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'Least suitable'
Monday 31 December 2018 | Published in Local
A Chinese survey has found nearly half of 100 countries assessed, including the Cook Islands, may not be a good fit for the ‘Belt and Road’ global trade and investment plan because of financing and infrastructure weaknesses.
Cook Islanders make New Year Honours list
Monday 31 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Three Cook Islanders have been named on the New Year Honours List for their services to New Zealand’s community.
No fireworks to welcome the New Year
Saturday 29 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Fireworks are off the menu at celebrations to welcome the 2019 New Year at Muri beach tonight.
The ultimate dining experience
Saturday 29 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Nestled on a cliff in black rock is Antipodes, a Mediterranean-styled villa and restaurant with spectacular views.
Seven generations at major family reunion
Saturday 29 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Ngati Potoru (Aketaau and Ngavii branch) family reunion began on Thursday, with 340 members gathered to enjoy the event.
Welfare payments are released early
Saturday 29 December 2018 | Published in Local
The welfare payments for the January 1, 2019 were made available to all Cook Island beneficiaries yesterday at their respective BCI branches.
The tale of a 'prisoner in paradise'
Saturday 29 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A book about English-born rogue who absconded to the Cook Islands in the late 1800s with a large sum of money he stole from an American bank, is now available in the market.
Heart attack kills tourist
Saturday 29 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The wife and mother of a family of five visiting from Norway suffered a fatal heart attack while on a lagoon cruise on Monday this week.
Location of Tiare Taporo is a mystery
Saturday 29 December 2018 | Published in Local
“No idea, gentlemen!”
The official lowdown on holiday leave and pay
Friday 28 December 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
The festive season is here and with it have come many enquiries regarding public holiday leave, pay and other entitlements for employees.
Vaka hull blessed for NZ trip
Friday 28 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A small group met at Avatiu harbour yesterday afternoon to witness the blessing of voyaging vaka Marumaru Atua’s port (left) side hull by Catholic priest Father Freddy Kaina.
Beauty pageant a 'humbling' experience
Thursday 27 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Miss International Cook Islands Louisa Purea is extremely humbled and grateful to have been given the chance to represent the country at the Miss International Beauty pageant in Japan last month.
New building code to improve resilience
Monday 24 December 2018 | Published in Local
The revised Building Code for the Cook Islands and the newly-developed Strategic Roadmap for Emergency Management (SREM) were both launched on Tuesday last week by the Minister for Internal Affairs Sports, Police and Office of the Ombudsman, Vaine Mokoroa.
Christmas Box delivers food to families
Monday 24 December 2018 | Published in Local
This festive season 1000 Christmas boxes are scheduled to be delivered to families all over Rarotonga and the Pa Enua.
Drones pose danger around airport area
Monday 24 December 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Authorities say five drones have been sighted near Rarotonga Airport since the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have become popular on the island.
Christmas stressful time for some
Saturday 22 December 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Christmas is a time for giving, sharing, joy and peace.
Lots of Christmas fun at the Domes
Saturday 22 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The organisers of the Rotaract Christmas in the Domes hailed Wednesday’s event as a major success.
Road marking gets underway
Friday 21 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The unavailability of the right equipment has caused delays with the road marking project on Rarotonga, and now the ICI road works team is busy making up for lost time.
Tiria over the moon after winning a car
Friday 21 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Mary-Anne Tiria was planning to treat herself to a new motorbike this Christmas.
Christmas celebration at the domes
Wednesday 19 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
One of the biggest family events of the year - the Rotaract Christmas celebration, will be held tonight at the National Auditorium Domes.
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