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Price battle good for consumers

Friday 25 July 2014 | Published in Local

A price war is beginning to develop between two major retailers on the island, and both agree the competition is good news for consumers.

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Esther Honey to benefit from trivia

Friday 25 July 2014 | Published in Local

A trivia night is being held at Nu Vaima Bistro to help the Esther Honey Foundation Animal Clinic raise money to buy much-needed medical equipment.

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Bible teaching hits airwaves

Thursday 24 July 2014 | Published in Local

A new radio station has been launched in Rarotonga for those in the community who are keen to deepen their knowledge of the Bible.

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Te Mato Vai work resumes

Wednesday 23 July 2014 | Published in Local

Work has resumed after separate infractions forced the Te Mato Vai project manager to issue two stop-work orders to the Chinese Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC) – a major contractor.

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Small increase in June visitor arrivals

Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Local

Visitor arrivals rose by less than one per cent in June compared to the same month last year, according to latest statistics.

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Foreshore rock structure opposed

Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Local

A proposal to build a foreshore rock revetment structure to protect two properties from coastal erosion has drawn strong opposition.

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Massage for a good cause

Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Local

Want to help animals in need and do something for your own health at the same time?

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All Black flees the Kiwi winter

Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Local

All Black veteran Cory Jane has escaped the bitter winter in Wellington for a week-long holiday in Rarotonga, where he is trying to “chill out and get a tan”.

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Election coverage popular online

Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Local

Missed anything in the news this week? Stay up to date with this list of stories that sparked the most interest online.

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Eftpos surcharges taken 'very seriously'

Friday 18 July 2014 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Bankers Association says it takes surcharges on card transactions “very seriously” and will take action against offending merchants.

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Visitor numbers only half the story

Friday 18 July 2014 | Published in Local

Visitor arrival numbers have been hitting record highs, but the real focus should be on how much money people are spending, says Cook Islands Tourism Corporation.

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Smooth roads coming no time soon

Thursday 17 July 2014 | Published in Local

Issues with an aged water reticulation system are putting road improvement plans for a portion of Rarotonga, including Avarua, on hold.

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Dogs, crime need collective response

Thursday 17 July 2014 | Published in Local

As tourists flock to the Cook Islands in droves for a winter getaway, the local community is being called on to help keep crime and dog incidents to a minimum.

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Time to 'step up' for dance students

Wednesday 16 July 2014 | Published in Local

A thrilling blend of hip hop, ceroc, traditional Cook Islands dancing and a few Beyonce-inspired moves will light up Nikao Hall tonight.

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Rego plate money to make roads safer

Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Local

Selling off old vehicle registration plates to tourists has helped Bank of the Cook Islands raise nearly $1000 for the cause of making roads safer in Rarotonga.

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Depopulation high in the Cooks

Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Local

Depopulation of the Cook Islands is at one of the highest rates in the world, according to an online report this week.

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Papas brighten up playground

Monday 14 July 2014 | Published in Local

The Punanga Nui Market playground will be a brighter and safer place for kids thanks to the papas and mamas of the Mongoose Golden Oldies Club and members of the Rotary Club of Rarotonga.

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Mauke fuel subsidy needed, says MMR

Monday 14 July 2014 | Published in Local

Mauke fishers may need some form of fuel subsidy to make their industry viable, according to the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR).

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Esther Honey raising funds for vehicle

Saturday 12 July 2014 | Published in Local

Hard-working volunteers at the Esther Honey Foundation are trying to raise about $8000 to buy a new vehicle – and made a healthy sum selling baked goods this week.

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