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Pre-Christmas gathering to farewell outgoing NZ High Commissioner
Friday 14 December 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A festive gathering at Ngatipa on Wednesday night was tinged with a little sadness with the imminent departure of New Zealand High Commissioner Peter Marshall and his wife Pamela.
International treats on offer at market's newest business
Friday 14 December 2018 | Published in Local
During my weekly Saturday trip to Punanga Nui market in Avarua, I visited a new local business at the market.
Reunion honours tourism history
Friday 14 December 2018 | Published in Local
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium is hosting a reunion for past and present staff as well as returning guests, landowners, and the public this weekend.
Youth event set to light up auditorium
Thursday 13 December 2018 | Published in Local
For a great family night out, come along to enjoy the first Kinura Tapunui (Sacred Harp) music festival on Saturday December 15, at the National Auditorium.
Huge crowd gathers for investiture of Makea George Karika Ariki
Thursday 13 December 2018 | Published in Local
One of the most important traditional ceremonies to be held on Rarotonga for many years brought crowds of spectators to Avatiu yesterday morning as the historic investiture for Makea George Karika Ariki began.
Pre-Christmas airline strike fears eased
Thursday 13 December 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Fears of a pre-Christmas strike by Air New Zealand unions have eased after three days of discussions between the airline and worker representatives.
Bad weather causes landing delay
Thursday 13 December 2018 | Published in Local
Low cloud, torrential rain and wind were to blame for the delayed landing of an Air New Zealand Boeing 772 at Rarotonga International Airport on Sunday.
It's the Christmas treat they've all been waiting for...
Thursday 13 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The island’s children are in for a treat this afternoon with the annual Tropical Christmas Float parade scheduled to take place today at 4pm.
Christmas concert a real cracker
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
New Zealand singer Stan Walker, his band The Levites and top international dancer and DJ Lance Savali will perform a Christmas concert tonight 7pm at the National Auditorium.
Christmas events for the week
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Published in Local
As Christmas creeps around the corner, the Tropical Christmas Club Committee (TCCC) is busy organising festive events with the focus of helping people enjoy the season.
Lighting up the fun
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A spectacular LED (light-emitting diode) light show with music and entertainment for the Tropical Christmas event proved popular with the audience last Saturday night.
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.
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