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Serena Hunter joins Te Tupu

Friday 17 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling

Top female paddler Serena Hunter has made a switch to Te Tupu o Te Manava open women’s team ahead of this year’s Matson Vaka Eiva which starts next week.

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He's out to terminate climate change damage

Friday 17 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger’s support in the fight against climate change has added weight to the plea of small island states such as the Cook Islands, says health minister Nandi Glassie.

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Smoother path to league World Cup

Thursday 16 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

The Cook Islands’ pathway to the 2021 Rugby League World Cup has become much easier, thanks to the grand performance of the Pacific teams in this year’s World Cup.

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Leaders call for cooperation

Thursday 16 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Small island developing states (SIDS) leaders, including Cook Islands prime minister Henry Puna, have called upon the international community to assist in maximising the sustainable use of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors for the benefit of their countries.

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Job applications down 'slightly'

Thursday 16 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The Education ministry has experienced only a slight decline in the number of applicants from New Zealand to fill key positions in local schools.


Moana set for league challenge

Wednesday 15 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

The Cook Islands women’s rugby league beauties will turn into beast mode in their opening Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2017 clash against the Australian Jillaroos tonight in Sydney.

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Queen's Baton continues its island relay

Wednesday 15 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The Queen’s Baton continued its journey around Rarotonga with the second leg of the relay, starting at the boundary of Vaka Takitumu/Teau O Tonga yesterday.

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Cooks through to Hong Kong Sevens

Tuesday 14 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

The Cook Islands men’s side has qualified to next year’s Hong Kong Sevens after finishing sixth in the Oceania Sevens Championship in Fiji over the weekend.


Education head quits

Tuesday 14 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education

The Cook Islands Public Service has confirmed the resignation of Ministry of Education secretary Gail Townsend.

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Politics in need of new blood: Ioane

Tuesday 14 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

The Cook Islands government hopes to see an increase in young people playing key roles in next year’s general election,


Epic battle at Turangi in store for cricket fans

Monday 13 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

An epic battle is expected in round nine of the 2017 Rarotonga Cricket Competition today.


Eight teams keen on Nines meet

Monday 13 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

Eight teams are expected to take part in the 2018 Cook Islands Rugby League Nines Tournament at the BCI Stadium in Nikao.


So close yet so far for Sevens

Monday 13 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

The Cook Islands women’s side was scheduled to play Samoa in the 5th and 6th place playoff at the Oceania Sevens Championship in Suva, Fiji yesterday.

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MPs need to know development plans

Monday 13 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Parliamentarians need to understand the Community Sustainable Development Plans (CSDP) of their respective constituencies in order to effectively measure and assess the performance of government’s climate change policies.


Cooks make good start at the Sevens

Friday 10 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

The Cook Islands Sevens teams made a good start to their campaign at the Oceania Sevens Championship in Suva, Fiji yesterday.


Queen's Baton here tomorrow

Friday 10 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The Queen’s Baton arrives in the Cook Islands early tomorrow for a five-day relay around Rarotonga.

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Crimes Bill body out of time

Friday 10 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The Parliamentary Select Committee for the Crimes Bill 2017 is running out of time to complete their consultations with people and organisations around the country before the next sitting of parliament.

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Parliament set to meet in three weeks

Thursday 9 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The second sitting of the Parliament for this year is scheduled for November 27.


No moves yet on 'Paradise Papers'

Thursday 9 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Financial Intelligence Unit says it will properly investigate if it is provided with information that indicates that there has been any criminal activity or financial misconduct in this country in connection with the “Paradise Papers”.


Referees note the changes...

Wednesday 8 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

The Auckland Rugby Referees Association members who officiated at the Raro Rugby Sevens were pleased with the performance of their local counterparts at the three-day tournament held last week.

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