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6 December 2024
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 Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
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
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Pacific
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.
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.
US-Marshalls resume long-stalled talks
Nearly three years after the first in-person preliminary discussions were held between the United States and the Marshall Islands for a third funding agreement in the Compact of Free Association treaty, negotiations resumed again this week with a two-day meeting at Kwajalein.
Kiribati govt declares state of disaster due to severe drought
The Kiribati Government has declared a State of Disaster for the entire country because of drought.
More Pacific pressure to decarbonise shipping
Pacific nations advocating for the International Maritime Organisation to decarbonise the shipping sector say they will continue to push the global regulator to clean up the industry.
French Senate explores new statute for New Caledonia
Work has begun in Paris towards a new statute for New Caledonia after three referendums on independence from France failed to give the Kanak people its expected emancipation.
Jacinda Ardern and Samoa's PM hold media briefing
Samoa and China do not have any plans for military ties, Samoa Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa says.
Step forward as students allowed to wear Pacific attire
A New Zealand school's adoption of a Pacific garment is being described as a step in the right direction but more needs to be done to lift students up.
Both rival New Caledonia sides left in run for French National Assembly seats
New Caledonia's first round of the French National Assembly election has seen surprise advances of the pro-independence FLNKS whose two candidates both made it to Sunday's run-off round.
Sports news in brief
Extra money for rugby league body, Naiqama to skipper Fiji Bati, and PNG women play men's teams
France will bolster its presence in South Pacific says Lecornu
The French defence minister Sebastien Lecornu says France will bolster its presence in the South Pacific while being committed to a multilateral approach that respects everyone's sovereignty.
Tonga's Tu'i'onetoa loses second electoral petition
Tonga's former prime minister, Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa, has lost a second electoral petition for bribing voters ahead of last year's election.
Commonwealth judges and lawyers speak out about action against Kiribati judge
Three Commonwealth legal agencies are speaking out about an investigation of a Kiribati judge by the country's president.
Second weekend of three for new look Pasifika festivals
Two Pasifika festivals are taking place this weekend in Auckland.
Vanuatu constitutional amendments delayed after MPs boycott
Vanuatu's speaker was forced to suspend a special parliamentary sitting this morning after the opposition and several government MPs did not turn up.
Plea for Australia to end refugee warehousing in Indonesia
A refugee advocacy group wants Australia to rethink its destructive refugee arrangement with Indonesia as the new Canberra government looks to improve relations with Jakarta.
Niue tight lipped but concerned over grounded Taiwanese ship
The Niue government is remaining tight lipped over the Taiwanese fishing vessel that ran aground on a Niue reef last week.
Vanuatu's Regenvanu says govt constitutional amendments bad for country
Vanuatu's opposition will boycott today's planned special parliamentary session, in order to stop the government from passing several constitutional amendments.
Russian superyacht leaves Fiji for US following a court ruling
A Russian-owned superyacht docked in Fiji left for the United States on Tuesday after a Fiji court ordered its removal, saying it was a waste of money to maintain amid legal wrangling over its seizure.
Pacific news in brief
Tonga's cyber law enacted, Commonwealth sending election observers to PNG, and State of Emergency renewed.
First-ever Samoan High Commission opened in Suva
Samoa's prime minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has opened the country's first High Commission in Fiji with her counterpart Frank Bainimarama.
Ship that ran aground on Niue destroyed by fire
The Taiwanese fishing vessel that ran aground on a Niue reef last week has been completely burnt out by a large fire.
