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Tourism function for award winners
Wednesday 20 August 2014 | Published in Local
Wet and windy conditions failed to dampen the mood at a cocktail function for winners and sponsors involved in last year’s Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards.
Cooks score medals in NZ comp
Wednesday 20 August 2014 | Published in Local
Students from the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute did the country proud when they earned a trio of medals at the 2014 team cooking competition at the New Zealand Culinary Fare in Auckland.
Dogs maul goats to death
Tuesday 19 August 2014 | Published in Local
A Tupapa resident is fuming after his goats were mauled and killed by a group of dogs roaming in the area on Saturday morning.
Anger over non-disclosure of fishing fine
Tuesday 19 August 2014 | Published in Local
After being left in the dark, the public is voicing anger over the government’s decision to keep quiet on details of a settlement with a foreign fishing company over illegal fishing.
Toddler falls out of moving truck
Tuesday 19 August 2014 | Published in Local
An unrestrained toddler opened the door of a travelling vehicle and fell onto the road last Friday, prompting a warning to the public from police.
Local theatre struggles with piracy
Tuesday 19 August 2014 | Published in Local
The scourge of video piracy has prompted the managers of Rarotonga’s Empire Theatre to seek the support of a US diplomat.
Police recruits graduate
Monday 18 August 2014 | Published in Local
A fresh crop of police recruits were told at the graduation ceremony that their role will be a tough and challenging one.
Illegal fishing penalty undisclosed
Saturday 16 August 2014 | Published in Local
An incident of illegal fishing by an unlicensed foreign purse seine vessel has been sorted out of court, but the settlement amount will not be disclosed.
Young tenor prepares for auditions
Saturday 16 August 2014 | Published in Local
Promising young opera singer Ridge Ponini is putting the finishing touches on four songs as he prepares to audition at two separate universities in New Zealand.
In praise of island time
Saturday 16 August 2014 | Published in Local
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Drop in Australian tourists 'a concern'
Saturday 16 August 2014 | Published in Local
Visitor arrivals from Australia dropped by nearly five per cent in July, leading an overall decline in tourism numbers during the country’s busiest month of the year.
Diplomat lays out American role in Pacific
Saturday 16 August 2014 | Published in Local
The presence of the world’s pre-eminent superpower in the Pacific has been enduring and will continue to become further entrenched in the region.
Trivia night huge success
Friday 15 August 2014 | Published in Local
More than 100 people turned out for a quiz night at Nu Vaima Bistro which ended up raising $5700 for the Esther Honey Foundation Animal Clinic.
Rigorous tests for budding Defence Force
Thursday 14 August 2014 | Published in Local
Two local applicants for the New Zealand Defence Force were put through their paces as part of a rigorous recruitment process on Tuesday.
New home for living Manihiki oysters
Thursday 14 August 2014 | Published in Local
Hundreds of Cook Islands black pearls are sold every year but very few people ever get the chance to lay eyes on the actual oysters which grow them.
Thai and UN meetings coincide
Thursday 14 August 2014 | Published in Local
An official at a recent United Nations regional gathering in Thailand described the occasion as opportunity for the Cook Islands to increase its visibility and establish stronger relations with other countries.
Cooks congregations pray for Iraq
Wednesday 13 August 2014 | Published in Local
Recent events in Northern Iraq relating to the persecution of Christian communities, who are fleeing their village because of violence that is wreaking havoc on the entire region, has reached the Catholic Church throughout the world.
Kwai crew salvages dismasted yacht
Wednesday 13 August 2014 | Published in Local
Crew members from the shipping vessel Kwai – currently in Avatui port – are responsible for salvaging a yacht abandoned by a Swedish couple, which had to be rescued after their boat dismasted.
Workshop for Ministry's outer islands staff
Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Local
Eight Internal Affairs officers from the outer islands have made the journey to Rarotonga for a week of training at Pukapuka Hostel.
BBC filming starts next month
Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Local
Cast and crew members of an exciting new drama series set in the Cook Islands will start arriving in Rarotonga next month for a six-week shoot.
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