Regional

PM Brown hails ‘exceptional’ 2023

Saturday 30 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands Forum

Reflecting on 2023, Prime Minister Mark Brown said it was an exceptional year for the Cook Islands and its ministers.

Economy


Govt has not considered policy guidelines on casino license issue: Fiji PM

Friday 29 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Coalition Government had not considered or approved any policy guidelines on the issuance of casino licenses.

Fiji


Increasing toxic agal blooms could be linked to extreme weather events

Friday 29 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

The increasing frequency of toxic algal blooms could be related to extreme weather, says the NZ Ministry for Primary Industries. Shellfish toxin alerts have been issued for parts of Waiheke Island, Kawhia, the West Coast of Northland, East Cape, and Marlborough Sounds.

New Zealand


El Niño threat looms large over NZ tourism sector this summer

Wednesday 27 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

The tourism industry has been creating plans on how to prepare for the impacts of El Niño during a busy summer.

New Zealand


NZ Foreign Affairs Minister Peters to resume ‘Pacific reset’ plan again

Tuesday 19 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Regional

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says the government wants to resume and renew the Pacific reset strategy "with greater intensity".

New Zealand


Marshall Islands election puts opposition in driver’s seat

Friday 15 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Marshall Islands, Regional

The Marshall Islands national election results show the current parliamentary opposition to be in the driver’s seat to form a new government when the body meets for the first time in early January.

Marshall Islands


US sanctions Marshall Islands elected leaders for corruption

Friday 15 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Marshall Islands, Regional

The United States issued a travel ban against two members of the Marshall Islands parliament for corruption it says involved bribe-taking, the first-time elected leaders in this US-aligned western Pacific nation have been publicly sanctioned by the US government.

Marshall Islands

NZ economy shrinks 0.3 per cent in three months ended September

Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Regional

The economy shrank in the third quarter as households spent less, exports fell, and manufacturing activity decreased.

New Zealand

Tourism, infrastructure development will continue to drive growth: ADB

Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is urging Pacific governments to improve the processes through which they fund their operations which it says is instrumental for economic recovery and resilience.

Pacific Islands


Pacific campaigners not happy with COP28 deal

Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Pacific climate leaders have criticised the new COP28 deal, released overnight after marathon negotiations.

Pacific Islands


Hundreds of people affected after torrential rain and flooding in French Polynesia

Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional, Tahiti

French Polynesia's main island of Tahiti has been mopping up at the weekend following several days of torrential rains which triggered mass flooding late last week.

French Polynesia


Te Uki Ou students forge cultural connections on educational Tahiti trip

Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National, Regional, Tahiti

In a memorable cultural exchange, Apii Te Uki Ou’s Year 9 students embarked on an educational trip to Tahiti from November 14 to 19. The purpose of the journey was to delve into the shared histories between the French Polynesian region and the Cook Islands.

Education


WCPFC20 ends with mixed results

Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Hosts Cook Islands expressed satisfaction with the outcomes of the 20th Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC20), which concluded over the weekend.

Economy


Pukapuka ferry trip for diaspora costs $640,000

Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands, Regional, Samoa

A Samoan passenger ferry chartered by the Cook Islands government for $640,000 is scheduled to arrive in Rarotonga today and take 160 New Zealand and Australia based people of Pukapuka descent to the northern island. Al Williams reports.

Economy


Gender-based violence ‘is a pandemic’, survivor calls on Pacific govts to act

Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Pacific governments have a lot to prove in the fight against gender-based violence, a Papua New Guinean survivor and activist says.

Pacific Islands


Fisheries commission meeting ends today, decisions on key proposals expected

Friday 8 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

The 20th Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC20) concludes today at the National Auditorium, with decisions expected on several key proposals.

Economy


Study highlights barriers to engaging Pacific men supporting women’s leadership

Thursday 7 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The use of language such as "gender" and "feminism" can be a hindrance to engaging Pacific men to supporting women's leadership in the region as such words can "alienate or provoke resistance", new research has found.

Pacific Islands


Papua New Guinea facing horror levels of HIV cases

Thursday 7 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Papua New Guinea recorded its worst ever number of HIV infections in 2022, and is bracing for even higher figures when data for 2023 is released.

Papua New Guinea


Empowering and beautiful: Next generation of te reo Māori speakers say knowledge is power

Thursday 7 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Art, Features, Pacific Islands, Regional

Members of an Aotearoa New Zealand whānau (family) recently visited Rarotonga as they try to preserve their language and identity for the next generation. By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific Journalist.

Art


Arrest made in fatal accident of beloved Cook Islands pilot

Thursday 7 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Regional, Samoa, Solomon Islands

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) has arrested a 20-year-old male suspect in connection with the fatal accident involving a Cook Islands national in Honiara on December 3rd.

Local


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