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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
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Housing crisis hits tourism industry
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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.
Eels and Sea Eagles battle it out
The BCI Stadium in Nikao and the Avatiu Swamp will host today’s rugby league games with two premier grade games already played yesterday. The Arorangi Bears headed to Aitutaki to take on the Sharks while the Tupapa Panthers hosted the Titikaveka Bulldogs at Victoria Park. At the BCI Stadium the junior Warriors will take on […]
John Carter heading for CI and try lines
NEW ZEALAND MP John Carter has a personal goal to pursue when he takes over the post of high commissioner here in August – to get fitter and healthier than he is now. And maybe improve his golf handicap. Currently holding the portfolios of Defence, Senior Citizens and Racing, Carter will leave behind the stresses […]
Teenage golfer steps up for Bay of Plenty
Palm trees swaying in the breeze as the sun sinks over Muri beach will be a distant memory for Rotorua schoolboy and Cook Islander William Howard this weekend when he tees it up for Bay of Plenty in the prestigious SBS Invitational tournament in Invercargill. The five-strong Bay team flew south with manager Aaron Walsh […]
Sports codes for youth Olympics
Four Cook Islands youth will be selected to represent the Cook Islands at the Commonwealth Youth Olympics hosted by the Isle of Man in September. The Cook Islands Sport and National Olympic Committee announced that athletics, boxing and swimming will be the codes contested by the Cooks at the youth games but only four athletes, […]
Corporate paddles up again on April 9
Two corporate V12 oe vaka races will be run this year with the first event scheduled for April 9 and the second to run on October 29. The popular annual V12 races for business teams is one of the Cook Islands Canoeing Association’s biggest fundraising events and it has never failed to deliver heaps of […]
Duathlon and triathlon options suit training
After last weekend’s hugely successful Corporate Team Triathlon, the triathlon association believes that many of the athletes who took part are keen to get back out on the tri course for more fun. And with a number of exciting triathlon events coming up – several different courses have been set for this weekend’s triathlon. But […]
David Tua at awards
Samoan heavyweight boxer David ‘Tuamanator’ Tua will be the guest speaker at this year’s Cook Islands Sports Awards on April 8 at the Aroa Nui Hall in Arorangi. The announcement of the heavyweight as guest speaker was made yesterday by Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee secretary general Rosie Blake who says she is […]
Big scores in stompings
The Avatiu Eels, Arorangi Bears and Ngatangiia Sea Eagles premier league teams registered comprehensive wins at the weekend – further establishing their status as the leaders of the current tournament. At the Swamp on Friday – the visiting Aitutaki Sharks were slaughtered 66-10 by hosts the Avatiu Eels. The difference for the Eels was the […]
Kids keen to swim
Sports coach Ake Hosea-Winterflood is impressed with the speed at which Cook Islands children are picking up skills and techniques at her weekly swimming lessons as part of the ANZ Tamariki Sports Programme. This week, Hosea says the kids have been getting a kick out of learning new techniques using swimming noodles and kick boards. […]
Junior netters show skills
The Telecom Sports Arena in Nikao burst into life on Saturday for the first full day of netball for the 2011 season. While the masters, open and corporate mixed division teams played their games on Wednesday – the future stars of netball were the first on court on Saturday morning. A good crowd of supporting […]
Biggest corporate tri today
Today’s Corporate Team Triathlon Challenge is going to be the biggest in history with close to 40 teams registered for the fun and competitive event. The annual race will be held from the triathlon site in Tikioki and all teams are asked to be at the site by 1.15pm for payment of registration fees and […]
Must-see masters at Raemaru
Raemaru Park and the Avatiu Swamp will be the two venues to catch the rugby league action today as the Bears host the Warriors and the baby Eels host the Panthers. But the masters league game at Raemaru Park is being talked up as a must see match as former league legends come together to […]
Boxing put off
A possible breach of the International Association of Boxing Federation rules meant that a boxing tournament scheduled to be held on Rarotonga last week between Cook Islands boxers and a club from Tahiti was canned. Cook Islands Boxing Association president Tupou Faireka explained that through personal and Cook Islands connections with a club in Tahiti […]
Ella kayaks to 26th in Australia
Cook Islands slalom kayaker Ella Nicholas paddled into her first semi final to finish 26th at the Australian Open International Canoe Federation ranking race held last weekend in Sydney. Two hundred and forty athletes from 29 nations, including Olympic medallists and World Champions, were at the event to claim valuable ranking points in this pre […]
Sharks meet Eels at the Swamp
The Aitutaki Sharks premier rugby league grade will be back on Rarotonga tomorrow to take on the Avatiu Eels at the Swamp. This is going to be a great battle if the Sharks keep up their hard hitting ways and restrict the Eels from slipping through. But before the Eels and Sharks showdown – week […]
Star 'exported'
Aitutaki rugby league star Nga Simiona is set to embark on a life changing experience next month when he leaves for Australia to play for Tuggeranong Valley Bushrangers – a feeder club for the Canberra Raiders. Playing for the Bushrangers will be Nga’s first step to stardom abroad. All going well, he could become the […]
Eels find form
Interesting results were seen in last weekend’s week 3 of games in the 2011 league season. The Takuvaine Warriors premier grade is on an impressive comeback trail after being away from the tournament for some years. The Warriors flew to Aitutaki to take on the Sharks and although the match was played in heavy rain, […]
Eagles and Warriors rumble today
Today’s rugby league action will be at Nukupure Park and at Raemaru Park. At Ngatangiia, the Ngatangiia Sea Eagles age grades will rumble against the Warriors from Takuvaine. The Sea Eagles premier grade is on a bye this weekend and the Warriors senior played the Sharks on their home turf in Aitutaki. Also at Ngatangiia […]
Creativity at Avatea
Room 5 pupils at Avatea Primary School were given reading homework according to their ability level. Here are some of the works they have produced under different themes– writing about an animal, writing a diary or journal entry and reviewing a book. My trip with Tom Jones I put my multiple seat belts on and […]
Five-a-side footy back again
The annual Rarotonga five-a-side soccer competition will kick off next month and will run for ten weeks. There are two divisions in this year’s competition – men’s and women’s. As usual, the two competitions are the round cup (league) and the knockout competition. In a few weeks, players on Rarotonga will come together for more […]
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