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Pacific Culture on Screen: TVNZ’s new documentary 400 Weddings and a Funeral is a practical guide to Pacific wedding and funeral protocols, with cultural experts and real experiences across Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands, Fiji and Niue. Regional Diplomacy: Central Province and the Cook Islands have renewed ties through a Sister Province Partnership Arrangement signed at APEC Haus, aiming for cultural exchange, education, youth and women’s empowerment, tourism, climate work and more. Geopolitics & the Ocean: Cook Islands PM Mark Brown told Pacific leaders the country is pushing “sacred ocean” protection via its Marae moana marine park and science-based rules on seabed minerals. Health & Skills: International Nurses Day in the Cooks spotlighted the workforce, while a Samoa study is set to measure how heat and humidity affect children’s learning and wellbeing in classrooms. Travel Reality Check: Sri Lanka’s passport ranks 94th globally for visa-free access, underscoring how mobility still shapes opportunity.

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Feb. 11, 2026

Deep Sea Minerals Corp. Provides Strategic Update on Cook Islands and U.S. NOAA Pathways as U.S. Accelerates Offshore Critical Minerals Policy and Expands Supply-Chain Investment

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May. 12, 2026

NOMINATING COMMISSION WEIGHING JUDICIAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GOVERNOR

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Dec. 2, 2025

Cook Islands Emerges as Leading Financial Hub in New CEO Insight Report

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Jan. 2, 2026

Donlevy-Rosen & Rosen, P.A. attorney Howard Rosen Announces New Analysis on the Intersection of Cook Islands Offshore Asset Planning and IRS-Approved Estate Protection Protocols

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Dec. 23, 2025

ProtectYou.com Identified as Leading Resource for Business Sellers/Owners Seeking Comprehensive Cook Island Asset Protection

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May. 8, 2026

WLTH Launches Mobile App on iOS and Android, Opening the Door to Pre-IPO Opportunities

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