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Event underlines importance of youth in election

Wednesday 16 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Youths from the southern group islands as well as northern group islands representatives residing in Rarotonga have gathered for the Cook Islands Youth Parliament which started yesterday at Sinai Hall.

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CIRU outlines sponsorship plan

Wednesday 16 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) has put together a package to raise funds for their Rugby World Cup 2019 qualifying series, starting next month.

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Bears through to the U19 league final

Wednesday 16 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

The young Arorangi Bears under-19 team will carry the pride of Puaikura with them in the grand final of the domestic rugby league competition.


Anti-cyclone system triggers rain

Wednesday 16 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather

The bad weather which has brought unexpected rain and gusty winds to Rarotonga was triggered by an anti-cyclone system southwest of the Cook Islands.


Impressive turnout for breakfast update

Wednesday 16 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

There was a good turnout for Cook Islands Tourism’s Global Breakfast Update yesterday.

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Panthers claim minor premiership

Tuesday 15 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

Tupapa Panthers were crowned the minor premiership champions after their win in the final match of the preliminary round in Aitutaki on Friday last week.

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Muay Thai fighters fundraising

Tuesday 15 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Muay Thai Cook Islands is running a series of fundraising drives to help raise money for their first international trip.

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Art exhibition opening at town gallery

Tuesday 15 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture

The opening exhibition of Putahi Cook Islands 2018 will be held tonight at the Bergman Gallery, starting at 6pm.

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Fisheries' chance to 'get it right'

Tuesday 15 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment

The Western and Central Pacific region is in a good position to put in measures in place to ensure a robust tuna stock for the future.

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Cooks bag mixed result in canoe event

Monday 14 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling

The Cook Islands Canoeing and Kayak team recorded a mixed result in the inaugural Asia Pacific Sprint Cup in Adelaide, Australia, over the weekend.

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Kiwis can vote in local elections

Monday 14 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

New Zealand citizens who have resided in the Cook Islands for 12 continuous months at any given time of their lives are eligible to vote in the 2018 General Elections.


China presence irks Opposition

Saturday 12 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

The Opposition is concerned at what has been described as China’s “irregular and improper presence” in the Cook Islands during the election period.

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Fisheries forum ends on a high

Saturday 12 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment

The Cook Islands received praise for “a wonderful” hosting of the 106th Officials Forum Fisheries Committee Meeting which wrapped up yesterday at the Edgewater Resort and Spa in Arorangi.

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Battle for pride in league competition

Saturday 12 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

It will be a battle for pride in the remaining two premier matches in the domestic rugby league competition today.


League times brought forward

Friday 11 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

The kick-off times of the main games in the final round of the domestic rugby league competition this weekend have been brought forward due to limited daylight.

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Rarotonga Basketball rising up

Friday 11 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The newly-formed Rarotonga Basketball is hoping to raise the profile of the sport by helping teach the young ones the basics of the game.

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Postal and advance voting begins

Friday 11 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

The Cook Islands electoral office has started conducting postal and advance voting ahead of the June 14 polls.


Praise for fisheries control

Friday 11 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment

The Cook Islands has been praised for its progressive ways of managing fisheries in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

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League top four decided

Thursday 10 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

The top four teams in the domestic rugby league competition have been confirmed ahead of the final round this weekend.

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Aid landscape set to widen

Thursday 10 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Finance minister Mark Brown says Pacific countries will continue to develop relations with emerging partners such as China, despite significant increases in foreign aid to the region from New Zealand and Australia.


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