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Miss Cook Islands 2017 to be launched tonight
Wednesday 31 May 2017 | Published in Local
The 10 contestants for the title of Miss Cook Islands 2017 will be revealed tonight at the launch of Miss Cook Islands 2017 at Ngatipa, the official residence of the New Zealand High Commissioner.
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.
Vehicle accidents keep police busy
Wednesday 31 May 2017 | Published in Crime
Police attended four vehicle crashes over the weekend, three of them on Friday.
Tax amnesty starts August
Wednesday 31 May 2017 | Published in Politics
Amendments to current tax laws expected to be made in parliament next month, will allow government to write off additional tax debts and forgive companies or individuals any undeclared income.
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.
Mangaia marks infrastructure improvements
Wednesday 31 May 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
A combined handover ceremony for the people of Mangaia’s overhauled crusher plant and the new water supply for the village of Ivirua was held last Friday.
Nine teams for Te Maeva Nui
Wednesday 31 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Nine teams have been confirmed to participate in this years’ Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
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.
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