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Providing security around the clock
Tuesday 8 January 2019 | Published in Local
Cook Islander Chris Denny recently returned to Rarotonga and established what he believes is the Cook Islands’ first “24/7” security company, Cook Islands Security (CIS).
Reunion celebrates matriarch
Monday 7 January 2019 | Published in Local
The Molingi Reunion held over the last two weeks brought around 200 people together and is the largest Pukapukan family reunion to date. The reunion celebrated Rarotonga resident Romani Katoa’s grandmother on his Pukapukan side.
Airport clarifies parking fee issue
Monday 7 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The automatic car parking system at the Rarotonga international airport will not charge the customers more than the normal fee, says Airport Authority chief executive officer Joseph Ngamata.
It's 'shootouts' at the Sheraton
Saturday 5 January 2019 | Published in Local
What better way to make use of the abandoned hotel at Vaimaanga than to have teams of paintballers running around its concrete structure firing paint-filled pellets at each other?
It's the fish story of the year...
Saturday 5 January 2019 | Published in Local
What better way to spend the day than to go out fishing and reel in a marlin - the first for 2019?
Ei katu flying from market every morning
Saturday 5 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Anna Savage makes a fresh ei katu, standing with her rack of colourful plastic head garlands at the Punanga Nui market on Friday morning.
Lady Robati passes away
Friday 4 January 2019 | Published in Local
Lady Tereapii Robati (nee Pittman), passed away yesterday in New Zealand at St Joseph's Home of Compassion in Upper Hutt, Wellington.
Born on the first day of a new year
Friday 4 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Thora Teremoana Hewett, pictured with proud mother Raroua Hewitt, is the only baby born into our world at Rarotonga Hospital on New Year’s Day 2019.
Honour underwhelms artist
Thursday 3 January 2019 | Published in Local
“I think there was a letter or something that came last week but I don't even know. Maybe that is what you're talking about?”
Locals dominate tourism business
Thursday 3 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A casual survey conducted by the Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council has found 83 per cent of the tourism businesses operating from the main road on Rarotonga are owned by Cook Islanders.
Tourist documents love for the Cook Islands
Thursday 3 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A tourist has documented his love affair with the Cook Islands in a book called, “How I Fell in Love with an Island”.
'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!”
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