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Time for drug crackdown:MP
Friday 14 December 2018 | Published in Crime
The time for tiptoeing around the subject of whether hard drugs are present in the Cook Islands is over.
Reunion honours tourism history
Friday 14 December 2018 | Published in Local
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium is hosting a reunion for past and present staff as well as returning guests, landowners, and the public this weekend.
Survey gives insight into litter habits
Thursday 13 December 2018 | Published in Environment
Infrastructure Cook Islands waste management staff have carried out a survey for the past seven months to get more information on Rarotonga’s littering habits.
Youth event set to light up auditorium
Thursday 13 December 2018 | Published in Local
For a great family night out, come along to enjoy the first Kinura Tapunui (Sacred Harp) music festival on Saturday December 15, at the National Auditorium.
Huge crowd gathers for investiture of Makea George Karika Ariki
Thursday 13 December 2018 | Published in Local
One of the most important traditional ceremonies to be held on Rarotonga for many years brought crowds of spectators to Avatiu yesterday morning as the historic investiture for Makea George Karika Ariki began.
Pre-Christmas airline strike fears eased
Thursday 13 December 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Fears of a pre-Christmas strike by Air New Zealand unions have eased after three days of discussions between the airline and worker representatives.
Bad weather causes landing delay
Thursday 13 December 2018 | Published in Local
Low cloud, torrential rain and wind were to blame for the delayed landing of an Air New Zealand Boeing 772 at Rarotonga International Airport on Sunday.
Consultation attendance 'disappointing'
Thursday 13 December 2018 | Published in Politics
Attendance at public consultations late last month for proposed new immigration regulations was disappointing, says Principal Immigration Officer, Kairangi Samuela.
It's the Christmas treat they've all been waiting for...
Thursday 13 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The island’s children are in for a treat this afternoon with the annual Tropical Christmas Float parade scheduled to take place today at 4pm.
China contract 'disappoints' DPM
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Deputy prime minister Mark Brown says it’s disappointing the Cook Islands government entered into a contract with the Chinese contractor for the Te Mato Vai stage one project.
PEARL project hold inception workshop
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Key representatives from government agencies, civil society and non-government organisations (NGOs) gathered on Thursday last week for the Pa Enua Action for Resilient Livelihoods (PEARL) inception workshop at the USP Campus.
Christmas concert a real cracker
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
New Zealand singer Stan Walker, his band The Levites and top international dancer and DJ Lance Savali will perform a Christmas concert tonight 7pm at the National Auditorium.
Bin promotion winners chosen
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Published in Environment
The Infrastructure Cook Islands and Tindall Foundation “Bin to Win” competition has wrapped up – and the winners proved hard to choose, say the organisers.
Christmas events for the week
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Published in Local
As Christmas creeps around the corner, the Tropical Christmas Club Committee (TCCC) is busy organising festive events with the focus of helping people enjoy the season.
Lighting up the fun
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A spectacular LED (light-emitting diode) light show with music and entertainment for the Tropical Christmas event proved popular with the audience last Saturday night.
Flight chaos threat for AirNZ
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Cook Islands travellers wanting to fly in or out of New Zealand just before Christmas may be in for an anxious wait.
Weather reports updated, says Ngari
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Meteorological Service director Arona Ngari says a weather update regarding adverse weather conditions on Aitutaki over the weekend was broadcast on local radio and posted on their Facebook page.
Stage set for island's first Iyaz show
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The stage is set for the multi-award winning pop-reggae sensation, Iyaz’s first-ever concert in the Cook Islands at the popular Hula Bar tonight.
Lost trekkers raise wider issues
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Published in Local
Police are concerned at whether adequate messages and advice are being given to tourists following another mountain rescue recently.
Investiture ceremony this morning
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
In one of the most important traditional ceremonies to be held on Rarotonga for many years, George Freddric Taripo’s (Tama Ariki) investiture will begin at 6am today.
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