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Geo-strategic interest should not dictate leaders’ priorities: Brown

Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

Pacific Islands Forum Leaders chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown hopes that the leaders will leave Rarotonga this week with a deeper appreciation and shared understanding of what it means to speak out about the importance of and respect for ‘our voices, our choices, and our Pacific way’.

China vows to continue supporting Pacific nations through Belt and Road Initiative

Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

China will make further announcements on its support for the Pacific region today at the final day of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Rarotonga.

Pacific Islands Forum leaders welcome Rarotonga Treaty report

Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

Pacific Islands Forum leaders have welcomed a report on Rarotonga Treaty, a nuclear-free zone treaty in the South Pacific, presented by secretary general Henry Puna.

Pacific Islands Forum leaders agree on Waqa for secretary general role

Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

Former Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna will vacate the Pacific Islands Forum secretary general role at the end of his first term next year, after regional leaders agreed to hand over the role to controversial ex-Nauru president Baron Waqa.

Kata: Gaza

Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Annual golf fundraiser set to attract ‘Allies’

Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Golf, Sports

An annual fun sporting fundraiser which benefits various community groups is set to come alive on Rarotonga this coming weekend.

2050 Strategy will not sit on a shelf to gather dust: PM Brown

Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

Pacific Islands Forum Leaders chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has reiterated the call for support from Leaders and Heads of Regional Agencies in the implementation of the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.

Tourism’s People's Choice winners ‘honoured and humbled’

Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National

A Rarotonga fitness instructor and an Aitutaki lagoon cruise operator have bested more than 100 members of the Cook Islands tourism community to be crowned People's Choice.

Widespread ICT outages raise more questions

Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National, Technology

Ministry of Justice Secretary Tamatoa Jonassen has addressed ongoing information and communications technology (ICT) issues following a power cut on Rarotonga, but it appears the problem is widespread, with government still to respond to questions.

Jet aircraft line the tarmac at Rarotonga Airport

Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism

Cook Islands News reader Kevin Cook captured this image of Rarotonga International Airport on Wednesday.

Rarotonga to Aitutaki seabed under exploration

Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority team and the Moana Minerals team are off on another seabed minerals expedition, and this time it is between the waters of Aitutaki and Rarotonga.

Vote for peace: Message to Forum leaders

Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

The message is clear, “Condemn the killing of displaced Palestinians and God’s innocent children in Gaza- Promote World Peace PLEASE”.

Assault accused discharged without conviction

Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A 24-year-man has escaped conviction on a charge of common assault in light of his age and circumstances surrounding the incident.

Aitutaki receives Pacific leaders with warm welcome

Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands, Pacific Islands Forum

Aitutaki received the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders in heart-warming island style, gifting each of them with a unique Cook Islands hand stitched tivaivai during their welcoming ceremony.

Nauru President walks out, skips Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Retreat on Aitutaki

Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

The simmering tensions among Pacific Islands Forum leaders over the appointment of the next Secretary-General has resurfaced as Nauru’s president abruptly departed the plenary meeting and declined to participate in the leaders retreat on Aitutaki.

Kata: Fukushima Nuclear Wastewater

Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

CIFA player development officer attends workshop in New Zealand

Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Games, Sports

The Cook Islands Football Association's (CIFA) player development officer, Daniel Taokia, has recently returned from attending the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Player Development workshop.

Inaugural Pump Track Nationals aims to unearth Cook Islands’ cycling talent

Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The inaugural Cook Islands Pump Track Nationals 2023 will be held this Saturday at The Rock Bike Park in Ngatangiia.

Pacific Leaders endorse Samoa Agreement ahead of signing

Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have expressed their unwavering support for the signing of the Samoa Agreement, scheduled to take place in Apia next week.

Punanga Nui Market: A symbol of endurance, resilience, and hope

Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum

The Punanga Nui Market has been recognised as a symbol of endurance, resilience, and hope. Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown, who also chairs the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders, highlighted the market’s significance, which he likened to the Pacific Partnerships for Prosperity.