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Cook Islands government to consider increasing sugary drinks, alcohol tax proposal
The proposed taxes are aimed at helping combat the increasing cases of non-communicable diseases, which are affecting over ...
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Pacific islands push back against growing climate threats
Islanders can become more resilient to rising seas and extreme weather by protecting marine habitats and adapting farming ...
'Not a savings account': Cook Islands super fund defends pension model amid member frustration
The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) is designed as a pension scheme, not a savings account, says its chief ...
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Xevani, Xeyana Salanoa start for Samoa Women’s National Team vs Cook Islands
Hawaii’s Xevani and Xeyana Salanoa both getting starting jobs for the Samoa Women’s National Team against the Cook Islands in ...
New Zealand, the Cook Islands' biggest funder, halts money to the Pacific nation over its China ties
New Zealand has halted millions of dollars in funding to the Cook Islands over agreements the smaller Pacific nation made ...
Cook Islands aid row spotlights China’s Pacific outreach, New Zealand’s mounting unease
The funding cut leaves the Cook Islands facing a sudden financial shortfall, prompting warnings that Wellington’s approach ...
New Zealand halts Cook Islands funding over China row
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2025 Pacific Mini Games: Cook Islands flag bearers journey
When team Cook Islands walks out during the opening ceremony of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau, it will be led by two ...
New Zealand halts funding to Cook Islands over former colony's deepening ties with China
New Zealand has halted funding to the Cook Islands over what it considers the small Pacific nation's deepening ties with China.
Papua New Guinea Top Group A With Demolition Of Cook Islands
Papua New Guinea’s win sees them through to the semi-finals top of Group A, and they will play the Group B runners up. HT: 0-6 Cook Islands: 0 Papua New Guinea: 8 (Michaelyne BUTUBU 4’; Marie KAIPU 9 ...