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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
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.
Volleyball fun and prizes
The Telecom Sports Arena in Nikao will see some fun and fast volleyball action today with volleyballers gathering for the one-day social tournament. Entry into the TSA is free for all with games spiking off at 9am. And with team names like Dryballs Much, Aphrodisiac, Serves You Right and Here comes the Boom – plenty […]
Heath takes on the world's best
Cook Islands beach volleyballer Brendon Kainuku Heath will be competing this weekend at the New Zealand Open in Mount Maunganui and is hoping for the chance to take on German pairing of Julius Brink and Jonas Reckermann. Brink and Reckermann, the 2009 FIVB Swatch World Beach Volleyball Champions, are using the New Zealand beach volleyball […]
Te Uki Ou sports writing
This week we bring stories from Apii Te Uki Ou students and their favourite sports events from 2010. Writings were taken from the Apii Te Uki Ou 2010 Year Book. – MW Round Raro Relay During week 8 of term 3 the Round Raro Relay was held. Many different schools and groups competed in the […]
These kids just love their tennis!
Tennis players hit the courts again this week for the school holiday tennis programme run by coach Malcolm Kajer. Among the group of around 30 primary school tennis players taking advantage of the school holiday programme are first timers, intermediate players who’ve been playing for a year and advanced players looking to improve their already […]
Cash prizes at volleyball one-day tournament
Spaces are filling up fast for the one-day volleyball tournament this Saturday at the Telecom Sports Arena. And it’s no wonder as some fantastic prizes are up for grabs not only for the winners of the competition – but every player will be in the chance to win cash prizes through fun novelty games throughout […]
Choosing Pacific Games codes
Sports codes in which athletes will represent the Cook Islands at this year’s Pacific Games in New Caledonia are expected to be confirmed by the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee at the end of the month. New Caledonia will host the 14th Pacific Games, formerly known as the South Pacific Games, from August […]
Turtles 20/20 thrills and spills
Magic playing conditions on Saturday saw two action packed 20/20 cricket games at the Matavera Cricket grounds where the three teams in the Turtles Domestic League II tournament put their skills on display. Game one saw Ngatangiia-Matavera host Te-Au-O-Tonga. Winning the toss Te-Au-O-Tonga captain Patiiamai Ataela elected to bowl first. After a tentative start from […]
Solomons beat Cooks
The Cook Islands under 17 men’s soccer team was defeated by Solomon Islands in their final match at the Oceania Under 17 Men’s Championships in Auckland by four goals to one. The Solomons scored first when Solo Kuki found the net with a strike from the edge of the box. Cooks player Tamaiva Smith pounced […]
Cooks beat Tonga in Oceania champs
The Cook Islands under 17 men’s soccer team convincingly defeated Tonga in their third match of the Oceania Under 17 Men’s Championship by six goals to two in Auckland. The local side was stronger and dominant throughout the first half of the match with the first goal coming through New Zealand based Tyrell Barringer-Tahiri, Barringer-Tahiri […]
'Gutsy' Ironman effort
Triathlete Roland Neururer 35th among 1200 athletes Local triathlete veteran Roland Neururer is the talk of the triathlon community after his gutsy performance at the Challenge Wanaka full Ironman on Saturday in an impressive time of 11:18:39 to place 10th overall in his age grade and 35th overall. Challenge Wanaka is New Zealand’s largest triathlon […]
Ex Silver Fern to coach Cooks
Former Silver Ferns netballer Marg Foster has been appointed as the new head coach for the Cook Islands netball development squad. The Christchurch based mother of two will be arriving on the island at the end of the month to run development programmes for all ages. While on the island she will also be interviewing […]
Cooks bounce back
Cook Islands under 17 soccer player Anthony Samuel heads the ball away from a Tahiti player during their clash on Wednesday. After a disastrous performance in their first soccer match against New Caledonia, the Cook Islands under 17 men’s soccer team bounced back with a critical performance losing to group leaders Tahiti by just one […]
Volleyball one day tournament
Some fantastic cash prizes will be up for grabs at the first social mixed volleyball tournament of the year on Saturday January 22 at the Telecom Sports Arena. The one-day social volleyball tournament has been organised to kick start the volleyball season and to help volleyball lovers shed some of the Christmas excesses. The tournament’s […]
2 debuts in IRB 7s
Avatiu rugby stalwart Clive Nicholas and Ngatangiia speedster Sailosi Niagi will make their debut on the IRB rugby sevens circuit next month in Wellington as members of the 12-man national rugby sevens squad named yesterday. The squad also includes fellow local players and experienced sevens circuit players Duane Gukisuva of the Avatiu club and Turori […]
Young tennis stars shine at NZ comp
Cook Islands junior tennis players not only showed their skills but their tenacity at the recent Auckland Christmas tournament where a number of players battled on despite carrying injuries. A team of 16 local junior tennis players between the ages of 8 and 18 put their skills to the test in two tough tournaments in […]
Junior tennis starts back
Tennis lessons for beginners, intermediate and advanced junior players starts up again next week. Lessons will run every day for the next two weeks of the school holidays at the Nikao tennis centre for kids of all ages and levels of tennis. First time tennis players are all welcome to join the beginner’s classes starting […]
Good wind for budding sailors
Gusty winds made for thrilling sailing on Muri lagoon as the island’s newest certified sailors took to the water for the last day of the Learn to Sail programme yesterday. The introductory sailing programme, funded through the NZAID Community Initiative Scheme, attracted 34 keen new sailors for the three-day programme. And under the guidance of […]
Tahiti snatches win from Cooks
A Cook Islands soccer player attempts to tackle the ball away from his Tahitian opponent in the team’s second match of the under 17 World Cup qualifying tournament in Auckland yesterday. The Cooks looked like they were going to hold Tahiti to a 0-all draw after some great defending by the local boys. With no […]
Gym sold
Passion for the health of Cook Islanders has lead Puai and Tai Wichman to buy the Fitness Cook Islands Gym in Nikao. They now own both fitness gyms on the island after taking over Top Shape in Taputapuatea in March 2010. Previous owners of Fitness Cook Islands Ianis and Anita Boaza had been looking to […]
Big loss
The Cook Islands under 17 men’s soccer team suffered a massive 8-1 loss against New Caledonia in their opening match of the Under 17 World Cup qualifiers in New Zealand on Tuesday afternoon. But the fact the squad was able to slot in a goal against their fancier opponent will keep the team buoyant ahead […]
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