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Maritime Security: A New Zealand P-8A patrol supporting the Cook Islands and other Pacific nations photographed suspected fishing violations, “dark vessels” and a possible pollution incident. US Coast Guard-led training is also strengthening coordination among Cook Islands maritime agencies. Rugby League: The international governing body has widened eligibility to great-grandparents’ birthplace, following a Cook Islands submission — a change that could expand the player pool for smaller nations. Visitor Safety: Police are still seeking information about a motorbike bag-snatching targeting a tourist in Rarotonga. Tourism Jobs: The government is drafting a 2027 pilot to make short-term hospitality work permits easier for young overseas travellers. Climate Resilience: El Niño is raising water-security concerns, with the Southern Cook Islands more exposed to scarcity while the Northern Cooks are seeing increased rainfall.

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Sep. 22, 2026

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Pacific nations praise God through hymns and prayer at Rugby League World Cup

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US companies apply to explore deep-sea mining in area bordering Pacific island states

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ANZ extends fee waiver for money transfers to Pacific

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Nov. 10, 2026

Cook Islands government captive plans wider cover and explores parametric options

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Nov. 11, 2026

New Zealand sets minimum age foreigners must reach to qualify for citizenship

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Nov. 9, 2026

Cook Islands Immigration drafts proposal for short-term hospitality work permits

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Nov. 10, 2026

RNZAF’s P-8A Poseidons Busy As South-West Pacific Warms Up

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Nov. 10, 2026

US stakes competing claims to Pacific seabed mining areas, challenging UN authority

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