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Papa Kaina laid to rest
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A humble and quiet man, Papa Kaina Taepae Ripata from the island of Manihiki passed away peacefully with his wife Mama Marii and children by his side on December 12.
Employment survey to inform policy making
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
In light of Covid-19, the Cook Islands Labour Force Survey 2019 results serve as important baseline data, informing policy-making in post-Covid-19 socio-economic recovery.
Shipping delays impact supermarket supplies
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Despite cargo vessel delays, supermarkets say they will make sure their valued customers have all the supplies needed to celebrate Christmas.
Fijians head home on Christmas day
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Almost 30 Fijians in the Cook Islands are expected to fly to Fiji this Christmas.
Smiling in the face of adversity
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The tourism industry gathered for a celebration of the 2018-2019 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards 2020 held on Tuesday.
Vodafone explains outage
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
A total power disruption at the main offices of Vodafone Cook Islands in Avarua caused the nationwide telecommunication services outage on Thursday, the company says.
Man injured in workplace accident
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
An investigation is underway to determine the facts surrounding an incident that left a truck driver seriously injured.
‘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.
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