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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pacific police unite to build networks and capability for a safer region
Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Fifteen Pacific police agencies are attending the three-day Pacific Community for Law Enforcement Cooperation (PCLEC) meeting to discuss the ongoing development and strengthening of its network.
Climate change, overfishing: Pacific tuna faces ‘unprecedented challenges’
Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National, Regional
The annual regional fisheries meeting to discuss and address crucial matters concerning tuna fisheries and the marine ecosystems they inhabit began yesterday with a traditional welcome and official opening ceremony at the National Auditorium.
Pacific tuna at stake: Global leaders gather for sustainable solution
Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National, Regional
Cook Islands is hosting the 20th regular session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC20), which oversees the world’s largest tuna fisheries, this week.
Cook Islands bolster Solomon Islands’ biosecurity measures
Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National, Regional, Solomon Islands
Cook Islands biosecurity officers are in Honiara, Solomon Islands, to provide much-needed reinforcement to the local team due to a significant surge in arrivals for the Pacific Games.
PM Brown briefs Solomon Islands counterpart on Pacific Islands Forum outcomes
Monday 27 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Regional, Solomon Islands
Prime Minister Mark Brown paid a courtesy call on Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare during his visit to Honiara to witness the Pacific Games.
Electric cars to go up for sale
Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum
A number of cars bought by Cook Islands Government for $1.7 million, and used during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held earlier this month, will go up for sale next week.
Free West Papua campaigners convene for the inaugural meeting in Jayapura
Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, West Papua
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) is holding its first ever congress in Jayapura.
