La Nina possibility drives up cyclone risk
The risk of cyclones in Pacific Islands close to the coral sea could increase as a La Niña watch remains in place.
Mining the Pacific – future proofing or fool's gold?
People living in the Pacific nation are divided on whether to push ahead with deep-sea mining for polymetallic nodules.
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The Crucial Clothing Etiquette Tourists Need To Follow While In The Cook Islands
Nestled in the heart of the South Pacific, the Cook Islands are a tropical paradise made up of 15 idyllic islands spread over ...
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Best Pacific Islands to Visit
You may have to trek a bit to reach the thousands of islands that comprise the South ... This tiny country in the western Pacific Ocean is known for its premier scuba diving sites and incredible ...
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New Zealand rejects Cook Islands passport plan
WELLINGTON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - New Zealand has rejected a proposal by the Cook Islands, a self-governing nation in free association with the larger Pacific country, to allow the creation of its ...
Wild weather halted ferries between New Zealand's main islands again. Why isn't there a tunnel?
Wild weather during New Zealand's peak summer holiday period has disrupted travel for thousands of passengers on ferries that ...
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Climate change leaves future of Pacific Islands tourism 'highly uncertain'
The Pacific Islands are scattered across a vast area of ocean, with some of the clearest ... Prof Becken has recently undertaken research in Fiji and the Cook Islands. It revealed some unexpected ...