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Impressive turnout for breakfast update
Wednesday 16 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
There was a good turnout for Cook Islands Tourism’s Global Breakfast Update yesterday.
Red by Night helps a worthy cause
Tuesday 15 May 2018 | Published in Local
Funds raised from Saturday nights Cook Islands Red Cross Society “Red by Night” charity ball will go towards the Society’s mission to build a resilient Cook Islands through the power of humanity.
Donated lifejackets here soon
Tuesday 15 May 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands is set to receive more than 200 donated lifejackets from New Zealand this month, courtesy of Coastguard New Zealand’s Old4New Lifejacket Upgrade campaign.
Papa Dan's funeral set for Friday
Tuesday 15 May 2018 | Published in Local
The family of Cook Islands legend and sporting icon Teanuanua Teariki Kamana, OBE, have released the memorial and funeral arrangements for “Papa Dan” who passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 93.
New landing system project on schedule
Tuesday 15 May 2018 | Published in Local
A $2 million project to install a new instrument landing system (ILS) project for both runways (east and west) at Rarotonga International Airport is running “pretty much” to schedule, despite the bad weather.
Mother's Day brunch for BSP ladies
Monday 14 May 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
Every year the women at the Bank of South Pacific get spoilt by their male counterparts in the lead-up to Mother’s Day.
Two jets land minutes apart
Monday 14 May 2018 | Published in Local
Visitors waiting to experience a jet landing at the seawall were treated to an unexpected bonus on Saturday afternoon as two Air New Zealand jets landed at Rarotonga International Airport within minutes of each other.
Tourists urged to mix with locals
Monday 14 May 2018 | Published in Local
The head of the South Pacific Tourism Organisation says that better inclusion of local experiences and indigenous people is the key to offering unique travel experiences.
The passing of a legend
Monday 14 May 2018 | Published in Local
Cook Islands legend and sporting icon Teanuanua Teariki Kamana, OBE, known to most as Papa Dan Kamana, has passed away at the age of 93.
TIS refresh first aid skills for Suwarrow trip
Saturday 12 May 2018 | Published in Local
Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) recently completed a two-day first aid course in anticipation of their upcoming trip to Suwarrow (see story page 18).
Mackenzie has high aims in new role
Saturday 12 May 2018 | Published in Local
Teina Mackenzie was elected deputy chair of the Pacific Women in Maritime Association (PacWiMA) at their second regional conference held late last month in Papua New Guinea.
Tourism to host third GBU
Friday 11 May 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation will next week host their third Global Breakfast Update (GBU) for this year.
Ice cream truck a favourite with market visitors
Friday 11 May 2018 | Published in Local
On a visit to the Punanga Nui market last week I called at the Snow Boy ice cream truck parked in the main road through the market, where most of the fruit and vegetable stalls are located.
OSH regulation takes a step forward
Friday 11 May 2018 | Published in Local
Reform of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) in the Cook Islands has taken a step forward the appointment of SHAW Idea PTY, as technical advisors.
5000 walks later, Pa calls it a day...
Friday 11 May 2018 | Published in Local
A crowd of around 40 walkers and well-wishers gathered together at the starting point of the Rarotonga cross-island trek yesterday morning to celebrate and commemorate the work of one of the Cook Islands’ most well-known sons, Pa Teuruaa.
Visitor flown to NZ following heart attack
Friday 11 May 2018 | Published in Local
A tourist staying at a Rarotonga resort suffered a heart attack on Wednesday afternoon, triggering a call for a medical evacuation by air.
Red Cross harnesses the power of humanity
Tuesday 8 May 2018 | Published in Local
Growing a resilient Cook Islands through the power of humanity is the focus of the Cook Islands Red Cross Society’s work.
Lightning strike delays jet's departure
Tuesday 8 May 2018 | Published in Local
An Air New Zealand Airbus A320 aircraft was struck by lightning as it approached Rarotonga International Airport on Saturday.
QR's speech moves Anzac service crowd
Monday 7 May 2018 | Published in Local
At the national Anzac service on Anzac Day last month, Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters delivered what several people have since described to CINews as a particularly moving, poignant and powerful speech, with some noting that many present were even moved to tears by the QR’s words. The speech was largely based on two visits made by Marsters to Europe in recent. While space restrictions prevent us reproducing the entire speech, CINews thought it worthwhile reprinting some of the highlights, with thanks to His Excellency Tom Marsters and the QR’s official secretary Anthony Brown.
Police pair attend defence course
Friday 4 May 2018 | Published in Local
Sergeant Apolo Miria and trainee constable Patella Tou are attending the first-ever Pacific Physical Training Instructors Course (PPTIC) this week in Suva, Fiji.
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