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They did it! Tupapa take Sevens title

Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

It’s been a year of near-misses for the Tupapa Maraerenga rugby union side.

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Keen to manage tourism growth

Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council says they would like to work strategically with the government to consider ways to manage tourism growth to ensure its sustainability.


Brown, Glassie off to Germany

Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Finance minister Mark Brown and health minister Nandi Glassie will this week leave for Germany to attend the 23rd Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP23).


Men: It's time to invest in health

Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

In a bid to promote healthy lifestyles, the Cook Islands Men’s Health organisationwill today start its month-long programme of 30-minute exercise sessions at Constitution Park in Avarua.

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Climate fund grants $17 million

Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The Cook Islands have secured a 7.35m grant from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) as additional financing for the ongoing renewable energy sector project.


Tupapa shoot down Tabusoro

Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Defending men’s champion Tabusoro made a losing start to their campaign after going down in their opening Pool A match at the Raro Rugby Sevens yesterday.

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Tourism stance challenged

Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Party government has questioned the motives of the Democratic Party after a Demo MP suggested the number of tourists visiting the country should be capped.


'Think long term,' says Demo MP

Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Teimurimotia MP Selina Napa is urging the government to think about tourism, the country’s major industry, as a long term sustainable opportunity for the Cook Islands, rather than a series of short term gains which may negatively impact its long term future.

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Avatiu look for golden run

Friday 3 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Two-time runners up Avatiu Gold are hoping to go a notch up in the 2017 Raro Rugby Sevens which kicked off yesterday at the BCI Stadium in Nikao.

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ManaToa eyes perfect build up

Thursday 2 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Cook Islands Sevens coach Vase Samania will be using this weekend’s Raro Rugby Sevens event to prepare his team for the upcoming Oceania Sevens tournament in Fiji.

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Vikings can spring a surprise

Thursday 2 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

A new side will be hoping to stamp its mark in the 2017 Raro Rugby Sevens which kicks off this Thursday at the BCI Stadium in Nikao.


Referee who found love at the Sevens

Thursday 2 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

For Auckland referee Peter Willis the Raro Rugby Sevens is more than just another event, it’s a love-in.

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MAD adds colour to Raro Sevens

Thursday 2 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Adding the colour to the Raro Rugby Sevens this year is local graphic designer Mahai Daniel.

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Barbarians hunt women's title

Thursday 2 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

The Wellington Barbarians are looking forward to their debut in the Raro Rugby Sevens.

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Athletics to hold trials next week

Thursday 2 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Rarotonga athletes who missed out on selection for the upcoming international events will have a chance to impress the national selectors at trials on Tuesday next week.

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Wet season gets off to a rainy start

Thursday 2 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather

The wet season in Rarotonga got off to a perfect start this week and the local weather office expects the showers and rain to last for at least a couple more days.


Two more buildings destroyed by fire

Thursday 2 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

A residential building and a workshop have been completely destroyed in two separate fires on Rarotonga.


Foul play not yet ruled out in Nikao fire

Wednesday 1 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Police say they are keeping an open mind in their investigation into a fire at the First Windows and Doors office over the weekend.


Germany claim 'fake news,' says Brown

Wednesday 1 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

CI News printed what Finance minister Mark Brown jokingly called “fake news”, on Monday.


Rugby raffle ticket to be drawn today

Tuesday 31 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The much-anticipated Tabusoro Rugby Club raffle will be drawn this afternoon at 5pm at the St Joseph School ground.


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