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Cook Islands has its first mosque
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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
16 November 2024
RAC to address mosque legality
19 November 2024
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
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Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
23 October 2024
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
24 September 2024
Tenants face water bill burden
8 October 2024
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5 October 2024
Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
25 September 2024
Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
21 September 2024
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
7 September 2024
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
7 September 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
2 September 2024
Inflation eases but concerns remain
31 August 2024
Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
23 August 2024
Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
22 August 2024
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
17 January 2023
PM Brown eager to hand over Forum chair role to Tonga
13 August 2024
ICI explains road works delay in front of old Sheraton site
10 August 2024
Housing crisis hits tourism industry
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Challenging ‘rape culture’
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Articles by RNZ
Man convicted of murdering FSM acting Attorney-General U.S-born Rachelle Bergeron
Monday 9 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Federated States of Micronesia, Regional
One of the two defendants charged in connection to the death of Yap State's former acting attorney general has been found guilty of murder.
Inconsistent power supply frustrates Pukapuka residents
Monday 9 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in National, Outer Islands
There is a growing frustration amongst residents of Pukapuka over the ongoing power failure issue affecting the northern group island for the past two years.
Savali Talavou Ale, Alataua House Representative, has been re-elected as Speaker
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in American Samoa, Regional
Savali Talavou Ale, Alataua House Representative, has been re-elected as Speaker of the American Samoa House of Representatives.
Clean-up operation underway in Fiji
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A clean-up operation is underway following flash floods that swept through parts of Fiji.
Samoa, Fiji investigate how a woman in Samoa illegally boarded a flight to Fiji
Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional, Samoa
Authorities in Samoa and Fiji have launched a joint investigation into how a woman eluded tight security at the Fijian and Samoan international airports.
Fiji PM Rabuka calls on Fijians to stay positive
Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji's prime minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has called on the country to stay positive, despite challenges to be faced in 2023, in his New Year's message.
24 Pacific people recognised in 2023 New Year's honours
Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Small World
At least twenty-four Pacific people have been recognised in the 2023 New Year's honours.
Vote for prime minister to take place in Fiji’s Parliament
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji’s newly-elected government will decide who is to be prime minister when Parliament convenes later today (Saturday, Fiji time).
New Caledonian provincial president retrial ordered
Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
Last year, the Appeal Court in New Caledonia gave the president of New Caledonia's Northern Province, Paul Neaoutyine a suspended four-month prison sentence, and fined him $US10,000.
PNG's budget expectations high
Thursday 24 November 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
The Papua New Guinea Government is due to present its 2023 National Budget next week, and there is an expectation of increased commitments in critical areas.
6 Nauru refugees arrive in NZ
Thursday 24 November 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Nauru, New Zealand, Regional
The first group of Nauru refugees have arrived in New Zealand under a resettlement deal.
Pacific news in brief
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
October 19
Two leading Samoa opposition MPs suspended from parliament for two years
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Samoa's parliament has voted to uphold a recommendation to suspend two members for 24 months.
Pacific news in brief
Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
October 10, 2022
Catholic Church in Guam begins processing abuse victims' compensation claims
Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
The chief judge of the US district court of Guam Frances Tydingco-Gatewood has approved the final revision to the compromise agreement that would bring closure to the clergy abuse victims' civil action against the Catholic Church
Pacific news in brief
Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
October 5, 2022
Mosquito-borne diseases remain a significant threat to Pacific says expert
Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
Mosquito-borne diseases remain a significant threat to the health and socio-economic well-being of the region according to the Pacific Community's senior epidemiologist Dr Salanieta Saketa.
Huge cocaine shipment seized in Tahiti
Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
Customs officials and police in French Polynesia have seized 423 kilogrammes of cocaine hidden in a Swedish yacht.
Solomons PM defends China links
Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says his nation has been unfairly targetted since it formalised diplomatic relations with China in 2019.
