Regional
Tuna industry calls for harvest strategy - ‘Keep stocks in the green’
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National, Regional
The tuna industry’s major players are calling for a more science-based approach to improve decision-making on management and conservation for skipjack tuna fisheries.
Cook Islands supports bid for tighter restrictions on sharks
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National, Regional
Cook Islands supports the United States of America and Canada’s proposal to ban longliners using shark lines and wire leaders in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean in a bid to save critically endangered shark species.
Cook Islands calls for global treaty to end plastic pollution
Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National, Regional
An emotional plea made by the Cook Islands to over 190 countries gathered to negotiate a new treaty on plastic pollution was met with strong applause in Uruguay this week.
Cook Islander misses out on top fishery job
Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Regional
Rhea Moss-Christian from the Marshall Islands has been appointed the new Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) executive director beating Cook Islander Dr Lara Manarangi-Trott.
Fijians in Cook Islands miss out on voting
Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Regional
With Fiji heading to the polls in less than two weeks, Fijians residing in the Cook Islands are frustrated they won’t be able to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming general election.
Pacific fishing activity with ‘nefarious’ rep could soon have more surveillance
Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Regional
A fishing activity in the Pacific that has a reputation for facilitating criminal behaviour could soon have more oversight. Caleb Fotheringham reports from the 19th Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission in Da Nang, Vietnam.
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.
UN bid back on the table
Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Regional
Cook Islands could pursue United Nations membership to become a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for future financing options, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Small island, big ocean Niue makes its entire EEZ a marine park
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Niue, Regional
In April, Niue, a small island nation in the South Pacific Ocean, designated its entire exclusive economic zone — an area about the size of Vietnam — as a multiple-use marine park called Niue Nukutuluea. Forty percent of the park is a no-take marine protected area; a smaller slice is managed by local villages. And about 56% of the park is a general-use zone where commercial fishing and other activities, including possibly deep-sea mining, could take place. By Monica Evans of Mongabay.
Cook Islands PM calls out other nations at climate conference
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Regional
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has called on the larger countries to fulfill their climate obligations, and reiterated his support for sustainable deep-sea mining as the 27th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 27) gets underway in Egypt.
PM makes a plea to world leaders at global climate summit
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown has again made a desperate plea to world leaders to slash emissions ahead of a global climate summit.
$200k support to host regional Forum meeting
Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, National, Regional
Cook Islands received financial boost from New Zealand to support the hosting of the Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting in 2023.
Cook Islands hosts tourism meetings
Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National, Regional, Tourism
Cook Islands is hosting the annual Pacific Tourism Organisation Board and Council of Minister’s meetings today at The Edgewater Resort. The country is also hosting the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Leadership Summit on Wednesday.
PM to lead Cook Islands delegation to COP27 summit
Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Environment, National, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown is heading up a Cook Islands delegation to Egypt this week, where leaders from around the world will be gathering for the 27th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27).
Cook Islands endorses candidacy for head of regional fisheries body
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional
The Cook Islands Government announced its support for the candidacy of Dr. Lara Manarangi-Trott for the position of Executive Director of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC).
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.
Cooks and Aussies sign ‘milestone’ agreement
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Australia, National, Politics, Regional
A “milestone” agreement has been signed by Prime Minister Mark Brown and Australian Foreign Minister, Senator Penny Wong, but no money exchanged.
