More Top Stories
Top cop position advertised
7 December 2024
Police need numbers and bigger budget
9 December 2024
Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
10 December 2024
Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
10 December 2024
DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
6 December 2024
Cook Islands has its first mosque
14 November 2024
CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
16 November 2024
RAC to address mosque legality
19 November 2024
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
6 November 2024
Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
23 October 2024
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
24 September 2024
Tenants face water bill burden
8 October 2024
Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
5 October 2024
Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
25 September 2024
Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
21 September 2024
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
7 September 2024
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
7 September 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
2 September 2024
Inflation eases but concerns remain
31 August 2024
Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
23 August 2024
Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
22 August 2024
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
17 January 2023
PM Brown eager to hand over Forum chair role to Tonga
13 August 2024
ICI explains road works delay in front of old Sheraton site
10 August 2024
Housing crisis hits tourism industry
27 July 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Challenging ‘rape culture’
8 July 2024
Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Turangi, Nikao maintain cricket lead
Friday 12 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
Defending women’s champion Turangi remains unbeaten in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition after overcoming Avana I in the top-of-the-table clash last Saturday.
Tourist found dead on beach
Friday 12 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Police are investigating the death of a tourist whose body was found on the beach at Kavera early yesterday morning.
Raro Sevens trophies pay tribute to legends
Friday 12 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The 2018 Raro Rugby Sevens Tournament trophies will pay tribute to the legends of Cook Islands rugby.
MAGS win opening tour battle
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The touring Mt Albert Grammar School (MAGS) development side made a solid start to their campaign, beating Tereora College 33-5 at the BCI Stadium on Tuesday.
A fun year for squash
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
It has been another fun year for the Squash Club with the BSP Business House Squash competition which ends today.
A holiday with a big difference
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
A group of Rarotonga children have swapped their video games and other pastime activities with the farming tools this school holiday in a bid to reconnect to the land.
Ball for juniors inspired by Disney
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The annual Rotaract Rarotonga organised Junior Spring Ball will be held tomorrow at the Aotearoa Centre in Tupapa Maraerenga.
Puna issues challenge at law officers' meeting
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna has challenged participants in the 37th Annual Pacific Islands Law Officers’ Network (PILON) meeting to consider how the Pacific countries might address their survival of the effects of climate change at an international judicial level.
PSC silent on Ponia issue
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Public Service Commission (PSC) remains tight-lipped about the outcome of an investigation into senior public service staff Ben Ponia, who was appointed Chief of Staff at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) last week.
Tierney sisters make Cook Islands proud
Wednesday 10 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Sisters Jade and Lily Tierney have made the Cook Islands proud after stamping their mark in a canoe sprints event in Italy.
Aitu our sole athlete at YOG
Wednesday 10 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands is represented by a lone athlete at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) which is started earlier this week in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
McKenzie in Myanmar for Miss Grand International
Wednesday 10 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Miss Grand Cook Islands 2018 Teau Moana McKenzie is in Myanmar to compete in the Miss Grand International 2018.
Elikana heads new public accounts body
Wednesday 10 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government MP Tingika Elikana will chair the new Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that was established by Parliament late last month.
Netballers head into semifinals
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
The Rising Stars Netball Championships 2018 will head into the top four battle this weekend.
Canoe team for NZ event
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
A team of 11 athletes will represent the Cook Islands at the Blue Lake One Canoe Sprints to be held this weekend at Lake Tikitapu in Rotorua, New Zealand.
MAGS here on development tour
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The well-known Mt Albert Grammar School (MAGS) will be in Rarotonga this week on a rugby tour.
CINCW proud of female HoMs
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) has welcomed the recent appointment of three women to the head of ministries (HoMs) posts.
No problems with TMV stage one
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Chinese will pay for any poor workmanship arising from stage one of the Te Mato Vai (TMV) project, says deputy prime minister Mark Brown.
Takuvaine out to slay more giants
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
Giantkillers Takuvaine will be hoping for another upset when it takes on Nikao in the Rarotonga Club Cricket premier men’s match today.
Battling bushfires proves costly
Monday 8 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Attending multiple bushfires – often caused by negligence - is proving quite costly for the Rescue Fire Services.
