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Top cop position advertised
7 December 2024
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9 December 2024
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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
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Challenging ‘rape culture’
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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.
Top coach visits
As one legendary New Zealand cricket player in Geoff Allott departs Rarotonga, another legend of cricket arrives in coach educator Pat Malcon. Malcon is the operations manager of leading state cricket association Northern Districts Cricket of which Cook Islands Cricket enjoys a productive partnership. As part of their ongoing relationship with CI Cricket, the local […]
Sevens women training hard
With each hurdle faced the Cook Islands womens rugby sevens movement has grown stronger and more determined to prove their critics wrong. The womens rugby squad to represent the country at the Pacific Games in Noumea later this month has been named a balanced team of locals and overseas based players. Many of the players […]
CITV still waiting for RWC contract
With 31 days until the Rugby World Cup kicks off in New Zealand Cook Islands Television is yet to receive concrete confirmation that it can broadcast the games. Jeane Matenga of CITV says that although they were granted the rights by Sky Pacific to air all 48 matches of the world cup the local station […]
Strong start in Fiji
The Cook Islands junior tennis team in Fiji have got their campaign off to a strong start with wins and strong performances during the first day of the Pacific Oceania Junior Championships tournament. The Cook Islands squad of Andrew Terupe (under 12 boys), Kiana Sword-Tua (under 12 girls), Tamarua Payne (under 15 boys), Jake Bergman […]
Panthers win Constitution Sevens
The Tupapa Panthers had the legs and energy to defeat a fatigued Avatiu Eels sevens side and take out the 2011 CITC Constitution Sevens trophy in Ngatangiia on Saturday. The Panthers defeated the Ngatangiia-Matavera Dragons 15-10 in extra time of their semi finals, after a draw at full time, to progress to the grand finals. […]
Araura clinch sevens title
Aitutakis Araura College rugby sevens squad were crowned the inaugural Pacific Computers Under 15 Inter College Tournament champions in the boys division on Saturday. In the under 15 girls category Tereora College were the undefeated champions. Araura College comprehensively defeated the Titikaveka College side 36-5 but Titikaveka upstaged their fancier counterparts from Tereora College in […]
A week of paddleboarding
Jesus might have been the only guy that walked on water but a group of Rarotonga celebrities will attempt to do the same during the walk on water week a celebration of stand up paddleboarding. Stand up paddleboarding (SUP) is one of the worlds fastest growing sports and on Rarotonga there are about a dozen […]
Market day raises games funds
The drum beats of Pukapuka proved enough to reel in the crowds at yesterdays Team Cook Islands market day fundraiser. The dance troupe was a popular attraction at the market day held at the grounds opposite the Banana Court. Team Cook Islands manned three out of about 20 stalls present selling food, raffle tickets and […]
Great skills at junior rugby
Late showers made for a slippery afternoon of rugby sevens at the Tupapa field with college teams gathered for the inaugural Pacific Computers inter-college sevens tournament. Tereora College looked the strongest in the first day of the tournament as they rumbled with Nukutere College, Titikaveka College, Rakei Toa, Aitutaki and the visiting Tahitian team. In […]
Go Green!
Today is national Go Green day and everyone is encouraged to wear green to commemorate the day and support Team Cook Islands athletes. Go Green is an initiative created jointly by the National Environment Service, Ministry of Cultural Development, Tourism Cook Islands and the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee. As part of the […]
CISNOC moving
The former teachers training college at Nikao will be refurbished to house the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC). That is instead of a proposed $1.5 million complex development, for which plans have been drawn. The Olympic House plans, by architect Romani Katoa, were first unveiled to sports federations and others with potential […]
Olympic Hopeful
Sixteen-year-old Cook Islands swimmer Celeste Brown lined up with some of the worlds top swimmers at the 14th FINA World Championships in Shanghai last month. The Australian based swimmer was joined by fellow Cook Islands swimmer Tepaia Payne who lives and trains in Brunei and Auckland based ocean swimmer Hayden Vickers. The pair were accompanied […]
Italian pool considered
An Italian swimming pool company may be involved in the development of the Cook Islands first public swimming pool in Rarotonga. The pool proposal has been around for years and architect Romani Katoa has produced concept designs as well as cost estimates for various options. The sourcing of funds and lack of unanimous public support […]
Fundraiser market day for Team Cook Islands
Team Cook Islands will be holding a market day today at the grounds opposite the Banana Court in Avarua. The go green go for gold market day is to raise funds for the 170 athletes who will represent the country at the Pacific Games from August 27 to September 10. Most of the 13 sports […]
Sevens tourney still wide open
No clear winners have emerged yet in this years CITC Constitution Sevens Tournament after a tough first day tournament played yesterday at Tupapa Park. The finals of the tournament will be played out tomorrow (Saturday) and all teams will need to bring their A game as anyone can win the tournament. The standout teams on […]
Hat trick for Tisam family
The Tisam family can brag with three brothers training in the national mens soccer team that will be heading to the Pacific Games in New Caledonia this August. Tisam brothers Anoanga, Tuka and Nathan moved with their parents, Jonah and Violet Tisam from Papua New Guinea to Rarotonga almost 20 years ago and immediately started […]
Tahitians polish rugby skills
Catching the Te Maeve Nui festivities is a bonus for the visiting Tahitian rugby team, pictured. The group of 30 is on the island to improve their rugby skills by playing local sides. Members of the under 16 and under 19 Tahitian team are also keen to be a part of this weeks Te Maeva […]
Juniors to compete in champs
Eight junior tennis players are polishing up their game ahead of the Pacific Oceania Junior Championships in Fiji from August 8 to the 19th. The team will depart for Fiji this Thursday accompanied by coach Malcolm Kajer and team manager Marcel Tua. The elite junior players have been working hard on their skills at the […]
Teams to duel in sevens
Rugby sevens will dominate the sports scene this week as the first day of the CITC Constitution Day sevens tournament will be played out Thursday Constitution Day. 21 mens and womens teams will take to the field for the sevens tournament plus the inaugural Pacific Computers under 15 inter college sevens tournament starting on Friday. […]
Tennis players improve their skills
More polished games are being seen at the Nikao Tennis Centre courts as 8 business house teams battle it out in week 3 of the 7 round competition. Teams taking to the courts every Wednesday and Thursday for the tournament include Team Vaima, BTIB, CI Tourism, High Comms, Raina Trading, DMD, Marae Ora and Turama […]
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