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Illness delays flight
Thursday 31 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Air New Zealand flight NZ749 flying from Rarotonga to Auckland was delayed by almost 11 hours early Tuesday morning.
New vessel set to arrive in early July
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Local
Taio Shipping’s new vessel the Grinna has just left the Caribbean island of Dominica and is currently approaching the Panama Canal.
Beats of Betela concert lineup confirmed
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Local
The lineup is all set for this year’s Creative Centre concert fundraiser Beats of Betela, which will now be held on Monday, June 4, not June 2 as previously reported.
Cook Islands hosts fund meeting
Monday 28 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Top officials from the Pacific region’s superannuation, provident, sovereign and trust funds, worth $70 billion, are gathering in Rarotonga this week for a three-day biennial meeting.
All go on airport runway
Monday 28 May 2018 | Published in Local
There are “a whole lot of things” going on out on the Rarotonga International Airport runway right now says Airport Authority chief executive Joe Ngamata – and he’s not half wrong.
Prosperity versus poverty debate
Monday 28 May 2018 | Published in Local
When it comes to signs of prosperity, Rarotonga is somewhat lacking, a New Zealand visitor says.
They're in the pink to support a good cause!
Saturday 26 May 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
Schools in Rarotonga took part in this year’s Pink Shirt Day on Friday, to show their support for spreading kindness and putting a stop to bullying.
Honour guard for former JP
Saturday 26 May 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Police Service formed an honour guard along the main street of Avarua yesterday afternoon to farewell and pay tribute to the late Dora Harrington, whose funeral procession was preceded by officers on two of the service’s new motorcycles.
Top island show – and healthy island food
Friday 25 May 2018 | Published in Local
The first stall I visited at the market last week was Te Vara Nui, located near the BSP ATM.
Alleged scam leaves locals reeling
Thursday 24 May 2018 | Published in Local
Global Fibre8 Limited, an international supplier of building materials based in New Zealand, allegedly owes a number of Cook Islanders a “substantial amount” of money.
Farewell Xela, welcome Hoss
Wednesday 23 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
It was a bittersweet moment for the Cook Islands Police Service as they farewelled drug-detection dog Xela and welcomed Hoss in a special ceremony held at the Police Headquarters on Monday.
Cook Islanders embroiled in NZ building scandal
Wednesday 23 May 2018 | Published in Local
Global Fibre8 Limited, an international supplier of building materials based in New Zealand, is facing legal action for selling faulty products.
Call to stop Manatua cable project
Tuesday 22 May 2018 | Published in Local
The Manatua cable project should be stopped, says Opposition deputy leader James Beer.
Italian support buoys our water safety
Monday 21 May 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Red Cross Society continues to build strong international partnerships in order to deliver on its mission of building a resilient Cook Islands through the power of humanity.
The freshest fish for tasty platter to share
Friday 18 May 2018 | Published in Local
On my regular visit to the Punanga Nui last Saturday I called at Michele’s Café, located at one of the market entrances near the popular SPCA Op Shop.
It's hello from Belgium and the Congo
Friday 18 May 2018 | Published in Local
A retired couple from Belgium on a four-year, round-the-world sailing trip arrived in Rarotonga aboard their catamaran “Jambote” on Wednesday afternoon, having torn their mainsail on the trip from Papeete in Tahiti.
Travel e-commerce giants give presentation
Friday 18 May 2018 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation will be facilitating a visit to the Cook Islands by Booking.com representatives next week.
A tribute to 'true son of the Cook Islands'
Thursday 17 May 2018 | Published in Local
The late Papa Dan Kamana was an “exemplary man” and a true son of the Cook Islands, says Police Commissioner Maara Tetava.
Ombudsman to stage workshops
Thursday 17 May 2018 | Published in Local
The Office of the Ombudsman will hold a series of public awareness workshops around Rarotonga this month.
Traffic alert for Papa Dan procession
Wednesday 16 May 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Police Service is advising the public to exercise extra care on the road today during the escorted procession being conducted for the late Papa Dan Kamana (Teanuanua Dan Teariki Kamana Tepuretu Mataiapo).
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