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Dutton not phased by mishandling of contracts

Tuesday 20 September 2016 | Published in Regional

AUSTRALIA – The Australian Immigration Department has made mistakes in its handling of contracts for offshore detention centres, Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has conceded.


Inquiry into 'institutional racism' called for

Tuesday 20 September 2016 | Published in Regional

NEW ZEALAND – Former government minister Dame Tariana Turia is calling for an investigation into institutional racism in New Zealand’s public sector.


Kermadec sanctuary talks continue

Tuesday 20 September 2016 | Published in Regional

NEW ZEALAND – Te Ohu Kaimoana executives have gone to parliament for another attempt at talks on the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary.


Maori poi song movie makes a million

Tuesday 20 September 2016 | Published in Regional

Poi E touched hearts of all New Zealanders


Fiji controlled by 'super ministers'

Tuesday 20 September 2016 | Published in Regional

FIJI – The opposition National Federation Party in Fiji says Frank Bainimarama’s new cabinet concentrates power in a handful of ministers and means a conflict of interest in some areas.


Sorry Albert, it's George Maggie who is the action man

Monday 19 September 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals

“OH MY GOODNESS.how can Albert Nicolas go on CITV dressed in “working gear, dark glasses” and show himself as being an ‘action man’?”

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A mockery of democracy

Monday 19 September 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

I’M CURRENTLY in Auckland having just returned from Brisbane after attending my twin brother’s funeral.

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Roads plain scary!

Monday 19 September 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

MY WIFE and I are enjoying our ninth visit to Rarotonga, another three weeks sharing your peaceful home.


Counting dollars, not long-term impacts

Monday 19 September 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

THURSDAY'S front page headline, "Nation hauls in tourist dollars," is a rather sad reflection on how our government counts dollars and not environmental impact while at the same time it counts dollars and not longevity of our ocean resources.

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Get ready for Raro's clash of the Titans

Monday 19 September 2016 | Published in Football

THE VANS premier men’s title contender Puaikura will take on defending champions Tupapa Maraerenga at their home turf in the feature match today.


Another exciting week for whale research team

Monday 19 September 2016 | Published in Environment

It’s been yet another exciting week for the whale team on Rarotonga.


Busy time for TIS at key Hawaii meeting

Monday 19 September 2016 | Published in Environment

THE WORLD’S largest gathering of conservationists took place at the IUCN World Conservation Congress was held from September 1 to 10, in Honolulu, Hawaii.


The huge power of peace

Monday 19 September 2016 | Published in Opinion

“LET THERE be peace on earth and let it begin with me” are the words to a song often heard in Faith communities around the world.


ABC probe claims money paid to Nauru politicians

Monday 19 September 2016 | Published in Regional

NAURU – New documents have emerged detailing tens of thousands of dollars being paid by an Australian company to the family of Nauru’s Justice Minister, David Adeang.


Prudent decision-making needed ahead of deal

Monday 19 September 2016 | Published in Regional

PACIFIC – The Pacific island countries need to have a proper understanding of all the impacts of Pacer Plus before signing on to any legally binding free trade agreement that seeks to constrain governments ability to regulate.


Nauru defends treatment of refugees at UN

Monday 19 September 2016 | Published in Regional

NAURU – Government representatives from Nauru said they are improving conditions at their refugee centre after reports of alleged sexual abuse against child refugees surfaced in recent weeks.


Refugee's heart attack 'not an emergency'

Monday 19 September 2016 | Published in Regional

NAURU – An Afghan man detained on Nauru requires urgent medical evacuation for a heart condition, according to doctors, but his case has not been classed as an emergency.


No confidence vote looming in Tonga

Monday 19 September 2016 | Published in Regional

TONGA – The Tongan noble representative spearheading moves to oust the current prime minister says the government is “split and in trouble”.


Group claims no permit was needed

Monday 19 September 2016 | Published in Regional

Arrests after meeting a ‘return to dictatorship’


Sanctuary celebrated on Pitcairn

Monday 19 September 2016 | Published in Regional

PITCAIRN – Pitcairn Islanders and conservationist worldwide are celebrating the establishment of 830,000 square kilometres of marine reserve around the remote Pacific island.


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