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Cook Islands and French Polynesia look to strengthen cooperation
Island Times
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April 8, 2025
RAROTONGA (COOK ISLANDS GOVT) — Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown, met virtually with Moetai Brotherson, President of French Polynesia, last week reaffirming the historical ties between their peoples and to discuss opportunities for enhanced...
Health data masking cancer differences between Pacific ethnic groups
Scimex Newsfeed
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April 10, 2025
Tongans and Cook Islands Māori have a higher rate of cancer diagnoses than other Pacific people in New Zealand, while Samoans and Niueans have higher rates of gastric cancer, specifically. Authors of new research in the New Zealand Medical Journal...
Mapped: How China Overtook the U.S. in Global Trade (2000–2024)
Visual Capitalist
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April 9, 2025
Visualizing the Rise of China in Global Trade (2000–2024) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. The imposition of...
Mana Moana: Celebrate Pacific culture in a mesmerising night of music and unity
Pacific Media Network
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Rehearsals are in full swing as an ensemble of Pacific voices prepares to resonate through Auckland’s Spark Arena next month. After the success of their 2023 show, the soul-stirring Mana Moana will return for a one-night-only performance...
Niue Tourism updates their image library
Television Niue
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February 21, 2025
Last year Tourism Niue bought in renowned Australian photographer David Kirkland who was here to refresh and renew their image. During his two weeks stay in Niue, David captured a stunning array of images that showcased Niue’s natural beauty,...
Trump’s tariffs and the Pacific
The National
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Most Pacific island countries got off relatively lightly with last week’s Trump “reciprocal” tariff announcement. Ten were given tariffs of 10 per cent, the minimum handed out. (Timor-Leste also got a 10 per cent tariff.) Three Pacific nations...
Fisheries Operation celebrates 20 years of protecting Pacific waters
Pacific News Service
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Operation Tui Moana, a regional fisheries surveillance operation covering the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga and Tuvalu as well as associated high seas, marked 20 years of protecting this...
U.S, Pacific Island Leaders reach partnership deal at historic Summit
Pacific News Service
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The United States and Pacific leaders have reached a nine-point Declaration on U.S.-Pacific Partnership as Washington hosts its first summit with leaders from Pacific Island nations. Thursday, U.S President Joe Biden announced more than US$810...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – Feb. 7–13, 2025
Pacific Islands Report
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February 13, 2025
Political Leadership, Regionalism, Peace and Security Cook Islands, China to sign comprehensive strategic partnership on Friday (Cook Islands News) Pacific Islands Forum officials meet ahead of the Korea-Pacific Islands Foreign Ministers’ Meeting...
Pacific news in brief for 20 February
RNZ
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February 19, 2025
Papua New Guinea police Photo: RNZ / Johnny Blades Papua New Guinea - violence The District Administrator for Kompiam in Enga, Papua New Guinea, says the disciplinary forces in the province must make some arrests to send a strong message that...
Cook Islands, French Polynesia strengthen bilateral relations,eye key agreements
Cook Island News
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April 4, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Brown and the President of French Polynesia, Moetai Brotherson, pictured in 2023 during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Rarotonga. LOSIRENE LACANIVALU/23116062 The Cook Islands has strengthened its relations with...
Pacific news in brief for 19 February
RNZ
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February 19, 2025
The arrest has disrupted Ms Malimali's first month in the job, she says. Photo: Fiji Police Force/Supplied Fiji - drugs Three people were arrested in Fiji on Sunday morning for drug possession. Assistant police chief of operations Livai Driu said...
Niue High Court sitting dates released
Television Niue
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February 17, 2025
The March sitting of the Niue High Court will be held from the 17th-20th with visiting Judge-Sarah Reeves. New Zealand based judges visit twice a year to preside over cases before the High Court, in the first quarter of the year is the March...
Australia Appoints Ewen McDonald as New High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea Today
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February 17, 2025
Papua New Guinea is set to welcome Ewen McDonald as Australia’s newly appointed High Commissioner, marking a fresh chapter in the bilateral relationship between the two nations. The announcement was made by Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister,...
Polyfest Is Shaping Educational Futures For New Zealands's Pacific Youth, Says T...
Scoop
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At ASB Polyfest, Pacific students wear vibrant costumes, move to rhythmic drumbeats, and perform with pride. But behind the spectacle, they are also building confidence, sharpening academic skills, and finding a sense of belonging often missing in...
Pacific news inbrief for 17 February
RNZ
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February 16, 2025
Photo: 123rf Fiji - baby death Warning: distressing content A Fijian man has denied murdering a baby after hitting his head with a spoon, slamming him against a wall and throwing him on a mattress. The Fiji Broadcasting Corporation reported the...
Biden hosts Pacific Islands, with a rising China in mind
Pacific News Service
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The Pacific Island state of Niue is one of the world’s tiniest. Covering just over 100 square miles and with a population of about 1,700, it has no military, is not a member of the United Nations and was not recognised as a sovereign nation by the...
‘Not just song and dance’: How Polyfest is shaping educational futures for NZ’s Pacific youth
TP+
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April 6, 2025
From bold chants to intricate choreography, the essence of Pacific pride shines on stage at ASB Polyfest. Photo: Sariah Magaoa / PMN News Local Democracy Reporting | Free Public Interest News Service By Mary Afemata of Local Democracy Reporting At...
‘Not just song and dance’: Polyfest’s role in Pacific education
Pacific Media Network
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At ASB Polyfest, Pacific students wear vibrant costumes, move to rhythmic drumbeats, and perform with pride. But behind the spectacle, they are also building confidence, sharpening their academic skills, and finding a sense of belonging that is...
Lt Governor attends opening church service for the Pacific Church Leaders Meeting
Samoa News
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April 2, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 2025 Pacific Church Leaders Meeting, organized by the Pacific Conference of Churches, is taking place at Kanana Fou Theological College from March 25th to 31st, bringing together religious leaders from across the...