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Cook Islands in surfing video game

Friday 10 March 2017 | Published in Local

French expatriate and surfer Eric Gamez has put the Cook Islands on the map in a sporting video game now being played by gaming enthusiasts around the world.

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Justice strike averted – for now

Friday 10 March 2017 | Published in Local

Strike action by Ministry of Justice staff over a salary dispute appears to have been avoided for now after consultation with Justice Minister Nandi Glassie yesterday morning.

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More rain on the way after temporary respite

Friday 10 March 2017 | Published in Regional

Another bout of rain was heading for Northland, Coromandel Peninsula and the Bay of Plenty yesterday (CI time) after a temporary respite overnight.


Leader shifts endorsement to Maori Party

Friday 10 March 2017 | Published in Regional

Maori King Tuheitia Paki has endorsed tribal leader Rahui Papa to contest the Hauraki-Waikato seat - a huge insult to the current MP, and member of the King Movement, Nanaia Mahuta.


Watchdog crackdown on 'house-flipping'

Friday 10 March 2017 | Published in Regional

New Zealand's real estate watchdog is ramping up its crackdown on house-flipping by investing in new technology which allows it to track when properties have been quickly re-sold for huge profits.


Deal renewed after 45 years

Friday 10 March 2017 | Published in Regional

FIJI – Fiji and India have signed a new Air Services Agreement, replacing one reached between both countries in 1974.


Will fight Fury in Auckland

Friday 10 March 2017 | Published in Regional

NEW ZEALAND – Joseph Parker’s fight against English heavyweight Hughie Fury has been scheduled for May 6 at Auckland’s Vector Arena


Will fight to stop telescope

Friday 10 March 2017 | Published in Regional

HAWAI‘I – An opponent of plans to build a giant telescope on a Hawaiian mountain says they will continue to fight it even if a permit is granted.


Barnacle encrusted ship in limbo

Friday 10 March 2017 | Published in Regional

NEW ZEALAND – The New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries has confirmed it does not intend to prosecute the owners of a ship evicted from New Zealand because it was severely contaminated.


Report lifts lid on child street vendors

Friday 10 March 2017 | Published in Regional

SAMOA – Children as young as seven are working on the streets of Samoa’s capital, according to the International Labour Organisation.


Red Cross volunteers keep their skills fresh

Thursday 9 March 2017 | Published in Local

Valuable lessons were learned at Monday’s Nomad Water Filtration training conducted by the Disaster Management division of the Cook Islands Red Cross Society.

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If she could get bigger mannequins she would!

Thursday 9 March 2017 | Published in Local

The owner of Avarua’s sole lingerie store, Elizabeth Grace says if she could purchase larger sized mannequins than the ones she now has in her shop window, she would.

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Five celebrate receiving their NZ citizenship

Thursday 9 March 2017 | Published in Local

Five residents of the Cook Islands swore an oath on Queen Elizabeth II in a citizenship ceremony presided over by New Zealand High Commissioner Peter Marshall on Tuesday.

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A milestone for Health ministry

Thursday 9 March 2017 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Ministry of Health launched the Cook Islands Health Workforce Plan for 2016-2025 at the Rarotongan Hospital yesterday.

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Vaka Pride awards go to deserving winners

Thursday 9 March 2017 | Published in Local

The Vaka Pride competition awards have been presented following some well-organised teamwork from the numerous stakeholders involved in the contest.

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Women's day events focus on work issues

Thursday 9 March 2017 | Published in Local

Yesterday the Cook Islands celebrated United Nations International Women’s Day (IWD), commemorated around the world every year on March 8.

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Church vehicle crashes into traffic lights

Thursday 9 March 2017 | Published in Regional

SAMOA – Speeding and alcohol have been blamed for an accident where a vehicle that belongs to a church smashed into a traffic light pole.


The International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8 annually.

Thursday 9 March 2017 | Published in Regional

Pacific women recognised as backbone of tourism industry


Police in Tonga embrace Women's Day

Thursday 9 March 2017 | Published in Regional

TONGA – Tonga’s police force held an open day to mark International Women’s Day 2017, connecting young students and young police recruits under an international theme, Be Bold For Change where everyone has a responsibility to make changes for a better world.


Pacific women 'be bold for change'

Thursday 9 March 2017 | Published in Regional

PACIFIC – In celebration of International Women’s Day this week, women around the Pacific region have gathered together to stand up for change.


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