at a good level, says the airline’s founder and chief executive, Ewan Smith.
Plan ahead for a smooth flight: Air New Zealand
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in National, Tourism
With more than 2.8 million customers taking to the skies with Air New Zealand – and large numbers of Cook Islanders returning home from New Zealand and Australia for their summer holidays, the airline is encouraging people to plan ahead and add extra time for their travel.
Choppy seas fail to deter cruise passengers
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National, Tourism
About 125 passengers of the 315 aboard the cruise ship Paul Gaugin braved choppy conditions yesterday to disembark from the vessel and check out Rarotonga.
Brown receives Apii Mauke Dux award
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands
Tupuna Brown was awarded the Apii Mauke 2022 Dux of the Year award at the school’s ‘Oraanga Re na te Tamariki’ Prizegiving Day held last week.
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