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New bridge at market
Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Local
Providing cruise ship patrons with safer access to the Punanga Nui market is one of the reasons behind the installation of a new bridge crossing behind the Avatiu port.
Aitutaki and Atiu sevens side ready to rumble
Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Local
Araura Enua players and supporters stopped traffic during yesterday’s team parade prior to the official opening of the annual Sevens in Heaven tournament. 12110129
Master mariner dies
Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Local
Master mariner Don Silk will be buried at sea this afternoon after passing away quietly at his home in Tupapa yesterday morning.
Don Silk gets his final wish
Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Local
The former secretary of The Davy Jones’ Locker Society will fittingly have his last resting place at sea.
PM backs new shipping service
Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Local
Prime Minster Henry Puna says the government granted a third shipping licence to Uma Shipping CI Ltd to maintain connections between all Cook Islanders.
Source of Snowbird fire identified
Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Local
Investigations into the cause of the fire that razed two local businesses in Arorangi are still ongoing.
Dominique Peyroux a Warrior
Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Local
Cook Islands international Dominique Peyroux’s NRL future has been secured after the interchange back signed with the New Zealand Warriors for the next three seasons.
Cyclone forecast 'not looking good'
Wednesday 31 October 2012 | Published in Local
The cyclone forecast for the Cook Islands is not looking good and people should start preparing now, says Emergency Management Cook Islands director Charles Carlson.
NZ confuses Raro with Tonga
Tuesday 16 October 2012 | Published in Local
About 50 tourism industry stakeholders were told many New Zealanders have a confused perception of the Cook Islands.
Tokelau ship may sail here
Monday 15 October 2012 | Published in Local
The ministry of Transport is in discussions to use a ship chartered by the New Zealand government to serve the island of Tokelau for a new service to the northern Cook Islands.
Reclamation seawall going to tender
Monday 15 October 2012 | Published in Local
The permanent seawall for the reclaimed land at Punanga Nui is about to go to tender.
Crown Beach's symbolic barrier
Saturday 13 October 2012 | Published in Local
A lengthy battle between one of the co-owners of a small beach reserve and the Crown Beach Resort and Spa has resulted in the creation of a barrier that blocks sea views for some of the hotel’s highest-paying clients.
Accolades for Crown Beach and Sunhaven
Saturday 13 October 2012 | Published in Local
Two more Rarotonga accommodation providers have been cited for high-quality service by the world’s largest travel website TripAdvisor.
Pacific Break song winner
Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Local
Tupapa youth Jaik Berg has shot to stardom this week after his song ‘My Oh My’ was picked the best song of the year in Radio Australia’s annual Pacific Break competition.
Pre-disaster planning
Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Local
A shift from a culture of reaction to a culture of prevention is what is required to effectively address disasters in the Pacific, disaster risk professionals were told at a Pacific workshop recently.
Jaik scores Pacific Break music award
Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Local
From making mouth watering pizzas to award winning music – it’s all in a days’ work for aspiring local songwriter-singer Jaik Berg.
Keenly seeking 'Colagate' talkback
Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Local
A smoke signaller writes: “Funny, when the Toagate issue broke out there was news every day about it – even radio talkbacks never ever stopped talking about it. But with Colagate – which is 10 times more critical then Toagate – hmmmmm, no radio talkback. Wonder why? Is Radio Cook Islands owned by Colagate too, if so, is there any other radio station out there that can provide radio talkback to let the grass root people know more about the Colagate scandal. We want to hear the people’s view on this.”
Rangi satisfied with ADL success
Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Local
Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) chief executive Terry Rangi has hailed the agricultural development loan (ADL) after 25 applicants were successful for funding.
Millennium development goals not on track
Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Local
There is uneven progress in Millennium Development Goals achievement among Pacific islands, participants heard at a consultation in Fiji to follow up these goals.
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