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16 November 2024
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19 November 2024
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6 November 2024
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23 October 2024
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21 October 2024
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24 September 2024
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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
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21 September 2024
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7 September 2024
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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.
Last-minute kick dislodges Dragons
A 30-metre penalty kick in final stages of the match saw the Arorangi Cowboys dislodge the Ngatangiia Dragons from the top of the senior A grade table in the final round of the season. The Dragons went into the weekends match one point ahead of the Cowboys, meaning whoever won the match would earn a […]
CI drums and dance at closing ceremony
Rain and a Rugby World Cup match made it an interesting Pacific Games closing ceremony for the remaining 22 members of Team Cook Islands in New Caledonia. Returning weightlifter and games silver medallist Sam Pera Jnr was given the honour of flag bearer for the Cook Islands and the team set out to the racecourse […]
Marsters named most improved
The Cook Islands standout squash player Lyall Marsters missed out twice on winning a medal at the Pacific Games but was awarded the most improved player of the tournament trophy for his outstanding efforts. The 19-year-old is being touted as a future gold medallist in the sport for the Cook Islands and the Oceania region. […]
CI athletes never gave up
Team Cook Islands always punches above its weight at events such as the Pacific Games and the Noumea games have been no different, according to team chef de mission George George. If I have to compare us to the bigger boys of the South Pacific like New Caledonia, Tahiti, Fiji and the powerhouses like Samoa […]
Yellow, green and read all over
Cook Islands Rugby League and Cook Islands News have joined forces in backing next months Kiwis versus Kukis test match. CINews has signed up as a supporting sponsor of the one-off test match between the Cook Islands and the New Zealand international rugby league squads. The newspaper will also continue to bring breaking news and […]
One plays two for minor premiership
A last-round clash between the top two teams will decide who finishes atop the table in the rugby senior A grade competition for season 2011. The Ngatangiia Dragons and the Arorangi Cowboys will clash at Arorangi this weekend, the winner taking the top spot on the ladder and moving into the finals series with an […]
Hole in one doesnt stop Manuela from winning
A hole in one from Lynn Webb wasnt enough to stop Bruce Manuela from winning the Puaikura Reef Lodges Golf Tournament last Saturday over a field of 80 people. Webb hit the hole in one on the Rarotonga golf courses 7/16th hole, bringing her score to 41 points, four behind Manuelas winning 45. The lack […]
Footfalls in Beijing
The worlds best triathletes will return to the streets of Beijing three years after they last hit the Chinese capital in the 2008 Olympics, but this time with a Cook Islands athlete in the ranks. Geoff Stoddard will compete in the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series grand final against athletes from all over […]
Volleyballers keen to develop code
Excited beach volleyball players and managers are eager to return home to push for the development of venues for the sport and the development of beach volleyball at the grassroots level. Both the mens and womens team placed 5th overall in their respective competitions and were treated to a magic beach volleyball experience on the […]
22 remain for closing
Fireworks will be one of the highlights of the Pacific Games closing ceremony on Saturday night (tonight in Noumea) to be attended by a small group of 22 Team Cook Islands athletes and officials. The programme for the ceremony was to be confirmed the night before the event or by midday on the day of […]
Tussle for top 4 spots
The rugby season ends for two senior clubs this weekend, but the make-up of the finals is still not locked in. Tupapa, Titikaveka and Takuvaine will all be fighting for a spot in the top four this weekend. Whichever club secures a spot will move into the 2011 finals series, leaving the other two clubs […]
Medal presentation an unforgettable moment
The medal presentation of the sailing regatta at the Pacific Games in Noumea will be a moment never to be forgotten with the Cook Islands national anthem proudly and loudly sung not once but twice. On the podium was womens laser singles gold medalist, Manihiki girl Helema Williams she was a vision of humility, pride […]
St Joes students treated like royalty
St Josephs Primary School principal Sister Celine along with students Tiare Enoka and Melbourne Matakino are Team New Caledonia guests of honour at the Pacific Games in Noumea. The trio are pictured here with games mascot Joyme at the weightlifting event on Wednesday. During the 2009 Pacific Mini Games in Rarotonga, St Josephs students and […]
Short form the right stuff: Black Cap
Former Black Cap cricketer Mathew Sinclair says the Cook Islands should embrace the short forms of cricket to help player development and the sports growth in the nation. Sinclair, who is currently in the Cook Islands to host a series of training sessions and workshops with local players and teams, said the Cook Islands Cricketing […]
At last!
Manihiki sailing prodigy Helema Williams has won the Cook Islands first gold medal at the Pacific Games in Noumea. In fact, the Cook Islands sailing team won two gold and two silver medals at the games yesterday in front of a group of proud Cook Islands supporters who beat the pate and pau with elation […]
Golden players off to the Gold Coast
October will be a busy time for Cook Islands international rugby league representatives. Not content with sitting by idly to watch their younger mates play against New Zealand in a one-off test next month, a team of Cook Islands masters will be on the road playing for the nation. With an average age of 50, […]
Game on at CITC!
For CITC rugby supporters, today is the day of reckoning. This morning, a panel of judges will visit all CITC outlets to determine which is doing the best job of showing support for the All Blacks. CITC held a company-wide competition to get its staff into the Rugby World Cup spirit. The CITC outlet with […]
Luisa sets sights on Samoa
Sole female lifter Luisa Peters knows she has what it takes to win medals in weightlifting but it wasnt meant to be at the Pacific Games lifting competition in Noumea. The 18-year-old lifted 75kg, 78kg and 80kg in the snatch 4kg better than her personal best snatch of 76kg. In the clean and jerk division […]
3 silvers by Sam
It was silver success on the weightlifting stage for 22-year-old Cook Islands weightlifter Sam Pera Jnr. Pera won three silver medals in the Pacific Games 105kg+ division. Only three lifters competed after two pulled out on the day of the competition. In his division was current Oceania champion Ette Detemano of Nauru and an up-and-coming […]
Gold medallist on the water
Cook Islands golden girl sailor Helema Williams flies the nations flag with pride and joy after crossing the line to officially stamp her name on the Pacific Games gold medal for sailing a medal she already secured two days ago. Report and photos, back page. 11090776
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