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Budget-balancing irrelevant to fishing issue

Friday 8 May 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The key test on the issue whether purse seining on our tuna should be allowed or not, (and if so to what extent), is whether the resource is sustainable.

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Mothers deserve highest tribute

Friday 8 May 2015 | Published in Church Talk

As we celebrate Mothers Day this weekend I felt to share some thoughts on our mothers.


Neve's ideas on purse seining 'nonsensical'

Friday 8 May 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor The Financial Secretary, Richard Neves, advances the nonsensical idea (CI New 7 May, 2015) that a ban on purse seine fishing ‘is of limited conservation value’.


Forum inspires fresh views of looming resource issues

Friday 8 May 2015 | Published in Local

A forum on Climate Change has woven waves of change into the hearts and minds of Cook Islanders.

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Voyager shares his experience of problems in precious ocean

Friday 8 May 2015 | Published in Local

“I’m no expert on how or why, but I do know that climate change is a problem. Now how do we deal with it?”

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Masters backing Aitutaki Sharks

Friday 8 May 2015 | Published in League

League masters players will join the crowd at the Avatiu Swamp today and put their energy behind supporting the visiting Aitutaki Sharks.


NZ 'super' change finally comes a step closer

Wednesday 6 May 2015 | Published in Politics

A bill aimed at extending access to New Zealand Superannuation and the Veteran’s Pension to people living in the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau has passed its second reading.


'Pleased to meet you, Prime Minister…'

Wednesday 6 May 2015 | Published in Politics

Newly-appointed New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Nick Hurley (left) officially met Prime Minister Henry Puna yesterday in a meeting described as ‘warm and friendly’.

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Appointment will benefit small islands

Wednesday 6 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands

Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce treasurer Teresa Manarangi-Trott has been appointed to a new specialist sub-committee for regionalism (SSCR), designed to support the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat in implementing the new Framework for Pacific Regionalism.


Calling all vendors

Wednesday 6 May 2015 | Published in Local

Potential vendors for BTIB’s annual Te Maruaiai Night market still have time to be included in the popular event, to be held on Wednesday, June 17.


Anti-fishing protest spreads net

Wednesday 6 May 2015 | Published in Local

Cook Islands protests against purse seine fishing in local waters have been gathering attention in New Zealand.

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Snorkeler dies

Wednesday 6 May 2015 | Published in Local

A couple’s holiday on Rarotonga came to a tragic end early last Friday afternoon when an elderly man died while snorkeling at Muri.


Flooding old story for some

Wednesday 6 May 2015 | Published in Local

While some residents were experiencing a shortage of water, others were experiencing too much as their properties were flooded by the torrential downpour over the weekend.


Fishing issues not all new...

Wednesday 6 May 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, With a lot of people talking about purse seine fishing I thought it was time to highlight one or two issues.


Let's do it for our children's sake

Wednesday 6 May 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, As you know, I am one of the people behind the petition against purse seining.

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Roads pose real danger

Wednesday 6 May 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Can someone please get the Chinese engineering contractors or our local company T&M to fix the road in front of Titikaveka College?


Golden oldies 'spirit' alive at the Swamp

Wednesday 6 May 2015 | Published in Rugby Union

Aching bodies will be the last thing on the minds of golden oldies rugby players today when they return to the Avatiu Swamp for day two of the Cook Islands Golden Oldies mini festival.

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Junior football teams get more competitive

Wednesday 6 May 2015 | Published in Football

Wins to maintain top-of-the-table positions will be on the minds of junior footballers today when they return to the pitch for the junior five-a-side football competition.

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Bus cancellation prompts police warning

Tuesday 5 May 2015 | Published in Local

Cook Islands Police are asking locals to be extra vigilant in getting home from town following the cancellation of the midnight bus services last Friday.

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Prize call was the real thing

Tuesday 5 May 2015 | Published in Local

When Maru Mariri Tepou received a phone call telling her that she had just won a new car, the 26-year-old thought someone was playing a joke on her.

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