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Kiribati judge hopes to finally have day in court

An expatriate judge in Kiribati hopes he will get a chance to make his case on Tuesday over his controversial suspension three years ago.

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Aussie nursing students get a tropical dose of healthcare

Eight University of South Australia Bachelor of Nursing third-year students are visiting Rarotonga for a two-week study programme, immersing themselves in a different culture, a different health setting, and acquiring unique experiences.

Indigenous Voice Referendum: ‘Constitutional change in Australia is challenging’

Australia has responded with a resounding no to a referendum seeking to change its Constitution and give indigenous people a voice. A Cook Islands voter says the result is deeply saddening.

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Hipkins to remain an MP for full three years in ‘whatever role necessary’

Chris Hipkins says he will remain an MP for the full three-year term, but whether and how long he remains Labour's leader remains uncertain.

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IAEA to conduct marine environment sampling near Fukushima nuclear plant

Scientists with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), along with observers, will visit Japan next week to take marine samples near the defunct Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.

Pacific Islands


Violence against women and girls ‘increasing’ in Papua New Guinea

There was alarm in Papua New Guinea Parliament last week when MPs were told that gender based and sorcery violence was widespread and much higher than reported.

Pacific Islands


Eligible Cook Islanders invited to vote in Aussie referendum to recognise First Peoples of Australia

Cook Islanders holding Australian passport are being called on to vote today in a controversial referendum which seeks to recognise the First Peoples of Australia.

Australia


Fukushima nuclear waste water issue to be a standing agenda item at next PALM meeting

As Japan will begin releasing a second batch of wastewater from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant Thursday, the issue is expected to be a standing agenda item between the Pacific and Japan at the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM) to be hosted next by the Asian nation. PACNEWS reports.

Pacific Islands


‘A big loss for the nation’: Fiji’s public prosecutor dies at 49

Fiji's attorney general has confirmed the acting director of public prosecutions (DPP) and acting commissioner of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) David Toganivalu, 49, has died.

Fiji


Vanuatu PM loses majority, faces defeat in Friday vote

The opposition group in Vanuatu appears to have secured the support of more MPs than the government.

Regional


Direct Fiji flight during Forum meet praised

A charter flight between Nadi and Rarotonga, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI), has been praised by Fijians residing in the Cook Islands.

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Bougainville unveils multibillion-dollar plan to deliver ‘transformative benefits’

Bougainville's President Ishmael Toroama has signed an agreement aiming to deliver $US4.8 billion worth of critical buildings, roads, ports and airports.

Pacific Islands


United States confirms long-serving diplomat to lead a delegation to Pacific Islands Forum

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield will lead the United States Delegation at the Pacific Islands Forum in Rarotonga on November 10.

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Vanuatu opposition files no-confidence motion against PM Sato Kilman

Vanuatu's opposition has filed a motion to call an extra-ordinary session of parliament Monday next week to debate a motion of no confidence against new Prime Minister Sato Kilman, who was elected for the top job.

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Possible direct flight from Fiji for Pacific Islands Forum meet

Preparations to host the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52) in Rarotonga and Aitutaki in November includes a special commercial flight with Fiji Airways.

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Govt steps up preparations for Forum Meeting, mum on budget

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) says it continues to advance preparations to host the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52) in November but would not say how much it would cost.

52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023


Antonina Browne chairs meetings in Fiji

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Director of the Pacific and Regional Affairs Division (PRAD) Antonina Browne is chairing the Pacific ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific States) Officials meeting and the Smaller Island States Officials Meeting in Suva, Fiji this week.

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Climate, gender, ocean and 2050 on agenda as Mark Brown chairs Foreign Ministers Meeting

Prime Minister Mark Brown will attend the Forum Foreign Ministers meeting in Fiji this week.

Economy


Battling the stigma of mental health across the Pacific

Mental health remains a stigma in the Pacific, but there might be some good news out of the Cook Islands. Caleb Fotheringham of RNZ reports.

Health


Minister denies involvement with South Korean cult Grace Rd Church

Minister Vaine “Mac” Mokoroa has been quick to dismiss suggestions that members of the controversial South Korean cult Grace Road Church have recently visited the Cook Islands, while others remain silent.

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Lahaina fundraising event brings in $10k and more to come . .

Rarotonga turned up in the wind and rain as part of a combined effort to support the fire destroyed town of Lahaina, in Maui, Hawaii.

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Lahaina fundraiser to feature food, fun and music

In support for the fire destroyed town of Lahaina, in Maui, Hawaii, a fundraising event will be held tomorrow on Rarotonga featuring dozens of musicians and a taste of the Pacific.

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