Regional
Cook Islands gift Mangaian Toki to Tongan PM
Thursday 29 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown presented Tonga’s Prime Minister, Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni, with a Toki – a ceremonial adze – on behalf of the government and people of the Cook Islands this week in Nuku’alofa.
PM Brown pushes for more funding for Pacific Resilience Facility
Thursday 29 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) which was initiated under Prime Minister Mark Brown’s leadership as the chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, is currently sitting at approximately US$200 million (NZ$317.84m), only 13 per cent of the initial US$1.5 billion target.
Cook Islands discusses statehood with New Caledonia
Wednesday 28 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, New Caledonia, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown met with President of New Caledonia, Louis Mapou, this week to strengthen support and discuss future collaborations.
Patient referrals on the rise
Wednesday 28 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Health, National, New Zealand, Regional
There has been a steady increase in patient referrals, primarily due to rising healthcare needs and the increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases, according to a Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health report.
Cook Islands and Marshall Islands discuss key regional issues
Tuesday 27 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, Marshall Islands, National, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown met with the President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Hilda Heine in the margins of the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, yesterday.
Prime Minister Brown committed to New Caledonia mission
Monday 26 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, New Caledonia, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown is committed and looking forward to partake in the high-level Pacific Islands Forum Troika-led mission to New Caledonia.
Cook Islands ‘not invited’ to CHOGM
Saturday 24 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Cook Islands will not be attending the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa because the country has not been invited, and efforts to gain membership are ongoing.
Brown set to hand over Forum chair, focuses on local economy
Friday 23 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown, the outgoing chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, is delighted to officially hand over the chairmanship of the region’s political decision-making body to his successor, the Prime Minister of Tonga, at the 53rd Leaders Meeting next week.
Cultural exchange fosters connections between Cook Islands and Hawai’i
Thursday 22 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Culture, Features, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
A delegation from environmental non-governmental organisation Kōrero o te 'Ōrau’s 'Ātui'anga ki te Tango (AKTT) young ambassadors have returned from an enriching successful cultural exchange experience in Hawai’i.
PM Brown eager to hand over Forum chair role to Tonga
Tuesday 13 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown is looking forward to handing over the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders chairmanship to Tongan PM as he focuses on his roles back home.
Journey of Pacific Mothers comes to Rarotonga screen
Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features, Health, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
A locally shot documentary feature film exploring the importance of women’s birthing choices through the stories of Pacific mothers reclaiming indigenous practices premieres in Rarotonga tomorrow.
Cook Islands stun Vanuatu to keep semi-final hopes alive
Thursday 1 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Regional, Sports, Vanuatu
Cook Islands have come from behind to score a memorable 3-1 win over Vanuatu and boost their chances of qualifying for the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship semi-finals in Tahiti.
PM calls for stronger Pacific borders
Tuesday 30 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Regional
The 26th Annual Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) Conference began on Monday, with the Prime Minister urging regional customs agencies to innovate and collaborate across the Oceania region.
Cook Islands shares progress on gender equality at regional meetings
Thursday 25 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
A Cook Islands delegation led by the Minister for Internal Affairs attended the Women’s Triennial Conference and Women Ministers Meetings in Marshall Islands this week.
KR attended taxpayer funded Samoa school reunion in ‘official capacity’
Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National, Regional, Samoa
The King Representative’s attendance at a Samoa agricultural college anniversary was an official trip funded with public money, despite initial claims it was a personal reunion.
Cook Islands Police mourn Samoan detective killed in line of duty
Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, Regional, Samoa
The Cook Islands Police Service has paid tribute to one of Samoa’s long-serving police officers, Detective Sergeant Peniamina Perite who died in the line of duty earlier this week.
Pacific media in midst of geopolitical rivalry
Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in New Caledonia, Pacific Islands, Regional
Geopolitics in the Pacific has become so intense that it permeates the national life of some island countries. Jostling for influence between the United States, China, their allies and partners was one of the hot topics of the recently concluded 2024 Pacific International Media Conference in Suva, Fiji (July 4-6) hosted jointly by the University of the South Pacific Journalism Programme, the Pacific Island News Association (PINA) and the Asia Pacific Media Network (APMN). By Shailendra Bahadur Singh and Amit Sarwal.
Prime Minister Brown to co-chair PALM10 in Japan
Saturday 13 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders will meet with the Government of Japan in Tokyo for the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting – PALM10 – from July 16 to 18.
Team Cook Islands ready for fruit-carrying race at Traditional Games in Tahiti
Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Regional, Sports, Tahiti
The Cook Islands Tu’aro Mā’ohi Traditional Games representatives in Tahiti are geared up for their first competition today in the timau ra’au (fruit carrier race).
Cook Islands thrilled to participate in traditional sports in Tahiti
Tuesday 9 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Regional, Sports, Tahiti
Cook Islands representatives participating in the Heiva Tū’aro Mā’ohi traditional sports in Tahiti later this week are “thrilled” to be part of the unique event.
