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CI News included in regional media survey

Thursday 29 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The Cook Islands is part of a major research to comprehensively map Pacific Islands’ journalism culture at a time of immense political, economic, technological and cultural change.


Govt's plans ambitious, says Brown

Thursday 29 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

The Cook Islands Party government has embarked on an ambitious capital plan in the proposed 2017/18 Budget, says Finance minister Mark Brown.

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Leaders stay in top position in Volleyball

Wednesday 28 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Newcomer Kangahua maintain its lead in the Prime Foods Mixed Social League Volleyball after another superb performance in Round 4 competition last week.


All eyes turning to the 10s title

Wednesday 28 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Avarua Primary is all set to defend its title in the Bluesky U13 Primary Schools Rugby 10s Tournament today at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.

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Hunter leads way for Kukis

Wednesday 28 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling

Serena Hunter has emerged the top bet for the Cook Islands in the inaugural IVF Va’a World Distance Championship which is underway in Tahiti.

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Cook Island paddlers ready for world event

Tuesday 27 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling

The Cook Islands paddling team will be no pushover in the inaugural IVF Va‘a World Distance Championships which starts today in Tahiti.

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Budget: New ambulance, incinerator

Tuesday 27 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The government will be allocating funds to help in the purchase of a second ambulance.


Dragonflies off to a winning start

Monday 26 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball

Title contenders Avatiu Dragonflies made an excellent start to the Rising Stars Netball Championship campaign after a big win in the premier Under-19 grade over the weekend.

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Eels level terms with Reds

Monday 26 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Last year’s Rarotonga Club XVs finalists Avatiu Nikao Eels and Takuvaine Reds made an even start to their 2017 campaign after settling for a stalemate in the opening round over the weekend.

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Ministers remain at home

Monday 26 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

All Cabinet ministers will remain in Rarotonga this week for the second week of the June parliament sitting.


Netballers all set for openers

Monday 26 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball

An exciting battle is expected in the opening round of the Rising Stars Netball Championship tournament to be held at three venues in Rarotonga today.


Top guns in first-up clash

Monday 26 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

The 2017 rugby union season is set for an intense start with last year’s Senior A finalists battling in the opening round today.


Transformers loses charm, gets complex

Monday 26 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment

I muttered to my mate that I may not have to write a review after seeing the bumper crowd at the premiere of the latest Transformers movie on Thursday.

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Child benefit up by $34 a month

Monday 26 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Government will increase the rate of the child benefit payment by more than 50 per cent through the provision it has made in the 2017/18 Budget.

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'Budget for the people': Brown

Monday 26 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Finance minister Mark Brown yesterday tabled the 2017/18 budget in parliament, labelling it “the people’s Budget”.

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Under 19s to kick off rugby season

Friday 23 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

The Cook Islands Rugby Union weekly club competition kicks off today with the Under-19 grade match.


Market event for netball

Friday 23 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball

The second edition of the Rising Stars Netball Championship kicks off this afternoon with the opening ceremony at the Punanga Nui Market.


Nicholas the voice for athletes

Friday 23 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Former national touch rugby and women’s rugby Sevens rep Edith Nicholas has been inducted into the Oceania National Olympic Committee’s Athletes Commission for 2017.

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Seminar prepares for tertiary-level Maori courses

Friday 23 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

A preparatory seminar for 30 students starting the new USP Diploma in Cook Islands Maori was held over four days this month.

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New Bills boost financial sector

Friday 23 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Five Bills were passed in Parliament on Wednesday to pave way for the Cook Islands to uphold the integrity and reputation of its economy’s financial sector.


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