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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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$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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Hands off our huts – market stalwart

Friday 16 May 2014 | Published in Local

Hut owners at Punanga Nui Market should be allowed to sell up for whatever price they like, says a long-term vendor.

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Taxis to ramp up service

Friday 16 May 2014 | Published in Local

Groundwork is being laid to improve taxi services in Rarotonga and eventually Aitutaki, thanks to a number of initiatives by the Cook Islands Taxi Association.

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Move to help end domestic violence

Thursday 15 May 2014 | Published in Local

Helping end violence against women is one of the main tasks for a gender project co-ordinator being sought by the Government.

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Sky-high prices upset market vendor

Thursday 15 May 2014 | Published in Local

An outspoken vendor at Punanga Nui Market is calling on the Government to crack down on other vendors who are trying to sell their huts for “ridiculous” prices.

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Coconut trees planted on reclaimed land

Thursday 15 May 2014 | Published in Local

Efforts to beautify an area of land next to Punanga Nui Market are moving forward, with the planting of more than 80 young coconut trees along the rock seawall.