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Franklin asked to leave for immigration law breaches

Monday 20 February 2017 | Published in Local

Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Immigration’s Principal Immigration Officer, Kairangi Samuela, says former New Zealand policeman Mark Franklin was asked to depart the Cook Islands due to a number of breaches of conditions of entry under the Entry, Residence and Departures (ERD) Act 1971-72 over an extended period of time.

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CIP officials face issues with run-off

Monday 20 February 2017 | Published in Politics

Officials in the ruling Cook Islands Party admit there are problems surrounding the scheduled run-off between two nominees vying to be the party’s candidate for Ngatangiia at the next general elections.

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McCully to attend meetings with PM

Monday 20 February 2017 | Published in Politics

Foreign minister Murray McCully will travel to the Cook Islands tomorrow (Tuesday) to undertake a range of meetings, with prime minister Henry Puna and his cabinet.

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Lauaki laid to rest after church service

Monday 20 February 2017 | Published in Rugby Union

Former All Black, brother, son and father Sione Lauaki was farewelled by about 1500 people at Unlimited Church in West Auckland on Friday last week.


Scorpions seem a top Touch bet

Monday 20 February 2017 | Published in Touch Rugby

A steady and controlled Southcoast Scorpions emerged the team to watch out for this season in the Bluesky Mixed Touch Competition held on Wednesday last week at Nikao Field.


Rugby test won't be played in Tonga

Monday 20 February 2017 | Published in Regional

TONGA – Tonga’s test against Wales in June is likely to be shifted to the Auckland area because of safety and stadium issues in the Pacific Island.


Fiji sevens looking for Olympic mojo

Monday 20 February 2017 | Published in Regional

FIJI – The Fiji sevens team are attempting to simulate the intensity of tournament time in training, in an effort to revive their World Series title defence.


Spearfisherman loses leg to shark

Monday 20 February 2017 | Published in Regional

AUSTRALIA – A Queensland spearfisherman attacked by a shark on Saturday has had one of his legs amputated.


Former Australian rugby star dead at 37

Monday 20 February 2017 | Published in Regional

AUSTRALIA – Former Wallabies star Dan Vickerman has died, aged 37, at his family home in Sydney.


Firefighter killed in torrent

Monday 20 February 2017 | Published in Regional

FRENCH POLYNESIA – A firefighter in French Polynesia has died trying to clear debris in torrential rain that has hit the Society islands and the Tuamotus.


Sustainability key focus at oceans summit

Monday 20 February 2017 | Published in Regional

MARSHALL ISLANDS – In April the Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority is bringing together people around the country to develop a sustainable oceans policy.


Elections portfolio can hardly be independent

Monday 20 February 2017 | Published in Regional

FIJI – Fiji’s opposition National Federation Party has accused the Attorney General and Minister for Elections Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum of again misinforming the people about his role.


No money to get to World Softball Championships

Monday 20 February 2017 | Published in Regional

samoa – Samoa is fighting an uphill battle to raise enough funds to compete at this year’s World Softball Championships in Canada.


Samoa's new media council adopts code of ethics

Monday 20 February 2017 | Published in Regional

SAMOA - The Samoa Media Council has approved the Media Code of Ethics in principle as its first decision when it met for the first time on Friday.


PACIFIC BRIEFS 20/2/2017

Monday 20 February 2017 | Published in Regional

TONGA’S QUEEN MOTHER DIES AGED 90 TONGA – Tonga’s Queen Mother Halaevalu Mata’aho has died in Auckland, aged 90.


Contest to find top Cook Islands dish

Sunday 19 February 2017 | Published in Local

The 2017 Cuisine of the Cook Islands contest will be held at Te Kai Maori Festival at the Punanga Nui Market on Monday, February 20.

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Crowded boat to Manihiki too much for some passengers

Sunday 19 February 2017 | Published in Local

Eight passengers wanting to sail to Manihiki on Thursday got off the Lady Moana before she left because they thought she was overcrowded.

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Chance to discuss airline underwrite

Sunday 19 February 2017 | Published in Local

A public presentation will be conducted by the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation to give taxpayers the opportunity to discuss the Airline Underwrite Programme with key government agencies.

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Diverse cultures at ACP meeting

Sunday 19 February 2017 | Published in Local

Multi-lingual meeting brings media organisations into being.

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Imanuela Akatemia brings home gold

Sunday 19 February 2017 | Published in Local

Imanuela Akatemia students brought home 24 gold awards from the South Pacific Student convention held in the Phillip Island, Australia from December 9-14.

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