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Ioane pushes for Sunday flight ban

Saturday 20 June 2015 | Published in Politics

Tension is brewing inside the Cook Islands Party as a member of Prime Minister Henry Puna’s own government is pushing for him to act on the Sunday flights to Aitutaki referendum.

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Curtains drawn

Saturday 20 June 2015 | Published in Politics

The circus of parliament wrapped up its final performance yesterday afternoon.

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Brown and Glassie off the rock

Saturday 20 June 2015 | Published in Politics

Members of cabinet can technically put their feet up this week after the adjournment of parliament on Friday afternoon.

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Village heavyweights clash in opener

Saturday 20 June 2015 | Published in Rugby Union

The country’s two traditional rugby heavyweights Arorangi Cowboys and Avatiu Eels will face off in the first round of The Bond Store 2015 Rarotonga Rugby Club competition which kicks off today.

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Solomons against full West Papua MSG membership

Saturday 20 June 2015 | Published in Regional

HONIARA – A Solomon Islands MP has questioned the government’s announcement about exploring greater representation of Indonesia in the Melanesian Spearhead Group.


Labour group reminds Fiji of its obligations

Saturday 20 June 2015 | Published in Regional

suva – The International Labour Organisation has reminded the Fiji government that a commission of inquiry into the country’s labour practises could be launched if an agreement it signed earlier this year is not fulfilled.


Prosperity the goal in China trade deal

Saturday 20 June 2015 | Published in Regional

CANBERRA – Australia and China have signed a free trade agreement with Prime Minister Tony Abbott hailing it as “history making” for both countries.


Year for development celebrated

Saturday 20 June 2015 | Published in Regional

Participants at the 2015 South Pacific Tourism Exchange were hosted to a morning tea to commemorate the European Year of Development in Melbourne, Australia, yesterday (Friday CIT).


MP Batsiua gagged while on bail

Saturday 20 June 2015 | Published in Regional

YAREN – THE suspended Nauru MP and former justice minister, Mathew Batsiua, who was arrested earlier in the week, was given bail after appearing in court this week with strict conditions, meaning he will be back in custody if he does anything to offend the government.


Forum watching Nauru's crisis

Saturday 20 June 2015 | Published in Regional

YAREN – The Pacific Islands Forum’s Secretariat says it is ready to assist Nauru if the government seeks help amid an ongoing political crisis there, Radio New Zealand has reported.


Nauru: Two more MPs arrested

Saturday 20 June 2015 | Published in Regional

YAREN – There have been more arrests off opposition politicians on the tiny Pacific island nation of Nauru amid fears the current government is fast becoming Pacific’s newest dictatorship.


Activeness, healthy life choices encouraged

Saturday 20 June 2015 | Published in Football

Victoria Park in Tupapa was a hive of activity on Tuesday as 120 children turned out for an afternoon of fun packed sports activities.

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Deaths mar State of Origin telecasts in PNG

Friday 19 June 2015 | Published in Regional

GOROKA – A young policeman was allegedly hacked to death by a group of youths in Goroka, Papua New Guinea, on Wednesday night.


Budget hurry concerns MP

Friday 19 June 2015 | Published in Politics

The government is getting out the guillotine and stifling democracy by rushing to pass the latest budget in parliament, says Democratic Party MP for Murienua, James Beer.

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Winner jumps for joy

Friday 19 June 2015 | Published in Local

Ten-year old Maya Anakiva jumped for joy this week as the fifth and final winner of the weekly CITC Sanitarium promotion.

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Ministries cited for poor management

Friday 19 June 2015 | Published in Politics

Budget overspending and poor management of public funds are just some of the failures of Cook Islands government ministries and agencies highlighted in the latest Audit Office reports.


'Please save my baby' pleads refugee mother

Friday 19 June 2015 | Published in Regional

YAREN– The mother of a baby sent to the Nauru detention centre has become so stressed she is struggling to produce breast milk, according to a lawyer acting on the woman’s behalf.


PNG police say 'athletes will be safe at Games'

Friday 19 June 2015 | Published in Regional

PORT MORESBY – The police commissioner of Papua New Guinea has assured athletes and visitors coming for next month’s Pacific Games they will be safe in Port Moresby.


Public Service wants ideas on strategy

Friday 19 June 2015 | Published in Local

The Office of the Public Service Commissioner has prepared a draft Public Service Strategy aimed at improving the way in which the Public Service provides goods and services.


'Kia Orana' to tourism's new frontier

Friday 19 June 2015 | Published in Local

‘Show your Mana, say Kia Orana’ – that’s the new motto paving the future of tourism in the Cook Islands.


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