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Top cop position advertised
7 December 2024
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9 December 2024
Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
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
27 July 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Challenging ‘rape culture’
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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.
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 […]
Cowboys face Eels
The Arorangi Cowboys taken on the Avatiu Eels today in the under 16 Powerade challenge. The Cowboys are the current holders of the Powerade Challenge Trophy after defeating the Tupapa Panthers by 5-0 a fortnight ago. The Panthers have held the trophy for the past four years. The Eels have defeated the Cowboys twice this […]
Washbourn 40th
Phil Washbourn, the first local home in this year’s Air New Zealand International Triathlon, represented the Cook Islands at the Australian cross country championships on Saturday. The race, which doubled at the Oceania Athletics Cross Country, was held in Brisbane and the field had competitors from Australian, New Zealand, PNG, Nauru and Fiji. At 38 […]
Utanga just misses semis
Cook Islands canoe sprint paddler Josh Utanga just missed out on a semi-finals spot of the K1 1000m by just 0.10 seconds at the 2010 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships held in Poznan, Poland between August 19-22. His sights are now set on the 2012 London Olympics and he is looking for sponsors to help […]
Goldies at Nikao
Last Friday’s golden oldies rugby was played at Nikao. Despite the late arrival of a set of jerseys from the Legends, the game kicked off before 5pm. It started off at a frantic pace with the Sydney-bound team moving the ball along their classy backs to open the scoring. Not to be outdone the ‘non-travelling’ […]
Betham expected
Former Warriors league start turned professional boxer Monty Betham is expected to be on the island for this Saturday’s Fight Night at the Telecom Sports Arena. This Saturday’s fight night is a combined fundraising event between the Cook Islands Sports Academy and the Cook Islands Amateur Boxing Association. The night has 10 bouts scheduled between […]
Athletes showcase Cook Islands
The Cook Islands youth Olympic team in Singapore spent the weekend promoting the country by manning a Cook Islands booth and showcasing our unique culture. The team, made up of a boys handball team, two swimmers and two sailors performed for the 204 countries taking part in the inaugural Youth Olympics as well as for […]
Young athletes promote country
The team continues competing, learning and enjoying the experience as these photos show. Athletes showcase Cook Islands – page 14
Turtle Diggz on top
Vonnia’s Corporate mixed volleyball team Turtle Diggz have maintained their early top of the table lead with an impressive win on Friday against opponents Manea Food Boom. Turtle Diggz wasted no time in asserting their dominance with a comprehensive win over Manea Food Boom 116-50. Their impressive score of 116 points was the night’s highest […]
Heath heads for Brazil
Local volleyball association vice-president Brendon Heath is on his way to Brazil for five weeks of training ahead of the New Zealand volleyball season. Heath, who departed our shores last night, is one of New Zealand’s top beach volleyball players and as vice-president of the local association he is keen to develop the sport here […]
Powerade final
This Wednesday will see the final Powerade mid week challenge to be played at Arorangi. The under 16 Arorangi Cowboys capitalised on the absence of key Tupapa Panthers players in the last challenge which they won 5-0. It was heartbreaking for the Panthers who had managed to hold on to the challenge cup since winning […]
Slacker's 1200th run
Hash House Harriers run number 1547 will be set by Glen Lambeth at his house in Tikioki Rd (half way between Fruits of Raro and Matutu Brewery). Look for the sign and flags. This week we celebrate Slacker’s 1200th run – the highest amount of runs by a member in Raro Hash! There will be […]
Panthers slay the Dragons
Panthers 21 vs Dragons 16 Reds 20 vs Cowboys 20 Eels 51 vs Bulls 24 The Tupapa Panthers rugby team stunned the Ngatangiia Dragons on Saturday when they scored 21 points in the final 20 minutes to win the Senior A grade match of the week 21-16 against the shell-shocked Dragons. The Dragons will be […]
Tough start at Youth Olympics
The national youth handball team at the Singapore Youth Olympic Games got its first taste of international competition last week. Team administrator Siniva Marsters reports that after a test run alongside Korea – the Cooks faced off against top ranked youth handball team, France. Marsters said that although the team prepared well, they knew it […]
More newcomers to outrigger
It was a great day of action packed fun at the Muri lagoon on Saturday for the V12 Corporate oe vaka races. Twenty-five keen and well organised businesses turned up for the day kitted out with their bbqs, tents, chilly-bins and racing uniforms. After two rounds, three semi finals, some fun games and a couple […]
Bash it!
Cricket sponsors will get to experience the fun and excitement of the sport in today’s ‘Sponsors Bash’ at Raemaru Park. Cricket has boomed on the island in the past year thanks mostly to the staunch sponsors of cricket. Cook Islands Cricket Association general manager Alister Stevic says that today’s sponsors bash tournament is to give […]
Panthers eye Dragons at Muri
The revived Tupapa Panthers Senior A grade will head to Muri today to take on their hosts the Ngatangiia Dragons in today’s CITC main rugby match of the week. The Ngatangiia Dragons need to win today to restore the confidence of their supporters after great form at the start of the season. And while the […]
Tavana All Stars formed
The newly established Avana Cricket Club – the Tavana All Stars – are excited about the upcoming start to the cricket season after four weeks of recruiting and training. The club’s emphasis is on junior development and so far they’ve been able to recruit keen youngsters ready to take on the challenge. The Tavana All […]
UK schoolboys too slick and fast
Touring British rugby team Epsom College were just too slick for the local combined teams on Thursday in both the under 16 and under 18 games. In the first match between the visiting under 16 squad and the combined Takuvaine and Arorangi team, the visitors’ composure lead them to a 12-0 advantage at the half […]
Bodybuilder Alison strong-arms cancer
Top Shape Gym is pumped and ready to host next Saturday’s 4th International Asia Pacific Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships at the national auditorium. Gym owner Puai Wichman is keen to use the event to inspire Cook Islanders to aim higher and stride over their hurdles just like Wanganui bodybuilder Alison Richards. Here, Glenn Watson of […]
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