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Family ties span Pacific

Saturday 3 May 2014 | Published in Local

Anzac Day was particularly poignant this year for Pacific war child Arthur Beren.

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Locals mark World Press Freedom Day

Saturday 3 May 2014 | Published in Local

Experienced Kiwi broadcaster Carol Hirschfeld has urged members of the local media industry to fight as hard for their press freedom as they do to maintain high news standards.

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Move to honour Cook Islands soldiers

Friday 2 May 2014 | Published in Local

Cook Islands soldiers who served in the First World War could soon be honoured alongside their Kiwi counterparts at New Zealand's main war memorials.

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SIF applicants wait until last minute

Friday 2 May 2014 | Published in Local

There has been a last-minute rush of applications for a share of the $200,000 Social Impact Fund, which is set aside to help vulnerable people in society.

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Call for tourism photos sparks debate

Friday 2 May 2014 | Published in Local

Cook Islands Tourism Corporation flatly denies that its search for new photographic images is an attempt to meet a previous client’s shortfall.

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ANZ says meitaki maata

Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Local

ANZ customers are being treated this week with fantastic activities and food on offer as part of ANZ bank’s Pacific Customer Week.

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T&M to sign Te Mato Vai deal

Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Local

T&M Heather and the Chinese Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC) are on the verge of signing a contract that will pave the way for the local construction company to participate in the $60 million Te Mato Vai project.

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Rauti Para receive high-tech training

Wednesday 30 April 2014 | Published in Local

A Rauti Para project that provides tablet training for seniors has finally come to Rarotonga, funded by Cook Islands’ donor partners.

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Container goes up in flames

Wednesday 30 April 2014 | Published in Local

Seven firefighters had to be rushed out of a training course when a shipping container went up in flames yesterday morning.

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Top 5 news stories in April

Wednesday 30 April 2014 | Published in Local

Missed anything? Here's a summary of the top 5 news stories in Cook Islands News this month.

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More consultations needed with landowners

Tuesday 29 April 2014 | Published in Local

Land issues in relation to the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project will be addressed by government and land owners, says a project official.

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Patrol boat due for refit

Tuesday 29 April 2014 | Published in Local

Cook Islands patrol boat Te Kukupa will be out of action for up to six-months when it heads to Australia for a major refit later this year.

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Old mates reflect on Anzac service

Monday 28 April 2014 | Published in Local

As the crowd observed a minute’s silence at the Dawn Parade, Bill East was thinking of his dad who served bravely in Gallipoli nearly 100 years ago.

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Tourist services need attention: report

Saturday 26 April 2014 | Published in Local

Visitors to the Cook Islands are generally leaving as satisfied customers but issues like the quality of public services and accommodation do need attention, according to a new report.

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NZ service for Cook Islands soldiers

Thursday 24 April 2014 | Published in Local

More than 300 proud Cook Islanders packed the Cook Islands Community Hall, Te Akapuanga in Cannons Creek, Wellington last Sunday to commemorate the more than 400 Cook Islands soldiers that served during the Great War between 1914 and 1918.

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TMV work underway

Thursday 24 April 2014 | Published in Local

Local workers along with labourers from the Chinese Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC) were busy at work yesterday.

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Anzac Day parades tomorrow

Thursday 24 April 2014 | Published in Local

Men and women who have died serving the country in times of war will be honoured tomorrow during two Anzac Day parades.

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Women in ICT recognised internationally today

Thursday 24 April 2014 | Published in Local

Today’s the day the world recognise women in information and communication technologies (ICT), and a new study highlights why it’s important that more are encouraged into the field.

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Tourism industry to hear survey results

Thursday 24 April 2014 | Published in Local

Members of the local tourism industry are being invited to gather next week and hear what visitors are saying about their time in the Cook Islands.

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Library lunchtime lectures to lift off

Wednesday 23 April 2014 | Published in Local

Lunchtime lectures in downtown Avarua are being organised as part of the Cook Islands Library and Museum Society’s golden anniversary celebrations in 2014.

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