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Businesses to undergo assessments
Saturday 24 May 2014 | Published in Local
The Tourism Industry’s food and beverage sector is about to undergo assessment by an independent assessor from New Zealand.
Cafe owner has export vision
Saturday 24 May 2014 | Published in Local
A new cafe operating at Rarotonga Airport will soon start selling local products like vacuum-packed taro and rukau for tourists to buy as they leave the country.
Cruelty to cat 'unspeakable'
Saturday 24 May 2014 | Published in Local
Dear Editor, Prov 12:10 “A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest act of the wicked are cruel” and on this note I would like to bring to the scrutiny of the public a very distressing incident.
MMR to host fisheries training
Friday 23 May 2014 | Published in Local
An eight-day training course on small and medium fisheries business development will be hosted in Rarotonga from June 23 to July 3.
Dog controller not yet appointed
Friday 23 May 2014 | Published in Local
Police have still not named a new dog controller for Rarotonga but have whittled down the list of applicants to two candidates.
Prized seabed nodule gifted to museum
Friday 23 May 2014 | Published in Local
A genuine Cook Islands manganese nodule has been presented to the National Museum and members of the public are being encouraged to get along and take a look.
Slow handout for pearl farmers
Friday 23 May 2014 | Published in Local
Aid-funded equipment and materials will only be handed out to members of the Manihiki Pearl Farmers Association if they meet strict criteria, says the group’s president.
New 'boys' in town aim to raise the bar
Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Local
A new eatery has opened in Rarotonga and its owners say their goal is to offer the best food and service on the island at the cheaper end of the market.
Kiwi mentor praises local businesses
Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Local
A visiting New Zealand business mentor says he is impressed with the way local enterprises have picked up their game over the past five years.
Ambassadors received by Marsters
Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Local
Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters received two visiting foreign diplomats yesterday during a morning ceremony at Government House.
Fuel shortage for Triad
Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Local
A number of fuel outlets are restricting the amount of fuel motorists can buy because their supplier Triad Pacific Petroleum is running low.
Bikers pay respect to fallen soldiers
Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Local
Clad in leather vests and sporting their signature skull and sword logo, a collective of motorcycle enthusiasts called the New Zealand Patriots gathered in Rarotonga on Monday evening to pay their respects to fallen soldiers.
Islanders apply for minerals training
Tuesday 20 May 2014 | Published in Local
Two young Cook Islanders are being backed by the Seabed Minerals Authority to take up an ‘at-sea’ training opportunity on a research vessel next year.
Identifying land for TMV continues
Tuesday 20 May 2014 | Published in Local
Identification of land required for the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure projects is an ongoing process for officials, said a member of the project’s Steering Group.
Regulations on way for deep sea mining
Tuesday 20 May 2014 | Published in Local
Changes are set to be made to the Environment Act in preparation for any future seabed minerals exploration in the Cook Islands.
$500 for Pearl Authority logo
Tuesday 20 May 2014 | Published in Local
A competition is being launched by the Pearl Authority to find a fresh new logo which tells the story of Cook Islands pearls.
Airport navigation equipment tested
Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Local
The Airport Authority is currently using the services of a New Zealand-based company to keep the country’s navigation equipment in top order.
Faulty electronics caused Vaima fire
Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Local
A faulty multi-plug was the cause of a fire that destroyed popular Vaimaanga eatery, Vaima, said the restaurant’s owner.
Nominations sought for music awards
Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Local
Preparations for the inaugural Tangi Reka Music Awards are in full swing and the public are urged to make nominations for their favourite singer, musician, band and composer.
Visitor numbers strong in April
Saturday 17 May 2014 | Published in Local
Visitor numbers last month were the second-highest on record for an April month, continuing a trend of growth in the country’s biggest industry.
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