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Pacific
PM Brown clarifies Cook Islands’ stance on New Zealand relationship
The Government has criticised recent reporting by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) regarding the relationship between the Cook Islands and New Zealand, calling it ‘inaccurate and inflammatory’.
Tough times for kava farmers as 32 per cent US tariff hits
The 32 percent tariff that will be imposed by the United States on all Fiji imports will have negative impacts on American consumers and farmers, one of the country's biggest kava farmers to export said on Friday.
Cook Islands leaves lasting impression on outgoing Australian High Commissioner
When Phoebe Smith arrived in the country with her young family to take on the Australian High Commissioner role in March 2023, she felt she had landed in paradise. Two years later, before returning to Canberra this week, Smith spoke to Cook Islands News, revealing what made her stay here so special.
Kiwi exporters scramble to understand Trump’s new tariffs
Some of New Zealand's biggest exporters to the US are trying to come to grips with what exactly the Trump administration's new tariffs will mean to them.
Fiji have been slapped with the highest US tariffs in the Pacific
Fiji is set to be charged the most at 32 percent, with the US claiming this was a reciprocal tariff for the island nation imposing a 63 percent tariff on it.
Cook Islands, French Polynesia strengthen bilateral relations,eye key agreements
The Cook Islands has strengthened its relations with the French Polynesia to reaffirm the historical ties between its people and discuss opportunities for enhanced cooperation.
Pacific officials attend Paris Agreements Article 13 training
Climate Change Cook Islands hosted a sub-regional workshop last week focusing on the Paris Agreement Article 13 focusing on the digital tools Pacific Island countries are required to report on.
Australian High Commissioner Smith departs, Hodson to take over
The Australian High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Phoebe Smith, has completed her two-year term and will return to Canberra today.
Cook Islands participate in Troika Leaders discussions
Prime Minister Mark Brown joined with fellow Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Troika Leaders on Monday to address pressing regional matters and advance discussions for strengthened regionalism as envisioned in the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.
Cooks reaffirm commitment to Pac-led leadership
The Cook Islands reaffirmed its commitment to Pacific-led leadership last week, joining fellow Troika Officials of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), as well as Officials from Fiji and Palau, to discuss regional priorities as part of considerations leading up to the annual Forum Leaders Meeting to convene in the Solomon Islands in September.
Ratings of NZ government performance hit new low - Ipsos survey
New Zealanders have given the government a rating of 4.2 out of 10 in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor survey, the lowest on record since it started measuring in mid-2017.
‘Babies born positive with meth’: CNMI child abuse and neglect cases rise
The Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) government recorded an increase in child abuse and neglect cases last year.
Cook Islander describes ‘severe’ impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred in Australia
Cook Islander Archie Atiau says the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which affected South East Queensland and the New South Wales North Coast, Australia, has been severe.
Tabuya ‘an ideal Minister for Information’, Fiji’s PM says
Fiji's Prime Minister is set to restore a backbencher to cabinet after she appeared in a private video dancing naked.
Diesel fuel aboard sunken Manawanui still unaccounted for
New Zealand Defence Force figures show more than half a million litres of diesel fuel aboard the Manawanui when it sank has not been taken off it.
Cook Islands welcomes Marshall Islands’ accession to Treaty of Rarotonga
Cook Islands, a key advocate of the Treaty of Rarotonga since its inception, commended the Marshall Islands’ decision to sign, highlighting their shared commitment to a nuclear-free Pacific.
NZ looks forward to talks with Cook Islands govt
New Zealand has indicated to the Cook Islands Government that they are looking forward to discussions between relevant officials on their concerns related to the China / Cook Islands agreement.
Cook Islands seeking New Zealand expertise for Sovereign Wealth Fund
The Cook Islands government has taken further steps towards establishing a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF), with officials currently in New Zealand holding discussions with financial experts, Prime Minister Mark Brown told Parliament this week.
NZ DPM Peters meets China Foreign Minister, discusses Cooks constitutional relationship
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing this week where they discussed their strong relationships with Pacific countries, including New Zealand's special constitutional relationships with its Realm partners particularly the Cook Islands.
21 teams compete in Tiare Netball Celebration
The official Tiare Netball Celebration event kicked off on Monday with 21 teams from Australia, New Zealand and the Cook Islands.
Vietnam war gun finds home at Cook Islands Returned Services Association
In recognition of the men and women from the Cook Islands who have served in the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), the Cook Islands Returned Services Association (RSA) have taken possession of the L5 Howitzer Light Gun now sitting at its entrance.
Māori MP draws parallels between Cook Islands protest and Māori concerns
Aotearoa New Zealand’s Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says Cook Islanders’ protest against their government over key decisions resonate with the feelings of New Zealand Māori in Aotearoa “with a lot of decisions being made about us, without us”.
