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In brief: Tonga's bus drivers go back to work

Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Regional

Tonga bus drivers have ended a two-day strike after failing to get the government to lower diesel prices.

Samoa's finance minister resigns

Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Regional

Samoa’s Minister of Finance, Faumuina Tiatia Liuga, has resigned from cabinet in response to allegations against him and also the findings of a chief auditor’s report.

Samoa: Stray dog measures under scrutiny

Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Regional

The editor of the Samoa Observer newspaper believes the idea that the police are working towards controlling the number of stray dogs in this country in the build up to the United Nations Small Island Developing States (SIDS) meeting in September is “fantastic”.

Nauru: Detainees have dengue fever

Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Regional

Australia’s Immigration Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed three people at the government’s offshore processing centre on Nauru have dengue fever.

Fiji: PM only Fiji First candidate

Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Regional

The Fiji regime leader Rear Admiral Frank Bainimarama says he is the only candidate confirmed so far in the party he plans to lead in this year’s election.

PNG: 180 detained over witch hunt

Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Regional

Police in Papua New Guinea have detained 180 people after a witch hunt that has left six people dead, including two children.

Bears to battle Aitutaki Sharks

Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in League

Arutanga field and the Avatiu Swamp will host league games today with the Arorangi Bears scheduled to play the Aitutaki Sharks and the Avatiu Eels set to host the Titikaveka Bulldogs.

Five-a-side soccer hypes up

Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Football

Five-a-side soccer builds up today as the women’s and men’s divisions play their second game at the CIFA complex in Matavera.

Dissolution of Parliament too hasty

Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Article 37(3) of the Constitution reads as follows:

No response from PM on petition

Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Last week I was asked what the Prime Minister's reply was to Mauke’s purse seine petition.

Cooks doesn't need a RED presence

Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It is with dismay that I RED that Telecom NZ has conditionally sold as 60 per cent control of the local mobile network to Digicel.

Teina Bishop resigns

Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Politics

Teina Bishop has resigned from his position as Minister.

Cyclists call for more road space

Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Local

Local cycling enthusiast Brett Porter is gearing up to fight for bigger and better roads in Rarotonga so that cyclists and motorists can co-exist safely.

TMV petition to be reviewed

Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Politics

Parliament has agreed to review a petition that aims to put a halt to the $60 million Te Mato Vai water project.

Election call was 'selfish'

Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Politics

Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen says he believes discord within the Cook Islands Party Government let to yesterday’s announcement for early general elections.

Snap election called for July

Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Politics

Early elections have been scheduled for July 9 after the dissolution of Parliament yesterday by Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters.

Bishop denies floor crossing allegations

Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Politics

Education and tourism Minister Teina Bishop has described allegations of floor crossing as “absolute nonsense”.

Touch thrills and spills

Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Touch Rugby

There was plenty of action at the open men and womens touch rugby finals on Monday night.

Perfect conditions for lunar eclipse

Wednesday 16 April 2014 | Published in Weather

Rarotonga’s sky cleared just in time to reveal a stunning lunar eclipse on Monday night.

Kata: Te Mato Vai petition

Wednesday 16 April 2014 | Published in Kata