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Micronesia bloc responds to Kiribati's departure from Pacific Forum

Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The four Micronesian nations are "saddened" by Kiribati's shock decision to leave the Pacific Islands Forum regional body (PIF), the Federated States of Micronesia president says.

United States announces new commitments including embassies, strategy on Pacific

Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The United States has announced a suite of new commitments in an effort to boost its relations with Pacific Island countries during the Forum Leaders' Meeting taking place in Suva.

Kata: Crimes Act

Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Floating like a butterfly, stinging like a bee

Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Sports

Stinging like a bee, Cook Islander Tiana Baker-Echegaray is making her mark in Australia’s amateur boxing circle.

‘We are stronger together’ – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

We will respond to the needs and priorities of Pacific nations without imposing unsustainable financial burdens or expecting something in return, writes Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Dredging work completed at Avatiu harbour

Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National

Essential dredging work at Avatiu Marina has been completed over the weekend, to ensure the safe docking of the country’s new police patrol vessel from Australia, Te Kukupa II.

New draft Bill will not include homosexuality as a crime: PM

Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has expressed his intention to remove homosexuality from the Crimes Act.

Kiribati exit from Pacific forum 'out of order' - former president

Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional

Kiribati's sudden withdrawal from the Pacific Islands Forum without wider political discussion by the government is out of order, the country's opposition leader and its first president Sir Ieremia Tabai says.

Marshall Islands prevents itself from participating in Forum

Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Marshall Islands, Regional

Majuro president David Kabua would have attended this week's first in-person meeting of Pacific Islands Forum leaders if members of his own government had not derailed an effort in February to undo legislatively-binding action to terminate the country's membership in the premier regional organisation.

Marape wins re-election in first PNG election result

Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Papua New Guinea's caretaker prime minister James Marape has been re-elected as the MP for Tari-Pori in the country's Hela Province.

Hash run kicks off in Arorangi

Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Running, Sports

The hash run today will be set by Deepthroat and be from his villa at The Edgewater Resort & Spa.

Kata: Pacific Islands Forum

Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tupapa Panthers back on track

Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The reigning four-time championship winners Tupapa Panthers are back on track with another solid team performance over the weekend.

LETTERS: 'Keep Raro clean and green'

Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, the plastic bottles on the island are astonishing.

Recruitment continues for workers

Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National

Accommodation providers in Rarotonga are still looking to Fiji to source extra workers.

Alcohol suspected in two motor vehicle crashes

Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Police attended to two motor vehicle crashes in Rarotonga yesterday.

Kata: Government

Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tonga rise to No.2 in rankings

Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Sports

Mate Ma’a Tonga coach Kristian Woolf and his players aren’t satisfied with their rise to No.2 in the IRL World Rankings – they are aiming to win the World Cup in England at the end of the season.

Tupapa Panthers out for vengeance

Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Panthers will be going all out for win when they take on Arorangi Bears in the final round of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition this afternoon.

Locals meet former All Black skipper ‘Buck’ Shelford

Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

All Black great Sir Wayne “Buck” Shelford KNZM MBE has conquered the rugby field and while holidaying in Rarotonga yesterday, he hit the Rarotonga Golf Club green with Lieutenant Commander Mark Te Kani.