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Cook Islands has its first mosque
14 November 2024
CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
16 November 2024
RAC to address mosque legality
19 November 2024
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
6 November 2024
Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
23 October 2024
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
24 September 2024
Tenants face water bill burden
8 October 2024
Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
5 October 2024
Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
25 September 2024
Parliament’s 12 sitting days sufficient for business: Clerk
24 September 2024
Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
Parliament’s 12 sitting days sufficient for business: Clerk
24 September 2024
Tapaitau and Charlie-Puna released to ‘family jobs’
21 September 2024
Police apprehend four juveniles in connection with motorcycle thefts
23 September 2024
Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
21 September 2024
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
7 September 2024
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
7 September 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
2 September 2024
Inflation eases but concerns remain
31 August 2024
Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
23 August 2024
Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
22 August 2024
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
17 January 2023
PM Brown eager to hand over Forum chair role to Tonga
13 August 2024
ICI explains road works delay in front of old Sheraton site
10 August 2024
Diaspora dismayed over lack of Te Maeva Nui livestream
8 August 2024
Everyone is a winner, says Culture
7 August 2024
Local women outshine global peers in business leadership
8 August 2024
Housing crisis hits tourism industry
27 July 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Challenging ‘rape culture’
8 July 2024
Pacific
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.
Refugee policy under spotlight in New York
AUSTRALIA – Australia’s treatment of asylum seekers and refugees will come under scrutiny this week as Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull meets with world leaders in New York.
Dutton not phased by mishandling of contracts
AUSTRALIA – The Australian Immigration Department has made mistakes in its handling of contracts for offshore detention centres, Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has conceded.
Inquiry into 'institutional racism' called for
NEW ZEALAND – Former government minister Dame Tariana Turia is calling for an investigation into institutional racism in New Zealand’s public sector.
Kermadec sanctuary talks continue
NEW ZEALAND – Te Ohu Kaimoana executives have gone to parliament for another attempt at talks on the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary.
Maori poi song movie makes a million
Poi E touched hearts of all New Zealanders
Fiji controlled by 'super ministers'
FIJI – The opposition National Federation Party in Fiji says Frank Bainimarama’s new cabinet concentrates power in a handful of ministers and means a conflict of interest in some areas.
ABC probe claims money paid to Nauru politicians
NAURU – New documents have emerged detailing tens of thousands of dollars being paid by an Australian company to the family of Nauru’s Justice Minister, David Adeang.
Prudent decision-making needed ahead of deal
PACIFIC – The Pacific island countries need to have a proper understanding of all the impacts of Pacer Plus before signing on to any legally binding free trade agreement that seeks to constrain governments ability to regulate.
Nauru defends treatment of refugees at UN
NAURU – Government representatives from Nauru said they are improving conditions at their refugee centre after reports of alleged sexual abuse against child refugees surfaced in recent weeks.
Refugee's heart attack 'not an emergency'
NAURU – An Afghan man detained on Nauru requires urgent medical evacuation for a heart condition, according to doctors, but his case has not been classed as an emergency.
No confidence vote looming in Tonga
TONGA – The Tongan noble representative spearheading moves to oust the current prime minister says the government is “split and in trouble”.
Group claims no permit was needed
Arrests after meeting a ‘return to dictatorship’
Sanctuary celebrated on Pitcairn
PITCAIRN – Pitcairn Islanders and conservationist worldwide are celebrating the establishment of 830,000 square kilometres of marine reserve around the remote Pacific island.
Housing scheme won't tackle homelessness
NEW ZEALAND – The New Zealand government’s new Auckland state housing development is long overdue, but it does not go far enough, the Labour Party says.
Forum's commitment to West Papua questioned
WEST PAPUA – A West Papuan leader has questioned whether the Pacific Islands Forum will hold constructive dialogue with Indonesia about Papua
Kermadec sanctuary negotiations break down
NEW ZEALAND – Plans to establish an ocean sanctuary in the Kermadecs have been put on hold, with the New Zealand government delaying a law change after failed negotiations between Maori and the Crown over fishing rights.
Free tech offered to spy on illegal fishing
PACIFIC – A free technology will allow users to spy on global fishing practices, in a bid to curb illegal activity in the oceans and rebuild imperilled fish stocks.
$5 million funding deal for Samoa
SAMOA – The World Bank’ has approved US$5 million for Samoa’s Second Fiscal and Economic Reform Operation, which will strengthen public finances, support economic growth and help foster increased climate resilience, it says.
Guilty of human trafficking
NEW ZEALAND – A Fijian man has been found guilty of human trafficking in New Zealand – the first conviction for the crime in the country’s history.
Papua New Guinea a nation divided?
Provincial flags waved on independence day
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