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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
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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
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
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Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
22 August 2024
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
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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.
Boxing a big success
Saturday’s Fight Night was a huge success with former rugby league great turned boxer Monty Betham pulling the crowds. Betham mixed and mingled with boxing enthusiasts that turned out to the Telecom Sports Arena for the fundraiser evening. Signed rugby jerseys including a Warriors jersey signed by the 2010 squad were auctioned off to raise […]
Eels slip away from Takuvaine
Bulls 22 vs Dragons 16 Cowboys 20 vs Panthers 19 After a halftime coaches ‘rev-up’ the Avatiu Eels rugby team came out firing in the second spell to beat hosts the Takuvaine Reds 35-10. With a lot more ‘go-forward’ provided by the Nicholas brothers Louis and Clive under the direction of ex-national players Number 8 […]
Sokattak face first challenge
Reigning soccer champions Sokattak will face their first challenge of the new season from Arorangi today. The main soccer match kicking off at 4.30pm will be between Nikao Sokattak and Arorangi Premier Men’s at the Nikao soccer field. Nikao Sokattak were last year’s round cup champions and they have been the club champions for the […]
Reds desperate today
All Takuvaine Reds and Avatiu Eels matches are evenly contested affairs and their last encounter in round one saw the slip through to win 8-5. On the day the Reds dominated territory and possession for the majority of the match but were unable to convert these opportunities into points on the scoreboard. The Eels on […]
It's fight night
Tonight is fight night and the Telecom Sports Arena is expected to rock for the 10 bouts scheduled for the evening including a ‘surprise bout’. The event is a combined fundraiser for the Cook Islands Sports Association and the Amateur Boxing Association preparing boxers for the Delhi Commonwealth Games in October. Bouts will include junior […]
U19 claim PNG win
People of Samoa were treated to a stunning match of rugby on Thursday – both teams chanced their arm and in the end the Cook Islands snuck home 15-14 against Papua New Guinea, at the FORU under 19 tournament. From the outset the Cook Islanders were intent to use their extra muscle, rolling mauls and […]
New national rugby strip by Turtles
Cook Islands rugby warriors preparing for national duty will feel the strength and power that comes with pulling on the national jersey. The national under 19 rugby squad have tasted success in their brand new kit sponsored by Turtles Sportswear at the FORU tournament in Samoa where they are set to secure a spot in […]
'Mr Cook Islands' shares his secret
Ina Tipokoroa doesn’t look a day over 30 and the 49-year-old credits his youthfulness to the sport of bodybuilding. Tipokoroa was among the first group of locals that took up the sport in the early 80s after it was introduced by Tony Hole. He hopes that today’s 4th International Asia Pacific Body Building and Fitness […]
Cowboys retain Powerade trophy
In a match worthy of a grand final the Cowboys under 16 squad were able to repel, as expected, a very strong Avatiu Eels challenge to win the battle 21-18. The halftime score was 7-6 in favour of the Cowboys. In a match that saw the lead change several times the Cowboys were just able […]
Smith positive
If the attitude of Cook Islander and Tasman Makos rugby hooker Francis Smith mirrors that of his team-mates, self belief wouldn’t have beeen lacking when they faced the ITM Cup table-topping Ranfurly Shield holders Southland at Lansdowne Park last night. Smith, a loan player from Canterbury and a former Northland and Auckland rep, is proud […]
Handball side hold their own
The Cook Islands boys’ handball team at the Youth Olympics in Singapore might have finished last in the six-team competition – but they are the talk of the town. Earlier in the week the local team took on hosts Singapore in what was reported as a nail-biting match that went down to the wire. It […]
Thrills and spills at volleyball
Vonnia’s Corporate 6 on 6 volleyball league leader Turtle Diggz will face team Smashing T in today’s first games of round four of the competition. The inaugural competition has been providing plenty of spills and thrills at the Telecom Sports Arena for volleyball enthusiasts. And the general public are invited to head on up to […]
Rugby sides eye bonus points
Securing wins and accumulating bonus points will be the drive of this weekend’s round of the CITC club rugby season. This is especially important for all teams as the season inches towards grand finals time. This week the Titikaveka Bulls will host the Ngatangiia Dragons with the two clubs Senior B teams kick starting this […]
Sides out for points
With just two more games in the 2010 CITC club rugby 15s competition left to play, things are expected to intensify as securing wins plus bonus points will be the aim for all teams. The Avatiu Eels were able to re-establish their lead in the Senior A competition thanks mainly to the Arorangi Cowboys surprise […]
Raro pumped
Excitement is mounting as Rarotonga gets set to host the 4th International Asia Pacific Body Building and Fitness Championships this Saturday. Around 70 bodybuilders from across the Asia Pacific region will compete in this event – the first to be hosted on the island for some 15 odd years. The one day show will be […]
Women in Sport seminar
Cook Islands National Sports and Olympic Association Women in Sport Commission will be conducting a national management seminar from August 30 to September 2 at the Sinai Hall in Avarua. The seminar is open to the general public and will include key note speaker Helen Brownlee, chair of the Oceania Women in Sport. Others speakers […]
Kayak help
Australia’s national kayaking coach Jimmy Walker has arrived on the island to support the development of a coaching structure for the Cook Islands Canoeing Association. An international athlete in his own right, Walker was a finalist in K4 kayak at the Atlanta Olympics, world cup kayaking gold medallist and Australian national surf ski gold medallist. […]
Avatiu hosts Tupapa
When the Avatiu and Tupapa soccer sides face each other today and leading through to the weekend, both clubs will be itching to register their first win in their opening matches. Due to unavailability of the Avatiu Swamp they will host Tupapa at the CIFA complex kicking off at 4.15pm with the under 14 boys […]
Longer distance covered
Last week’s road series again saw more great competition and times, as most of the dozen athletes took on a bigger distance. The finishing orders seem predictable, but they are not earned lightly, with positions being neck and neck until the last km. Special thanks go to Holly and Matai, for handing out the much […]
Surgery for Wright
“/> Cook Islander and Leinster Irish rugby club prop Stanley Wright (pictured) will undergo surgery this week for a ruptured Achilles tendon. Wright suffered the injury during the second half of last weekend’s defeat to London Wasps. The versatile Cook Islands front rower is expected to be out for at least six months and will […]
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