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Resort's new bar goes down well with punters
Wednesday 27 January 2016 | Published in Local
The launch of Club Raro’s new bar ‘Rumba’ to the public last Friday was a big success, with over 100 people visiting the seaside bar to experience the new food and beverage menu.
Progress in fighting domestic violence
Wednesday 27 January 2016 | Published in Local
Teva Simiona and Mata Isamaela are visiting Rarotonga on a mission to equip themselves with enough facts and figures to hold community meetings on Aitutaki to support the National Council of Women’s Te Ata o Te Ngakau Programme.
Trouble looms over bobcat sale
Wednesday 27 January 2016 | Published in Local
The Financial Intelligence Unit is waiting for a formal complaint to be laid with the agency against Deputy Prime Minister Teariki Heather before looking into alleged activities that could constitute fraud.
NZ town declares itself 'the new Raro'
Wednesday 27 January 2016 | Published in Local
A story in New Zealand’s Waikato Times comparing the inland Waikato town of Te Kuiti with Rarotonga, has Facebook commentators chortling.
Cruise ship tender hits reef
Wednesday 27 January 2016 | Published in Local
A tender ferrying passengers from the cruise ship MS Amsterdam became stuck on the reef at Arorangi yesterday afternoon.
New judge appointed
Tuesday 26 January 2016 | Published in Local
Justice Douglas White has been appointed a Judge of the Court of Appeal of the Cook Islands effective from February 1, 2016.
Tenders roll in for new project
Tuesday 26 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Over 30 enquiries have been made regarding the tender for the solar photovoltaic plants under Cook Islands Renewable Energy Sector Project for the southern group.
MMR spends up on fishing push
Tuesday 26 January 2016 | Published in Local
As international environmental agencies report that world fish stocks are in alarming decline and could be exhausted by 2048, the Ministry of Marine Resources is embarking on an expensive programme to entice support for increased harvesting of Cook Islands waters by foreign purse seiners and longliners.
Rumba bar a hit at Club Raro
Monday 25 January 2016 | Published in Local
The opening of Rarotonga’s newest bar, the Rumba at Club Raro, drew a large crowd of visitors and locals.
CABINET- Everyone's on island
Monday 25 January 2016 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna will be back at the helm of Cabinet this week with business stacking up for the national leadership team.
Mermaid tails scrutinised
Monday 25 January 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Water Safety Council is looking into whether mermaid tails should be banned here, after a number of safety concerns in New Zealand.
Stranding investigated
Monday 25 January 2016 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Transport has begun an investigation into the cause of the stranding of the longliner Wairau which went aground early on Tuesday morning last week.
Schooner's free mooring 'unfair'
Monday 25 January 2016 | Published in Local
The Democratic opposition believes the position of the Ports Authority has been seriously compromised by the “deliberate favouritism” shown by the government agency’s chief executive.
Fullback deserves place as first rugby 'superstar'
Monday 25 January 2016 | Published in Local
I was in Rarotonga when I heard Jonah Lomu had died. His death was on the BBC television news bulletin I just happened to be watching. It was three in the afternoon – about 3am in Britain. I thought it was remarkable that a broadcaster based on the other side of the world would lead a bulletin with the death of a former New Zealand rugby player.
Research to improve taro planting material supply
Monday 25 January 2016 | Published in Local
Nanning Guangxi, China – A scientist from the Pacific Community (SPC) was in Nanning Guangxi, China, this week to present important research on new methods for improving the supply of taro planting material.
Archaeologist brings history back to life...
Monday 25 January 2016 | Published in Local
Geared up in Indiana Jones-type garb Gareth Walters, certainly isn’t your average New Zealander.
Rori taken by the ton
Monday 25 January 2016 | Published in Local
Asian pair kick up a stink with drying operation
Tourism pleased at survey response
Friday 22 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
About 20 per cent of the Cook Islands tourism industry has taken part in the Cook Islands Business Confidence Index and Survey which will end next month.
Well-prepared backpack essential
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Local
There are many things you can do to make your child’s first day or return to school as straightforward as possible.
Island's new bar all ready to 'Rumba'
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Local
After a one week delay caused by Cyclone Victor, Club Raro will launch its new “Rumba” tomorrow at 6pm.
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