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Conflict of interest delays assault case

Friday 15 April 2016 | Published in Local

A conflict of interest and the possible laying of more charges against the defendant meant the sentencing of Micheal Stuart Trego had to be adjourned at the Cook Islands High Court on April 14.

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Work starts on tivaivai hut at Punganga Nui

Friday 15 April 2016 | Published in Local

The Tivaivai Hut is making progress with the renovation of an old hut at the Punanga Nui market.

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The rise and rise of Sir Michael Hill, jeweller

Friday 15 April 2016 | Published in Local

I’m not quite sure what Sir Michael Hill will say in his speech at the Air New Zealand Cooks Islands Tourism Awards extravaganza at the National Auditorium tonight, but I won’t be surprised if he talks about striving and pushing oneself to overcome adversity.

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PM's office slates peoples' protest

Friday 15 April 2016 | Published in Local

The PM’s office is to arrange a public meeting that’s to be a “bridging of ideas and views” on the European Union- Cook Islands purse seining deal.

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Dining treat in store for 50 lucky guests

Thursday 14 April 2016 | Published in Local

Fifty lucky guests will dine like royalty tonight at the Chaine des Rotisseurs Long Table Gala Dinner held at the Nautilus Resort, under the direction of food and beverage enthusiast extraordinaire and head chef, Mike Forsbender.

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New restaurant makes most of Pacific tastes

Thursday 14 April 2016 | Published in Local

There’s nothing quite like enjoying dinner on a romantic restaurant by the beach as you watch the sun set in the distance.

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Deep sea mining has viable future

Thursday 14 April 2016 | Published in Local

THE Cook Islands could have a viable, beneficial deep sea mineral (DSM) industry sometime in the future.

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Chicken quarters now off the menu

Thursday 14 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Rarotonga residents who love eating chicken leg quarters will have to wait until early next month to enjoy their favourite meat treat.

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Sheraton hits headlines again

Thursday 14 April 2016 | Published in Local

The derelict Sheraton Hotel is making international headlines again, almost 20 years after the ambitious project was first launched.

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First timer Emma wins big

Wednesday 13 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Debutante Emma Tupekea claimed her first victory in the World Junior Lawn Bowls Championships in Australia, at Broadbeach on the Queensland Gold Coast. She defeated India’s Rajasvi Panway 21-10 in their round eight encounter, after trailing early in their match.