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Pacific
Pacific leaders meet in Rarotonga to discuss higher education
The 98th Meeting of the University of the South Pacific (USP) Council commenced yesterday at The Edgewater Resort and Spa, attracting Ministers and education leaders from across the Pacific to discuss the future of tertiary education in the region.
Cook Islands seek greater investment in USP Cook Islands Campus
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Secretary, Tepaeru Herrmann, met with University of the South Pacific (USP) Vice-Chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia, who is in Rarotonga for the 98th USP Council meeting.
Roadshow not consultation
Non-government organisations are frustrated with the Cook Islands government seabed mineral consultations that are being held in New Zealand, calling for a 10-year moratorium to allow for independent research and capacity building within the Cook Islands.
USP Student body represents 14,000 students
The University of the South Pacific Students’ Association (USPSA) from 14 campuses spanning 12 member countries convened in Rarotonga yesterday representing the voice of 14,000 students.
Hundreds march to support Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand
It was as much a celebration of Maori unity as a demonstration, according to marchers in yesterday’s Rarotonga hikoi.
Poster, t-shirt and Haka workshop
Visiting New Zealand Maori turned up in numbers to help with preparation for today’s hīkoi against New Zealand’s controversial Treaty Principles Bill.
Treaty hikoi march in Rarotonga
On Wednesday in Aotearoa New Zealand thousands of marchers descended upon the city of Auckland as part of the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti (March for the Treaty of Waitangi) to call for Māori unity, and protest a law that seeks to alter the country’s constitutional foundations.
Cook Islands diaspora embrace digital innovation to preserve Te Reo Māori
Two passionate Cook Islanders living in New Zealand have embarked on an ambitious project aimed at protecting and revitalising the Cook Islands language for future generations.
Govt consultations in NZ for Cook Islanders
The Cook Islands Government, led by Prime Minister Mark Brown, is preparing to engage with Cook Islands communities across Aotearoa New Zealand from November 18 to 22 in a week-long diaspora consultation.
Polynesian leader’s group senior officials gather to progress Polynesian cooperation
Senior Officials of the Polynesian Leaders Group (PLG) met in French Polynesia last week to advance discussions on formalising governance arrangements through the development of a PLG Charter.
First Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO) Council Meeting in Cook Islands
Council members of the Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO) from 16 Pacific States gathered in the Cook Islands for the first time for the fourth PASO Council Meeting on November 4-6.
Investment forum oversees assets of $100b
The two-day Pacific Islands Investment Forum (PIIF) opened on Tuesday serving as a platform for stakeholders across the Pacific Islands to gather, share insights, and work together on investment opportunities that can drive sustainable growth in the region. Together, the PIIF industry group of 20 Superannuation, Provident, Trust, and Sovereign Funds in 12 countries across […]
Tahiti sailors win 2024 Regatta in Raro
Sailors from Tahiti edged over Rarotonga, proving to be very competitive taking out first place in both the Lasers and the Optimist classes, winning the 2024 sailing challenge overall trophy.
Former PM Puna first Cook Islander elected to East-West Center Board
Former Cook Islands prime minister and secretary-general of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, has been confirmed as the first Cook Islander appointed to the East-West Center Board of Governors based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Airport offers support to Samoa amid CHOGM rush
The Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) is open and ready to assist Samoa, which is hosting the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia this week.
Cook Islands rugby league players get a taste of Fijian politics
The Cook Islands rugby league teams in Fiji for the Pacific Championships Men’s and Women’s tournaments this Friday took a break from the field yesterday to visit the Parliament of Fiji in Suva.
‘Understaffed’ Cook Islands Police assist Samoa with CHOGM security
The “understaffed” Cook Islands Police have sent two of their senior officers to Samoa to assist the country with hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) next week.
Panthers unbeaten at Papeete 7s
Tupapa Panthers finished day one of the Papeete Sevens tournament in Tahiti, French Polynesia, undefeated after three wins yesterday.
Fijian staff celebrate Independence Day with Cook Islands colleagues
Thirty Fijian national staff of Club Raro Resort in Rarotonga celebrated the independence of their homeland with their Cook Islands colleagues, showcasing Fijian culture, on Thursday.
Aussie swimmers soak up local culture at Cook Islands Games opening
A group of Australian swimmers from Bondi Beach, known as the “4 Seasons Swim”, have arrived in Rarotonga just in time for the 2024 Cook Islands Games. Fourteen swimmers from the visiting group arrived with the goal of swimming and experiencing the beautiful oceans of the Cook Islands. Last night, they were at the National […]
Raising awareness on gender-based violence
A representative from Punanga Tauturu Inc., the Cook Islands Women’s Counselling Centre, recently attended a regional training programme on Gender-Based Violence against Women and Girls/Children, gaining valuable knowledge and skills to combat gender-based violence in the local community.
Fiji coup leader George Speight seems unlikely to seek political role - academic
A Fiji politics watcher doubts the 2000 coup frontman George Speight will seek to involve himself in Fijian politics, after being released from prison last week.
