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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scholarship issue clarified
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I write in response to the letter to the editor, “Scholarship woes upset our students”, which appeared on December 21, 2022. Thank you for the opportunity to respond. Te Reinga Akataunga’anga, the Cook Islands Government Tertiary and Study Support Programme, offers a range of scholarship and study grant options for Cook Islanders wishing to access formal tertiary education. The programme has allowed many Cook Islanders access to initial tertiary studies both domestically and abroad, whether supported with a full scholarship or a study grant for those who are privately funded, or undertaking studies while working full-time.
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.
Tonga diversion adds two hours to Rarotonga flight
Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Tourism
An Air New Zealand flight to Rarotonga was delayed by more than two hours yesterday, after being diverted to Tongatapu Fuaʻamotu International Airport in Tonga.
Year’s probation for violent assault
Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
A young man who violently assaulted his then-partner has received a sentence of 12 months’ probation.
More seats for Raro route
Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Air New Zealand has responded to tourism operators’ concerns about capacity in Rarotonga and has added an extra 70,000 seats for the Auckland to Rarotonga route over the winter period next year.
Junior athletes achieve their best in NZ
Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Athletics, Sports
Young Cook Islands athletes have scored personal bests at national competition level in New Zealand.
Drink-driving defence fails to gain traction in court
Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
A trial of a man accused of reckless driving and driving with excess blood alcohol will likely go ahead, after the defence lost its claim there was no case to answer.
Showers on the way for Christmas Day
Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National, Weather
While Rarotonga has been hit by some very wet weather lately, the outlook for Christmas-New Year is slightly brighter, says Cook Islands Met Service director Arona Ngari.
Help needed to pack 100 Christmas boxes
Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cargo ship delays won’t stop the Christmas Box team from blessing 1000 families with delightful festive cheer this season.
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