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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
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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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.
Cowboys crush the Panthers
The Arorangi Cowboys crushed the Tupapa Panthers at Victoria Park on Saturday 25-10. Midway through the first half of the game and with the Cowboys leading 8-0, a Panthers raid resulted in a well-taken team try to the Panthers flyer Conrad Piri to take the score to 8-5. Shortly after the Panthers try, the black […]
Golden Gloves tournament planned
Plans are in the pipeline to run a Cook Islands National Golden Gloves boxing tournament later this month. The golden gloves tournament will be run over two nights and will include boxers from Rarotonga and the outer islands. The first fight night of the golden gloves tournament has been planned for July 29 and this […]
Future bright for kids football programme
Cook Islands Football Associations Just Play project manager Michelle Paiti returned this week from an instructors course in Auckland and managers workshop in Canberra and Sydney with more knowledge on how to make the course a fun and sustainable programme. Nineteen participants from the Pacific region, including New Zealand, attended the instructors course in Auckland […]
In your face race promises excitement
Five quality sailing teams will vie for the South Pacific Teams Racing Champs trophy this month. New Zealander and long time Rarotonga Sailing Club member Ross Sutherland, known as the guru of teams racing sailing in the Southern Hemisphere, is the organiser and official race officer for the South Pacific 2011 event this month. The […]
$40,000 stadium upgrade for Kiwis game
Upgrade work on the BCI Stadium grounds began this week in anticipation of the one league test match between the Kiwis and Cook Islands in October as well as the annual International Sevens in Heaven tournament in November. Some $40,000 is being spent on the upgrade work which also involves general maintenance of the running […]
Panthers may surprise the Cowboys
The Tupapa Panthers are expected to come out firing in todays CITC main match against the in-form Arorangi Cowboys. And no doubt the Tupapa team, coached by Nooroa Tupa, will spring some surprises today with their band of vocal and loyal supporters sure to come out in numbers. The Panthers have had a mixed bag […]
Boisterous play in golden oldies
Todays golden oldies rugby game will be played at the Tupapa field kicking off at 4.30pm. Last weeks game in Sharks territory in Rutaki started with a hiss and a roar. Referee Johnny Hosking talked to the players about over-rigorous playing, but it always takes two to tango and on this occasion Jeff was an […]
Skill expected in age grade rumbles
A close game was seen at Titikaveka on Wednesday when the Avatiu Eels headed out to take on the Titikaveka Bulls for their catch up game on Wednesday. It was a tight match for both sides with the Eels managing to keep the Bulls at bay to win the match 32-25. The other catch-up game […]
Support to keep kids out of trouble
Sponsoring and supporting a sports club is one way Ken King believes he can help youths stay out of crime and trouble. This week King, who is the general manager at the Motor Centre in Panama, donated $500 to the Ngakau Toa under 16 paddling crew who were very grateful for his generous support. King […]
Steady Alice wins Michigan Shootout
Alice Pilkington proved that she still has nerves of steel as she beat all other 19 players to win her 2nd Michigan Motors Shootout tournament at the Rarotonga Golf Club on Saturday. The competition started on the 7th tee with all competitors teeing off. Only 2 players, Tuaine Marsters and Ned Howard, managed to hit […]
Cowboys continue to dominate
The Under 16 Cowboys rugby team continued along their winning ways on Wednesday where they proved too strong for Powerade Trophy challengers the Ngatangiia-Matavera Dragons to win the encounter 66-7. At the post-match function the most valuable player awards were awarded to Dragons fullback Rauti Ellison and the Cowboys number 8 Tokoiva George George scored […]
Budding new sailors initiated
Budding sailors at the Rarotonga Sailing Club were awarded their level one sailing certificate after spending nearly 4 months learning and perfecting their sailing skills. The newly certified sailors including Hannah Bewg, Jade Tierney, Martin Obeda, Makua Nikoia, Ngarangi Mapu and Lovy Parker were presented their certificates by thrilled coaches Del Bewg, Ron McKenzie, Sharon […]
Cowboys on rampage
The Ngatangiia-Matavera Dragons under 16s will challenge the Arorangi Cowboys squad for the Powerade Challenge trophy today at Raemaru Park. The Cowboys have been unstoppable in this midweek competition. In their last challenge against the Titikaveka Bulls the Cowboys slaughtered the Bulls 57-0 in a powerful show of strength and skills by the Cowboys. The […]
All Black to coach kids
All Black legend Michael Jones will be running a rugby coaching clinic at the Tupapa field when he and New Zealand Minister of Sports Murray McCully visit Rarotonga next week as part of a delegation of some 80 people coming to the islands to promote the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. The Cook Islands […]
5 boxers in games squad
Five local boxers have been named in the Pacific Games training squad to prepare for the games in New Caledonia from August 27 to September 11. The 5 boxers featured in last Thursdays fight night and as the Pacific Games draw nears the final squad of 2 to 4 boxers will be selected. Cook Islands […]
Postponed games scheduled this week
Rugby games between the Titikaveka Bulls and Avatiu Eels, which were postponed due to a bereavement in the Avatiu village, will be played out through the week starting today. All catch-up games this week will be played at the Titikaveka field starting today. The under 19 squads from the two clubs will get the postponed […]
Sponsors needed to screen rugby games
All 48 Rugby World Cup matches look likely to be aired by Cook Islands Television, provided sponsors come on board Cook Islands Television chief executive Jeane Matenga says that the station has been granted the right to show all 48 games, however she has been asked to double her bid. Matenga says that she has […]
Pacific Games squad selected
The Cook Islands Amateur Boxing Association will meet at midday today to select the Pacific Games training squad. The squad is expected to training together regularly with their next fight night to be confirmed for later this month against a visiting club from Tahiti. The night is expected to be a sell out after a […]
Club sailors expect fierce competition
Today is going to be a another action-packed day at Rarotonga Sailing Club in Muri. There will be Green Fleet sailing at 10am and the Nemo Squad activities will also start at the same time. Young members of the Muri Eco Warriors, an environment group for children organised by the Muri Environment Care, are also […]
Cowboys gunning for 3rd win
After the first 2 weeks of the rugby union competition, the Takuvaine Reds have registered one win and one loss and are keen to take on the Arorangi Cowboys in todays CITC main match of the week at Raemaru Park. The Reds lost 10-27 against the Ngatangiia-Matavera Flying Dragons in their first game of the […]
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