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Budget urges Australians to 'have a go'

Wednesday 13 May 2015 | Published in Regional

CANBERRA – A multi-billion-dollar small business boost, a crackdown on welfare, a tax system focused on “fairness” and mounting deficits have been laid out in the Abbott government’s second federal budget.


Tourism boost for Aitutaki

Wednesday 13 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands

The possible cancellation of Sunday flights to Aitutaki hasn’t deterred tourism ventures for the island, recently dubbed as one of the world’s best places to swim.

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Student makes history with air force career

Wednesday 13 May 2015 | Published in Local

Seventeen year old Teora Paitai has made history by becoming the first school leaver from Rarotonga to be accepted into the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF).

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Captain Sai watches over our fisheries

Wednesday 13 May 2015 | Published in Local

Saiasi “Captain Sai” Sarau is back at sea this week observing a US purse seine vessel fishing for skipjack tuna in the Pago Pago region.

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'Powerful' celebrations on Penrhyn

Wednesday 13 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands

Penrhyn islanders were in full celebration mode yesterday for the opening of the New Zealand funded renewable projects on the northern group island.

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Purse seining talks are 'free and frank'

Wednesday 13 May 2015 | Published in Politics

Prime Minister Henry Puna and Ministry of Marine Resources Secretary Ben Ponia have met with representatives of Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) to discuss purse seine fishing.

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Dog found, but clinic questions linger

Wednesday 13 May 2015 | Published in Local

A dog that went missing two weeks ago while under the care of Esther Honey has been found, but the incident is still casting a shadow over the clinic.

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Game on for soccer stars

Wednesday 13 May 2015 | Published in Football

It will be game on as junior soccer stars take to the pitch today for their next round of action-packed five-a-side games.

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Dental gear gift puts island ahead

Wednesday 13 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands

What began as a simple visit to Aitutaki’s hospital and dental facilities during a family holiday has resulted in the generous donation of dental equipment for the island.

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Fiji on cusp of world rugby sevens title

Wednesday 13 May 2015 | Published in Regional

SUVA – Fiji are on the cusp of sevens rugby glory after winning the Cup title in Glasgow to overtake South Africa in the World Series standings.


Grey Power carries on the tax fight

Wednesday 13 May 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Grey Power went quiet and off the scene for some months now. The reason for that is that I am the chairman and I went overseas at Christmas for a well-earned R&R.


Leave it up to Aitutaki

Wednesday 13 May 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It is Aitutaki’s choice whether or not to allow flights on Sunday. I say let them decide, because it is the people on that island who will suffer or benefit from the decision.


Take a lesson, Prime Minister

Wednesday 13 May 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Listening to the Cook Islands Party radio talkback show last week, I was utterly disgusted with the Prime Minister’s response to those who have voiced their concern over the handling of our offshore fisheries.


Doubts over lifting of media restrictions

Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Regional

JAKARTA – Indonesia’s president Joko Widodo has lifted restrictions that prevent foreign journalists travelling to the country’s Papua provinces.


Man killed by shark in New Caledonia

Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Regional

KOUARE – A 50-year-old French man died after being bitten multiple times in a “savage and sudden” attack by a shark while he was snorkelling with his wife and friends off a catamaran in New Caledonia.


Players forced to abandon home teams

Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Regional

PACIFIC – Leading European clubs are pres­surising their Pacific island players to retire from international rugby duties four months out from the World Cup, it has been claimed.


Youth leaders take climate change message to Sydney

Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Regional

SYDNEY – Two months after category five cyclone Pam battered their small nations, four young Pacific island leaders have journeyed to southeast Sydney to encourage Australians to act on climate change.


One million to get feet wet for Tuvalu

Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Regional

VENICE – An artwork that gets your feet wet is about to be unveiled in Venice at the 56th International Biennale.


Death penalty under review

Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Regional

PORT MORESBY – Papua New Guinea’s prime minister Peter O’Neill says the death penalty is “under review” after recent global outcry over the execution of foreign drug convicts in neighbouring Indonesia.


No word on future of flights

Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Politics

A hoped-for joint announcement by the three political parties regarding the future of Sunday flights to Aitutaki failed to materialise yesterday.


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