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22 January 2025
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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Top cop position advertised
7 December 2024
Police need numbers and bigger budget
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’
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Sports
Rarotonga to host OFC Qualifiers
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is gearing up to host one of the most exciting football events of the year – the 2025 OFC Men’s Champions League Qualifying Stage.
Tennis Cook Islands squad ready to serve at East Pacific Regional Championships
A determined squad of 13 players from Tennis Cook Islands departed for Apia, Samoa, yesterday to compete in the highly anticipated East Pacific Regional Championships (EPRC).
NZ supports rugby programmes
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) received new rugby equipment from the New Zealand government and the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Aid and Trade to help them further their development programmes to schools around Rarotonga as well as the Pa Enua.
‘Freshmen’ tourney for new squash enthusiasts
Sweat and heat on the squash courts from the recently completed BSP Business House Tournament has barely evaporated as the local squash club rolls out another tournament starting on Monday, June 21 in the Cook Islands Squash Freshmen Tournament.
Kayakers eye Olympic debut
Cook Islands kayakers Jade Tierney and Kohl Tamarua-Horton face a month of intensive training in New Zealand ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
Wesley Roberts breaks national record, heads to Olympics
Cook Islands swimmer Wesley Roberts has broken a national record and qualified for the Tokyo Olympics.
Moeroa returns to rugby league
Cook Islands Rugby League has welcomed Tepai Moeroa’s return to rugby league after a stint with rugby union.
Avarua, Nukutere win badminton titles
A handful of talented players reaped the rewards of the many weeks of hard work that led up to the Annual College Badminton Tournament held at the National Sports Arena on Thursday.
Talent galore at badminton comp
Secondary schools from around Rarotonga came together to battle it out in the sixth Annual College Badminton Tournament held yesterday.
Katoa elected to global swimming body
Cook Islander Romani Katoa was elected to the bureau of the International Swimming Federation executive board, also known as FINA, over the weekend.
Amuri-Ureia Mamas reel in winning tuna
In a first, the mamas led the way in the inaugural Queen’s Birthday Mamas fishing tournament, with the winners netting a hefty yellowfin during the tournament which was held in Aitutaki earlier this week.
Arorangi reclaim the ‘log of wood’
A determined Arorangi battled hard to reclaim the Kumete Cup after a brilliant performance in the annual competition at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Netball queens
The highly competitive Rarotonga Netball Club Competition ended as expected on Saturday with a thrilling conclusion.
Dancing to the finish line
Bim Kiriau of Avatiu celebrates as he nears the finish line in the 4x100 metre father and son relay at the annual village competition (Kumete Games) on Monday.
Happy Valley netters claim open titles
Takuvaine made a clean sweep in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition open division, winning the open 1 and 2 titles on Wednesday night.
Aitutaki on top after intense weekend races
Two days of picture-perfect weather allowed sailors to battle it out during the Aitutaki vs Rarotonga Electron Challenge, which was held over the weekend.
Down to the wire
Arch-rivals Titikaveka will battle Avatiu in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition premier final this Saturday.
Rarotonga teens relish time in New Zealand
As the North Otago Rugby Union’s connection with the Cook Islands continues to grow, more players are taking up opportunities in Oamaru. Kayla Hodge catches up with Alistair Newbigging and Olive Willie who have joined the Waitaki Boys’ High School First XV.
Kumete sports on Queen’s Birthday holiday
The annual village competition for the Kumete is to be held once again at the National Stadium, and as always on the Queen’s Birthday annual holiday, in nine days’ time.
Year 10IK claims Tereora College Sevens title
Year 10IK claimed the Tereora College Year 10 Rugby Sevens Competition at Nikao field this week.
Clean sweep dream ends
Avatiu’s dream of a clean sweep in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition was shattered after their Open 2 team lost in the semi-final this week.
Making a racquet: A quest to help Pacific tennis thrive
Twenty-one years on from his Davis Cup debut, tennis veteran Brett Baudinet says being able to represent the Cook Islands and the Pacific on the world stage remains a huge honour.
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