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Six set to become New Zealand citizens
Wednesday 14 November 2018 | Published in Local
Six people will receive New Zealand citizenship tomorrow in a ceremony at Ngatipa, the NZ High Commissioner’s official residence.
League player keen to give back
Tuesday 13 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
While visiting Rarotonga last month, Brisbane Broncos player Alex Glenn, devoted some of his time to encouraging local youngsters to make the most of their rugby league talent.
Cruise ship death revealed
Tuesday 13 November 2018 | Published in Local
A 70-year-old woman passenger on the Holland America Line cruise ship Maasdam died off the Port of Avatiu last Wednesday afternoon while transferring from a tender boat on to the ship.
CI fashion hits the big-time
Monday 12 November 2018 | Published in Local
The founder of a small Cook Islands-influenced dress line named Varu has received the ultimate accolade – his designed feature in this year’s London Pacific Fashion Week, held in September.
Penryhn story draws formal complaint from OPM
Tuesday 6 November 2018 | Published in Local
A story on the Stuff website claiming the Cook Islands “is said to be” on the brink of signing a deal allowing China to build a deep water port on Penryhn, has drawn a formal complaint from the Office of the Prime Minister to Fairfax Media in New Zealand.
'No panic' during plane engine failure
Monday 5 November 2018 | Published in Local
A twin-engined Air Rarotonga Embraer Bandeirante with 11 passengers on board suffered an engine failure on departure from Aitutaki last Tuesday evening.
Burial ground's intriguing history
Monday 5 November 2018 | Published in Local
In the heart of Avarua, in the area commonly referred to as Takamoa, there are three very old and important cemeteries.
Bodybuilders strut their stuff today
Saturday 3 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The International Federation Of Body Building (IFBB) South Pacific Oceania competition starts today with pre- judging from 9am at the National Auditorium.
Armistice Day centenary
Saturday 3 November 2018 | Published in Local
A special service to mark the centenary of the armistice that ended World War One and to honour the 500 Cook Islanders who served in World War One, will be held at the cenotaph outside the Ministry of Justice building on Sunday, November 11.
Bank launches new Giving Tree appeal
Saturday 3 November 2018 | Published in Local
Christmas is just around the corner, and BSP has launched their 2018 BSP Christmas Giving Tree.
Jet gave up on landing twice
Friday 2 November 2018 | Published in Local
An Airport Authority spokesperson has revealed an Air New Zealand jet was forced to abandon two attempted landings before finally touching down at Rarotonga International Airport on Tuesday afternoon.
Jet landing delay draws crowd
Thursday 1 November 2018 | Published in Local
Low cloud forced an Air New Zealand jet to abort its landing at Rarotonga International Airport yesterday afternoon.
Towering challenge for firefighters
Wednesday 31 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
When they are not tackling blazes, a group of hardy volunteer firefighters from the Puaikura brigade are setting their sights high – 51 storeys up Auckland’s Sky Tower.
RSA seeks relatives of 'orphan' headstones
Tuesday 30 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The Returned and Services Association is asking for help in trying to find families for their “orphan” headstones of World War One soldiers.
Weather hits thanksgiving service
Tuesday 30 October 2018 | Published in Local
There were fewer people than usual at this year’s annual pre-cyclone season thanksgiving service at the National Auditorium on Sunday night – and the reason was the weather.
Celebrating the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands
Tuesday 30 October 2018 | Published in Local
Braving inclement weather, a large and enthusiastic crowd gathered at the Ngatangiia CICC Mission Ground on Friday to mark Gospel Day.
Votes needed to boost our girl
Tuesday 23 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Miss Grand Cook Islands 2018 Teau Moana McKenzie is among the top 10 contestants in the Miss Popular Vote contest at the Miss Grand International 2018 in Myanmar.
Group advocates for war graves
Monday 22 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The Cook Islands may get its first Commonwealth war grave, or graves, according to Australian businesswoman Cate Walker.
Gathering honours Aussie connection
Friday 19 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A large gathering of guests got to meet and talk with Australia’s High Commissioner to New Zealand on Wednesday night at the Beachcomber in Avarua.
Punanga Nui offers Christmas gift ideas
Friday 19 October 2018 | Published in Local
Last Saturday morning I made my weekly visit to Punanga Nui market in downtown Avarua.
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