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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Parliament’s 12 sitting days sufficient for business: Clerk
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Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
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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.
Cook Islands condemns Russia’s invasion of neighbouring Ukraine
Cook Islands has joined the growing voice of countries condemning Russia’s attack and the unnecessary loss of innocent lives in the Ukraine.
How one tweet got Tonga 50 satellite terminals
When the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai underwater volcano erupted in Tonga on January 15, it caused a communications blackout that left the country without internet and no international phone service.
Russia-Ukraine conflict to impact Pacific economies - USP academic
The invasion of Ukraine is likely to have a signficant impact on the Pacific, warns a senior USP academic.
Survey to help policymakers better understand Pasifika LGBTQ+ community
For Aotearoa to be inclusive, it needs to acknowledge the issues faced by the Pasifika rainbow community who is greatly overlooked, says a senior Pacific academic.
Cook Islands govt extends wage subsidy
The Cook Island government has extended the wage subsidy for March as businesses feel the pinch due to an underwhelming number of New Zealand tourists.
Former All Black Va'aiga Tuigamala dies aged 52
The former All Black and rugby league player Va'aiga Tuigamala has died, aged 52.
Fiji reports 5 more leptospirosis deaths
Five more people have died from leptospirosis in Fiji this year, taking the death toll to 19.
Onus on travellers to the Cook Islands to have a valid Covid test
The onus of showing a negative Covid test falls on travellers to the Cook Islands. A negative test with a time stamp must be shown before travellers can board any flights to Rarotonga.
West Papuan leader indicted on treason charges
West Papua human rights defender Victor Yeimo was formally indicted on charges of treason at the Jayapura District Court on Monday.
In brief: Covid-19 in the Pacific
People in American Samoa are in disbelief after the discovery of its first Covid-19 case in the community.
Blunt warning for Samoa sailors if they offend
Samoan sailors working overseas have been warned they must maintain acceptable standards of behaviour.
American Samoa confirms community cases of Covid-19
American Samoa's health department confirms community cases of Covid-19 in the territory.
Call to support Tongan workers in NZ, Aust labour programmes
For the estimated 5,000 Tongans employed in New Zealand and Australia under their respective Pacific seasonal work schemes, the volcanic eruption and tsunami that devastated the Kingdom on 15 January 2022 was an entirely unforeseen event.
Rapa Nui 'Moai' stone statue begins long journey home
A huge "Moai" statue, one of the iconic stone monuments from Rapa Nui or Easter Island has begun its journey back home.
The latest Covid-19 stories in the Pacific
French Polynesia has recorded another 1,855 Covid-19 cases in the last 48-hour reporting period.
Outrage in Fiji as rapist plays rugby while serving sentence
There has been widespread condemnation of convicted rapist and Fiji rugby sevens star Amenoni Nasilasila's inclusion at a local tournament last weekend.
Covid-19: Death rate among unvaccinated 17 times higher than among vaxxed, Fiji Govt warns
Fiji's Government warns unvaccinated people in the vaccine-eligible population are 17 times more likely to die if they contract Covid-19 than those that are vaccinated.
‘Case zero’ grateful for local support
The Cooks Islands is providing wrap-around support to the women detected as the first Covid-19 cases in Rarotonga.
Official Covid-19 response information not clear says Pacific health provider
Representatives from Pacific-focused health providers are not surprised that Pasifika people make up about half of the cases in the latest Covid-19 outbreak.
Moana Pasifika expect members to come out of isolation to train
Moana Pasifika team expect to come out of self-isolation and resume training in the next 72 hours.
