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CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tenants face water bill burden
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24 September 2024
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23 September 2024
Parliament’s 12 sitting days sufficient for business: Clerk
24 September 2024
Tapaitau and Charlie-Puna released to ‘family jobs’
21 September 2024
Police apprehend four juveniles in connection with motorcycle thefts
23 September 2024
Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
21 September 2024
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7 September 2024
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
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Inflation eases but concerns remain
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Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
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Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
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ICI explains road works delay in front of old Sheraton site
10 August 2024
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Everyone is a winner, says Culture
7 August 2024
Local women outshine global peers in business leadership
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Challenging ‘rape culture’
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Pacific
Roadshow not consultation
Non-government organisations are frustrated with the Cook Islands government seabed mineral consultations that are being held in New Zealand, calling for a 10-year moratorium to allow for independent research and capacity building within the Cook Islands.
USP Student body represents 14,000 students
The University of the South Pacific Students’ Association (USPSA) from 14 campuses spanning 12 member countries convened in Rarotonga yesterday representing the voice of 14,000 students.
Fiji fosters defence ties with Indonesia
FIJI – Fiji is developing its defence links with Indonesia.
High seas conservation 'a priority'
VIEWPOINT By Liz Karan Pew Charitable Trust
New complaints filed against Fiji broadcaster
FIJI – Three new police complaints have been filed against the chief executive of the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) accusing him of further inciting communal antagonism.
Manus detainees sign new application
Refugees seeking resettlement and compensation
Can the Cavendish banana survive?
The banana is the world’s most popular fruit crop, with over 100 million metric tons produced annually in over 130 tropical and subtropical countries.
Last chance to save the planet
Pacific islands to kick off global climate deal, Australia yet to ratify in Parliament
Broadcaster suspended for inciting antagonism
FIJI – The Fiji Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) has sacked a suspended producer Nemani Bainivalu whose television programme Wasea Bhasha is being investigated for allegedly inciting communal antagonism.
Abbott meets with PNG's O'Neill
PAPUA NEW GTUINEA – Australia’s former prime minister Tony Abbott has this week been in Papua New Guinea where he met with PNG’s Prime Minister.
Islands told to mind own business
Jakarta slams Solomons, Vanuatu over human rights
Escape prompts investigation
TONGA – Tonga’s police commissioner says an internal investigation has identified serious shortcomings in the lead-up to an American fugitive escaping Vava‘u in September.
Ireland halt All Blacks' unbeaten run
NEW ZEALAND – Ireland produced a heroic performance to beat New Zealand 40-29 in Chicago on Saturday, ending the All Blacks’ record 18-match winning streak and recording its first victory over the world champions in 29 tests spanning 111 years.
LAPD style policing not wanted in Samoa
SAMOA – A vote of no confidence in Samoa’s suspended Police Commissioner Egon Keil has been sent to the prime minister.
Election fee hike challenged
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Papua New Guinea’s parliamentary opposition is to challenge the government’s proposal to increase the nomination fee in the Supreme Court if passed.
Refugee 'secretly' deported to Nauru
Man in Australia for medical care flown out at night
Samoa anxiously awaits medal confirmation
SAMOA – All of Samoa is anxiously awaiting the International Olympic Committee’s official announcement to award the rightful silver medal that belongs to Ele Opeloge for her outstanding performance at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Samoan woman on top of the world
SAMOA – A 44-year-old Samoan woman has walked on top of the world.
Election nomination fees to rise tenfold
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – The Papua New Guinea government is planning a national election nomination fee for next year of 10,000 kina or US$3150.
RNZIStigmata examined by Vatican
SAMOA – Samoa will soon find out if a woman claiming to be carrying the marks of Jesus Christ’s suffering is genuine, the Samoa Observer reports.
Strong reaction to refugee ban
AUSTRALIA – The United Nations says it’s profoundly concerned by Australia’s plan to ban refugees who arrived by boat from ever returning to Australia.
Hints of North America refugee deal
AUSTRALIA – Australia is reportedly close to signing a deal to resettle refugees from the Nauru and Manus Island detention centres in a third country, but Prime Minister John Key says it’s not with New Zealand.