New Zealand tightens international adoptions, Sāmoa most affected

The New Zealand Government is pausing the recognition of some international adoptions, primarily affecting Sāmoa, due to concerns over child abuse in cases involving adoptions from overseas. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says efforts are...

Cook Islands will be ready to host Forum Leaders meeting in November: PM Brown

By Pita Ligaiula in Seoul Cook Islands Prime Minister and Forum Chair Mark Brown says preparation are well underway for the upcoming Forum Leaders meeting in November. Brown told Pacific journalists in Seoul, the Forum Leaders Meeting is a...

Pacific countries review impact of biosecurity capacity building programmes

Biosecurity officers from across the Pacific met in Fiji recently to review the impact of biosecurity training programmes delivered under the Safe Agricultural Trade Facilitation through Economic Integration in the Pacific (SAFE Pacific) project...

PM Marape Launches Landmark Fisheries Strategies, Calls for Pacific to Harness Ocean Wealth

Prime Minister James Marape has urged Papua New Guinea and its Pacific neighbours to take full control of their ocean resources, declaring that the region must no longer remain a “beggar” while foreign powers exploit its fisheries wealth. He was...

MoS Pabitra Margherita Calls On Papua New Guinea PM James Marape

Port Moresby: Union Minister of State for External Affairs (MoS) Pabitra Margherita called on Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape on Monday, conveying greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and people of India on the occasion of...

PM launches landmark Fisheries Strategies, calls for Pacific to harness ocean wealth

Prime Minister James Marape has urged Papua New Guinea and its Pacific neighbours to take full control of their ocean resources, declaring that the region must no longer remain a “beggar” while foreign powers exploit its fisheries wealth. He was...

Prime Minister welcomes Duke of Edinburgh and Global Leaders at 50th Independence Gala

PRIME Minister James Marape hosted a 50th Independence Gala Dinner for the Duke of Edinburgh and all the important dignitaries that came to PNG today, yesterday and a few days ago to celebrate the country’s golden jubilee. Tonight, accompanying...

SI, Cook Islands explore tourism and cultural cooperation

The Solomon Islands and Cook Islands are exploring new areas of cooperation in tourism and culture, following a meeting between the two countries’ Ministers on the sidelines of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara on Friday....

Barry Soper: Senior political correspondent on the Cook Island's deadlocked deal

The Pacific Islands Forum wraps up in Honiara - and the standoff with the Cook Islands remains unresolved. Barry Soper told Heather duPlessis-Allan that the block between Mark Brown and Christopher Luxon is still present, despite the two leaders...

PM Brown to ensure Cook Islands voice is clear and constructive at Forum Leaders’ Meeting

Prime Minister Mark Brown welcomed at the Honiara International Airport in Solomon Islands. PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM/25090709/25090710 This year’s theme for the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara Solomon Islands, “Iumi Tugeda: Act...

Cook Islands culinary team gears up for global competition

Global chef, Arana Edwards, Global young chef, Rocklyn Taokia, Global vegan chef, Tylani Ataere and Global pastry chef, Kemen Reddy. 25090504 The Cook Islands Chefs Association (CICA) is proud to showcase its national culinary team for the Global...

NZDF To Lead Multi-National Engineering Team In Cook Islands

Press Release – New Zealand Defence Force The exercise is funded each year in the Southwest Pacific by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and is delivered by the NZDF. The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) will lead a multi-national effort...

Cook Islands opposition party vows to challenge election results

An opposition party in the Cook Islands has announced it will file petitions challenging two results in the recent election. Chief Electoral Officer Taggy Tangimetua said results are being disputed in the constituencies of Titikaveka and...

Cook Islands People’s Choice Awards finalists revealed, voting now open

Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruizes based in Muri, Rarotonga, took home the business category award last year. COOK ISLANDS TOURISM/ 25090414 The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has announced the finalists for the 2025 Cook Islands People’s Choice...

Moananuiākea update: change to Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia sail plan due to weather, safety

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia pictured here on the first international leg of the Moananuiākea Voyage. PC: Polynesian Voyaging Society / Jonathan “Sav” Salvador. Polynesian Voyaging Society leadership has made the decision to adjust the sail plan for...

Cook Islands on Hunt for final Rugby League World Cup spot

Cook Islands coach Karmichael Hunt. ©Kirk Corrie/NRL Photos/25090307 Cook Islands coach Karmichael Hunt is in the midst of assembling a squad to be reckoned with as he prepares for the most important rugby league game in the nation's history....

From Cook Islands to the World: Tuara makes waves for women’s rugby

Cook Islands Rugby Union Vice President Harriet Tuara with the brand-new 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup Trophy, handcrafted in sterling silver, plated with 24-carat gold, and etched with a world map to symbolise rugby’s global reach....

Cook Islands to participate in inaugural EU-Pacific Business Forum

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tingika Elikan. MFAI/25090219 The Cook Islands Government will be represented by the Tingika Elikana, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, at the inaugural EU-Pacific Business Forum, scheduled...

Autism Cook Islands launches Te Kara Run 2025

Sponsors, friends, families and Autism Cook Islands members at the launching of Te Kara Run 2025 on Wednesday. RADIO COOK ISLANDS/25090418/25090427. Autism Cook Islands (ACI) officially launched the Air New Zealand Te Kara Run 2025 at a special...

Stacey-Ataera appointed Cook Islands’ new Seabed Minerals Commissioner

Beverly Stacey-Ataera. SBMA/25090428. Beverly Stacey-Ataera has been appointed the new Seabed Minerals Commissioner, the Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter confirmed yesterday. Stacey-Ataera, who was acting in the role, takes over from Alex...