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Giant ball caught plenty of attention
Tuesday 27 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The striking flower-decorated ball and rink displayed on the Cook Islands Bowling Club’s greens certainly caught the eyes of passing motorists yesterday morning.
Friendly Mart bounces back from fire
Tuesday 27 November 2018 | Published in Local
Arorangi’s landmark business, the Friendly Mart, is back – and in a new building.
Two sides to controversial Sheraton video
Thursday 22 November 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
AFTER a series of short YouTube clips featuring Sheraton site caretaker, papa Rouru Tangatapoto, “verbally abusing” a female tourist on a motorcycle outside the derelict hotel went viral in the past 48hrs, CINews went onsite to get his side of the story.
Immigration head clarifies visa changes
Thursday 22 November 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Principal Immigration Officer Kairangi Samuela has clarified visitor visa changes that have recently come into force in the Cook Islands.
Island celebrates blooming flowers
Wednesday 21 November 2018 | Published in Local
The annual Te Mire Tiare flower festival will launch on Friday.
Battles over for 'Lost Tribe' campaigner
Wednesday 21 November 2018 | Published in Local
The late Les Priest will most probably be remembered on the local scene as the staunch campaigner, fighting for the rights of retirees of the “Lost Tribe.”
Baby find confirmed
Wednesday 21 November 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Anonymous sources close to the case of a baby abandoned in the Turangi area on Saturday morning have come forward to clarify the circumstances of its discovery.
Time in 'paradise' suddenly shorter
Wednesday 21 November 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Visa restriction changes impacting American tourists who call the Cook Islands “home” for six months of the year, means they can now find themselves being asked to leave by Immigration after just three months.
Damaged car causes chaos
Wednesday 21 November 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
With only one main road around Rarotonga it doesn’t take much to cause traffic chaos.
Music festival set to save 'lost' youth
Wednesday 21 November 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A VIBRANT Christian music festival aimed at getting "lost" youths off the street, out of nightclubs, away from criminal activity and back to church will take place on December 15 at Te Atukura Grounds (Office of the Prime Minister) in Avarua.
Road danger prompts warning
Tuesday 20 November 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Children sitting or standing, on the backs of trucks, toddlers not buckled up in carseats, drink-drivers, motorcyclists riding without helmets, badly potholed roads and poorly-designed carparks…
Acclaimed Tahitian trio in 'one-only' concert
Tuesday 20 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Tahitian band Trio Kikiriri who are on a visit to Rarotonga en route to New Zealand, will perform a one night only concert on Wednesday November 21 at the Islander Hotel.
Rotary golf event raises thousands
Monday 19 November 2018 | Published in Local
The Rotary Club of Rarotonga’s fundraising effort, which culminated with the annual Bob Boyd Memorial Golf Ambrose last weekend, raised almost $18,000.
Family grieves passing of Ivirua MP
Monday 19 November 2018 | Published in Local
Ivirua, Mangaia Member of Parliament and local businessman Anthony Touariki Armstrong passed away last Thursday.
Bus driver goes over and 'above'
Friday 16 November 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
As a regular visitor to the island I’m continually blown away by the random acts of kindness from locals.
Christmas Box time – and your help is invited
Friday 16 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
With Christmas around the corner, preparations for the annual Christmas Box campaign are underway.
Cruise ship docks in our harbour
Friday 16 November 2018 | Published in Local
The comparatively unusual sight of a cruise ship docked at the Port of Avatiu drew a steady stream of spectators to the wharf yesterday morning.
Proud to be a New Zealander...
Friday 16 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
After living in the Cook Islands for nearly 50 years, Ingrid Caffery felt happy and relaxed when she received her New Zealand citizenship certificate yesterday.
Fuel prices up – but they may come down next quarter
Friday 16 November 2018 | Published in Local
The price of fuel has increased throughout the Cook Islands, reflecting a hike in prices globally.
Armistice Day a very special one
Wednesday 14 November 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands celebrated a hugely significant historical event on Sunday, when a commemoration at the Cenotaph marked 100 years since the signing of the Armistice, which ended World War One.
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