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Samoa's prison to be relocated

Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Published in Regional

APIA – Samoa’s notorious prison at Tafa’igata will relocate to its new location at Tanugamalala by March next year.


PNG's financial problems 'temporary'

Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Published in Regional

PORT MORESBY – A major commercial bank has given Papua New Guinea the thumbs up, saying its economic future is positive.


Victim refused treatment in Australia

Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Published in Regional

YAREN – The family of a female Iranian asylum seeker, who was allegedly raped three months ago in Nauru, say the Australian Federal Government has refused to allow her to be treated in Australia.


Man dies in motorcycle crash

Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Published in Local

A young male motorcyclist died on Sunday night after crashing his motorcycle on the back road at Arorangi.


Taro find 'alarming'

Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Published in Environment

Bio-security officers intercepted a haul of banned taro from Samoa on board the ship Lady Naomi on Monday.

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How the fireworks show happened

Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, There have been so many great comments about the 50th Celebration fireworks show on the evening of the August 4 that I thought I should let everyone know about all those behind the scenes who helped make the night so successful.

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One life taken is a life too many

Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Mr Editor, Its welcome debate the issue around whether to or not to wear helmets here in the Cook Islands, I just wonder sometimes whether we understand the issue.


PM a lucky man

Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, How lucky is Henry Puna?


UK rugby team heading our way

Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Published in Rugby Union

Another United Kingdom touring team, Uppingham Schools, are due to arrive in Rarotonga mid-next week.


Mineral licence process begins

Tuesday 11 August 2015 | Published in Environment

The Cook Islands can officially start accepting bids from companies wanting to explore the ocean floor for minerals in the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone.

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Dog crash puts woman in wheelchair

Tuesday 11 August 2015 | Published in Local

While Rarotonga’s dogs are loved and adored by many locals and tourists, they are also causing trouble, and one woman has had enough.


Missing cushion returned

Tuesday 11 August 2015 | Published in Local

The missing wheelchair cushion reported in CI news last week has been found, and the owners couldn’t be happier.


Workers' boss out of touch

Tuesday 11 August 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor Cook Islands Workers’ Association head Anthony Turua is so out of touch. How can he be president of CIWA?


Priest goes direct on pension issue

Tuesday 11 August 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

After writing to CI News on the New Zealand pension issue last week, Rarotonga resident Les Priest decided to take the bull by the horns and write directly to New Zealand Minister of Finance Bill English.

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Finally, some progress...

Tuesday 11 August 2015 | Published in Politics

For the first time in over 20 years since seabed minerals have been talked about here, the country is on a practical pathway to begin exploration of its resources.


Guerilla leader killed by military

Monday 10 August 2015 | Published in Regional

DILI – A former East Timor guerrilla leader and long-time opponent to Xanana Gusmao has been killed in a security operation, the government said, raising concern about unrest in Asia’s youngest nation.


Toxic algae closes fisheries

Monday 10 August 2015 | Published in Regional

PORTLAND – An unprecedented bloom of toxic algae that is spreading thousands of miles across the Pacific Coast of the United States and Canada is raising concerns for health and massive economic loss through the closing of fisheries.


OCTA chief defends Pacer Plus

Monday 10 August 2015 | Published in Regional

APIA – The Office of the Chief Trade Advisor says concerns about the Pacer Plus trade agreement being unbalanced are unfounded and inaccurate.


Opposition rails against car sales

Monday 10 August 2015 | Published in Politics

The Opposition will come down hard on government agencies or ministers offices which submit tenders to buy any of the new Hyundai cars purchased by government for $600,000.


Ui Ariki response 'like air-freshener'

Monday 10 August 2015 | Published in Opinion

Norman is back! After a short break political veteran and lawyer Norman George continues his weekly column in CI News with a look at Prime Minister Henry Puna’s recent challenge to the Ui Ariki. Future columns will be published as usual on Wednesday.

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