Te Pāti Māori co-leader joins protest against ‘aggressive’ Cook Islands PM
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer joined more than 400 people in Rarotonga on Tuesday morning (Monday, Cook Islands time) to protest against Prime...
Fiji Police rule out commercial drug manufacturing
The Fiji Police Force has ruled out the existence of a large commercial-grade drug manufacturing lab in Fiji.
Newly appointed Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu,...
Cook Islands secures $4 million ‘one off’ grant from China for future projects
Cook Islands will receive a “one off grant” of approximately $4 million (US$2.29 million) from China, following the signing of the Joint Action Plan...
Cook Islanders march in Avarua against Mark Brown government
Over 400 people have taken to the streets to protest the Cook Islands Prime Minister's recent decisions, which have led to a diplomatic spat...
Fisheries observation: a tough but vital job
Scientific observation is critical to keep deep-sea fisheries sustainable
“I love the ocean,” says Saiasi Sarau, a sturdy Fijian sailor with a broad smile.
“It has...
Cook Islands PM defends signing of wide-ranging deal with China
The Cook Islands says it has signed a deal to expand relations with China, stressing that the accord does not impinge on ties with...
Cook Islanders to protest for greater transparency
Just a day after returning from China, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will face protestors outside parliament this morning as local residents demand...
Air pollution exceeds limits, poses ‘significant health concern’ for Pacific Island people: study
New air quality research has shown highly concerning levels of airborne pollution in Pacific Island urban areas and their surrounds, with acceptable annual and...
NZ rebuked for behaviour at fisheries forum
An international fisheries forum has delivered a stinging rebuke to New Zealand after diplomats made an abrupt about-turn on deep-sea trawling restrictions.
But Fisheries Minister...
Why Australia should be watching New Zealand and Cook Islands closely
By Professor Joanne Wallis and Salote Tagivakatini
Australia’s reliance on bilateral security agreements as a counter to China’s growing influence in the Pacific is proving...
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Pacific Foreign Ministers back regional security plan as threats grow more complex
Pacific foreign ministers have endorsed a new regional peace and security action plan as the region faces an increasingly complex security environment, including illicit...
Forum Foreign Ministers support stronger Climate push ahead of COP31
Forum Foreign ministers have endorsed a stronger regional push for climate action ahead of COP31, calling for greater climate finance, investment in renewable energy...
Pacific urged to put peace, culture at centre of climate security
The Pacific Islands region should move beyond the traditional focus on climate change as a driver of conflict and instead build a climate–peace approach...