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Forward-thinking inventor tests unique craft out at sea

Monday 18 May 2015 | Published in Local

Being one of the very first people to forward-row around the island, Ken Kingsbury spent nine hours battling currents to row his forward-rowing boat around Rarotonga on Tuesday last week.

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Bulldogs in finals, Eagles out

Monday 18 May 2015 | Published in League

An emphatic second half performance to come from behind and win has propelled the Titikaveka Bulldogs premier men’s team to the 2015 grand finals.

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CIFA signs up sponsors

Monday 18 May 2015 | Published in Football

In a milestone event at the Cook Islands Football Association complex on Thursday morning, code sponsors unveiled 10 advertising signage boards installed on the rails around the stadium.


Papa Pene grins again

Sunday 17 May 2015 | Published in Rugby Union

During the recent Golden Oldies mini rugby festival, Aitutaki speedster Papa Pene was the recipient of many acts of kindness including the gift of a new smile.


Pa Enua gratitude shown with gifts

Sunday 17 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands

It is said that being grateful is one of the key’s to happiness.

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Work and play at solar openings

Sunday 17 May 2015 | Published in Politics

The opening of the solar power plants in the Northern Islands wasn’t all work and no play.

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Climate discussions 'best to date'

Sunday 17 May 2015 | Published in Weather

As the participants at the Pacific Climate Change Roundtable in Samoa return home this weekend, many are leaving satisfied that it was the best conference to date.

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PM quiet on flight vote

Sunday 17 May 2015 | Published in Politics

The Aitutaki Business Association has had no response from Prime Minister Henry Puna or the leaders of the two other political parties to its calls for a national policy statement enshrining the freedom of people to fly to Aitutaki on Sundays.

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Lawyers appalled at suicidal woman's treatment

Friday 15 May 2015 | Published in Regional

YAREN – Lawyers for a 23-year-old Tamil asylum seeker say they are appalled at the way she was treated when she was brought to Australia for medical help after attempting suicide on Nauru.


Asylum seekers launch High Court challenge

Friday 15 May 2015 | Published in Regional

CANBERRA – Ten asylum seekers have launched a High Court challenge to the legality of the Australin Federal Government’s offshore detention system.


Samoa top-ranked Pacific team, Niue make rankings debut

Friday 15 May 2015 | Published in Regional

APIA – Samoa remain the top Pacific rugby league nation, while Niue have debuted on the world rankings for the first time.


New laws curtail freedom of speech

Friday 15 May 2015 | Published in Regional

YAREN – An expelled magistrate of Nauru and a Pacific media watchdog have accused Nauru of breaching its international obligations by introducing a law restricting free speech.


Samoa selectors choose squad for big year of rugby

Friday 15 May 2015 | Published in Regional

APIA – Manu Samoa selectors have named 58 players in their wider training group and selection pool for the Manu’s 2015 campaigns which includes the Rugby World Cup.


Water tank plan a major success

Friday 15 May 2015 | Published in Local

The water tank subsidy is proving highly successful, getting close to its target of 2000 customers and providing nearly 10 million litres of water storage.

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Patrol boat 'born again'

Friday 15 May 2015 | Published in Local

Flashing her new warning lights and siren, newly-refurbished police patrol boat Te Kukupa returned home to Avatiu harbour yesterday.

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Guam prepares for direct hit

Friday 15 May 2015 | Published in Regional

SAIPAN – Authorities on Guam and the Northern Marianas are preparing for the arrival of typhoon Dolphin today, which forecasters say could be the strongest to hit the Marianas since 2002.


Cooks-flagged ship enquiry begins

Friday 15 May 2015 | Published in Local

The cargo ship, Tuna 1 which was attacked earlier this week while sailing under the Cook Islands flag has returned to Turkey for investigation.

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Te Kukupa life extended

Friday 15 May 2015 | Published in Local

The return of police patrol boat Te Kukupa strengthens the Cook Islands’ capacity to protect its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) against illegal fishing.

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Green thumbs get funding boost

Friday 15 May 2015 | Published in Environment

The 50th anniversary of self-government celebrations will have an abundance of local fruit and vegetables, rather than imported produce, should a new scheme succeed.

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Knights of climate change gather at Pacific roundtable

Friday 15 May 2015 | Published in Weather

In this new modern age the roundtable is no longer a place for knights but for decision makers to address the issues facing communities, countries and the globe as a whole.

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