





No Pacific Island nation has ever reached the global tournament and this week four teams begin their long bid to change that, starting with a high-stakes knock-out round in the Cook Islands.



It warns that the draft Cryptocurrency (Ransomware Suppression) Bill 2025 could disrupt banking, trade, and tourism while tackling cybercrime.




Moana Minerals backs Rarotonga's decision to extend the operation for another five years, saying more time is needed for environmental baseline studies before any mining permit can be considered.