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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
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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
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7 September 2024
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
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Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
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Pacific
Fears for families as Vanuatu reels from deadly earthquake
The devastating 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Vanuatu on Monday, claiming the lives of at least 14 people and injuring more than 200, has sent shockwaves around the world, with Ni-Vanuatuans residing in Rarotonga praying for the safety of their loved ones at home.
Emotional groundbreaking for Fale Niue
The Niue Community and Friends Inc, Society were overwhelmed to finally host their Groundbreaking ceremony for their Fale Niue Kūki ʻĀirani hostel in Tupapa.
Fan zone set for final
Its been a scramble to get there, but the final preparations have been put in place to transform the National Auditorium into Rarotongan rugby heaven. The auditorium precinct will become the Cook Islands official fan zone for tonights Rugby World Cup grand final between France and New Zealand, and organisers have spent the week clambering […]
Come one, come all
In a robust democracy like the Cook Islands, it would be hard to ignore the popular opinion when it comes to naming tonights fan zone. Of the dozens of suggestions received at Cook Islands News, two took in received the large majority of the votes for our readers. One of the names made comment on […]
2 best photos!
More than 90 photos were entered in our Rugby World Cup photo competition sponsored by CITC. The competition closed yesterday and as well as running some more entries (opposite page), Cook Islands News staff have chosen the two winning photos. A shortlist of the top photos was drawn up and merits of each photos discussed […]
National squad
The Cook Islands Rugby Union has selected a 12-man rugby sevens squad, which includes four local based players, to represent the Cooks at the Oceania Sevens Qualifier. The qualifying tournament will be hosted by Samoa and held on October 28 and 29. The top three teams at the Samoan tournament will qualify for the 2012 […]
7s comp heats up
Another two more weeks of rugby sevens competition starts again this weekend with all matches to be played at the Ngatangiia rugby field. This is the third week of a four-week local club rugby sevens competition designed to keep local players fit and in rugby sevens mode ahead of the main event of the year […]
Closest season yet
With just two rounds of Computer Man round robin cricket remaining no team is guaranteed of a final top four spot. Turangi currently sit at the top of the table, and even being four points clear of the Muri Creeps doesnt guarantee them a spot, a win from either of their two remaining games should […]
Panthers prove convincing
Reigning 2010 Cookie mid week cricket champs the Tupapa Panthers looked convincing in their third round defeat of the Avatiu Nikao Electric Eels. The Cookie knockout competition is full of pressure as each team has only one opportunity to successfully compete for and defend the cup. After dispatching of the Avana All Stars and TKV, […]
Slow and steady does it
The Cook Islands rugby league masters have returned from Australia sure of their mantra that slow and steady will win the race. The team is claiming the International Masters of Rugby League crown after coming away from the Gold Coast with two wins and a draw in the competition. With a tight playing schedule of […]
Frustrated sports codes make call
Frustrated members of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) are taking matters into their own hands. Instead of waiting for the organisations executive board to call a special general meeting as promised, those involved in running 12 national sports federations have done it themselves. A notice calling for a November 8 meeting, […]
Just Play back on
The second intake of the Just Play Football Programme will take place today at the CIFA academy in Matavera. The Just Play social development grassroots football programme focuses on participation and fun for boys and girls aged 6 to 13 for schools and community groups on Rarotonga will run today and Friday, October 20-21. The […]
Raro girl in Black Ferns
Titikaveka born and raised all round athlete Kelani Poomai Matapo is one of eight new caps in the champion Black Fern womens rugby team. Matapo is the youngest child and only daughter of Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand Tiki Matapo and his wife Mii. And just like all four of her strong running […]
Under 17 mens football popular
Savas under 17 mens football round cup competition has proven to be popular among the players from the seven clubs. 2010 round cup champions Matavera along with Nikao Sokattak, Tupapa Maraerenga, Takuvaine, Avatiu and Titikaveka are all vying for top honours. Football followers and supporters of the seven teams have gathered at the CIFA complex […]
Chipmunks chew on Audiballs
Week 4 of the Turtles Mixed Basketball Competition started with two teams hungry for their first win. Airport Jets have been fine tuning all week and now they really look like a team that play together. There were some nice set plays and rigorous defence by Esther Strickland and Cathy Waring at the top and […]
Masters hone skills
The Cook Islands masters athletics champs will be held over three days next week culminating with events on Wednesday afternoon (Gospel Day). The majority of the events will take place at the BCI stadium starting on Monday afternoon at 4.30pm. The meeting will continue on Tuesday afternoon from 5pm and conclude on Wednesday afternoon from […]
More fun to come for junior netters
More fun netball tournaments are on the cards for junior netball lovers after last Fridays successful first Potiki Navenave junior netball tournament for under 8 and 10 players. Netball Cook Islands development officer and tournament coordinator Luciana Matenga has returned to her drawing board to map out regular tournaments for junior netballers. I have the […]
Haka penalty for Wallaby fans
The 2011 Rugby World Cup has provided weeks of entertainment for Cook Islanders already, but CITC staff have perhaps had nothing more entertaining than the short show they received yesterday. The companys Wallabies supporters had to swallow their pride and perform a haka at the Avatiu supermarket yesterday morning, their penalty for losing a bet […]
Northern Knights hit the beach
Beach cricket hit the shores of Arorangi last week when the visiting Northern Knights played a fun game of cricket with the staff of Edgewater Resort & Spa. The team arrived on Rarotonga last week for a nine day spring training camp that also involved mingling with keen local junior cricketers and playing an historic […]
Titikaveka celebrate win against Arorangi
The Titikaveka premier mens soccer side celebrated their 2-0 win on Saturday after an impressive performance against Arorangi in the Lotto Premier Mens round cup competition. Early in the game, Titikaveka got their campaign off to the perfect start when they were gifted with a free kick which was taken by playmaker Cameron Robertson who […]
Avatiu Eels too slick for Tupapa Panthers
The Avatiu Eels were crowned tournament one club rugby sevens champions at the Swamp on Saturday after defeating a tenacious Tupapa Panthers 10-5 for the cup. The Eels sealed the cup with a late try from new import from the Dragons Sailosi Nagi, set up by a fine Clive Nicholas break. The fired up Panthers […]
7 club teams take to field
With today being club rugby sevens finals week most teams are sure to be bolstered with their returning senior players from the recent league series. This weeks event will be great preparation for these teams who are preparing themselves for the early November Cook Islands International sevens tournament. Todays programme will include quarter, semi and […]
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