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Several charged with sedition

Friday 14 August 2015 | Published in Regional

SUVA – Fiji’s Police Commissioner Ben Groenewald has assured people living in the Western Division that there is no security threat in the area. The reassurance came in the wake of the arrest and detention of five Ra men this week, who were charged with sedition and inciting “communal antagonism”.


Former guards on Nauru speak out

Friday 14 August 2015 | Published in Regional

CANBERRA – A number of former guards from the Nauru detention centre have spoken out against Wilson Security, accusing the Australian company of providing misleading evidence to the Australian parliament.


Sir Michael's $1 million pay out

Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Regional

PORT MORESBY – Papua New Guinea’s government has paid almost $1 million in compensation to former prime minister Sir Michael Somare for his “illegal removal from office” in 2011.


Campaign against homophobia launched

Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Regional

SUVA – The United Nations has launched a Pacific-wide campaign against homophobia and transphobia.


People struggling with food shortages

Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Regional

SAIPAN – Typhoon Soudelor survivors formed long lines even before a federal Disaster Recovery Centre opened for the first time Wednesday for thousands in the Northern Marianas who have been struggling with food shortages and lack of running water and power.


New storms brewing in North Pacific

Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Regional

PACIFIC – In the wake of deadly Super Typhoon Soudelor, two new tropical threats are brewing in the western Pacific Ocean.


PM axes departure cards

Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Local

People departing the Cook Islands no longer have to complete a departure form at the airport.


Contest promotes vaka pride

Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Local

In an effort to keep Rarotonga a clean, green and beautiful destination, Cook Islands Tourism is piloting a new initiative to encourage communities to be better stewards of the land.

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HOMs still to be named

Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Politics

Applicants for the various Heads of Ministry (HOM) roles will have to wait until the end of the month to find out who has succeeded, and who has failed, to secure the top jobs.

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NZ super law unfair, says Labour MP

Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Politics

The opportunity to make a ‘great gift’ to the Cook Islands in recognition of 50 years of self-governance by removing the five years after 50 requirement for superannuation portability has been missed by the New Zealand government, says Labour Party MP Poto Williams.


Silence on helmet issue 'alarming'

Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Thomas Wynne's letter in response to secondary teacher Nga Puna on the issue of helmets is well thought out and informative.


Rebels in Fiji's hills?

Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Regional

SUVA – Fiji police say there could be more arrests following reports of a group conducting military-style training in the hills of Ra.


Boost for Sevens in Heaven

Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Rugby Union

Organisers of the prestigious Cook Islands International 7s tournament have received a major boost ahead of the ‘Sevens in Heaven’ event, to be held on Rarotonga from November 5 to 7.

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Media's role in political gender equality vital

Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Regional

APIA – Journalists, students and potential political candidates are taking part in a seminar in Apia to help them play their part in increasing the number of women in parliament at the 2016 election.


PM 'not impressed' by TMN row

Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Politics

Prime Minister Henry Puna says he is ‘not impressed’ by allegations that he interfered with Te Maeva Nui’s performance schedule on the night of Saturday, August 1.

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Williams explains TMN issues

Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Regarding the front page article in CI News on Monday August 10, regarding Jacob Samson’s allegations of corruption during Te Maeva Nui 2015.

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Toll 'unacceptable'

Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The road death toll on Rarotonga is outrageously unacceptable.


Another storm on the way

Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Published in Regional

SAIPAN – A new tropical storm could pass through the Northern Mariana Islands next week, according to the National Weather Service.


Mixed reports on typhoon recovery

Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Published in Regional

SAIPAN – The Emergency Management Office in the Northern Marianas says recovery efforts have progressed well in Saipan, in the wake of Typhoon Soudelor which battered the territory just over a week ago.


Emission targets slammed

Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Published in Regional

MAJURO – The Marshall Islands has strongly criticised Australia’s 2030 emissions reduction target, saying if the rest world followed Australia’s lead, vulnerable nations would disappear.


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