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After days at sea with the Cook Islands PM, here’s what I learned

Will plans to mine the Pacific Ocean for metals needed in the green energy transition put our oceans at risk?

Al Jazeera

Resistance to mega-tourism is rising in the South Pacific – but will governments put words into action?

With COVID-19 travel restrictions largely a thing of the past for Australian and New Zealand tourists, Pacific destinations are enjoying the return of visitors – albeit at a slower pace than in other parts of the world.

The Conversation

US recognition for islands opens up development opportunities

Washington has renewed its focus in the Pacific because of China’s engagement in the region and is expected to send a senior official to the Pacific Islands Forum in the Cook Islands later this year, writes Emma Ricketts

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Sophisticated scams target large investors in NZ

Substantial investments in clean energy financing and term deposits are increasingly being touted by offshore scammers.

Newsroom.co.nz

Johnston savours 'amazing' Jillaroos debut at Women's World Cup

The prop made her debut in Australia's 74-0 win over Cook Islands.

Newcastle Herald

Jillaroos beat Cook Islands 74-0, and Women's Rugby League World Cup blowouts may be exaggerated by rule changes

There have been plenty of one-sided scorelines in the men's World Cup already, but a couple of rule changes threaten to create a more uneven competition in the women's tournament, writes Nick Campton.

ABC News

Jillaroos win big as Cook Islands fume

Sam Bremner has begun her Rugby League World Cup with a bang, scoring four tries in the Jillaroos' 74-0 thrashing of the Cook Islands in England.

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Tonga run in 16 tries in comfortable World Cup victory over Cook Islands

Will Penisini score four tries for Tonga, while wing Tesi Niu ran in a hat-trick.

The Independent UK

The clime-box scam: Big investor gulled by Cook Islands climate swindle

Scammers are actively targeting climate change investors at the very time that small Pacific nations are pleading for help to mitigate the impacts of rising sea levels.

Newsroom.co.nz

Cook Islands loses to Papua New Guinea at Rugby League World Cup, but the game means more than the result

Cook Islands is one of only two nations with rugby league as the national sport. They played the other, Papua New Guinea, at the Rugby League World Cup, with more on the line than just the two points.

ABC News

After three ACL injuries, depression and retirement, Ollie Olds hits new heights

Scrum-half, 29, retired four years ago after undergoing a THIRD knee reconstruction on the same leg but was persuaded to give it another go by his brother James and now they're facing Tonga together in the World Cup

Daily Mirror

‘My focus has shifted’: Kevin Iro on evolving from rugby league star to ocean advocate

The Cook Islands great is confronting his biggest challenge with his award-winning conservation work in the Pacific

The Guardian - AU

John Kear proud but disappointed after Wales edged out by Cook Islands

The predominantly part-time Welsh side had taken a 12-8 interval lead at Leigh Sports Village.

The Independent UK

Wales’ World Cup wait goes on as they are denied by Cook Islands comeback

John Kear’s side of mainly part-time players led by six points at half-time but Cook Islands fought back to win a thriller

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Wales Online

Wales beaten by the Cook Islands at Rugby League World Cup

Things got off to a bad start for the Welsh team at the Rugby League World Cup

The Independent UK

Cook Islands overcome spirited Wales to win their World Cup opener

The predominantly part-time Welsh side held a 12-8 interval lead on a chilly evening at Leigh Sports Village.

Wales Online

What time are the Rugby League World Cup matches on TV today?

Wales play Cook Islands in their first match

ABC News

Pacific Islands backed a partnership with the US, but China unlikely to be deterred in push for influence

A week after the US and the Pacific signed a historic joint-partnership declaration, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says China had a "different approach to engaging with the Pacific" to the US, while an expert says Beijing will not be deterred from pushing for influence in the region.

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Wales Rugby League World Cup squad includes three sets of brothers, two pairs of twins and a player who retired due to brain abnormality

Wales get their campaign underway against Cook Islands later this month

AAP

Holmes undecided on World Cup allegiance

Valentine Holmes says he's undecided whether he'll represent Australia or Cook Islands at the upcoming Rugby League World Cup.

AAP

Samoa outclass Cook Islands in league Test

Samoa's wealth of NRL experience has paved the way for a 42-12 over the Cook Islands in their Pacific Test at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.

Newsroom.co.nz

High-profile Chinese visit steps up battle for the hearts and debts of the Pacific

A draft security pact leaks as the Chinese foreign minister arrives in the Pacific to sign deals with the leaders of 11 island states, including NZ realm nations Niue and Cook Islands.

Newsroom.co.nz

Book of the Week: Among the Palagis

NZ's poet laureate celebrates a milestone in NZ writing

Daily Mirror

Russian oligarch with ties to Vladimir Putin has his huge £75m superyacht seized by FBI

Owned by Russian billionaire Viktor Vekselberg, the 255-foot-long 'Tango' sails under a Cook Islands flag and is registered to a company based in the British Virgin Islands

The Guardian - AU

Cook Islands reports first Covid case amid fears of ‘silent transmission’

The case was a traveller who arrived on a flight from New Zealand last week, as hundreds turn out for testing across the Pacific country

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