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Taio has big plans for Grinna
Thursday 19 July 2018 | Published in Local
After a journey lasting exactly three months and covering almost 12,000 nautical miles of ocean, Taio Shipping Ltd’s new vessel the Grinna has now arrived in Rarotonga.
Raromart getting back in business
Thursday 19 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Raromart will be opening a new shop in Avatiu after its store in Teotue, Tutakimoa, was razed to the ground in a fire more than a week ago.
New manager for Tower
Wednesday 18 July 2018 | Published in Local
Tower Insurance and National Pacific Insurance (NPI) have announced the appointment of Faalepo Solofa-Isitolo as country manager for the Cook Islands.
Freight costs set to rise
Wednesday 18 July 2018 | Published in Local
The price of diesel, petrol and LPG has risen throughout the country – bringing with it the possibility of an accompanying increase in freight costs, the price tribunal says.
Regional tourism head visits island
Wednesday 18 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The head of the regional tourism body is in the Cook Islands as part of his visitation programme to the organisation’s 18 government members.
UB40 featuring Ali, Astro & Mickey concert years in the making
Tuesday 17 July 2018 | Published in Local
The worst-kept secret in the Cook Islands is now finally official: UB40 featuring Ali, Astro and Mickey are coming to Rarotonga for the first time ever next January 29.
Proposal abhorrent: Mataiapo
Tuesday 17 July 2018 | Published in Local
Manavaroa Mataiapo Tutara, Philip Marama Nicholas, traditional chief of Avana Nui, and his Ui Rangatira, - Koropuaka Rangatira Tutara Tinirau Tamarua, Koroponga Ki Aua Mata Nooroa, Koroponga Ki Runga, Kiri A Ta Unga Ierei Ama, and Tupakau Pauline Maoate Kirikava, says that to allow a building to cast a shadow on Marae Vaerota is abhorrent to the mana, and spirituality for Ngati Kainuku and Ngati Manavaroa.
Visitors repay warm welcome to Raro
Monday 16 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Visitors Charlotte Ticquet and Hayley Rose are so overwhelmed with the warmth and hospitality they are receiving in Rarotonga that they want to give some love back to the local community.
Goat deaths blamed on 'wild' pack of dogs
Monday 16 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
A complaint to police last week following a vicious attack on a herd of goats by a pack of dogs has drawn attention once more to the continuing problem with uncontrolled dogs on the island.
Leaders weigh in on Avana issue
Monday 16 July 2018 | Published in Local
The House of Ariki plan to oppose a planned development at Avana Point, and they also want more say in the vetting process for future developments on Rarotonga.
New citizens from all over the world
Saturday 14 July 2018 | Published in Local
Speaking at Thursday’s New Zealand citizenship ceremony from his official residence in Ngatipa, High Commissioner Peter Marshall said that the 11 new citizens before him “epitomise the energy and the diversity of the New Zealand that has now become a very exciting place”.
Fund money a boost for Creative Centre
Saturday 14 July 2018 | Published in Local
Last week, 12 non-governmental and civil society organisations received $169,250 from the Social Impact Fund (SIF), to help them carry out projects focused on vulnerable groups within the Cook Islands community.
They're qualified to create great coffees
Saturday 14 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
Three members of the Creative Centre are now fully qualified baristas.
Fishing a family business
Friday 13 July 2018 | Published in Local
For this week’s market story, CINews marketing manager Susan Tealby visited the Seafari Fishing Charter stall at Punanga Nui.
New batch of New Zealand citizens
Friday 13 July 2018 | Published in Local
It was a diverse group of prospective new New Zealand citizens who gathered together at the New Zealand High Commissioner’s official residence yesterday to take the oath and swear allegiance to New Zealand and Her Majesty The Queen.
Petition battles Avana plan
Friday 13 July 2018 | Published in Local
A petition opposing the proposed development of a site at Avana is gaining traction, with over 400 people signing it within a day.
Bank worker becomes a journalist for the day
Friday 13 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
Thursday’s day at work turned out to be much different than usual for BSP staff member Angarei Kavana.
Restaurant celebrates launch
Thursday 12 July 2018 | Published in Local
The new Antipodes restaurant celebrated its official launch with a function for invited guests on Tuesday night.
Bank celebrates birthday with a week of activities
Thursday 12 July 2018 | Published in Local
It’s a big week of celebration for the Bank of the South Pacific (BSP) Cook Islands as it celebrates its third birthday.
Community gets $160,000 from HOM fund
Thursday 12 July 2018 | Published in Local
Seventeen community groups have benefitted from $160,000 distributed by the New Zealand High Commission’s Head of Mission Fund over the past financial year ending June 30.
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