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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


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


Nicholas ‘has earned his place’: Court proceedings against Avatiu MP withdrawn in 2020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Court proceedings against Avatiu MP withdrawn in 2020: NZ Police Incoming Cabinet Minister Albert Nicholas has the confidence of his Prime Minister, despite his ‘colourful’ background.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


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


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


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


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 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.

Badminton


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


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


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


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


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


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.

Local


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.

Local


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.

National


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


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.

Letters to the Editor


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