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Local woman responds to cyclone call
Monday 18 April 2016 | Published in Local
Rarotongan woman Elizabeth Hosking was not sure what to expect when she first arrived in Fiji on February 23 – just two days after Tropical Cyclone Winston devastated parts of the country.
Fund calls for compulsory registration
Monday 18 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) has made a change in its registration process to make it compulsory for employers in all classes to register with them.
The right man to oversee our fleet
Monday 18 April 2016 | Published in Local
After strengthening its presence in the South Asian market, Maritime Cook Islands (MCI) has reinforced its drive in Europe by appointing a new technical manager for the region.
New president elected to lead women's group
Saturday 16 April 2016 | Published in Local
TEINA Mackenzie is Cook Islands Business and Professional Women’s (CIBPW) new president.
Visitor stars in fundraiser
Saturday 16 April 2016 | Published in Local
Israel Starr is a bit of a thinking man’s muso. He’s used to the normal questions put to him by radio jocks and others about how long he’s been singing, how did he get into it and so on.
Debit card launched in glittering style
Saturday 16 April 2016 | Published in Local
The Bank of the Cook Islands set its vaka on a course to a brighter banking future at Thursday night’s unveiling of the new BCI Vaka Debit MasterCard.
Protest sends signal to government
Saturday 16 April 2016 | Published in Local
About 200 people gathered in Avarua yesterday afternoon to show their opposition to the controversial purse seining agreement between the Cook Islands government and the European Union.
Tourism challenges ADB report
Saturday 16 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Growth in the Cook Islands has slowed due to a lack of infrastructure projects and accommodation capacity constraints in the tourism sector, says the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Big day today for Apii Avarua
Friday 15 April 2016 | Published in Local
APII Avarua has been busy gearing up for the school’s Maori Week celebrations scheduled to take place today.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Quiet day for cruise visitors
Wednesday 13 April 2016 | Published in Local
The arrival of the cruise ship MS Westerdam this weekend is shaping up as a quiet affair for passengers.
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