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Defending champs Eels seek redemption

Saturday 8 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby League’s domestic 13s competition defending champions, the Avatiu Nikao Eels, will use their first match against the returning Takuvaine (TKV) Warriors at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia to gauge their player combinations.

Kata: Com'on Winston

Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Visitors ready for football challenge

Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in American Samoa, Football, Regional, Samoa, Sports

As the Cook Islands Football Association gears up to host the 2025 OFC Men’s Champions League Qualifying Stage, one of the visiting teams is determined to win, as they feel at home in Rarotonga.

Letter: State visit?

Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I write to correct the mislabelling and blunder made to call the PM’s visit to the People’s Republic of China. It cannot be called a “State Visit”. State visits are only made by fully independent countries, like Kiribati, Samoa, Tonga, etc. Our official status is Self-Government in Free Association with New Zealand.   We are not […]

Letter: Prime Minister Brown’s China visit

Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Noting the recent media coverage of the Prime Minister’s upcoming travel to China; why aren’t officials sharing any details of his travel or the benefit it will bring to the Cook Islands? You have to ask why is such a secretive approach being taken?

Church talk- Esther’s courage: Standing up for what is right

Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Have you ever wondered why the Lord has sent you to the earth at this time and placed in you in your particular circumstances? Kayla Kaimarama-Willie of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints writes.

Cook Islands to debut in NZ’s major BBQ fest

Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Food

The Cook Islands Barbeque Alliance (CIBA) is thrilled to announce its participation in the highly anticipated Meatstock Hamilton 2025 festival, New Zealand’s biggest barbecue event, for the first time.

Leaders call for stronger measures amidst drug trafficking concerns

Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National

Transnational crime continues to be a growing concern for Cook Islands’ borders.

Court briefs

Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Justice of the Peace John Whitta presided over several court matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.

Kata: China

Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Optimistic Bulldogs ready for League 13s

Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in League, Sports

Titikaveka Bulldogs are optimistic with their performance for the 2025 Cook Islands Rugby League 13’s season as they kick off their first match against Arorangi Bears tomorrow.

Letter: Cook Islands-China agreement

Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, For clarity, these are my views of the potential aspects/concerns that come to my mind when an open dialog on such a significant move is not afforded to our people.

Scientists explore coral heat tolerance in Rarotonga

Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

A group from the University of California is working with Cook Islands marine biologist and chairperson for the environmental NGO, Kōrero o te `Ōrau, Dr Teina Rongo, to discover how corals around Rarotonga respond to high temperatures.

Vandals target fintech startup

Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands tech entrepreneur Brett Baudinet is disappointed that his recently established business, Smartie, has become a target for vandals.

No security deal with China, assures PM Brown

Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands’ agreement with China will not include any security aspects, Prime Minister Mark Brown assured yesterday.

EXCLUSIVE: Cook Islands ditches passport plan after New Zealand ‘ultimatum’

Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in BREAKING NEWS, Economy, Editor's Pick, National

Cook Islands has dropped the controversial passport proposal, Prime Minister Mark Brown confirmed yesterday, after discussions to convince New Zealand that it would not affect their constitutional relationship fell flat. Rashneel Kumar reports.

Kata: America first

Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Empowering women in football: CIFA launches 2025-26 Strategic Plan

Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands Vaine Toa In Football – Women’s Football Strategic Plan 2025/2026 was launched in Rarotonga on January 30, 2025, marking a historic and transformative initiative designed to inspire and empower women in football across the Cook Islands.

Letter: Financial disaster

Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I note that the OPM is quoted in CI News (in the context of the PM's visit to China) that the "TMV project has transformed Rarotonga’s 100-year old water network, ensuring reliable access to clean and safe water for future generations."