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Funding crucial as Te Are Manu aims for regular Pa Enua vet visits
Cook Island News
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July 15, 2025
Desexing procedures with SPCA and Te Are Manu on one of their visits to the outer islands. KATIE BIRD/25070823 Te Are Manu vet clinic recently visited the outer islands of Atiu, Mitiaro, Mangaia and Mauke, providing essential health checks and...
EXCLUSIVE: House Asks Pentagon For Intel On China’s Deep-Sea Mining Ops
The Daily Caller
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A House committee asked the Department of Defense (DOD) Tuesday for a briefing on its efforts to counter China’s deep-sea mining activities, according to a letter exclusively obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation. The House Committee On...
Letter: Superannuation withdrawal limit
Cook Island News
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July 3, 2025
Dear Editor, Re-Cook Islands superannuation withdrawal. When my husband retired the first time from Government he was able to withdraw all of his super which he invested in struggling Tav. Bearing in mind he wasn’t even anywhere near retirement...
Livestock owners warned
Cook Island News
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June 28, 2025
Cook Islands Police. This week, Cook Islands Police met with livestock owners in Rarotonga to ensure they are following protocols related to securing their animals and preventing them from wandering. Numerous complaints have been received...
Tradition in Tanzania: Reviving East Africa’s Ocean Heritage
Oceanographic Magazine
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July 16, 2025
While grassroots efforts thrive, a transformative movement is reshaping legal frameworks on a global scale. The concept of Ocean Rights advocates for recognising the legal rights of the ocean as a living entity, acknowledging its intrinsic value...
PNG, Fiji meet in rematch of OFC 2022
The National
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PAPUA New Guinea are all geared up for their OFC Women’s Nations Cup semifinal match against Fiji today at 1pm in Lautoka, Fiji. PNG and Fiji have a shared rivalry history over the years and today’s clash is a rematch of the 2022 final. In that...
Tall ship banned from entering Aberdeen harbour due to Russian captain
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 16, 2025
A ship sailing to a Tall Ships Race 2025 has been banned from entering UK waters - due to sanctions against Russian vessels. The TS Shtandart, a replica of an 18th Century flagship of Peter the Great, has been denied entry to Aberdeen Port due to...
Tall ship denied entry to Scots harbour due to Russian-born captain
STV News
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July 16, 2025
A tall ship has been denied entry into the Port of Aberdeen due to it being captained by a Russian-born man. The TS Shtandart released an open letter directed to the city’s port authorities, confirming that they had also been excluded from the...
Spoils Shared In OFC Women’s Nations Cup Group A Opener
Scoop
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The OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 kicked off with the spoils shared by Tahiti and Cook Islands at Churchill Park in Lautoka today. Both 2022 quarter finalists were looking to start their campaigns strong, knowing that securing early points would be...
Intellistake secures exclusive partnership with Singularity Venture Hub
Oak Park Journal
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July 16, 2025
# Intellistake Technologies Corp Partners with Singularity Venture Hub ## Introduction: Intellistake Technologies Corp., a leading technology company specializing in decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain infrastructure,...
China’s military expansion toward the Southwest Pacific and Oceania
Geopolitical Intelligence Services
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July 15, 2025
Beijing is increasing military activities and economic influence in the Indo-Pacific and transforming the regional security landscape. April 25: A Chinese warship spotted in the West Philippine Sea. Beijing has been growing its military ambitions,...
PNG awaits Kulas
The Fiji Times
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July 15, 2025
THE Fiji Kulas will face Papua New Guinea in the semi-final of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 tomorrow at 3pm. It will be a closely watched contest for both teams, after they emerged on top of their respective pools in the early stages of...
Is New Caledonia's agreement a 'new chapter' or a 'betrayal'?
RNZ
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July 15, 2025
By Doug Dingwall, Jordan Fennell and Johnson Raela, ABC with wires French officials met with New Caledonian representatives in Paris to negotiate an agreement on the territory's status. Photo: AP French President Emmanuel Macron hailed it a...
Road toll reaches five
Cook Island News
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July 3, 2025
Van turned in to a driveway which caused a serious accident involving a 71-year-old woman driving her motorbike who collided with the van. COOK ISLANDS POLICE/25062613 Cook Islands has recorded its fifth road fatality after an elderly woman, who...
Apii Nikao honours student artists for World Autism Day competition
Cook Island News
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July 3, 2025
From left, Mana Hunter-John, Maiata Herman, Lylah Piua, Tamangaro Pana and Autism Cook Islands programme manager, Kat Jensen. APII NIKAO/25070106 Apii Nikao held a special morning assembly to honour its young artists last week, with the prize...
Raromart MEGA Te Maeva Nui sales
Cook Island News
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July 14, 2025
Raromart launched their Te Maeva Nui SALE up to 50 per cent in relation to Te Maeva Nui season, this month. TEITIMOANA TAIRI/25071114 Raromart MEGA has launched a sales promotion offering up to 50 per cent off for this year’s Te Maeva Nui...
Pacific countries have narrow window to adapt to climate change
Matangi Tonga Online
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July 15, 2025
Pacific representatives have called for urgent reform to climate finance and regional cooperation at a high-level panel on climate security on day one of the 2025 Pacific Regional and National Security Conference being held in Suva, Fiji from...
Letter: Keyboard warriors
Cook Island News
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July 15, 2025
Dear Editor, I see a lot of debate around “keyboard warriors” lately, some see them as all talk, no action, I’m a self-confessed keyboard warrior and damn proud as. But I’d suggest a different lens, some of our most strategic, intelligent, and...
Seabed Strategy: Why Nauru Should Be Central to Trump’s Deep-Sea Mining Vision
[your]NEWS
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July 14, 2025
By Emmanuel Ogbonna In an executive order issued in April 2025, President Donald Trump emphasized the strategic necessity of offshore critical minerals in building U.S. supply chains that are independent of adversarial nations like the People’s...
NZ film Tinā set for US release after Rialto Distribution acquires global rights
Newstalk ZB
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July 16, 2025
The global rights to New Zealand film Tinā have been acquired by Rialto Distribution, with a United States theatrical release date set for next month. One of the most successful local productions to date, Tinā – which was written, co-produced and...