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Writs see PNG elections get underway
Friday 21 April 2017 | Published in Regional
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Writs for Papua New Guinea’s 2017 National Election were signed yesterday, kicking off the official period for the country’s five-yearly polls.
Runaway Tongans sent home
Friday 21 April 2017 | Published in Regional
NEW ZEALAND – Two more Tongan labourers have absconded from their New Zealand workplaces, triggering calls for a review of the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.
Pacific trade deal ready for signing
Friday 21 April 2017 | Published in Regional
Pacific – Negotiations for the Pacific regional trade agreement Pacer Plus have concluded in Australia after eight years of planning.
It's a battle of top four
Thursday 20 April 2017 | Published in Football
After three days of round football competition, the Kia Orana Youth Football Festival heads into the semifinals today in the under-16 boys and girl’s Pool A and B divisions.
Holmes wins mental fight
Thursday 20 April 2017 | Published in League
All rugby league players will tell you of the mental struggles coming back from an injury regardless of the amount of time out of the game.
Roads not so cool
Thursday 20 April 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
“There’s no point having pretty scooters or cool racer motorbikes on this island,” an exasperated driver says. “Vehicle centres should only be selling quad bikes and off-road motorbikes since our back road is practically a dirt track, and sadly, our main road is hardly any better.”
Mixed messages on helmets
Thursday 20 April 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The president of the Tourism Industry Council, Sue Fletcher-Vea, said in CI News recently that “rental vehicle operators had experienced a 60-70 per cent drop in income from scooters, the cost for operators is huge, 100 scooters parked up.”
WW1 soldier a natural-born leader
Thursday 20 April 2017 | Published in Local
In the lead up to ANZAC Day on April 25, CI News focuses on some of the brave Cook Islanders who served in World War One. The information was supplied by freelance reporter Flo Syme Buchanan who produced the storyboards now on show at the National Museum.
Induction programme goes well up north
Thursday 20 April 2017 | Published in Local
Public Service Commissioner Russell Thomas has spent two weeks delivering the public service induction programme to over 200 public servants in Pukapuka, Manihiki, Rakahanga and Mangarongaro.
Island sure has changed in 45 years
Thursday 20 April 2017 | Published in Local
New Zealand couple returned to Rarotonga for the first time in nearly 45 years earlier this month, and was surprised by how greatly the Cook Islands had changed.
Family fun at Friday night market
Thursday 20 April 2017 | Published in Local
Around 25 vendors are expected to take part in the Business Trade and Investment Board Tropical Easter night market at the Punanga Nui markets on Friday (April 21) from 5pm-9pm.
Busy Easter weekend for Rarotonga police
Thursday 20 April 2017 | Published in Local
Police were kept busy over the holiday weekend attending to six motor accidents, three burglaries, six domestic violence incidents, seven involving excessive noise, and several other matters.
Lagoon concerns aired
Thursday 20 April 2017 | Published in Local
A summary of the outcomes from a workshop held by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management’s steering group governing the Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai project has revealed a high level of community concern and frustration at the lack of action taken to manage Rarotonga’s lagoon pollution issues.
Death of newborn baby sparks angry debate
Thursday 20 April 2017 | Published in Regional
FIJI – The Fiji Labour Party says the recent death of a newborn baby at the Lautoka Hospital questions the state of Fiji’s health care facilities.
Former minister explains opposition move
Thursday 20 April 2017 | Published in Regional
FIJI – A former senior member of the Fiji government Pio Tikoduadua – who this week announced he is joining an opposition party – says he had concerns about the Fiji First Party’s direction before the landmark elections in 2014.
Large snake alarms villagers
Thursday 20 April 2017 | Published in Regional
FIJI – The discovery of a 2.5-metre-long long snake in Cuvu, Sigatoka, has sparked concern and fear among residents.
Four dead in sorcery revenge
Thursday 20 April 2017 | Published in Regional
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Four men have been killed and another four are in intensive care in Papua New Guinea after a sorcery related attack in Eastern Highlands province during the Easter weekend.
Runaway refugee faces new charges
Thursday 20 April 2017 | Published in Regional
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – A young Iranian refugee who fled Papua New Guinea to seek asylum in Fiji has had charges against him thrown out of court in Port Moresby.
Pacific a testing ground for next world war
Wednesday 19 April 2017 | Published in Regional
MARSHALL ISLANDS – The vast Pacific Ocean has become a tactical arena in the preparations for a future world war, according to a veteran journalist and documentary filmmaker.
Drunk sailors went on rampage
Wednesday 19 April 2017 | Published in Regional
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Refugees have challenged Australian government claims that shots fired during an outbreak of violence at the Manus Island detention centre were discharged by PNG military personnel into the air.
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