Our cruise editor has spent 10 years travelling on 125 ships, now she's revealing which line is best for you

Sometimes the only way to visit remote regions of the world is by cruise ship. So if the seven continents are calling, knowing how to navigate the choice of ships needs serious consideration before splashing the cash. From a first-time cruise to...

Deepening the Pacific’s understanding of Loss and Damage projects in the region

A collective effort is underway to deepen the understanding of climate-induced loss and damage from Pacific countries and Pacific youth perspectives. This commitment was highlighted on Tuesday evening, during a side event on the margins of the...

PNG Golden Jubilee Attracts Unprecedented Global and Regional Support, PM Marape Calls for Continued Partnership

Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary saw an unprecedented gathering of regional and international leaders, underscoring the country’s growing diplomatic and economic significance on the global stage. Prime Minister James Marape hosted...

King’s Counsel Appointments 2025

Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointments of 12 King’s Counsel. The rank of King’s Counsel is primarily awarded to barristers sole who have met the overarching criteria of excellence in their careers, although some can be...

Young Broncos outside back confirms code swap

Brisbane Broncos outside back Israel Leota has confirmed a code switch to rugby union. The outside back has signed on with the Moana Pasifika team in the Super Rugby Pacific competition, with a two-year deal locked in for 2026 and 2027. Rated as...

How Business Contracts Affect Your Finance and Growth: Key Insights for Success

Business contracts directly influence how business contracts affect your finance and growth. They affect cash flow, reduce risks, and support expansion. Learn how effective contract management can boost your financial stability and growth...

Pearl Culture: A remarkable achievement of Cotton University

Silpi Sikha Borah (The writer is a doctoral scholar and an ex-Cottonian from the Department of Zoology.) The Zoology Department of Cotton University, under the leadership of Dr Akalesh Kumar Verma, has been actively engaged in harvesting pearls...

Brisbane Broncos lose young star winger to rugby union

Brisbane Broncos outside back Israel Leota has confirmed he will switch codes from rugby league to rugby union, signing a two-year deal with Moana Pasifika for the 2026 and 2027 Super Rugby Pacific seasons. Widely regarded as one of the NRL’s...

Punching above its weight, Pacific pushes for ship polluters to pay

By Robert Iroga in London Punching above our weight has been the statement echoed in London this week to describe the tiny Pacific’s bold push against some of the global heavyweights to have polluters (ship) pay-up for their pollution. This...

Construction on national emergency centre set to begin in November

Director of Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) John Strickland. 22012143 The Cook Islands Government is forging ahead with plans to establish a National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), which emergency officials say should be fully...

Map Shows Where US Will Start Deep Sea Mining in the Pacific

The U.S. has partnered with the Cook Islands, a self-governing country in the South Pacific, to develop the latter's resource potential and build up America's critical mineral stockpile. "The governments of the United States of America and the...

Pacific Island Nations are Divided Over Deep Sea Mining

[By Kolaia Raisele and Aidan Craney] In recent years, Pacific island nations have earned global credibility as champions of climate action. Pacific leaders view sea level rise as an existential threat. But this united front is now under strain as...

Chua’s squad relying on experience for semifinal push

[File Photo] The Fiji national U-19 Women’s football team had settled in Tahiti early last week and is prepared to begin its campaign at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship. Head coach Angeline Chua believes that the team has benefited from its...

Ninth Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers Meeting concludes in Honiara with strong regional commitments

Ministers to the PWWA Ministers Forum- Photo credit: Solomon Islands Government The Ninth Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWWM) Meeting concluded yesterday in Honiara, with Ministers from 14 Pacific Island countries and territories...

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia arrive at Bora Bora

Polynesian voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia on Aug. 9 arrived in Bora Bora — their final port of call in French Polynesia before continuing on to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands — after a 2-day sail from Tautira, Tahiti. Photo Courtesy:...

Pacific Officials Gather For 32nd SPREP Meeting

DCIM\101MEDIA\DJI_0768.JPG More than a hundred Pacific government officials, partners, donors and stakeholders are gathering in Apia, Samoa, next week to discuss strategic issues pertaining to the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment...

PNG Marks 50th Independence with Global Leaders, Cultural Pride and Economic Opportunities

Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary, celebrated from 14 to 19 September, brought the nation to the world stage as global leaders, regional partners and international dignitaries joined in commemorating the Golden Jubilee. From...

Ninth Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers Meeting concludes

The Ninth Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWWM) Meeting concluded on Tuesday in Honiara, with Ministers from 14 Pacific Island countries and territories committing to urgent action to strengthen water and sanitation across the region. The...

Pacific Water Ministers Meeting Concludes with Strong Regional Commitments

Wednesday 27 August 2025, Honiara – The Ninth Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWWM) Meeting concluded yesterday in Honiara, with ministers from 14 Pacific Island countries and territories committing to urgent action to strengthen water and...

Workshops strengthen media literacy in Raro

Three-person team from Pacific Media Network (PMN) in New Zealand completed a series of media literacy workshops in Rarotonga earlier this month. PMN Cook Islands producer Tauraki Rongo (from left), Pacific Mornings Host William Terite and PMN...