Air Tahiti Announces The Launch Of A Regional Center Of Excellence For Atr Maintenance With The Support Of The French State And The French Polynesia Government

Air Tahiti serves 48 destinations across five archipelagos in French Polynesia – The islands of Tahiti – as well as the Cook Islands, covering a territory as vast as Europe or North America. Due to its geographical isolation and extensive...

New Zealand’s pointless ‘war’ with the Cook Islands must end – Richard Prebble

I was in Rarotonga last week. We are not winning. Tourism is booming. Our plane was so full that Air New Zealand offered another night’s accommodation for a passenger to offload. We know how this war started. The Cook Islands Government signed a...

Pacific Tourism Organisation and PNG Tourism Promotion Authority Release Papua New Guinea International Visitor Survey (IVS) Results for January–June 2025

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), through its Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI) and in close collaboration with the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA), has released the Papua New Guinea International Visitor Survey...

Law Convention set to kickoff

[File Photo] Legal professionals from across the Pacific will gather in Nadi this week for the Fiji Law Society Convention 2025, hosted in partnership with the Pasefika Lawyers Collective (PLC). The three-day convention, which opens on Thursday,...

Cook Islands storm to 42-24 win over Tonga in Pacific Bowl

The Cook Islands Moana defeated Tonga XIII 42-24 in a packed encounter on Saturday as they claimed the women’s Pacific Bowl title. Tonga exploded out of the blocks with a 10-0 lead, thanks to a try by Emmanita Paki followed by a slick chip kick to...

Cook Islanders confront U.S-funded vessel over seabed mining threat

RAROTONGA (PMN) — Four Cook Islands activists in kayaks confronted a United States-funded exploration vessel as it returned to port in Rarotonga on Wednesday, holding a banner that read “Don’t Mine the Moana.” In a bold act of oceanic resistance,...

PM lauds Kumuls, urges upkeep of fighting spirit

PRIME Minister James Marape has congratulated the Papua New Guinea Kumuls on their spirited 40-28 Pacific Bowl Championships win over the Cook Islands in Port Moresby on Saturday. Marape said the Kumuls showcased the true fighting spirit of Papua...

PNG Kumuls Triumph Over Cook Islands in 40–28 Thriller

Papua New Guinea’s PNG Kumuls delighted thousands of home fans at the Santos National Football Stadium with a thrilling 40–28 victory over the Cook Islands Aitu in Round 2 of the Pacific Championships. The Kumuls’ attacking strength shone through...

International Team of the Week: Three PNG stars and Wales cult hero feature on historic weekend

It has been an historic weekend for the international game, with some world-class performances from some nations in a series of blockbuster matches. Over 120,000 fans turned out in force to see the games across the globe with World Cup qualifiers,...

Seabed expedition called milestone in US-Cook Islands collaboration

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The United States research vessel E/V Nautilus was officially welcomed at Avatiu Wharf on Wednesday local time with a traditional ceremony celebrating a new era of ocean exploration and scientific partnership in the...

International rugby league sets HUGE all-time attendance record on historic weekend

The biggest ever combined attendance to watch a single weekend of international rugby league has assembled over the last few days – by some distance, too. The international game appears to be in rude health once again after a fallow period,...

Cook Islanders confront US-funded vessel over seabed mining threat

Four Cook Islands activists in kayaks confronted a United States-funded exploration vessel as it returned to port in Rarotonga on Wednesday, holding a banner that read “Don’t Mine the Moana.” In a bold act of oceanic resistance, the group targeted...

Pacific activists protest deep sea mining as U.S-owned exploration vessel docks in Cook Islands

RAROTONGA (GREENPEACE) — Holding a banner reading “Don’t Mine the Moana” Cook Islands activists confronted an exploration vessel as it returned to Rarotonga port today, peacefully protesting the emerging threat of deep-sea mining. Four activists...

Cook Islands urges equity as IMO delays net-zero shipping framework

The Cook Islands says the delay in adopting the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Net-Zero Framework could provide valuable time for further discussion and improvements to ensure equity for all nations. The Second Extraordinary session...

Wigan Warriors youngster makes international debut for Jamaica as France qualify for World Cup

Wigan Warriors youngster Harlen Smith enjoyed a weekend he will never forget, having made his international rugby league debut for Jamaica. The 18-year-old pulled on the Jamaican jersey for the first time on Saturday, featuring from the bench in...

Nautilus expedition reveals rich biodiversity in Cook Islands’ deep-sea ecosystem

A Cook Islands environmental non-governmental organisation says that visuals being shown by the exploration vessel E/V Nautilus show that there is a very “biologically diverse deep seabed ecosystem in our waters, with so many creatures we know...

PNG Prime Minister Praises Broncos for Inspiring Youth Through Sport

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has commended the Brisbane Broncos for their uplifting visit to the country, saying the team’s presence has reignited passion and hope among young people through sport. Mr. Marape expressed his...

PNG Prime Minister Marape Applauds Brisbane Broncos’ Role in Empowering Youth

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has applauded the Brisbane Broncos for inspiring thousands of young people during their nationwide visit, calling their engagement a model of sports diplomacy and youth empowerment. Mr. Marape said the...

Pacific governments monitoring Israel-Hamas conflict

The Hamas attacks took place on Israeli soil, but the “unprecedented invasion” has impacted families around the world, including the Pacific. The Islamist militant group launched a surprise military operation against Israel last weekend, killing...

PNG Kumuls Ready for Cook Islands Test, Says Captain Rhyse Martin

Papua New Guinea’s rugby league captain Rhyse Martin says the Kumuls are ready to deliver a strong performance when they meet the Cook Islands Aitu this Saturday in Port Moresby for the Pacific Championships. After helping Hull KR to a Super...