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Raunchy video sparks uproar in PNG

Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Regional

PAPUA NEW GUINEA – A Papua New Guinean rapper’s sexually suggestive music video has highlighted the conflict between an older generation’s traditional standards of modesty and a desire for modernity from the nation’s young people.


Opeloge thankful for support

Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Regional

SAMOA – Ele Opeloge has thanked supporters in Samoa and abroad for contributing to a fundraising campaign honouring her Olympic success.


Moeroa set to extend Eels contract next week

Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in League

Tepai Moeroa is ready to ignore the big bucks on offer in Japanese rugby to recommit with Parramatta for a further two seasons by next week.

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Kia Orana festival draw

Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Football

The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has launched its inaugural youth event for all interested clubs and schools wanting to play football in paradise from April 15 to 22.

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World Cup finals closer for Oceania

Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Football

The future looks all right for the All Whites after Fifa announced its proposed slot allocation for the expanded 48-team World Cup, including an automatic place for Oceania, 16 places for Europe - up from 13 - and a six-team inter-zonal playoff tournament for two more spots.

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Thanksgiving service scheduled

Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Church Talk

The annual Cook Islands Religious Advisory Committee thanksgiving service will be held on April 9 at the National Auditorium in Tupapa.


Economics and our lives as Christians

Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Church Talk

Most of the biggest international news stories so far this year have focused on economics.

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Customs chief questions review findings

Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor

In response to your front page article on Thursday headlined “How did they miss the guns?”, I’d like to point out that the container in question was imported into Rarotonga six years before the shooting incident, and was searched thoroughly by two Customs Officers, two Biosecurity officers and two police officers (with narcotics dogs) at the time.


A scientist's view on evolution

Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Contrary to Nick Carter’s ideas in his recent letter to the editor (CI News March 29), evolution does not require the transformation of a fish into a cat (or the sudden appearance of a fully-formed human brain, for that matter!)

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Campaign aims to boost awareness of autism

Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Local

The “Light It Up Blue” campaign has reached the Cook Islands and for the first time, Autism Cook Islands is joining with the global movement to support awareness of autism.

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Family safety message goes north

Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Local

Cook Islands National Council of Women president Vaine Wichman is visiting the Northern Cook Islands to continue advocacy work to ensure the findings and results of Te Ata o te Ngakau (Family Health and Safety Report) reach everyone in the Cook Islands.

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Bottle sand brings new hope for beaches

Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Local

Beaches around the world – including some in the Cook Islands - are being reduced as demand for sand skyrockets.

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Telecoms meeting big deal for Cooks

Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Local

More than 250 people have registered to attend the 21stst Pacific Islands Telecommunications Association (PITA) annual general meeting which starts on Monday at the National Auditorium and the Pukapuka Hostel on Rarotonga

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Consultant to look into lagoon issue

Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Local

Consultant Nico van Loon will be based at the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) over the next few months to develop a feasibility study for a centralised national laboratory.

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Funds access at centre of APS row

Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Investment Corporation is taking over the responsibilities of the Aitutaki Power Station Authority board, saying it needs to do this so that the outer islands entity can access funds it has accumulated and placed in investment.


Sopoaga set for Super Rugby debut

Thursday 30 March 2017 | Published in League

Tupou Sopoaga might have to do a double-take when he runs out on to Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin tonight (CI time).

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Carved archway wonderful work

Thursday 30 March 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals

Heartfelt thanks to Mike and Awhitia Tavioni for carving such a magnificent RSA memorial archway that takes my breath away each time I drive by.

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Common sense solution to sand issue

Thursday 30 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor

It appears the National Environment Service support the mining of sand on Rarotonga, as evidenced by the numerous applications they have consented to.

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Seabed Minerals Authority turns four

Thursday 30 March 2017 | Published in Local

The new Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority in Avarua marked the beginning of the fifth year of operation on March 8.

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Quartet stays on for a holiday

Thursday 30 March 2017 | Published in Local

Performances by the Modern Maori Quartet (pictured right) at the Empire Theatre this week dazzled those who took advantage of the opportunity to catch an entertaining and highly professional show.

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