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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.
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.
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