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Same problems and lack of real solutions

Monday 6 March 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals

Complaints about speeding vehicles and bikes, the disregard for road rules and just plain idiotic behaviour on the part of drivers is unlikely to be addressed anytime soon, a smoke signaler reckons.


A PR certificate well deserved

Monday 6 March 2017 | Published in Opinion

Watching Teau McKenzie step up to the podium and receive her framed permanent residency certificate this week was an honour for all involved.

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MMR gears up for quota system

Monday 6 March 2017 | Published in Local

The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) is gearing up its systems to effectively manage the longline fishery quota management system (QMS) which begins this year.

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Local library has enthusiastic fan

Monday 6 March 2017 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Local Library and Museum opposite the University of the South Pacific in Avarau has been acknowledged and praised on a social media page.

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Swedish crime writer guest at Women's Day

Monday 6 March 2017 | Published in Local

International Women’s Day, next Wednesday, will take on a very international flavour with this year’s guest speaker.

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Opposition unfazed by judgment

Monday 6 March 2017 | Published in Politics

Opposition leader Rose Brown has remained positive following the announcement of the High Court’s decision regarding the RAPPA situation.


Finlayson seeks advice on deradicalisation

Monday 6 March 2017 | Published in Regional

New Zealand has sought advice on deradicalisation from the Malaysian Government, whose anti-terror programmes have been praised as world-leading.


Third of Kiwis deported from Australia reoffend

Monday 6 March 2017 | Published in Regional

Almost a third of Kiwis deported from Australia in the last two years have reoffended, according to police figures.


Parihaka rejects Crown cash

Monday 6 March 2017 | Published in Regional

Parihaka, the village at the centre of non-violent resistance to land confiscations in Taranaki during the 1870s, has rejected the cash on offer as part of a deal with the Crown.


Chief proclaims autonomy

Monday 6 March 2017 | Published in Regional

VANUATU – A Vanuatu chief, who gained notoriety by appearing in court to face criminal charges while wearing traditional dress, claims to have set up an autonomous town at his home base in East Pentecost.


Fiji Sevens to focus on discipline in Vegas

Monday 6 March 2017 | Published in Regional

FIJI – The Fiji sevens team have spent the past few weeks coming to terms with rugby’s new tackle laws, in an effort to keep their players on the field.


Opeloge may get monetary reward

Monday 6 March 2017 | Published in Regional

SAMOA – Pressure is mounting on the Samoa government to do more to recognise Ele Opeloge’s achievement of winning the country’s first ever Olympic medal.


Resources must benefit the people

Monday 6 March 2017 | Published in Regional

PAPUA NEW GUINEA – PNG’s Opposition Leader Don Polye is calling for the petroleum and energy sector to ensure resource owners’ get greater benefits.


Manus medical clinic may shut down

Monday 6 March 2017 | Published in Regional

PAPUA NEW GUINEA – The medical clinic at Australia’s detention centre on Manus Island may be shut down because its operator did not comply with medical registration laws


Beware seeds of compromise

Friday 3 March 2017 | Published in Church Talk

The Bible refers to three different kinds of seeds in Matthew 13:24-30: God’s seed which is good seed, man’s seed which is at best mixed, and Satan’s seed, which is bad.


Ministry helps rescue storm-hit trees

Friday 3 March 2017 | Published in Local

In the wake of recent storms, Ministry of Agriculture Extension Officer, Brian Tairea has been called out to attend to damage on a number of trees around Rarotonga

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Comments misdirected says MMR

Friday 3 March 2017 | Published in Local

The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) believes comments made regarding the cause of the grounding of inter-island cargo vessel Moana Nui have been misdirected at ropes belonging to foreign fishing vessels.


Masters set for second league tour

Thursday 2 March 2017 | Published in League

The Cook Islands Rugby League Masters consisting of members from the different clubs will make their second tour of the NRL Masters Competition to be held in Runaway Bay, Gold Coast from March the 6 to 11.


Time to reflect on World Sevens so far

Thursday 2 March 2017 | Published in Rugby Union

We're almost at the halfway point of the HBSC World Rugby Sevens Series 2016-17 so it's time to take a look back at the first four rounds and assess the action so far.

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Write a cheque and let them get going

Thursday 2 March 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals

The failure of government to distribute $500,000 in cash money, sitting in the bank for the benefit of inter-island shipping is astonishing.


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