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Pacific Region •

Cook Islands

Tourism is booming but Cook Islands families are still feeling the pinch, hotel boss says

A 50-cent minimum wage rise has been welcomed but Liana Scott says rising power bills, water charges and labour shortages remain the bigger challenge for households and businesses.

Renate RiversThu, 09 Jul

Pacific Region •

Cook Islands

Record visitors shield Cook Islands from global fuel crisis

The Cook Islands prime minister says tourist numbers are keeping the island nation’s finances strong amid the fuel crisis and recession predictions.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 22 Jun

Pacific Region •

Fiji •

Tonga

Fiji cruise ship retires after reef grounding ends 22-year service

The MV Fiji Princess will not return to service after running aground near Monuriki Island with the operator confirming its retirement.

PMN NewsMon, 20 Apr

Pacific Region •

Cook Islands

Visa glitch triggers duplicate charges for Rarotonga visitors

A technical issue at BSP Cook Islands has caused duplicate Visa card transactions have left business and tourism leaders warning of reputational fallout.

Losirene Lacanivalu, Cook Islands NewsSat, 31 Jan

Pacific Region

Travel disruptions across Tasman amid Asia airport chaos

Travellers warned to expect flight delays over Christmas week, with Australia and New Zealand airports under pressure from peak holiday traffic.

PMN NewsThu, 25 Dec

Summer

Christmas in the Pacific: Here is your 2025 flight price guide

From Tahiti to Tokelau, check the cost of festive escapes and plan your island getaway before flights fill up.

Khalia StrongFri, 12 Dec

Pacific Region •

Cook Islands

Cook Islands tourism industry concerned by NZ funding pause and lack of govt clarity

The tourism industry is calling for transparency from the Cook Islands government.

Losirene Lacanivalu, Cook Islands NewsThu, 13 Nov

Pacific Region •

Fiji

Fiji tourism boom hides growing generation gap, industry experts say

While visitor numbers hit record highs, younger families are turning to Asia, leaving the Pacific paradise dependent on older travellers.

Christine RovoiWed, 12 Nov

Pacific Region •

Fiji

Fiji announces 2026 tourism talks, eyes sustainable and authentic experiences

In a move set to put the country on the global tourism map, travel traders will gather in the heart of the Pacific.

Christine RovoiMon, 18 Aug

Pacific Region •

New Caledonia

Travel caution issued for New Caledonia amid ongoing political tensions, civil unrest

Just six months after reopening to tourists following the deadly riots of May 2024, travellers to the French territory are urged to exercise heightened caution.

Christine RovoiTue, 12 Aug

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