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DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
6 December 2024
Cook Islands has its first mosque
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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
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8 October 2024
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5 October 2024
Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
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21 September 2024
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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.
Golden oldies ready
Four golden oldies rugby teams will re-live their heyday antics in the two-day Cook Islands Golden Oldies mini rugby tournament to be held this Saturday and Monday. So far four teams have been confirmed to rumble in the rugby festival including two international and two local sides. The DB Millhillians rugby team from New Zealand […]
World Athletics Day
Athletes and health enthusiasts are encouraged to take part in today and tomorrows World Athletics Day track and field events at the BCI Stadium World Athletics Day was officially celebrated on May 11 and the Cook Islands Athletics Association has organised a number of events in commemoration throughout this month. Arorangi Primary School students, pictured, […]
Samoa to host Oceania Sevens
The Samoa rugby union will host the 2011 Oceania Sevens Championship in Apia on October 28 and 29. The Federation of Oceania Rugby Unions (FORU) made the announcement last week. The Oceania Sevens Championship is also the regional qualification tournament for the HSBC Sevens World Series. FORU member unions will compete to join the regions […]
Fight night set up for Thursday
A fight night has been scheduled this Thursday night for local club boxers where a team of up to 5 fighters will be selected to represent the Cooks at Augusts Pacific Games in New Caledonia. While the fight night has been scheduled organisers are yet to confirm the venue and time of the event. The […]
Knockout results controversial
Controversy surrounds results from the weekends rugby league knockout competition. The Titikaveka Bulldogs club are crying foul over the time change for their clubs 2nd ranked reserve grade game against the Bears on Saturday and a number of teams have filed complaints over unregistered players taking to the field. The Bulldogs reserve grade was the […]
Decisive victory sought
Intense and closely fought 5-a-side soccer matches were played Thursday and yesterday at the CIFA complex in Matavera. Last Thursday the Black Qwenz drew 2-all with the Avatiu No Boys team and was looking for a decisive win over White Fairies yesterday afternoon. F.O.B were in a class of their own when they took on […]
Sailors continue Olympic campaign
Long-time sponsor of sailing, Chris McKinley of Turtles Sportswear, continued his support last week, providing training gear for the islands top three sailors (from left) Taua Eliza, Junior Charlie and Helema Williams. The trio left for the United Kingdom at the weekend with one thing on their minds, and that is to qualify for the […]
Eels seal a place in grand finals
The Avatiu Eels premier rugby league grade escaped the claws of a threatening and strong Ngatangiia Sea Eagles squad on Saturday night to earn the first spot in the 2011 rugby league grand finals on May 28. The Avatiu Eels edged out the Sea Eagles 18-14 but it was the Sea Eagles that looked threatening […]
Games to decide semi finals spots
The netball knockout round began on Wednesday night at the Telecom Sports Arena with the open 1 and 2 games and will continue today from 12pm. Teams in all grades that were ranked the top two squads are awaiting opponents for next weeks semi final games. This weeks knockout round is between teams ranked 3rd […]
Fun lovers run Matutu Mile
The inaugural Matutu Mile fun run lived up to its name yesterday, the race wrapping up the week of triathlon events for 2011. About 50 keen runners and walkers, including athletes, children, mothers with pushchairs and even one toddler on his bike, took to the start line at Tikioki. Everyone then made their way to […]
Sweat and pain well worthwhile
X-Treme Fitness is the new buzz around town. Its a total body workout and tough, but for those looking to raise their fitness to a whole new level – this Fitness Revolution programme is for you. The programme is based on muscle confusion and consists of a wide variety of high intensity workouts including gym […]
Tuaine Marsters wins Air NZ golf
The second round of the Air New Zealand Golf Tournament was played at Rarotonga Golf Club last Saturday and 91 golfers all tried their best to win the major prize a return air ticket to Auckland, generously donated by Air New Zealand. Air New Zealand have been a really good sponsor of Cook Islands golf […]
Trifecta for local riders
Tuesday nights annual Turtles Sportswear Round the Island Cycle Race saw 51 hardy cyclists tackle a wet and windy circuit of Rarotonga. Side winds buffeted the cyclists and later a head wind with rain characterised the race. The stronger riders started quickly out of the town centre toward Tupapa and around 20 were still together […]
Zumba Party!
Impersonate your favourite sports idol and head to the National Auditorium on Thursday for the Team Cook Islands Zumba party fundraiser. This is the second Team Cook Islands fundraising initiative to help athletes attend the Pacific Games in New Caledonia in August. The dance party fundraiser will be run by the fit and fantastic crew […]
Tour de Raro cyclists battle elements
Fifty-one cyclists lined up for yesterdays TurtlesTees Tour de Raro cycle race around the island. Top riders in the race were expected to clock 45 minutes for the round island cycle although strong winds and rain might have caused slower times than previous years. The cycle race part of the week of triathlon activities following […]
Run, walk or stumble
Run, walk or stumble a mile for a glass of beer at Wednesdays inaugural Matutu Mile fun run and raise funds for Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Service. The triathlon association and local Matutu Breweries have organised the Matutu Mile fun run from the Tikioki tri site, starting at 5.30pm to conclude the week of triathlon […]
Wind gusts expected in Tour de Raro
The Triathlon Associations main cycle race known as the TurtlesTees Tour de Raro will be held today starting at 4.45pm opposite the Goldmine Shop in the town centre. Last year 87 cyclists took to the start line, up from 44 entrants in 2009 and 55 in 2008. The event is kindly sponsored by long time […]
Fast times despite conditions
Fast race times were recorded at the weekends Air New Zealand International Triathlon despite a choppy swim and gusty winds on the cycle and run legs. The overall race record remains at 1.58.18 set by Bryan Rhodes in 1998 with eventual winner of the race at the weekend Stephen Farrell finishing in a great time […]
Titikaveka on a roll
Three weeks out from the netball season grand finals only one premier grade match was played. At the weekend, defending netball champions Titikaveka certainly sent a clear signal that they were not ready to let their title go. The squad faced rivals Avatiu in the only premier grade match and were unstoppable on court as […]
Eels slither in by 1 point
The Avatiu Eels managed to slither their way to a win against the Panthers on Saturday with a cheeky drop kick by veteran Eels Terry Piri the deciding factor in the Eels 25-24 win. With the wind on their backs, the Eels came out firing early in the game scoring a try in the first […]
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