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Regional meeting on search and rescue
Wednesday 31 May 2017 | Published in Local
Representatives from 17 Pacific Island countries and territories, including the Cook Islands have met with development partners in Auckland, New Zealand to discuss regional search and rescue issues.
Virgin jet stranded by illness
Wednesday 31 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A Virgin Australia jet was left stranded at Rarotonga International Airport after a cabin crew member fell ill on Sunday night.
In search of mystery journal writer
Wednesday 31 May 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Air New Zealand staff put their normal duties on hold on Friday May 19 in a bid to find the young owner of a travel journal left aboard an aircraft at Rarotonga International Airport.
Young opera singers vow to wow us
Wednesday 31 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
They are young, good-looking and they are setting their sights on being big names in the glorious world of opera.
Pet's death raises safety fears
Wednesday 31 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The shooting of a beloved pet dog by someone in upper Ariki Rd, Atupa, has the neighbourhood worried about the safety of their children and pets.
Emotional plea by pastor for his son
Monday 29 May 2017 | Published in Local
A young defendant, who appeared without counsel in Avarua High Court last week, was convicted without sentence after his father made a heartfelt plea to the court.
Te Mana Charting hazards
Monday 29 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
While it is no longer within sight of people watching from the shore, the Royal New Zealand Navy’s frigate Te Mana is still operating in our waters.
A new way to see Mitiaro and Mauke
Monday 29 May 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands National Environment Service and the CI climate change project has been conducting participatory three-dimensional (P3D) workshops on Mauke and Mitiaro over the past two weeks.
Entry act in need of updating: Secretary
Monday 29 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Tepaeru Herrmann, acknowledges the current immigration legislative framework that governs immigration operations requires updating.
Stuck for night outside airport
Monday 29 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A group of travellers were left with a sour taste after they were abandoned with no accommodation when their Virgin Australia flight was forced to return unexpectedly to Rarotonga.
Immigration head quizzed over fees
Monday 29 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Senior Foreign Affairs and Immigration officials were on Thursday called before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee and asked to explain immigration fees charged on foreign workers brought into the Cook Islands.
Youngsters show their singing skills
Monday 29 May 2017 | Published in Local
An attempt to strengthen ties between 21st century children and their cultural heritage was the main goal for Te Mana O Te Reo Imene, held at The Islander Hotel on Thursday night.
TIS in good health for start of another year
Monday 29 May 2017 | Published in Local
This weekly column is supplied by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with environmental and conservation issues of interest to the Cook Islands.
Fox puts life on the line for USP Plus
Monday 29 May 2017 | Published in Local
This week’s USP Plus guest speaker, Derek Fox prefaced the story of his life by giving greetings in many languages, including his native Maori and Chinese.
Pink Shirt Day grabs attention
Monday 29 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Rotaract Rarotonga is pleased with the response from the public towards their Pink Shirt Day awareness against bullying at schools, workplaces and in communities.
Best tourism destination again!
Monday 29 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands have been once again named the “Best Pacific Island Rim” destination, beating top tourist destinations such as Bora Bora, Bali and Hawaii.
Music awards to honour Brother Love
Monday 29 May 2017 | Published in Local
The Manukau Institute of Technology Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Rahui Vaka aka Brother Love at the upcoming Vodafone Pacific Music Awards next month.
Bridge accident
Monday 29 May 2017 | Published in Local
A car smashed into the side of a bridge in Arorangi yesterday morning, badly damaging the front of the vehicle.
Downside to armed police
Monday 29 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The government is still considering whether or not to allow the police to create an armed response squad to deal with out-of-the-ordinary incidents of violence.
Lawsuit hits back at Bluesky, Amper
Monday 29 May 2017 | Published in Local
On Thursday, CI News ran a story describing a $20 million lawsuit which former Bluesky South Pacific chief executive Adolfo Montenegro launched against parent company Amper last weekend.
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