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Internet problems on Aitutaki resolved

Wednesday 16 July 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Telecom has apologised to its customers in Aitutaki after a technical glitch impacted all international internet traffic for more than a day.

Election: Court battle for Matavera?

Wednesday 16 July 2014 | Published in Politics

Are arch rivals Kiriau Terepu and Cassey Eggelton about to battle it out in court for the honour of being Matavera’s Member of Parliament?

Kata: Dog with a bone

Wednesday 16 July 2014 | Published in Kata

Election: More results released

Wednesday 16 July 2014 | Published in Politics

A further six successful candidates have been announced, following the election on July 9.

Rego plate money to make roads safer

Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Local

Selling off old vehicle registration plates to tourists has helped Bank of the Cook Islands raise nearly $1000 for the cause of making roads safer in Rarotonga.

Plastic bag money going to recycling

Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Environment

Shoppers will be charged 10 cents for every plastic bag they take home from Cook Islands Trading Corporation stores, starting this Thursday.

Depopulation high in the Cooks

Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Local

Depopulation of the Cook Islands is at one of the highest rates in the world, according to an online report this week.

Election campaigns 'lacked substance'

Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Politics

Campaigns from the two major political parties were pre-occupied with offering ‘lollies’ to voters, instead of focusing on the big issues, says one of the country’s former lawmakers.

Validity of postal votes questioned

Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Politics

The arrival of postal votes from New Zealand on Friday – two days after election day - has sparked concern over their validity.

Election results announced

Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Politics

Six victorious candidates have been announced by the Electoral Office.

Kata: Population decline

Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Kata

PNG: Police factions in stand-off

Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Regional

There was a near confrontation by two factions of the Papua New Guinea police force at the National and Supreme Court precincts last Friday.

Smell forces airliner to land on remote atoll

Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Regional

A harrowing United Airlines flight over the Pacific Ocean was forced to land on remote Midway Island because of what official’s said was an “electrical odour” on board the aircraft.

Fijians give big boost to Melbourne rugby club

Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Regional

A rugby union club in Melbourne has turned its fortunes around with the help of some young Fijian imports.

Call to halve bluefin tuna catch

Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Regional

The Worldwide Fund for Nature is urging Pacific fisheries to immediately halve their catch limits to preserve bluefin tuna stocks for the long-term.

Fiji: Nadi-Honiara flights suspended

Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Regional

Fiji and Solomon Island have suspended each other’s flights between Honiara and Nadi.

Doubts about Jolie's Nauru visit

Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Regional

Australian Immigration Minister Scott Morrison has rejected suggestions he has concerns about Angelina Jolie visiting Nauru, after the island nation confirmed the Hollywood actress had accepted an invitation to visit and inspect the refugee processing complex on the remote Pacific island.

Papas brighten up playground

Monday 14 July 2014 | Published in Local

The Punanga Nui Market playground will be a brighter and safer place for kids thanks to the papas and mamas of the Mongoose Golden Oldies Club and members of the Rotary Club of Rarotonga.

Bulls reign in the Cowboys

Monday 14 July 2014 | Published in Rugby Union

A strong finishing Titikaveka Bulls rammed home a 38-19 victory against the Arorangi Cowboys in Saturday’s match in a match that could have gone either way.

Pearls crowned netball queens

Monday 14 July 2014 | Published in Netball

Heartbreak was hard to swallow for the Takuvaine Red Devils premier netball grade team who, despite an outstanding performance on court, were unable to contain the classy and fast-finishing Titikaveka Pearls.