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Humanitarian crisis unfolding

Wednesday 7 October 2015 | Published in Regional

Thousands face starvation as worsening drought destroys vital food resources


BCI attacks 'slanderous' claims

Wednesday 7 October 2015 | Published in Local

The Bank of the Cook Islands is fighting back against claims it lent up to $400,000 to Pacific Schooners Ltd, labelling it as “slanderous.”


It's Kia Orana to #WorldTourismDay

Wednesday 7 October 2015 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands has taken part in a worldwide Instagram project to celebrate World Tourism Day.


Special coin's theme tackles complex topic

Wednesday 7 October 2015 | Published in Local

A new, specially-minted $2 coin in the name of the Cook Islands has taken on a weighty subject for its theme - explaining the relationship between space and time.

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Sorry tale reeks of incompetence

Wednesday 7 October 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor. The lengths this Government and other organisations go to cover their incompetence are mind-boggling.


Some questions for Russell Thomas

Wednesday 7 October 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I read with interest the press release issued by the Public Service Commissioner Russell Thomas concerning the so-called “Schoonergate” affair.


PSL shareholder doing the right thing

Wednesday 7 October 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, This paper and various contributors and writers of letters to the editor have been lambasting Mike Henry and the Henry family for a long time now, saying that somehow they have ripped off the country and should repay the money.


Cause for real alarm

Wednesday 7 October 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Your headlines in Monday’s paper, “$2.6 m signed off behind closed doors,” must surely cause alarm bells to ring in many a head.


What does trans-Pacific deal mean to New Zealanders?

Tuesday 6 October 2015 | Published in Regional

The Trans Pacific Partnership deal has been struck after five years of negotiations and while the New Zealand government is singing its praises in all areas bar dairy there’s plenty of opposition coming out of the woodwork.


Pacific nations miss out on millions

Tuesday 6 October 2015 | Published in Regional

As major nations prepare to pocket millions from the most lucrative Rugby World Cup in history, the Pacific islands and lesser countries are being left to fight over the crumbs, Fairfax reporter Liam Napier reports from the UK.


US support on Pacific climate issues sought

Tuesday 6 October 2015 | Published in Regional

NEW YORK – Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Foreign Affairs has conveyed Pacific regional climate change concerns to the United States government and sought support from it.


Refugee family at 'breaking point'

Tuesday 6 October 2015 | Published in Regional

BRISBANE – Refugee advocates are warning the Immigration Department the family of an Iranian woman who was raped on Nauru is now at breaking point.


Rush to process asylum seekers

Tuesday 6 October 2015 | Published in Regional

Nauru to process all asylum seekers in offshore detention centre ‘within the week’


'Sweetheart' deal used taxpayer funds

Tuesday 6 October 2015 | Published in Politics

Government used taxpayer funds and special conditions to give an unparalleled sweetheart deal to a company co-owned by a Cook Islands Party political stalwart who also sits on at least four major state boards.


Thai boats here to offload catch

Tuesday 6 October 2015 | Published in Local

The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) have put the speculations regarding the four Luen Thai longline fishing vessels in Rarotonga to rest after confirming they were here to offload their catch.

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Something for Anne Tolley to ponder

Tuesday 6 October 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Regarding the letter I received recently from the New Zealand Minister for Social Development Anne Tolley, and which was printed in Cook Islands News on October 1.

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Aitutaki goes pink for 'Queen of Cuisine'

Tuesday 6 October 2015 | Published in Outer Islands

Aitutaki Hospital Charge Nurse Kura Ioane coordinated a group of men and women to come and listen to special guest, New Zealand ‘Queen of Cuisine” Anne Thorp yesterday morning.

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Temporary storage for solar energy

Tuesday 6 October 2015 | Published in Local

A high public demand for solar installations has prompted Te Aponga Uira to invest in temporary energy storage.


Leaders in the learners' seats

Tuesday 6 October 2015 | Published in Politics

The nation’s leaders have become learners this week as part of a special United Nations Development Programme to better understand the workings of parliament.

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Much more to bird than meets the eye

Tuesday 6 October 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Did anyone notice the picture of the little bird at the foot of page 8 in ‘Pacific Briefs’ (CI News, Thursday September 24)?


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