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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
7 December 2024
Police need numbers and bigger budget
9 December 2024
Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
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Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
10 December 2024
DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
6 December 2024
Cook Islands has its first mosque
14 November 2024
CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
16 November 2024
RAC to address mosque legality
19 November 2024
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
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Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
23 October 2024
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
24 September 2024
Tenants face water bill burden
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Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
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Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
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Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Articles by CI News Staff
Rarotonga welcomes cruise passengers for sightseeing and shopping
Tuesday 27 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Majority of the passengers onboard Crystal Serenity came ashore during the cruise ship’s visit to Rarotonga on Saturday.
Albert Nicholas appointed Deputy Prime Minister
Friday 16 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in BREAKING NEWS, National, Politics
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has confirmed the appointment of Albert Nicholas as the country’s Deputy Prime Minister (DPM).
Rugby league matches still on
Friday 16 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League has confirmed that today and tomorrow's domestic 13s competition matches will continue.
Minister urges better management of govt assets
Thursday 15 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands organised an Asset Management Workshop this week to educate Rarotonga and Pa Enua representatives on managing government assets on their islands.
Foreign Affairs Minister Elikana co-chairs Pacific-Japan ministerial meet
Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
The newly-appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tingika Elikana co-chaired the 5th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM) Ministerial Interim Meeting in Suva on Sunday with Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa.
Rarotonga police team tackles Gender Family Harm in Aitutaki
Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands
Three Rarotonga police officers are in Aitutaki for a week-long programme of consultations with community stakeholders, on Gender Family Harm (GFH).
Tupapa Panthers roar back
Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Former champions Tupapa Panthers premier men’s side sent a strong message to Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition clubs after a convincing win in the opening round over the weekend.
New trucks tackle sludge, improve water supply
Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Two vacuum trucks, donated to To Tatou Vai (TTV) by the Government of Japan, will assist with the management of the water network on Rarotonga.
Cooks badminton team count down for Oceania Champs
Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Badminton, Sports
Three teams of 16 players are getting ready for the 2024 VICTOR Oceania Championships in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Impressive turnout for team triathlon event
Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Cook Islands Triathlon Association was overjoyed with the turnout for the 2024 BSP & KPMG Team Triathlon held on Saturday, which saw a large number of competitors, in hot and humid conditions.
Kairua appointed Secretary of Cultural Development
Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Culture, Economy, National
A new Secretary of the Ministry of Cultural Development has been appointed following Anthony Turua’s resignation late last year.
Lucky escape for driver after van plunges into stream
Monday 22 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
A 24-year-old male driver escaped serious injury when his van veered off the road in Aroa and tumbled into a stream.
Avatiu FC first Cook Islands team in OFC Women’s Champions League
Wednesday 17 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
History will be made as the Avatiu women’s football side heads to the OFC Women’s Champions League in Honiara, Solomon Islands, from March 10-23, 2024, after securing their fate with a first-ever Rarotonga Round Cup win.
Cook Islands' beach football talent on display
Monday 15 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands Beach Games 2024 sizzled with excitement on Saturday, as teams clashed on the sandy courts in a vibrant display of beach football.
Cooks calling on cross country runners
Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Athletics, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands is on the lookout for one male and one female cross country runner to compete in Belgrade Serbia at the end of March.
FIFA assistance to Cooks for youth development
Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
FIFA’s assistance to football in the Cook Islands had led to the development of youth programmes and training sessions over the years.
Avatiu Eels retain Nines title
Monday 8 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels retained the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise title after a hard-fought final on Saturday at the BCI Stadium in Nikao.
Raukawa Kukis reign supreme: Unbeatens cruise to Nines in Paradise title
Monday 8 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
A player from the champion Raukawa Kukis side tries to break through Lady Eels defenders in the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise Tournament on Saturday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
League Nines in Paradise heats up: Favourites emerge on day one
Saturday 6 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Newcomers Raukawa Kukis from New Zealand made an impressive start on day one of the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise tournament yesterday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Cook Islanders celebrated for service in NZ New Year Honours
Thursday 4 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Entertainment, Features, Weekend
A community worker, educationalist, and journalist are among the Cook Islanders who have been recognised in the New Zealand New Year Honours list 2024.
