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Southern Cross sees rise in travel illness claims
Insurance Business
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“Sadly, in popular destinations such as Indonesia, the Cook Islands, Nepal, Vanuatu, the Philippines, and Samoa, dengue fever is affecting locals and travellers, with some tragic consequences for families,” she said.
Ports Authority upgrades fleet to boost efficiency and safety
Cook Island News
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August 18, 2025
Cook Islands Ports Authority officially welcomed the arrival of its newest addition to its fleet of heavy equipment, a 45-tonne SANY reach stacker at a special blessing ceremony held in Avatiu on Friday afternoon. PORTS/25081706 The Cook Islands...
Brisbane-Rarotonga flight hailed as a ‘game-changer’
Cook Island News
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August 18, 2025
Jetstar, which services the Sydney to Rarotonga route, will begin a new three-times-a-week direct flight from Brisbane in May 2026. One-way fares are now on sale for $249. AIRPORT AUTHORITY COOK ISLANDS/25081601. Tourism industry leaders are...
Letter: Time to clean house at Cook Islands Airport Authority
Cook Island News
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August 15, 2025
Dear Editor, As a concerned citizen, I feel compelled to speak out about the growing unease surrounding the management and governance of one of our most critical national assets – the Cook Islands Airport Authority. From the appointment of the...
Ports Authority to host 47th Pacific Maritime Transport Alliance meet
Cook Island News
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August 18, 2025
The Cook Islands Ports Authority (CIPA) will welcome port leaders, industry partners and maritime experts from across the Pacific to Rarotonga this week for the 47th Pacific Maritime Transport Alliance (PMTA) Conference, taking place from August...
‘The new Tahiti’: Cook Islands emerge as latest Aussie tourist hotspot and only a five hour flight from Sydney
PerthNow
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August 15, 2025
If your ideal holiday includes warm tropical weather, relaxation and crystal clear water, then there is a new holiday destination that Aussies are adding to their wish list. Located about halfway between Australia and Hawaii is the Cook Islands,...
Cook Islands ready for OFC U16 Men’s Championship challenge
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 14, 2025
The Cook Islands U16 football team has departed for the 2025 OFC U16 Men’s Championship in the Solomon Islands, where they will compete against Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Tahiti in Group A with half the squad making their international debut. The...
The best places to stay in the Cook Islands
Lonely Planet
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If you fly all the way to the Cook Islands, you can expect some of the most alluring accommodations in the South Pacific. You’ll feel right at home amid this island nation’s easy-going vibe, staying lagoon-side and barbecuing up a storm, or...
U.S. eyes deeper ties with Cook Islands
Samoa News
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August 13, 2025
#. US-Cook Islands meet PACIFIC NEWS BRIEFS w_header Compiled by Samoa News staff The United States is looking to build stronger ties with the Cook Islands following a historic diplomatic visit this week by its Chargé d'Affaires, David Gehrenbeck,...
World Mosquito Day 2025: Theme, History, and Preventive Measures
Newsd
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August 18, 2025
World Mosquito Day 2025: World Mosquito Day falls on 20 August each year. It celebrates a medical milestone in 1897, when British physician Sir Ronald Ross discovered that female Anopheles mosquitoes pass malaria from person to person, which...
TOURISM TALANOA | Protecting Fiji’s soul
The Fiji Times
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August 14, 2025
When I walked away from the GSTC 2025 Conference last week, I didn’t just leave with a notebook full of presentations and polite talking points. I left with keen reflections — some energising, some sobering, but all that goes beyond the conference...
United States eyes deeper ties with Cook Islands, help businesses form ties
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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August 12, 2025
The United States is looking to build stronger ties with the Cook Islands following a historic diplomatic visit this week by its Chargé d’Affaires, David Gehrenbeck, who met with Prime Minister Mark Brown during the nation’s 60th anniversary of...
Holidaymakers urged to make a vital check with their GP before jetting off
Daily Mail
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August 13, 2025
British travellers are being warned to double-check their vaccinations are in order at least six weeks before jetting off on holiday. According to the NHS, holidaymakers are advised to make an appointment with their GP or at a private travel...
Cook Islands rugby league teams face tough competition in Port Moresby
Cook Island News
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August 7, 2025
Cook Islands Moana will battle PNG Orchids on October 17 before facing the Tonga XIII on October 24 in the 2025 Pacific Championships Bowl competition. Both matches will be held at Santos National Football Stadium. NRL/25080617 The Cook Islands...
Cook Islands seeks balance as record tourism numbers put strain on local environment
RNZ
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August 7, 2025
Muri Lagoon, Rarotonga Photo: Caleb Fotheringham As the Cook Islands celebrates 60 years of self-governance, the nation is looking at how the backbone of its economy can move beyond just economic benefits. Rarotonga is as popular as it has ever...
Cook Islands PM charts bold future, reaffirms global leadership
Pacific News Service
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The Cook Islands is celebrating 60 years of self-government with Prime Minister Mark Brown declaring the country’s intent to step up as a global player, driven by unity and a bold vision for the future. Delivering his Constitution Day address,...
US starts seabed mineral talks with Cook Islands
Samoa News
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August 7, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The US has begun talks with the Cook Islands for research on seabed minerals exploration and development, the State Department said on Tuesday. The Cook Islands lie halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii and are made up...
US Begins Talks With Cook Islands Over Seabed Minerals
Asia Financial
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August 6, 2025
US officials have begun talks with the Cook Islands for research on seabed mineral exploration and development, the US State Department said on Tuesday. The Cook Islands lie halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii and are made up of 15 islands and...
Will’s Word: A moment of pride and unity for the Cook Islands
Pacific Media Network
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I’ve criticised Mark Brown before and I still believe in holding him, and any government frankly, to account. But as I stood in Rarotonga yesterday and listened to his speech marking 60 years since the Cook Islands became self-governing, I felt...
NZ Governor-General praises Cook Islands women for community leadership
Cook Island News
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August 5, 2025
New Zealand’s Governor General, Dame Cindy Kiro, praised the Cook Islands National Council of Women for their tireless work in uplifting women and families across the nation, during her heartfelt address at the special gathering held in her...