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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Audio engineering training offered
Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Local
Motone, through funding support from Cook Islands Tourism, is now able to create an opportunity for those interested in furthering their skills with live audio engineering starting this month at the Divas in Paradise concert.
Turtle conservation makes curriculum
Tuesday 9 October 2012 | Published in Local
School children throughout the Cook Islands will soon be learning more about turtle conservation and lagoon management after funding for the Cook Islands Conservation Education Project (CEP) was approved by UNESCO’s participation programme.
Reef reopens trading route
Tuesday 9 October 2012 | Published in Local
The MV Southern Reef has taken over the historic shipping route from Tiare Taporo, not Tiare Torupu as reported in yesterday’s newspaper.
Island does have fuel
Tuesday 9 October 2012 | Published in Local
Manea Foods proprietor James Beer is concerned that Rarotonga seems to be having another fuel shortage.
Hunter and Dearlove win Singles titles
Tuesday 9 October 2012 | Published in Local
Challenging sea conditions on Saturday made the perfect testing ground for local paddlers who competed in the Cook Islands National Singles race to test their training and gauge their preparedness ahead of the November Vaka Eiva Festival.
Southern Reef service celebrated
Monday 8 October 2012 | Published in Local
The government gave Reef Shipping and the Tai Moana consortium a new shipping contract because they promised to be regular and on time – but Reef’s new service was still late getting in to port this weekend.
Plastic waste ships out
Monday 8 October 2012 | Published in Local
The huge stockpile of crushed plastic bottles which has built up in Rarotonga has been shipped off the island on the MV Southern Reef.
Latest university graduates praised
Monday 8 October 2012 | Published in Local
AUT hosted a celebration at Manuia Beach Resort on Friday marking the graduation of 16 Cook Islands students in the Graduate Certificate of Business (Project Management).
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