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Shipping cuts no surprise

Monday 9 February 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The PM's recent public comments in that the shipping cuts have come as a complete surprise to his Office is another illustration that the PM does not have his finger on the nation's pulse when it comes to issues of national importance.

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Smoke signals: Pass that by us once again please

Monday 9 February 2015 | Published in Smoke Signals

An oxymoron is when two words are put together when they mean the opposite of each other.


Meeting checks labour issues

Monday 9 February 2015 | Published in Politics

The link between the movement of Cook Islanders overseas and the impact on our labour force will be discussed at this week’s Development Partners meeting next week.


High profile panel in action

Monday 9 February 2015 | Published in Local

The Development Partners meeting this week will explore the persistent challenges advancing gender equality affecting women development in the Cook Islands.


Big wins in league season openers

Monday 9 February 2015 | Published in League

Sea Eagles 48 vs Warriors 6 Bears 36 vs Bulldogs 12 Eels 20 vs Panthers 8

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PNG support for West Papua welcomed

Sunday 8 February 2015 | Published in Regional

WEST PAPUA – A prominent Australian human rights lawyer has welcomed a statement of support for West Papuans by the Papua New Guinea prime minister, Peter O’Neill.


PNG ready to execute prisoners on death row

Sunday 8 February 2015 | Published in Regional

PORT MORESBY– The secretary of Papua New Guinea’s justice department says the 13 people on death row in the country will be executed this year.


PACIFIC BRIEFS Marshalls loses nuke disarmament bid

Sunday 8 February 2015 | Published in Regional

MARSHALL ISLANDS – A Marshall Islands nuclear disarmament lawsuit against the United States has been dismissed by a US federal court.


Flag change has Fiji in an furore

Sunday 8 February 2015 | Published in Regional

SUVA – Fiji Prime Minister’s announcement that Fiji is to change its national flag is being seen as testimony to a continued dicatorship in the Pacific nation.


Petrol price plummets

Sunday 8 February 2015 | Published in Local

Drivers will get a pleasant surprise at the petrol pumps this weekend as Toa Petroleum drops its petrol prices.


Roaming dogs to be 'removed'

Sunday 8 February 2015 | Published in Local

Warnings have been issued to the public and now police will begin removing dogs that are un-registered and a nuisance to the general public.


Honouring a mate

Sunday 8 February 2015 | Published in Local

Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade chief fire officer Barry Hill carries the ashes of his mate and founder of the local volunteer brigade, Rex Cooper.

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Rarotonga top adventure destination

Sunday 8 February 2015 | Published in Local

Rarotonga has been named one of the top adventure rental destinations, and Tourism Cook Islands says there are plenty of unique adventure activities on the rock.


Te Mato Vai 'on track'

Sunday 8 February 2015 | Published in Local

Slow but steady progress is being made on the Te Mato Vai water mains project and despite a few hiccups regarding land issues, the new project manager says Rarotonga should have its new water system by the end of next year.

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One batch at a time the secret to sauce success

Sunday 8 February 2015 | Published in Local

Chris Douglas is passionate about food. He doesn’t say so or use those words, but listen for a while, throw in the odd question and listen again and you’ll see.

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Aiming to be top of the tree

Sunday 8 February 2015 | Published in Local

A visitor who has spent much of his time on Rarotonga climbing up and down trees, and teaching others the best ways of doing that safely, says the Cook Islands could one day boast the South Pacific’s top tree management company.

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Raro dog Max reaches ripe old age in NZ

Sunday 8 February 2015 | Published in Local

It’s not often that contract workers or people visiting Rarotonga take their island dog with them when they return to their home country.

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Ginger napping in Canada

Sunday 8 February 2015 | Published in Local

From napping under palm trees to lazing by a fireplace, Ginger the moggy knows how to nap in style.

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Fire fighter Rex returns home to protect mates

Sunday 8 February 2015 | Published in Local

On a small shelf at the heart of the Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade headquarters in Vaka Puaikura, the ashes of the late Rex Cooper keeps watch over the small but dedicated team of volunteers.

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Local clothes draw international interest

Sunday 8 February 2015 | Published in Local

From a very young age, the Thompson sisters were tie-dying pareu to sell at shops and the market.

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