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NZ commits $20m to Cook Islands budget, $10.5m for public service

Monday 27 May 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, New Zealand, Regional

Cook Islands has secured $20 million in Core Sector Budget Support and an additional $10.5 million for continued public sector strengthening during the 8th Cook Islands-New Zealand Joint Ministerial Forum last week.

Economy


‘It takes a village’: Rotumans in Rarotonga unite to keep culture alive

Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Features, Fiji, Go Local, Regional, Weekend

The Rotuman community in Rarotonga recently celebrated Rotuma Day, marking the anniversary of the island’s cession to Great Britain on May 13, 1881.

Features


Rarotonga, Honolulu to establish sister-city relationship, says PM

Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Features, National, Pacific Islands, Regional, Weekend

As leader of the Cook Islands delegation, Prime Minister Mark Brown will be travelling to the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC) in Hawai’i next month.

Culture


‘Talanoa’ key to Forum’s seabed mining approach

Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

A talanoa session expected to be held later this year would see Pacific Island Forum leaders coming together in a collective position on seabed mining.

Economy


NZ tourist dies on snorkelling tour, Police investigate

Wednesday 22 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, New Zealand, Regional, Tourism

A 49-year-old woman from New Zealand has been confirmed dead after being transported in an ambulance from the Avaavaroa Passage in Vaimaanga yesterday.

Health


New Caledonia separatists defy French efforts to unblock roads

Tuesday 21 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

Separatists in riot-hit New Caledonia have refused to abandon roadblocks that have paralysed much of the Pacific archipelago and halted commercial air traffic, defying a major security operation by French forces.

New Caledonia


Quality audits crucial for public trust, says former NZ PM Clark

Tuesday 21 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

The 25th Pacific Association of Supreme Audit Institutions (PASAI) Congress highlighted the importance of independent audit reports for public trust and good governance in the Pacific.

Economy


Service and sacrifice: Puna keeps an ‘open mind’

Saturday 18 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, In Depth, Local, Memory Lane, National, Outer Islands, Pacific Islands, Regional, Weekend

Former Cook Islands prime minister Henry Puna, who ends his term as Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General later this month, is planning to retire to his island home of Manihiki. But the 75-year-old is keeping an open mind and hasn’t ruled out a return to local political scene just yet. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.

Features


Home detention for New Caledonia unrest ringleaders, Tiktok banned

Friday 17 May 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

The presumed ringleaders of the unrest in New Caledonia have been placed in home detention and the social network TikTok has been banned as French security forces struggle to restore law and order.

New Caledonia


Cook Islanders caught in food shortages amid Nouméa unrest

Friday 17 May 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National, New Caledonia, Regional

Cook Islanders residing in Nouméa, New Caledonia, are concerned about food stocks as the violent unrest, which has claimed five lives, begins to subside.

Local


Parliament fixes ‘oversight’ on preferential residency for Kiwis

Friday 17 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, New Zealand, Parliament, Regional

Parliament has passed a bill to amend the Immigration Act in order to comply with a court ruling that found a residency regulation giving preferential treatment to New Zealand citizens to be invalid.

National


Cook Islanders in Nouméa on ‘high alert’ as violence erupts

Wednesday 15 May 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National, New Caledonia, Regional

Cook Islanders residing in Nouméa are on high alert amidst the violent unrest unfolding in New Caledonia’s capital over proposed constitutional changes. Rashneel Kumar and Losirene Lacanivalu report.

Local


Puna honoured to end Pacific mission at home

Wednesday 15 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Former prime minister Henry Puna, who ends his term as the Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum this month, says he is humbled to have been the first Cook Islander to hold the post and fly the flag of his country.

Local


Puna’s final mission as head of PIF

Tuesday 14 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Henry Puna is on his final mission as the Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General in the country where it all began – his homeland, the Cook Islands.

National


Domestic market reeling from Air Vanuatu fall-out

Monday 13 May 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

The domestic air market in Vanuatu is reeling from the fall-out at Air Vanuatu, which has also stranded international passengers.

Regional


Former Fiji PM Bainimarama sentenced to year in jail

Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional

Former Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has been sentenced to one year in prison.

Fiji


New Zealand family devastated by teenager’s sudden death

Tuesday 7 May 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in BREAKING NEWS, Health, Local, National, New Zealand, Regional, Tourism

A teenager from New Zealand tragically died in his sleep during a family vacation in Rarotonga, leaving his family heartbroken and seeking support for repatriation costs.

BREAKING NEWS


NZDF helps Cook Islands agencies support vulnerable youth

Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, New Zealand, Regional

Members of the New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF) Youth Development Unit (YDU) have returned back from a rewarding deployment aimed at helping the Cook Islands Police and Prison and Probation Services support vulnerable Pasifika youth.

Local


Telco company launches money transfer service to Fiji

Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, National, Regional, Technology

The launch of Vodafone Cook Islands’ E-Moni transfer service has been welcomed by many who frequently send money to Fiji.

Fiji


Sogavare bows out of Solomon Islands prime ministerial race

Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands' pro-China leader, Manasseh Sogavare, has withdrawn from the race to be the next prime minister following the country’s national election.

Regional


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