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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.

Features


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.

Features


Pacific news in brief

Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional

December 23

Regional


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).

Fiji


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.

Local


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.

Local


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.

Features


Nicholas ‘has earned his place’: Court proceedings against Avatiu MP withdrawn in 2020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.

Local


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.

Local


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.

Rugby league


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.

Economy


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.

Business


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.

Local


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.

Education


All set for exciting Touch contest

Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The Ronnies Boxing Day Touch Rugby Tourney set for Monday, December 26 already looks exciting. It will be played at the Ngatangiia field in both competitive and social categories.

Sports


Workshop for specialist importers

Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National, Technology

The National Environment Service (NES) has held a training workshop on the Montreal Protocol Licensing system.

Economy


Child slapped, thrown to the ground in ‘serious’ assault

Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A father of 10, with another one on the way, has narrowly avoided jail after assaulting his five-year-old son.

Court


Woman fails to front on drink-drive and assault charges

Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A woman facing multiple charges including assault and using profane, indecent and obscene language in public, failed to turn up for sentencing at the court in Avarua on Wednesday.

Court


Survey: Visitors spend more on longer visits

Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

Tourists are spending more, staying longer and encouraging more people to come to the Cook Islands, according to the latest International Visitor Survey.

Economy


Nicholas regains ministerial role

Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics

Avatiu-Ruatonga-Palmerston (RAPPA) Member of Parliament Albert Nicholas will be returned as a Cabinet Minister today.

Local


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