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Fiji: 11-year-old drowns uncle with fishing nets

Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Regional

A young Fijian girl drowned while fishing in the Wainibuka River north of Suva last week.


Tonga: Sea cucumber moratorium lift will 'kill the industry'

Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Regional

A decision by the Tonga government on March 29 to lift controls on the harvesting and exporting of sea cucumber will accelerate the depletion of Tonga’s sea cucumber stock and kill the industry, according to fisheries experts.


Pacific will suffer from Australia Networks demise

Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Regional

The Pacific Freedom Forum group says the Australian government’s budget cuts to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation sends a chilling message to the Pacific region.


Tourist killed in resort boat collision

Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Regional

An Australian man holidaying in Fiji with his family had been killed after two boats collided near a resort island last week.


Riots, looting in Solomons capital

Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Regional

Extra police are patrolling the streets in the Solomon Islands capital, Honiara, to stop further rioting after civil unrest and looting broke out on Friday and continued over the weekend.


Henri Haiti jailed for murder

Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Regional

Marquesan man ‘Henri’ Arihano Haiti has been found guilty of the murder of a German tourist on Nuku Hiva in 2011 and sentenced to a minimum of 18 years in prison.


Panthers roar to grand finals

Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in League

After disposing of the Titikaveka Bulldogs in Saturday’s premier grade semi-final match in emphatic form, the Tupapa Panthers earned their spot in the 2014 club league grand final, in a déjà vu of last year’s grand final.

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Soccer teams charge through round 10

Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Football

Nail bitting five-a-side football games last week set the scene for what should be adrenaline-charged match-ups today at the CIFA complex in Matavera.

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More public input needed before mining

Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, We should all seriously consider the SPC’s Chief Geoscientist Dr Kifle Kahsai’s warning about seabed mining.

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Airport navigation equipment tested

Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Local

The Airport Authority is currently using the services of a New Zealand-based company to keep the country’s navigation equipment in top order.

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Faulty electronics caused Vaima fire

Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Local

A faulty multi-plug was the cause of a fire that destroyed popular Vaimaanga eatery, Vaima, said the restaurant’s owner.

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McCully can't get enough of Raro

Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Politics

With three trips to the Cook Islands already under his belt this year, New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully is set for another visit.

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Activists 'hijacked' mining meeting

Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Environment

A seabed minerals update meeting held for the public this week was disrupted by certain individuals who “hijacked” the event, says Seabed Minerals Commissioner Paul Lynch.

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$25 million renewables project on target

Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Environment

An announcement on awarding the contract for the design and construction of eight solar-powered hybrid energy systems for the northern group is expected later this month.

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Women's rugby training today

Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Rugby Union

Local women’s rugby players, coaches and supporters have the opportunity to sharpen up their rugby knowledge at a “skills and drills” session this evening at the BCI Stadium in Nikao starting at 5pm.

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Nominations sought for music awards

Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Local

Preparations for the inaugural Tangi Reka Music Awards are in full swing and the public are urged to make nominations for their favourite singer, musician, band and composer.

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No need for two vehicles

Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Kiriau Turepu’s public explanation a few weeks back endeavoured to justify why he is entitled to the full use of two taxpayer’s vehicles.

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Election: More voters registered

Saturday 17 May 2014 | Published in Politics

Election Briefs: Keep up to date with the latest election developments in the lead-up to voting day on July 9.

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Visitor numbers strong in April

Saturday 17 May 2014 | Published in Local

Visitor numbers last month were the second-highest on record for an April month, continuing a trend of growth in the country’s biggest industry.

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Election signs in the Cooks

Saturday 17 May 2014 | Published in Politics

Election season is in full swing, with various campaigns beginning to show their colours around Rarotonga.

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