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EU promoting new Pacific commitment

Monday 3 April 2017 | Published in Regional

PACIFIC – The head of the European Union’s international development arm says its partnership with the Pacific region is at the dawn of a new era.


Airfares hampering seasonal work

Monday 3 April 2017 | Published in Regional

SOLOMON ISLANDS – Steep airfares are a major impediment to Solomon Island workers wanting to take part in New Zealand’s Recognised Seasonal Employers scheme.


Happy birthday Glenda - and thanks

Monday 3 April 2017 | Published in Local

Motone co-director Glenda Tuaine isn’t just talented at organising events and concerts, and being the master of ceremonies at them.

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Highlanders' massive win

Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Rugby Union

The Highlanders have celebrated Aaron Smith’s 100th game with a resounding 51-12 Super Rugby hammering of the bungling Rebels in Dunedin.


Punanga Nui favourite place to play

Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Local

Sisters Marie and Tehana Maruhi and their cousin Zion Peyroux say the Punanga Nui market playground is their favourite place to hang out after school.

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Vote for chlorination could be vote for the Demos

Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Here’s a message for Mark Brown: Please do not chlorinate our water, or my vote will go to the Demos in the upcoming elections.


College team given ABs gear

Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Rugby Union

News that Tereora College will be represented by a First 15 Rugby Team in the upcoming Pacific Cup held in Hawaii has attracted support from All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster.

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Staying ourselves, despite the changes

Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Opinion

Grabbing my hand, she pulled me closer and said, “You must never, never, ever let the essence of this place and the people change.


Puna in Fiji for USP graduation

Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Local

A total of 1680 students of the University of the South Pacific (USP) in Fiji graduated at the Vodafone Arena in Laucala, Suva on March 31

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Passion brings music teacher home

Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Local

A combination of music and culture has bought Veronica Perkins back to her roots.

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Herald petrel display a thrill for observers

Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Local

This weekly column is supplied by Te Ipukarea Society and covers conservation and environmental matters of concern to the Cook Islands.


Daughter's death a double blow for DPM Heather's family

Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Local

The funeral for the daughter of deputy prime minister Teariki Heather was held this week in Arorangi.


Sea of blue greets visiting Kiwi musicians

Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Local

A visit from the Modern Maori Quartet and Autism Cook Islands advocates made Friday’s assembly at Apii Te Uki Ou extra-special.

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Injured inmate flown to NZ

Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Local

A female inmate from Arorangi Prison is reported to be recovering in an Auckland hospital after being flown there for emergency medical treatment.


Crackdown on smuggling

Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Regional

SOLOMON ISLANDS – Increasing attempts to smuggle goods through ports in Solomon Islands have resulted in customs and inland revenue officials this week launching a joint operation to crack down on the practise.


Games funds reaffirmed

Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Regional

TONGA – Tonga’s High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea has presented her credentials in Port Moresby during a three day visit.


Call to get tough with Vietnamese 'reef robbers'

Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Regional

PACIFIC – The Forum Fisheries Agency is urging people to stop referring to Vietnamese fishing boats poaching coastal reefs across the region as “blue boats” and instead call them “reef robbers”.


Export of NZ's pristine water under debate

Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Regional

NEW ZEALAND – A plan to extract millions of litres of water out of a Unesco world heritage site, send it by pipe to the coast and ship it to foreign markets for bottling has ignited a campaign over water resources in New Zealand.


Mountain top frogs face troubled future

Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Regional

PACIFIC VIEWPOINT By Paul Oliver and Michael Lee ABC’s The Conversation At night, the mountain forests of New Guinea come alive with weird buzzing and beeping calls made by tiny frogs, some no bigger than your little fingernail.


Nations confirm their Games

Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Regional

FIJI – Both Vanuatu and Tonga have this week officially confirmed that the respective events awarded to them by the Pacific Games Council will be staged in the two different countries, as per the agreements their respective governments signed.


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