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21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tenants face water bill burden
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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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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
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Inflation eases but concerns remain
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Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
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ICI explains road works delay in front of old Sheraton site
10 August 2024
Diaspora dismayed over lack of Te Maeva Nui livestream
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Everyone is a winner, says Culture
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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.
Pacific police chiefs vow to help troubled Solomons
Police chiefs around the Pacific say community engagements through policing is key to restoring peace in the Solomon Islands.
Banks and links to illegal logging under fire again in PNG
There are claims in Papua New Guinea that some of the country's banks are implicated in illegal logging and the human rights abuses that plague the sector.
Vanuatu's Shefa province recognises West Papua government
Vanuatu's Shefa province is recognising Benny Wenda as the interim president of a provisional West Papuan government.
New Banking Tax levy in PNG sparks controversy
A new tax announced in last week's Papua New Guinea 2022 Budget has sparked widespread controversy.
Solomons govt warns instigators are planning more unrest
The Solomon Islands government has warned that instigators are planning what it calls "another evil plan" to decimate the whole of Honiara.
COP26 Glasgow Climate Pact - “We didn’t come home empty handed”
Opinion - The odds are always stacked against the Pacific region in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) process, and at COP26 we faced the additional challenge of Covid-19.
Fiji steps up entry conditions amid Ormicron threat
Fiji has strengthened its strict conditions for entry for all travellers from red list countries.
National Party caucus arrives for leadership decision
Former National Party leader Simon Bridges, who is again contesting the leadership, is feeling "really good" heading into today's caucus decision.
International community monitoring situation in Solomon Islands
With no plans to evacuate their citizens from Honiara, the international community is closely monitoring the situation in the Solomon Islands following a week of political unrest.
New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna alter Covid-19 measures
New Caledonia has eased and extended its Covid-19 restrictions for another three weeks after they were originally due to be lifted over the weekend
Solomon Islands: Bodies discovered in burnt out building
Police in Honiara have confirmed that three bodies have been found in one of the burnt out buildings in Chinatown.
Marshall Islands census numbers show heavy out-migration
Preliminary results of the Marshall Islands national census are startling. Instead of expected modest growth, the Marshall Islands has seen a 26 percent drop in its population.
Covid-19: 145 new community cases in New Zealand today, one further death
There have been 145 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand reported by the Ministry of Health today.
Voting in Samoa by-elections underway
Voting is underway for six by-elections in Samoa.
Solomons police overrun, Australia deploying support personnel
Police in Solomon Islands were overrun as rioters and looters tore through the capital Honiara.
Judith Collins and Simon Bridges should consider leaving Parliament - Christopher Finlayson
Former senior National MPs are weighing in amid chaos and turmoil in the party.
From the Cook Islands to Southland, in search of jobs
More Cook Islanders have arrived in New Zealand, leaving family in exchange for financial stability and a new adventure.
Buildings burned in looting after Solomon Islands protest
A police station, a Parliament building and several shops have been set on fire by looters in Solomon Islands after what started in the morning as a peaceful protest turned ugly around mid-afternoon.
Pacific boost after rugby's eligibility rules changed
Pacific nations are set to benefit after World Rugby decided that players will be allowed to switch national teams from next year subject to certain criteria.
Fiji rates as a 'weak democracy' - global study
Fiji has been classified as a "weak democracy" in an annual study by The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance.
