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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.

Fiji

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.

Australia commits to ongoing collaboration with Cooks on transnational crime threats

Australian High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Phoebe Smith is confident that through the Te Kukupa II maritime patrol vessel, Cook Islands with the support from Australia can tackle transnational crimes such as drug trafficking.

Australia


New Zealand government cancelled its own proposed visit, says Kiribati

The Kiribati government, has for the first time, commented on its diplomatic rift with Aotearoa, stating that the "New Zealand government cancelled its own proposed visit".

Kiribati


Cook Islanders share stories of friendship with Australia

The strong and growing relationship between Australia and the Cook Islands has been amplified by the stories of Cook Islanders who have lived and thrived in Australia.

Australia


War on drugs: Fiji soldiers may be deployed to assist police, says Govt

Fiji’s government has announced that military personnel may soon join police in addressing the country’s drug crisis.

Fiji


Balancing tourism and culture

Cook Islands Tourism’s transparent, inclusive and practical planning public consultation which explored the challenges and opportunities tourism brings in all areas of wellbeing, drew a good number of community members.

Art


NZ’s ‘diplomatic tiff’ with Kiribati could push it closer to China: Expert

The New Zealand government’s decision to review its development aid in Kiribati has “all the hallmarks of a diplomatic tiff” and could “push away” the Micronesian island nation closer to China, a regional political commentator says.

Kiribati


Drop in NCEA level 1 success partly due to new requirements

Half the teens who failed NCEA level 1 did so only because of new literacy and numeracy requirements.

New Zealand

Flying Fijians confirmed to play Wallabies and Scotland in 2025

The Flying Fijians will play the Wallabies and Scotland in two Test matches during the July/August international rugby window.

Fiji


Cook Islands National Council of Women welcomes NZ High Commissioner

The Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) welcomed New Zealand’s new high commissioner to the Cook Islands, Catherine Graham, at their office in Takuvaine yesterday.

Local


PM Brown confident in Pacific Islands Forum leadership despite political change in Tonga

The sudden resignation of Tonga’s former prime minister Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni had left a temporary gap in the leadership of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), but Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown remains confident that the situation will soon stabilise.

Local


Government ready to assist Vanuatu community fundraising

Cook Islands Government has expressed its willingness to assist Rarotonga’s Vanuatu community in their fundraising efforts following the recent devastating earthquake in Port Vila.

Local


Fears for families as Vanuatu reels from deadly earthquake

The devastating 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Vanuatu on Monday, claiming the lives of at least 14 people and injuring more than 200, has sent shockwaves around the world, with Ni-Vanuatuans residing in Rarotonga praying for the safety of their loved ones at home.

National


Emotional groundbreaking for Fale Niue

The Niue Community and Friends Inc, Society were overwhelmed to finally host their Groundbreaking ceremony for their Fale Niue Kūki ʻĀirani hostel in Tupapa.

Local


Cook Islands strengthens maritime capacity at regional workshop

A multi-agency Cook Islands delegation participated in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) SMART-C Leadership Programme: Regional Workshop on the Implementation of IMO Instruments.

National


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.

Education


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.

Education


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.

Local


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.

Education


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.

New Zealand


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.

Local


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