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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.
'Prince of Polynesia' to take his final tour
Friday 4 May 2018 | Published in Local
Plans are in place to celebrate the Cook Islands self-proclaimed “Prince of Polynesia” as Pa Teurua’a makes his 5000th and final cross-island walk next Thursday.
Celebrity speaker may have political news of his own
Friday 4 May 2018 | Published in Local
When celebrity New Zealand Maori doctor Lance O’Sullivan arrives here next week for the annual Red Cross Gala Ball, in the middle of the Cook Islands general election campaign, he may have some political news of his own to share.
'A Boy From Rarotonga' to screen in NZ
Thursday 3 May 2018 | Published in Local
The short film ‘A Boy From Rarotonga’ is set to screen at the 2018 Wairoa Maori Film Festival, being held in the Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.
Gallipoli soldier honoured at last
Thursday 3 May 2018 | Published in Local
A Cook Islands World War I soldier who lay in an unmarked grave in Brisbane for more than eight decades was honoured at an Anzac Day ceremony last week.
Woman died after league game
Wednesday 2 May 2018 | Published in Local
A coroner’s report into the tragic death of Katiana Pakoti Waikato has been released in New Zealand.
Legal aid available for violence survivors
Tuesday 1 May 2018 | Published in Local
Women’s Counselling Centre Punanga Tauturu is participating in a joint initiative making legal aid available for domestic violence survivors in the Cook Islands.
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