AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMururoa veterans finally return: Nineteen New Zealand sailors who witnessed French nuclear testing at Mururoa in 1973 are heading to the Cook Islands for a last tour, recalling the eerie “desert” conditions and the cloud from about 30km away. Pacific unity under strain: As leaders gather in Palau for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum, New Zealand says pull-outs are disappointing but the meeting still matters; the agenda spans geopolitics, transnational crime, resilience and regional integration. Realm talks in Auckland: Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau leaders met NZ PM Christopher Luxon in a first four-way Realm meeting, with Mark Brown urging action over more promises. Deep-sea mining legal risk: A new report warns Pacific governments could face costly investor-state disputes if they tighten rules on deep-sea mining. Sport and youth: OFC U-19 Men’s Championship kicks off in Samoa with two finalists qualifying for the U-20 World Cup; locally, Cook Islands school tennis is back via a junior programme, and Ashlee Matapo’s rapid rise highlights pathways for Cook Islands women in rugby league. Health research boost: UH Cancer Center’s Body Composition Laboratory received IAEA collaborating centre status.
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