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Flight schedules 'normal' says Air NZ
Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Local
Air New Zealand’s Rarotonga services are operating as normal and there have been no schedule changes, an “external communications consultant” for the airline has told CINews.
T-Shirt Factory brings you Surf Line brand
Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Local
The Surf Line clothing brand concept was originally conceived in January 2014 by two brothers who launched their online store on July 4 last year.
How Christmas came to be on December 25
Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Local
Christmas in the Cook Islands is a time of celebration, family reunions, taking a rest from work and if the weather cooperates, spending some quality time with the children at the beach.
Thieves ruin Christmas for local business
Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Crime
The owners of a local business say they are “devastated” after their offices were targeted by thieves who stole a safe containing shop takings, staff bonuses, family savings and passports over the weekend.
Outer islands the place to be this Christmas
Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Around 8000 people will fly to the outer islands this December, accompanied by around 30 tonnes of cargo.
New HOM appointments deferred
Thursday 21 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Public Service has deferred the appointment of the heads of ministries (HOMs) for Education, Health and Internal Affairs.
PM meets Ardern at Beehive meeting
Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Local
Prime minister Henry Puna has described his first meeting with New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern as affirmation of mutual interest and commitment in evolving the two countries’ unique relationship, in a manner which supports the shared and separate development aspirations of both.
TAU says sorry for state of road after cables laid
Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Local
Power company Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has apologised for the state of the main road between Avana Bridge and Titikaveka College, which has been left almost impassable in places following heavy rain and work to lay new cables.
Justice's concerns at fishery deal
Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Local
The Aronga Mana of Te Au O Tonga and Te Ipukarea Society say they are disappointed that the High Court has declined to set aside the government’s decisions to enter the Purse Seine Fishery Plan and Regulations and the Partnership Agreement with the European Union.
Rape accused granted bail
Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Published in Crime
A man facing a charge of rape has been granted bail.
Island churches celebrate birth of Jesus
Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Published in Local
Christmas is celebrated by millions of people around the world and is observed most commonly on December 25, which this year falls on a Monday.
Water pipes to connect early in the New Year
Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Published in Local
To connect the water sub-main from private and commercial properties to the new ring mains around Rarotonga, Landholdings Ltd have been awarded the contract to undertake these commissioning works (pipe connections) starting in early 2018.
Mobile back after core site fire
Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Mobile services have been fully restored in the Cook Islands about two months after fire gutted the Bluesky Cook Islands’ second core site in Aroa, Arorangi on October 27.
Three motorcycle smashes at weekend
Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Published in Local
Three motor vehicle crashes were reported to police over the weekend.
Cook Islander to head NZ Reserve Bank
Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islander Adrian Orr, long-time chief executive of the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, has been appointed the country’s next Reserve Bank Governor.
Jetstar leaves bags in NZ
Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Published in Local
A returning Cook Islander had the first week of his visit to Rarotonga ruined when Jetstar left his and every other passenger’s luggage in New Zealand.
Extra $50 for our welfare beneficiaries
Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Published in Local
Once again there will be a little extra in Cook Islands beneficiaries payments this Christmas.
Hopes on Grinna to be a winner
Tuesday 19 December 2017 | Published in Local
Transport services to the Northern Group are set for a major boost next year when Taio Shipping takes delivery of a new cargo vessel, with the potential to develop tourism in the outer islands and even open new routes.
Visitors help to protect paradise
Tuesday 19 December 2017 | Published in Environment
Te Ipukarea Society’s Mana Tiaki programme, endorsed by Cook Islands Tourism, makes it possible for visiting guests to our shores to give back to the environment they come to love and enjoy.
Ancient hooks reveal more insights
Tuesday 19 December 2017 | Published in Local
Renowned Cook Islands marine ecologist Dr Teina Rongo has expressed a new opinion on the genesis of 800-year-old pearl-shell fish hooks unearthed by archaeologists at Moturakau, Aitutaki.
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