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No debt in China deal
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Thomas Wynne: Haka with the taniwha or dance with the dragon?
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‘Paedophile’ gets 13 years in prison
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Thomas Wynne: Where were our leaders while children suffered?
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$541.7m tourism earnings
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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Top cop position advertised
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Police need numbers and bigger budget
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Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
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Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
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DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
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Cook Islands has its first mosque
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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
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RAC to address mosque legality
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Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
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CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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Articles by CI News Staff
Fierce competition expected at annual BSP Women’s Triathlon Race
Thursday 20 March 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Cook Islands Triathlon Association is eagerly looking forward to the annual BSP Women’s Triathlon Race, which will be held Saturday, March 22, at the Tikioki Tri Site at 2pm.
New tourism venture set to boost Atiu’s appeal
Thursday 20 March 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands, Tourism
Cook Islands Tourism is reviewing an exciting new tourism experience that is set to launch in Atiu soon.
Cook Islands NGOs highlight threats of seabed mining
Thursday 20 March 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, Environment, Local, National
Local non-governmental organisations yesterday conducted a presentation on the potential environmental and socio-cultural impacts of the impending exploitation of the seabed, focusing on human interaction with the environment.
‘Game changer’: Women dominate rugby coaching workshop in Aitutaki
Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
In a perfect lead-up to International Women’s Day, which was marked on Saturday, the Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) saw a huge turnout of women at a Quickrip Coaches Workshop in Aitutaki last Wednesday.
Victoria Park water station for the community
Wednesday 5 March 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Minister for Cultural Development and Tupapa-Maraerenga MP George ‘Maggie’ Angene says he had been preparing for some time to construct a water station near the Ministry of Cultural Development.
Kata - Water petition
Monday 3 March 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion
March 3, 2025
Police search for fleeing drivers after weekend crashes
Monday 3 March 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police were last night still looking for the drivers of the vehicles involved in crashes over the weekend.
Busy week at Avatiu Harbour
Thursday 27 February 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
It has been a busy couple of days at the Avatiu Harbour, says Cook Islands Ports Authority Chief Executive Officer Okesene Moananu.
Opposition demands ‘full disclosure’ of Cooks-China deals
Tuesday 25 February 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
The Opposition demands full disclosure of the agreements Cook Islands government has signed with China, raising concerns about transparency, potential economic dependency and strategic influence.
Cook Islands film ‘Stranded Pearl’ to reach global audience
Tuesday 18 February 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Entertainment, Features
A Cook Islands-made film will be featured at international film festivals in Japan and New Zealand, and has secured distribution deals for in-flight entertainment and streaming services.
Cook Islands and China ink agreements, details pending
Friday 14 February 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National
Cook Islands signed a number of bilateral cooperation documents with China following a meeting between Prime Minister Mark Brown and Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday in Harbin, China.
China to aid Cook Islands’ seabed mineral plans
Thursday 13 February 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Technology
Cook Islands is collaborating with China on seabed minerals exploration following discussions led by Prime Minister Mark Brown during his state visit this week.
Cook Islands ‘failed to properly consult’ on China deal, says New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister
Saturday 8 February 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Local, National, New Zealand, Regional
The diplomatic row between the Cook Islands and New Zealand over the China deal the Cook Islands is set to sign in the coming week continues despite brief talks over the phone between the leaders from the two countries.
Chinese ambassador’s second visit in a month focuses on ‘cooperation’
Friday 31 January 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Cook Islands is visiting the country for the second time in just over a month.
20 teams eyed for Team Tri challenge
Friday 31 January 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Fifteen teams of three triathletes each have registered for the the Annual BSP and KPMG Team Tri Competition this Saturday, February 1, at the Tikioki Tri Site.
Hit and run in Arorangi claims life
Thursday 30 January 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
An elderly woman died in a hit and run incident in Arorangi, on Tuesday night, marking the second road fatality in the country this year.
Tennis Cook Islands squad ready to serve at East Pacific Regional Championships
Thursday 30 January 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis
A determined squad of 13 players from Tennis Cook Islands departed for Apia, Samoa, yesterday to compete in the highly anticipated East Pacific Regional Championships (EPRC).
Arorangi Bears roar into 13s season with new coach Nepia
Wednesday 29 January 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Rarotonga clubs are gearing up for the 2025 Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition, which kicks off next Friday, February 7.
Secondment on the table as Police struggle to fill roles
Friday 24 January 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National
Seconding officers from other jurisdictions could be an option for the Cook Islands Police, who are facing recruitment challenges.
National darts team eyes gold in South Pacific Championship
Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Ten top players from the “golden” Darts Cook Islands Association are set to defend their historic gold medals at the 4th South Pacific Darts Championship (SPDA) to be held at the Metro Gym in Suva, Fiji, from January 20-26.
