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‘Akamaroiroi – be strong, take courage’
Friday 18 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Messages of love and support are flowing from Cook Islands to the people of Fiji after Tropical Cyclone Yasa pummelled the Pacific island nation.
Airline seats available for Fijian expats
Friday 18 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Twenty seats from Auckland to Fiji are available for Fijian nationals who are interested in returning home.
Showing love at Christmas time
Friday 18 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
Despite receiving negative comments, Movember group members drive initiative to bring Christmas joy to inmates at Arorangi Prison.
Tourism celebrates pre-Covid success
Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Although 2020 has been tough on everyone with the tourism industry hit the hardest, the Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards was a happy gathering of the community.
Christmas cheer in Rarotonga
Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A bumper crowd gathered at the Punanga Nui Market Wednesday night for Rotaract Rarotonga’s annual Christmas in the Market.
Award-winning soldier: Serving provides a greater purpose in life
Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cook Islander Staff Sergeant Tokahaumata Oltaches-Tagavaitau says her parents have always told her that the uniform she wears is not a job or profession but is her calling.
Mongoose support Walk for Life
Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The active Mongoose sports group have donated $640 to the Cook Islands Sports & National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) president Hugh Graham in support of the Leaders Walk for Life.
Matavera to lose treasured toa trees
Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A disappointed community member says Infrastructure Cook Islands didn’t give any other options, apart from destroying the ironwood trees to make way for road development.
Cook Islands’ tie-dye skills come in handy for former expat worker
Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Earlier this year, former expat worker Sanaila Nahuto took his annual leave to visit his home country, Fiji.
Abrihana McBirney is Apii Mauke’s top student
Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Apii Mauke’s prize giving presentation held a week ago had a great turnout from families supporting the occasion.
Jet requests stopover after striking adverse weather
Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
On Saturday afternoon the tower at Rarotonga International Airport received a call from pilots on a Boeing 757 cargo plane en-route from Honolulu to Pago Pago, American Samoa.
Lucky escape for motorists
Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Three people escaped serious injuries after multiple crashes in Betela over the weekend.
Sharing the magic of Christmas
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Baby sharks, Olaf the snowman, Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Shrek were just some of the special guests who made appearances at this year’s Tropical Christmas Parade.
Huge drop in crashes but driver behaviour remains unchanged
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
The Covid-19 pandemic is being credited with a significant decrease in the number of motor vehicle crashes this year compared to the same time in 2019, but police are urging drivers to be sensible.
Third time’s a charm
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
After two unclaimed winners, the CookSafe finally has a winner for its Tag In competition.
Tourism to pay tribute to former leader
Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National
The Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards next week will pay tribute to former Tourism Industry Council president, the late Sue Fletcher-Vea.
Cook Islands Law Society under new leadership
Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Cook Islands Law Society’s newly-appointed president Marie Francis is looking forward to working with fellow society members and the Cook Islands community.
Target set for lowest annual break-ins
Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Despite an increase in the number of reported burglaries last month, police are on target to record the lowest annual number of break-ins in more than five years.
Taking the plunge! Local photographer gets international recognition
Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
A photograph taken by a local photographer has been recognised in the International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards.
Santa Claus is coming to town
Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Santa and his elf, Christmas carols and cartoon characters will share festive cheer through town in the Tropical Christmas parade, starting at 4pm tomorrow.
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