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Regional Workshop Unites Pacific Stakeholders to Strengthen the Link between Agriculture and Tourism through Gastronomy
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 22, 2025
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in collaboration with UN Tourism and the FAO Mountain Partnership Secretariat, has successfully concluded a landmark three-day Regional Workshop on Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism, held from 30 June to 2...
Cook Islands backs bold plastic treaty push to support growing national efforts
Cook Island News
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July 14, 2025
Halatoa Fua, Secretary of the National Environment Service with NES staff at the Pacific Regional Preparatory Meeting – 25071816 The Cook Islands stands to gain significant international support to back up its growing national efforts to tackle...
Trump a boon for deep-sea mining: industry boss
RTL Today
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A leading deep-sea mining company in the paradisal Cook Islands is aiming to start commercial production by 2030, spurred on by Donald Trump's recent backing for the much-maligned industry. Moana Minerals wants to mine a swathe of deep ocean in...
Former Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr joins Cook Islands Super board
The New Zealand Herald
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July 15, 2025
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Caught in the contest between China and the west, the Cook Islands asks where its future lies
The Guardian
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July 14, 2025
On a remote stretch of land in the Cook Islands lies a second world war airstrip. Once used as a wartime supply route by American forces, the narrow runway is in dire need of resealing to allow larger tourist jets to land. Leaders on the northern...
Former Reserve Bank boss Adrian Orr joins Cook Islands Super board
RNZ
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July 15, 2025
Adrian Orr quit as RBNZ governor in March after a dispute over future funding of the bank. Photo: Former Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr has become a member of the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) board. Orr has family links to...
Celebrating our people and the place we call home: 2025 People’s Choice Awards now open
Cook Island News
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July 29, 2025
Cook Islands 2024 People’s Choice Awards - Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruises – Business category winner. COOK ISLANDS TOURISM/25072801. Cook Islands Tourism has announced that the 2025 Cook Islands People’s Choice Awards (PCA) are open for...
Nauru could earn millions after backing U.S deep sea mining pathway
Island Times
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July 22, 2025
KINGSTON/YAREN (RNZ PACIFIC) — Nauru is a step closer to mining in international waters under highly contentious United States legislation. The path has been set out in the nation’s new agreement with Canadian mining group The Metals Company (TMC)...
Soulful sounds: Igniting faith and hope at Te Maeva Nui choir night
Cook Island News
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July 29, 2025
Akatokamanava choir with a surprising entrance done by mama Ra who performed a solo piece in between their performance. TEITIMOANA TAIRI/25072809. Choir groups from the Cook Islands lifted the spirit and faith of many as they represented their...
Paddle-out group protests deep-sea mining
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 21, 2025
1/2 Swipe or click to see more MARCO GARCIA / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER People prepared to paddle out Sunday at Ala Moana Regional Park in protest of deep-sea mining. 2/2 Swipe or click to see more MARCO GARCIA / SPECIAL TO THE...
Deep sea mining: What it is and why the Pacific is at the centre of it
Pacific Media Network
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Deep sea mining has grown to become both a contentious and polarising practice in the Pacific. It is viewed as either a pathway to economic prosperity or a source of environmental devastation. Deep sea mining extracts minerals like cobalt, nickel,...
DG Shipping uncovers crew certificate fraud, bans hiring of Honduras certificate holders on ships
The Hindu Business Line
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July 20, 2025
The DGS move is aimed to curb malpractices in recruitment and prevent seafarers from getting duped or abandoned at sea. Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has restricted ship owners from employing Indian seafarers holding certificate of...
Cook Islands Pocket Guide Launches Major Update Following Latest Research Trip
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 4, 2025
Cook Islands Pocket Guide, the leading online travel guide for the Cook Islands, has released a major update to its content following an in-depth research trip across Rarotonga, Aitutaki and Atiu. The trip, carried out in March 2025, was made...
Baltic security: Keeping an eye on the Kremlin
Geopolitical Intelligence Services
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July 30, 2025
Russia looks to be preparing major NATO provocations, including hybrid attacks and military buildup near Nordic borders, and may test Article 5. Lithuanian soldiers stand with drones during the NATO Quadriga military exercise, in Pabrade,...
New fund for Cook Islands business dreams
Cook Island News
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July 9, 2025
MSME Day cake cutting celebration with New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Catherine Graham, second from right. SUPPLIED /25070812 The MSME Day Celebration, hosted by the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce and Business Link Pacific, at...
Cook Islands explores revival of flagging pearl industry
Cook Island News
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July 3, 2025
Cook Islands black pearls are cultivated on the northern group island of Manihiki. A Kora Pearls staff member is pictured assisting a visitor with pearl processing. COOK ISLANDS TOURISM/25070209 The Ministry of Marine Resources is exploring...
The Cook Islands’ Dilemma: To Mine or Not to Mine
Triple Pundit
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This article is part of our series on responsible mining solutions. The push for clean energy is fueled by a growing demand for minerals, but conventional mining has a track record of harmful social and environmental impacts. Deep-sea mining is...
Ruta Mave: The reality of immigration in the Cook Islands
Cook Island News
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July 7, 2025
Ruta Tangiiau Mave. Photo: CI NEWS Immigration is the international movement of people from one country to another and is a fundamental aspect of human history, though it was as divisive hundreds of years ago as it is today, writes Ruta Mave....
Rarotonga’s Kairua crowned Miss Cook Islands of Queensland 2025
Cook Island News
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July 5, 2025
Miss Cook Islands of Queenland, Australia 2025 Praise Kairua with president of Miss Cook Islands of Australia Association, Dylan Hughes. VERA DEAN/25063028 The Miss Cook Islands of Australia Association has officially announced its Miss Cook...
Nauru could earn millions after backing US deep sea mining pathway
RNZ
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July 17, 2025
The Metals Company Photo: Facebook / The Metals Company Nauru is a step closer to mining in international waters under highly contentious United States legislation. The path has been set out in the nation's new agreement with Canadian mining group...