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Seabed mining could help solve freight woes, says Moana Minerals CEO
Cook Island News
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June 24, 2025
Moana Minerals chief executive officer Hans Smit onboard the Anuanua Moana vessel. TALAIA MIKA/25061114 Moana Minerals chief executive officer Hans Smit says the Cook Islands’ long-standing issues with freight cost and shipping delays could be...
58 Visa-Free Destinations For Indian Passport Holders This Summer
Gulf Insider
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July 7, 2025
Looking to travel this summer as an Indian passport holder? Good news, Indian travelers can visit up to 58 destinations visa-free. The top destinations are placed throughout Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean and Pacific Islands. Aside from these...
Letter: Are top salaries justified?
Cook Island News
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June 24, 2025
Regarding TTV senior management salary jumps by 19 per cent (Cook Islands News, June 6, 2025). TTV CEO and Chairman both tried to justify those increases … well you can put lipstick on a pig, but it’s still a pig! As is now increasingly apparent...
New Oceania Netball president is optimistic despite challenges
RNZ
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June 30, 2025
New Oceania Netball president Salote Sisifa. Photo: OCN The new Oceania Netball Federation president says there is a lot of work to be done to ensure that the sport's growth and development continue to align with and be in step with international...
Nukutere College students head to Fiji for Catholic Youth Leadership programme
Cook Island News
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June 23, 2025
Nukutere College singing Happy birthday as part of their creative beat at the Tangi Kaara drumming competition. TEITIMOANA TAIRI/25061310 Nukutere College students will embark on a journey to represent the Cook Islands in Fiji for a groundbreaking...
Commentary: Trump’s Mineral Policy Offers Strategic Opportunity in the Pacific
The Ohio Star
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July 5, 2025
by Wyatt J. Greco In an April 2025 executive order, President Trump affirmed that offshore critical minerals are key to creating supply chains that do not depend on adversaries like the People’s Republic of China. While US leadership on deep-sea...
Here's a list of countries where Pakistanis can now travel without visa
GEO TV
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June 29, 2025
Pakistani passport holders can now travel to 32 countries either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival following an improvement in the country's passport ranking. According to the latest figures released by Henley & Partners, an international...
Barista in Denis Betts' cafe by day, rugby player by night: Meet Wigan Warriors' Wembley hero
Wigan Today
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July 6, 2025
Let’s rewind a month. Emily Veivers is working in Denis Betts’ cafe during the week whilst preparing to walk out for Wigan Warriors under the famous Wembley arch. The 24-year-old has one of the most fascinating backstories you are likely to come...
NZ citizenship – right or privilege?Land, legacy and the futureNZ citizenship – right or privilege?
Cook Island News
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June 27, 2025
Master of International Development student Sieni Tiraa. Massey University/25062611 For Master of International Development student Sieni Tiraa, land is more than a resource, it’s about belonging, history and responsibility. Her research at Te...
Pitmasters fire up for a good cause
Cook Island News
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June 21, 2025
From left, Thomas Bevan of Uncle Toms BBQ, Steven Cook from Cook Cartel New Zealand and Peter Hughes. TEITIMOANA TAIRI/25062008 A two-day BBQ competition is being held as part of the Raro Fire and Food Festival, aiming to raise funds for the...
5 September 2024 and COI Report on Barbara Malimali. Former Deputy Acting Ficac Commissioner Francis Puleiwai wants Chief Justice Salesi Temo suspended before establishment of Tribunal for 'MISBEHAVIOUR'
Fiji Leaks
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July 4, 2025
Can Chief Justice Salesi Temo Be Suspended for Misbehaviour for Allegedly Interfering With FICAC’s Prosecution of Barbara Malimali? Yes. If the allegation is proven — that the Chief Justice interfered with a pending or intended prosecution by...
Pacific leaders call for peace amid Middle East tensions as Melanesia eyes regional solidarity
Pacific Media Network
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Pacific leaders have voiced their worries about the ongoing political unrest around the world, especially the conflicts involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. The concerns were shared during a meeting of the Melanesian Spearhead Group...
Trump’s Mineral Policy Offers Strategic Opportunity in the Pacific
The Gateway Pundit
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July 4, 2025
Credit: FOX Sunday Morning Futures screenshot A seabed mining agreement with the island nation of Nauru would reduce China’s influence while establishing America as an industry authority This story originally was published by Real Clear Wire. By...
Mangaia businesses raise alarm over skyrocketing freight rates
Cook Island News
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June 24, 2025
Metua Vaiimene, left, owner of Te Vai Anga Service Station, which supplies fuel and hardware on the island of Mangaia, fears the freight rise could immediately push his business into loss, due to the government-regulated pricing on fuel. TALAIA...
Analysis: Trump’s Mineral Policy Offers an Important Strategic Opportunity in the Pacific
The Virginia Star
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July 4, 2025
by Wyatt J. Greco In an April 2025 executive order, President Trump affirmed that offshore critical minerals are key to creating supply chains that do not depend on adversaries like the People’s Republic of China. While US leadership on deep-sea...
Pacific news in brief for 27 June
RNZ
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June 26, 2025
USP Photo: Facebook / USP Papua New Guinea - education The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape has announced that PNG students at the University of the South Pacific (USP) campuses will receive govenment financial support. He also said...
Pacific news in brief for 26 June
RNZ
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June 25, 2025
Photo: ppart/123RF Tonga - budget Tonga's current 17 Peoples' Representatives in parliament will each have TOP $100,000 (approx. NZ$69,000) in constituency funds to spend ahead of the November general election. This was approved in parliament on...
Seabed mining consultations raise fisheries concerns
Pacific Media Network
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Concerns over the potential impact of seabed mining on fish stocks - a vital food source and livelihood for outer islanders - dominated the recent consultations hosted by Moana Minerals in the Ngaputoru islands of Atiu, Mauke and Mitiaro. Despite...
Bay News: Century-old notebook reveals early UV water sterilisation method
Northern Advocate
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“It’s Purdie’s observations of a method of water sterilisation that are particularly remarkable,” says Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Northland manager Bill Edwards. “What he describes is sterilising water using ultra-violet light generated...
NES investigates ‘illegal’ rubbish burning near Blackrock preschool
Cook Island News
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July 3, 2025
Thursday 3 July 2025 | Written by webmaster | Published in The National Environment Service (NES) is “actively investigating” reports of burning rubbish near the Blackrock ECE school in Nikao, following concerns raised last week about the...