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New landing system almost ready
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Published in Local
Everything is proceeding on schedule for Rarotonga International Airport’s new $2million instrument landing system, which has almost finished being installed and is currently set to be tested on June 27.
Diving course brings diverse benefits
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Published in Local
Two more candidates have just passed the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) instructor examination in Rarotonga, conducted by course director Stephen Lyon, owner of Pacific Divers in Muri.
'Rocket' in need of a loving new home
Tuesday 19 June 2018 | Published in Local
Island residents Huw and Sheryl John are looking for a home for a dog they have named “Rocket” which turned up at their Arorangi home a couple of weeks ago.
Fire wrecks iconic store in Arorangi
Monday 18 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The iconic Friendly Mart Store in Arorangi was destroyed by fire on Thursday night.
Don't miss these locally-made goodies
Friday 15 June 2018 | Published in Local
On my weekly visit to the Punanga Nui Market last Saturday, I visited a stall near the playground, which was full of beautiful locally-made items.
Law change puts entry refusal in hands of immigration officers
Wednesday 13 June 2018 | Published in Local
The authority for immigration officers to refuse visitors entry into the country, as happened in the case of a motorcycle gang member on May 29, was made possible by parliament legislating in December last year an amendment to Section 9 of the Cook Islands Entry Residence and Departure Act (ERD) 1971/1972.
Organisers thankful for concert success
Tuesday 12 June 2018 | Published in Local
The Creative Centre hosted its third and arguably its best “Beats of Betela” concert beside the lagoon at Arorangi last Monday.
ANZ launches mobile banking app
Monday 11 June 2018 | Published in Local
ANZ has announced the launch of the first mobile banking app in the Pacific, giving customers using iPhones, iPads and Android phones more flexibility to manage their money on the go.
Everything's bigger from Texas
Monday 11 June 2018 | Published in Local
The massive, 23.3-metre long catamaran Wild Berry has been dwarfing all the other private yachts docked at Avatiu Wharf for the past fortnight now, but her owners just flew in on Wednesday night.
Bank continues monthly charity
Thursday 7 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) continued its monthly charity donation with another kind gesture last month.
Singer extends Rarotonga visit
Thursday 7 June 2018 | Published in Local
Beats of Betela special guest Hollie Smith has obviously been enjoying her visit to Rarotonga this week.
Five recognised with honours
Thursday 7 June 2018 | Published in Local
Five Cook Islanders were awarded Queen’s Birthday Honours at an official function at Government House on Monday.
'Deliverer' of choice not available right now
Tuesday 5 June 2018 | Published in Local
Last week New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was asked which MPs she would trust to deliver her baby. "This is going to seem really obvious to me," the prime minister replied. "I'd just go straight for the women, naturally. I'd pick Tracey Martin and Carmel Sepuloni. Safe pair of hands." However, for the next week or so she won’t be able to rely on Tracey Martin’s “safe pair of hands” as Tracey is here on holiday with her husband Ben. Tracey was first elected to parliament as a New Zealand First list MP based in Warkworth, in 2011. She is passionate about opportunities for youth employment and she and her electorate staff have worked with local businesses, schools, ITOs and government departments to create the Business Linked Internship Scheme. Tracey has been a member of the Education and Science Select Committee and had her Member’s bill, Social Services (Orphans and Unsupported Children’s Clothing Allowance) Amendment Bill, passed with unanimous support at first reading and returned to the House from select committee, with a recommendation that it pass into law. A great believer in giving back to the community, Tracey spent most of her pre-parliament time on parent based fundraising and volunteer committees for Mahurangi Kindergarten, Warkworth Primary School and Mahurangi College. Tomorrow evening Tracey will speak at the Rotary Club of Rarotonga’s weekly meeting. She’ll be talking about seniors and sharing knowledge about positive ageing, but her coalition government experiences will no doubt be mentioned. Non-Rotarians are welcome to attend the dinner meeting. Call Mareko Boyd (55 250) or Jaewynn McKay (55 486) before midday on Wednesday. The cost for non-Rotarians is $25 and the meeting will be held at Coastal Kitchen in Tupapa. - JMcK
Queen's Birthday honour for service to the community
Tuesday 5 June 2018 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Investment Corporation director Caren Rangi, has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the Pacific community and to governance.
Kiwi singer finally gets her wish…
Saturday 2 June 2018 | Published in Local
New Zealand singer-songwriter Hollie Smith has always wanted to play a gig in Rarotonga. It’s something the double-platinum-selling artist has never done before, despite having visited the island “seven or eight times”.
Eating healthy at the night market
Friday 1 June 2018 | Published in Local
Changing things up a bit, our market story this week comes from the Muri Night Market rather than Punanga Nui.
SPCA renews calls to chip
Friday 1 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands SPCA has again suggested microchipping dogs on Rarotonga following an incident last Friday.
CI at taskforce meeting in Fiji
Friday 1 June 2018 | Published in Local
Jim Armistead, the Pacific Division Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, attended the first meeting of the Pacific Resilience Partnership Taskforce in Suva, Fiji, last week.
Water charge for 'excessive' use only
Friday 1 June 2018 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Local, National
Finance minister Mark Brown is defending the introduction of tariffs for domestic and commercial water users, saying the measures are only intended to encourage water conservation and reduce water wastage on Rarotonga.
Singers in for a busy week
Thursday 31 May 2018 | Published in Local
Young opera singers Ipu Laga’aia and William Mataka Vuni landed on Rarotonga in the early hours of Tuesday morning starting an action-packed week for both of them.
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