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Nicholas ‘has earned his place’: Court proceedings against Avatiu MP withdrawn in 2020
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Politics
Court proceedings against Avatiu MP withdrawn in 2020: NZ Police Incoming Cabinet Minister Albert Nicholas has the confidence of his Prime Minister, despite his ‘colourful’ background.
MCI appoints new management board
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Local, National
Maritime Cook Islands (MCI), administrators of the Cook Islands Ships’ Registry, has announced the appointment of a newly-formed Management Board comprising Moeroa Matheson, Paolo Favilli and Eleanor Roi.
Support for elderly ‘wonderful’
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Over 100 families and friends attended the Are Pa Metua lunch fundraiser at the Islander Hotel on Wednesday.
Kindness in the spirit of Christmas
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National
In the spirit of Christmas, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints cooked food which was handed out to members of the public on Wednesday.
Pa Enua visitors keep Air Raro busy
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Tourism
While Air Rarotonga festive season flights to the Southern Group islands aren’t quite as busy as in the pre-Covid epidemic years, they’re still running at a good level, says the airline’s founder and chief executive, Ewan Smith.
Choppy seas fail to deter cruise passengers
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National, Tourism
About 125 passengers of the 315 aboard the cruise ship Paul Gaugin braved choppy conditions yesterday to disembark from the vessel and check out Rarotonga.
Workshop for specialist importers
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National, Technology
The National Environment Service (NES) has held a training workshop on the Montreal Protocol Licensing system.
Nicholas regains ministerial role
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics
Avatiu-Ruatonga-Palmerston (RAPPA) Member of Parliament Albert Nicholas will be returned as a Cabinet Minister today.
Passionate about children’s health
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, Local, National
With her passion for child health and development, it is no surprise Molly Dalton was a successful candidate for the Well-Child Trainer assignment in Rarotonga. The achievement made her the first-ever qualified Early Childhood Nurse/Well-Child Trainer in the Cook Islands.
Deluge makes hard work of voyage preparations
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National, Weather
Torrential rain and generally miserable weather conditions on Tuesday afternoon weren’t enough to deter Taio Shipping staff from preparing the Lady Moana for her final voyage of 2022 to the Southern Group Islands.
Parade on, hopefully…
Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Local, National
Fingers crossed, the weather forecast for tomorrow will not stop the Tropical Christmas in Raro Santa Parade get on the road at 4.30pm.
Help needed to pack 100 Christmas boxes
Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cargo ship delays won’t stop the Christmas Box team from blessing 1000 families with delightful festive cheer this season.
Busy year for Te Are Manu
Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Local, National
This is my final column for 2022. It is a universal truth that the second to last column is really the last edition, because the last edition is a puff piece disguised as a “review” of the year.
New Aussie diplomat is announced
Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Politics
Phoebe Smith will be Australia’s next High Commissioner to the Cook Islands.
Showers on the way for Christmas Day
Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National, Weather
While Rarotonga has been hit by some very wet weather lately, the outlook for Christmas-New Year is slightly brighter, says Cook Islands Met Service director Arona Ngari.
Soaring fuel costs put Taio fleet addition in doubt
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Economy, Local, National
The fate of a modern vessel purchased in Norway by Taio Shipping two years ago hangs in the balance as the country’s longest-established shipping company decides the ship’s future.
Production to double at new brewing site
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga Brewery is set to move from its location on the Main Rd opposite Oasis Energy to a new site opposite The Edgewater Resort and Spa in Arorangi as the company looks to more than double its capacity.
NZ funds lend Cooks NGOs a helping hand
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands non-government-organisations (NGOs) are grateful to have received financial assistance from the 2022/2023 round of the New Zealand High Commission Fund.
Tourism set to take on regenerative approach
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Local, National, Tourism
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is proposing a new approach to tourism and development in the region with a stronger focus on environment and sustainability.
Tourism industry faces spectre of fewer visitors
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Tourism
Tourism operators are preparing for a quiet few months, as visitor numbers drop as predicted.
