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New immigration head chosen

Thursday 22 January 2015 | Published in Politics

Kairangi (Nani) Samuela was yesterday appointed as the Cook Islands’ new Principal Immigration Officer.

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Celebrations run into 'political turbulence'

Thursday 22 January 2015 | Published in Politics

The current turbulent political situation could explain much about the “perception of disorganisation” felt by many about the 50th anniversary of self-government celebrations, says Prime Minister Henry Puna.


Mystery solved

Thursday 22 January 2015 | Published in Local

The mystery of the Boeing 767ER passenger jet parked on the tarmac at Rarotonga Airport this week has been solved.

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Plenty of interest in 'end times' message

Thursday 22 January 2015 | Published in Local

Two pastors from the Seventh Day Adventist Church in California, US and a preacher/pianist from France, say they’re getting plenty of interest from Rarotonga residents in a series of meetings they are holding at the Pukapuka Hostel until the end of February.

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Here for the love of dancing

Thursday 22 January 2015 | Published in Local

Five years after his last visit to Rarotonga, New Zealand-born Alex Henry is back on the island to explore his heritage and fuel his passion for his culture and love of dance.

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Season's second cyclone moves on

Thursday 22 January 2015 | Published in Weather

The second cyclone of the 2014-2015 season was yesterday afternoon passing to the north of Papeete and was expected to reach Rurutu, 572kms southwest of Tahiti by last night.


More look at returning

Thursday 22 January 2015 | Published in Local

As 50th anniversary celebrations get into full swing, more Cook Islanders are becoming interested in returning home.

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Political reform crucial, but delays keep coming

Thursday 22 January 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am drawn to support John Scott and his letter to the editor of the CI Herald dated January 7.

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Better life starts with water says Demo MP

Thursday 22 January 2015 | Published in Politics

Better quality of life starts with a drink of water, says Democratic Party MP and member for Ngatangiia Tama Tuavera as he launched a brand new water station for his people on Tuesday.

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Masters dust off boots

Thursday 22 January 2015 | Published in Rugby Union

It’s time for masters rugby league players to dust off the footy shorts, lace up the old boots and get the body moving in anticipation of a busy year ahead.

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Fiji Government in no rush to change Media Industry Development Decree

Wednesday 21 January 2015 | Published in Regional

The president of the Fiji Media Association says the government will be in no rush to agree to calls to change the Media Industry Development Decree.


Tonga's new PM denies nepotism claim

Wednesday 21 January 2015 | Published in Regional

NUKU’ALOFA – The gloves are off in Nuku’alofa. Tongan Prime Minister ‘Akilisi Pohiva has denied claims of nepotism made by failed political rival ‘Eliesa Fifita.


Communications at Manus restricted

Wednesday 21 January 2015 | Published in Regional

LORENGAU – A refugee advocate says asylum seekers on Papua New Guinea’s Manus Island have been banned from using a phone and talking to their case workers.


Hunger strike detainees jailed

Wednesday 21 January 2015 | Published in Regional

LORENGAU – Asylum seekers at the Manus Island detention centre have vowed to continue their hunger strike despite the temporary jailing of more than 40 men from Delta compound.


Restoring confidence in police

Wednesday 21 January 2015 | Published in Regional

NUKU’ALOFA – The Minister of Police in Tonga says he will work hard to restore confidence in the local force and will not stand for police misbehaviour.


Opposition cries 'foul play'

Wednesday 21 January 2015 | Published in Regional

suva – The opposition parties in Fiji have called changes to the parliamentary funding system a disaster and claim it has plunged the parliament into crisis.


Delegation saves accused 'witches'

Wednesday 21 January 2015 | Published in Regional

FIYAWENA – Police and Christian missionaries in Papua New Guinea have saved four women accused of witchcraft from persecution and potential death sentences.


'They have every reason to be afraid'

Wednesday 21 January 2015 | Published in Regional

SYDNEY – A refugee advocate says asylum seekers protesting at the Australian-run processing centre have legitimate fears for their welfare if resettled in Papua New Guinea.


PM keeps close eye on Aitutaki electioneering

Wednesday 21 January 2015 | Published in Politics

Prime Minister Henry Puna says he is keeping a close eye on alleged illegal behaviour by the Democratic Party One Cook Islands coalition in the run-up to the Vaipae-Tautu by-election.

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Guards 'resolve' compound protest

Wednesday 21 January 2015 | Published in Regional

LORENGAU – A stand-off between asylum seekers and guards at a compound inside the Manus Island detention centre has been resolved, according to a Papua New Guinea government spokesman.


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