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Flight chaos threat for AirNZ
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Cook Islands travellers wanting to fly in or out of New Zealand just before Christmas may be in for an anxious wait.
Stage set for island's first Iyaz show
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The stage is set for the multi-award winning pop-reggae sensation, Iyaz’s first-ever concert in the Cook Islands at the popular Hula Bar tonight.
Lost trekkers raise wider issues
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Published in Local
Police are concerned at whether adequate messages and advice are being given to tourists following another mountain rescue recently.
Investiture ceremony this morning
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
In one of the most important traditional ceremonies to be held on Rarotonga for many years, George Freddric Taripo’s (Tama Ariki) investiture will begin at 6am today.
Investiture an historic occasion...
Tuesday 11 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
An historical event will take place tomorrow morning when George Freddric Taripo (Tama Ariki) is invested with the title of Makea George Karika Ariki.
Miss Cook Islands does nation proud
Tuesday 11 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands Reihana Koteka-Wiki has done our small country proud by ranking in the top 30 for the Miss World pageant held on December 8 in China.
Vaka Pride extended to three islands
Friday 7 December 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has coordinated three Vaka Pride community projects on the islands of Rarotonga, Aitutaki and Mauke.
Proposed law tackles long stay issue
Friday 7 December 2018 | Published in Local
A proposed maximum stay of eight months for international visitors to the Cook Islands other than New Zealanders will address an issue that has seen non-Cook Islanders leveraging bona fide visitor provisions in the Cook Islands Entry, Residence and Departure Act 1971-72 (ERD) to remain in this country indefinitely.
Proud to support nation's vaka
Friday 7 December 2018 | Published in Local
It is with a great sense of pride that the government of the Cook Islands has been able to gift the Cook Islands Voyaging society and the vaka Marumaru Atua $255,000 so she can be restored and repaired after the devastating fire last year at Avatiu, says prime minister Henry Puna.
Super fund hits a speed bump
Friday 7 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The return on investment made by the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) is expected to remain volatile in coming months.
Frequent visitor rewarded
Thursday 6 December 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
Wayne Price from Brisbane, Australia has visited the Cook Islands numerous times, twenty one times in fact, winning the online International Visitors Survey award.
Red Cross highlights volunteer contribution
Thursday 6 December 2018 | Published in Local
Yesterday marked International Volunteer Day - an opportunity to highlight some of the excellent work undertaken by Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers around the world.
From royal wedding to the Cook Islands
Wednesday 5 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
After an exciting year, which included being part of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding, London-based makeup artist Zana Begum is visiting the Cook Islands for a well-deserved break.
A-team still look out for each other
Tuesday 4 December 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
LAST year CINews published a good news story titled “Youths call Sheraton home” about a trio of teenagers living in a couple of units at the derelict Vaimaanga hotel.
Ministries trained in real-time mapping software
Tuesday 4 December 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
A new high-tech software platform being rolled out across government departments will allow workers in the field access real-time mapping information on their smart devices, phones or tablets for the entire Cook Islands, on land or sea.
Conservation highlight of Tiraa's career
Monday 3 December 2018 | Published in Local
Ana Tiraa will be the next guest speaker at the USP-Plus monthly meeting to be held on Wednesday.
Venue to be transformed for UB40
Monday 3 December 2018 | Published in Local
If you are going to next year’s UB40 concert at the National Auditorium, you’re in for a treat.
Our Reihana talent show finalist
Friday 30 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands Reihana Koteka-Wiki finished as one of the top 18 finalists in the talent show at Miss World Pageant on Monday night.
Marlin takes top prize for the heaviest fish
Thursday 29 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Angler Sheafer Richards reeled in a 74.1kg marlin and took out the CITC Liquor and Cook Islands Game Fishing Club competition on Saturday.
Confirmation shows real commitment
Thursday 29 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Families and friends gathered at the St Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral in Avarua to witness 25 young adult candidates receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
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