Regional
Kiribati increasingly in thegrip of ‘authoritarianism’
Wednesday 25 September 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional
Kiribati is becoming a one-party state while the delivery of basic services is near collapse, according to the opposition leader in the last parliament, Tessie Lambourne.
Crucial clash for Cook Islands in World Youth Cup Qualifier
Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Pacific Islands, Sports
Cook Islands is ready to fight tooth and nail when they face the high-flying Samoans in a crucial clash tonight in the World Youth Cup Qualifier Oceania at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.
‘Netball is in our DNA’: Cook Islands hosts Netball World Youth Cup Qualifier
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball, Pacific Islands, Regional, Sports
Netball Cook Islands is proudly hosting the 2024 Netball World Youth Cup Oceania Qualifier from September 16-21 in collaboration with the Oceania Netball federation.
Graham takes over as New Zealand High Commissioner to Cook Islands
Wednesday 11 September 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National, New Zealand, Regional
The newly appointed New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Catherine Graham, assumed the role yesterday taking over from Tui Dewes whose term came to an end on September 8.
Pacific nations unite to combat cyber threats at regional meeting
Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Pacific Islands, Regional, Technology
The Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network (PaCSON) is an operational cyber security network that plays a vital role in enhancing cyber security in the Pacific region.
Transformational changes needed for Pacific resilience: PM Brown
Friday 6 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Cook Islands Prime Minister and former Forum Chair Mark Brown has called for transformational changes to achieve a resilient Pacific, urging Pacific leaders and partners to go beyond incremental solutions and embrace bold reforms to address key regional challenges outlined in the 2050 Strategy.
Water conference opens door to solutions
Friday 6 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Cook Islands, hosting the 15th Pacific Water and Wastewater Conference and Expo, has opened the door to various opportunities and solutions, which have proven timely given its current water crisis.
PM Brown passes Smaller Island States chair to Micronesia
Wednesday 4 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Federated States of Micronesia, Pacific Islands, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown handed over the chairmanship of the Smaller Island States (SIS) to the President of the Federated States of Micronesia, Wesley Simina, last week.
DPM seeks regional support for water, wastewater issues
Wednesday 4 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Cook Islands’ growing water crisis during dry spells, alongside other countries’ needs, are being addressed at the Pacific Water and Wastewater Conference, held this week Rarotonga.
PM Brown urges Pacific unity on deep-sea mining
Tuesday 3 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Cook Islands Prime Minister and former chair of the Forum, Mark Brown is urging Pacific Island leaders to come together on a collective stance on deep-sea mining, ahead of a key talanoa session set for next month.
Pacific ministers gather to discuss water and wastewater challenges
Tuesday 3 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Twenty Pacific islands ministers have gathered in Rarotonga this week to discuss solutions and ideas to combat water and wastewater threats.
PM Brown, Cook Islands delegation pay their respects to Māori Kīngi Tūhetia
Tuesday 3 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National, New Zealand, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown arrived at Tūrangawaewae Marae yesterday for the tangihanga (tangi) of Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII, the seventh Māori king, and to pay his respect to the Kīngitanga.
Kīngi Tūheitia’s legacy remembered
Saturday 31 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, New Zealand, Regional, Weekend
Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand, Kairangi Samuela, paid tribute to Kīngi Tūheitia, acknowledging his significant contributions to strengthening the relationship between the Cook Islands and Aotearoa New Zealand.
‘His legacy is one of unity and strength’: Cook Islands mourn the loss of Māori King
Friday 30 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, New Zealand, Regional
The Cook Islands community is deeply saddened by the passing of Kīngi Tūheitia Paki, the Māori King, who was a frequent and cherished visitor to the islands.
Cook Islands gift Mangaian Toki to Tongan PM
Thursday 29 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown presented Tonga’s Prime Minister, Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni, with a Toki – a ceremonial adze – on behalf of the government and people of the Cook Islands this week in Nuku’alofa.
PM Brown pushes for more funding for Pacific Resilience Facility
Thursday 29 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) which was initiated under Prime Minister Mark Brown’s leadership as the chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, is currently sitting at approximately US$200 million (NZ$317.84m), only 13 per cent of the initial US$1.5 billion target.
Cook Islands discusses statehood with New Caledonia
Wednesday 28 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, New Caledonia, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown met with President of New Caledonia, Louis Mapou, this week to strengthen support and discuss future collaborations.
Patient referrals on the rise
Wednesday 28 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Health, National, New Zealand, Regional
There has been a steady increase in patient referrals, primarily due to rising healthcare needs and the increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases, according to a Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health report.
Cook Islands and Marshall Islands discuss key regional issues
Tuesday 27 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, Marshall Islands, National, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown met with the President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Hilda Heine in the margins of the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, yesterday.
Prime Minister Brown committed to New Caledonia mission
Monday 26 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, New Caledonia, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown is committed and looking forward to partake in the high-level Pacific Islands Forum Troika-led mission to New Caledonia.
