Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Opposition Democratic Party has questioned the government’s motive behind plans to shift the Cook Islands Consulate Office in New Zealand to become a division of the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).
Tuesday 14 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
The Federation of International Touch (FIT) says non-resident non-nationals must have a parent (not grandparent) born in the country they intend to represent.
Tuesday 14 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
Cook Islands Cricket Association will be hosting a meeting this afternoon to clear the air on some of the grievances raised by the local clubs.
Monday 13 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
From underdog to genuine title contender. The mercurial Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles has done what many thought would be impossible in the domestic rugby league competition.
Sunday 12 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
Arorangi and Takuvaine will be battling it out in the Rarotonga Netball competition knockouts today for a place in next week’s premier semifinal.
Sunday 12 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
History beckons for Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles in the final round of the domestic rugby league competition today. If the Sea Eagles beat Arorangi Bears in Raro Cars Rugby League 2019 premier match at Raemaru Park, the side will become the first team to finish the preliminary competition undefeated.
Saturday 11 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
The family of shooting victim Mary Dean has made a claim of more than $2.5 million from the Cook Islands government over negligence and other matters that led to the triple killings of October 19, 2016.
Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands have developed “quite a bit” in terms of disaster-risk recovery and preparedness in terms of financial instruments, says deputy prime minister Mark Brown.
Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Fijian community in the country has welcomed the latest arrangement between the superannuation Funds in Fiji and the Cook Islands.
Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
An 86-year-old magician from Japan will be visiting the Cook Islands later this month, performing various magic acts for children on Rarotonga and Mangaia.
Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Cook Islands is a sitting duck for the infamous drug cartels that control the international drug flow, says a former Australian detective and Rarotonga-based private investigator.
Thursday 9 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
The undefeated Titikaveka finished the Rarotonga Netball competition on top after the preliminary rounds that ended on Saturday.
Thursday 9 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
New Zealand’s Jeff Tuck claimed the Ride Rarotonga Tour de Raro event on Tuesday.
Thursday 9 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Flooding was one of the major concerns raised by Rarotonga residents who attended consultations on the Infrastructure Bill 2019.
Thursday 9 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
A team from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is in the country to inspect some residential and commercial properties in an effort to improve disaster risk reduction.
Wednesday 8 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
Tina Loveridge shocked the seasonal swimmers yesterday after taking out the Boiler Swim event in the 25th Air New Zealand International Triathlon at Avarua harbour.
Tuesday 7 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles have claimed the minor premiership title in the Raro Cars Rugby League Competition 2019 with a round to go this weekend.
Tuesday 7 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
Cook Islands claimed a silver and bronze medal in the ninth Touch World Cup which was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia last week.
Tuesday 7 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Luxury cruise ship Paul Gauguin is expected to arrive in Rarotonga for a day-long visit today.
Tuesday 7 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Government’s effort in centralising the payment system to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) is making “tremendous progress”.