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Cook Islands shares progress on gender equality at regional meetings

Thursday 25 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

A Cook Islands delegation led by the Minister for Internal Affairs attended the Women’s Triennial Conference and Women Ministers Meetings in Marshall Islands this week.

Economy


KR attended taxpayer funded Samoa school reunion in ‘official capacity’

Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National, Regional, Samoa

The King Representative’s attendance at a Samoa agricultural college anniversary was an official trip funded with public money, despite initial claims it was a personal reunion.

Economy


Cook Islands Police mourn Samoan detective killed in line of duty

Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, Regional, Samoa

The Cook Islands Police Service has paid tribute to one of Samoa’s long-serving police officers, Detective Sergeant Peniamina Perite who died in the line of duty earlier this week.

Local


Pacific media in midst of geopolitical rivalry

Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in New Caledonia, Pacific Islands, Regional

Geopolitics in the Pacific has become so intense that it permeates the national life of some island countries. Jostling for influence between the United States, China, their allies and partners was one of the hot topics of the recently concluded 2024 Pacific International Media Conference in Suva, Fiji (July 4-6) hosted jointly by the University of the South Pacific Journalism Programme, the Pacific Island News Association (PINA) and the Asia Pacific Media Network (APMN). By Shailendra Bahadur Singh and Amit Sarwal.

New Caledonia


Prime Minister Brown to co-chair PALM10 in Japan

Saturday 13 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Pacific Islands Forum Leaders will meet with the Government of Japan in Tokyo for the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting – PALM10 – from July 16 to 18.

Economy


Team Cook Islands ready for fruit-carrying race at Traditional Games in Tahiti

Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Regional, Sports, Tahiti

The Cook Islands Tu’aro Mā’ohi Traditional Games representatives in Tahiti are geared up for their first competition today in the timau ra’au (fruit carrier race).

Other Sports


Cook Islands thrilled to participate in traditional sports in Tahiti

Tuesday 9 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Regional, Sports, Tahiti

Cook Islands representatives participating in the Heiva Tū’aro Mā’ohi traditional sports in Tahiti later this week are “thrilled” to be part of the unique event.

Other Sports


Breast Cancer Foundation hosts fundraising dinner with Kiwi media stars

Friday 28 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Health, Local, National, New Zealand, Regional

The Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation is hosting a fundraising event next weekend in a bid to help local women with breast cancer detection.

Education


Niue community hostel fundraiser raises $325,000

Thursday 27 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Niue, Regional, Weekend

The Cook Islands Niue Community and Friends (CINCF) monster raffle fundraiser raised $325,000.

Features


‘World’s largest family reunion’ ends with joyous closing ceremony

Monday 17 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National, Regional

After 10 days of culture, tradition, and kinship, the “world’s largest family reunion” and celebration of indigenous Pacific culture came to an end, with a poignant but low-key closing ceremony in Hawai’i, last night.

Culture


Rarotonga a special place for New Zealand Minister Jones

Monday 17 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, New Zealand, Regional, Weekend

New Zealand’s Minister for Oceans and Fisheries Shane Jones’ visits to Rarotonga are not just a break from his political and ministerial duties; they’re also a chance to reconnect with friends.

Features


Hawaiian carvers defend protocols, Tavioni says ‘It is a Pacific Festival and not Hawaiian only’

Monday 17 June 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Art, Features, Local, National, Regional

A group of Hawaiian carvers responded to accusations that a respected female Cook Islands carver was barred from the official carving area at the 13th Pacific Arts Festival and Culture in Honolulu due to a kapu on women carvers.

Art


Cook Islands can learn from Maori fishing model, suggests NZ Minister

Saturday 15 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National, New Zealand, Regional

Cook Islands can learn from the New Zealand Maori experience to develop their fishing industry and empower their people to participate, says New Zealand Minister for Oceans and Fisheries Shane Jones.

Environment


Cultural clash at FestPAC: Respected female carver excluded due to gender protocol

Wednesday 12 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Culture, Editor's Pick, Entertainment, Features, Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

A respected female Cook Islands carver, Awhitia Tavioni, was excluded from the official carving area at the 13th Pacific Arts Festival and Culture in Hawai’i due to a local kapu (rule) against women carvers, sparking a debate about cultural protocols and gender equality.

Art


Cook Islands and Honolulu sign sister city agreement, eyeing tourism boost

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional, Tourism

Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday signed an agreement to establish a ‘sister-city relationship’ between Rarotonga, Cook Islands, and Honolulu, Hawaii, in the hope of building a stronger partnership and growth in inbound visitor numbers from Honolulu and the United States.

Economy


Environment kept in play at Kwajalein army base

Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional

The US Army says it's prioritising 'responsible stewardship' of the environment of its garrison at Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands.

French Polynesia

EU elections, Olympics overshadow New Caledonia crisis

Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

People in New Caledonia are disappointed that the riots last month are now being overshadowed by the Parliament elections and the Olympic Games.

New Caledonia


Support ongoing for landslide survivors in Papua New Guinea

Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Mounting challenges remain for the authorities and humanitarian groups supporting survivors, including women and children disproportionately, affected by the Papua New Guinea deadly landslide.

Papua New Guinea


Tourism industry, Fijian residents welcome NZ scrapping transit visas

Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, National, New Zealand, Regional, Tourism

Cook Islands tourism industry and Fijians residing here have welcomed New Zealand’s decision to lift transit visa requirements for Fiji nationals travelling through NZ.

Fiji


Cook Islands hosts successful PASAI Congress, adopts 10-year strategy

Tuesday 28 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Cook Islands Audit believes the new Pacific Association of Supreme Audit Institutions (PASAI) Strategy for 2024 -2034 that was adopted in Rarotonga last week is aligned well with their strategic intent.

Economy


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