Regional

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.

Environment


$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.

Business


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.

Business


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).

Business


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).

Regional


Pacific news in brief

Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

October 19

New Caledonia


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.

Regional


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.

Australia


The flight of Kiwi 471

Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by Derek Fox | Published in Features, New Zealand, Regional

Kiwi 471 lifted off from Rarotonga airport a bit after 8am on Friday, October 14. On board the Royal New Zealand Air Force C130 Hercules transport aircraft, were 52 passengers and crew, heading for Manihiki atoll in the northern group.

Features


Pacific news in brief

Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional

October 10, 2022

Regional


Rapa Nui: Sacred statues damaged by wild fire

Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional

A wild fire has damaged the enigmatic statues on Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, with some of the charring said to be irreparable.

Regional


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

Regional


Pacific news in brief

Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional

October 5, 2022

Regional


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.

Regional


The Marshall Islands mini-state plot and the price of sovereignty in the Pacific

Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Marshall Islands, Regional

Last month’s news of a Chinese couple’s audacious plot to set up a ministate in the Republic of the Marshall Islands by allegedly bribing members of Parliament and officials was deeply disturbing.

Marshall Islands


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.

French Polynesia


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.

Regional


Pacific sport in brief

Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

September 27, 2022

Pacific Islands


Climate change expected to be top of US-Pacific Islands summit

Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional

Climate Change is expected to be the main issue of discussion at the first US-Pacific Islands summit in Washington D.C. this week.

Regional


Samoan university posts near $5m tala loss

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

The National University of Samoa recorded a loss of $4.72 million tala - about $US1.6 million - in the financial year to June 2021.

Regional


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