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$541.7m tourism earnings
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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Top cop position advertised
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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
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DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
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Cook Islands has its first mosque
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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
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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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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
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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
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
Arorangi Bears roar into 13s season with new coach Nepia
Rarotonga clubs are gearing up for the 2025 Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition, which kicks off next Friday, February 7.
Cook Islands Triathlon gears up for Annual Team Tri Competition
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association is looking forward to the Annual BSP and KPMG Team Tri Competition this Saturday, February 1, at the Tikioki Tri Site.
Young Kukis off to Sydney
The Under-18 Cook Islands men’s sevens side departed New Zealand yesterday, as they make their way to Sydney to compete in the Oceania Rugby U18 Sevens Championships tomorrow (CI time).
Semi-finals for football champs kick off today
The National Football Championship has now completed its final day of round matches. Tuesday marked the final day of group play, and standings are now finalised, with berths to the semi-finals decided.
Warriors saga takes ugly turn
The gloves are off in the fight to buy the Warriors, with the head of a US-Tongan bid on Wednesday accusing rival Auckland Rugby League chairman Cameron McGregor of racism.
Folau offered to quit Wallabies
Israel Folau has revealed he offered to walk away from his Rugby Australia contract in the wake of his controversial comments on homosexuality and that tension remains with the game's administration over the issue.
Eels and Panthers maintain leads
Avatiu Nikao Eels maintain their lead in the Cook Islands domestic rugby league competition after another comprehensive win over the weekend.
Napa notches up 100 NRL games
Cook Islander Dylan Napa will play his 100th NRL game this weekend as his Sydney Roosters challenge the Brisbane Broncos this Thursday (CI time) in the first week of the finals.
CIRU has Wright in sight
Ten months after terminating his contract, the Cook Islands Rugby Union says they are open to the idea of former national captain and coach Stan Wright returning to the fold.
ZUU in the Cooks gets its generals certified
Liberating Human Movement, or ZUU Cook Islands, has got two new qualified generals (trainers).
ABs Sevens eyes HK title
New Zealand head coach Scott Waldrom believes his squad is back to full strength for this weekend’s Hong Kong following the return of a number of key players to the setup.
Roberts claims silver medal at New Zealand nationals
Fresh off winning the 2016 Sportsman of the Year award at last month’s Cook Islands National Sports Award, Wesley Roberts is back creating ripples at international swimming arena.
Dancing workouts for fitness
Brynn Acheson-Nooroa from KiteSUP Cook Islands has completed a professional development course in New Zealand called Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course.
Handball set for final playoffs
The Edgewater Resort and Spa Mix Beach Handball Competition heads into the playoffs today.
Blues crush Rebels in Super opener
Keeping a lid on hype might be Tana Umaga’s biggest challenge after his Blues team opened the Super Rugby season with a performance befitting the competition’s “boom, boom” slogan. The Melbourne Rebels were certainly left stunned by the 56-18 pounding.
CITC gives boost to athletics event
THE PRINCE of Wales Athletics Championship 2016 received a head start leading up to the 2016 event following a major sponsorship from the top local enterprise.
Stableford golf a family affair
The Islander Hotel sponsored stableford competition turned out to be a bit of a family affair.
Masters end Aitutaki league battle on a high
Cook Islands Masters Rugby League (CIMRL) teams arrived home safely on Sunday from their Aitutaki tour which started on Thursday last week.
Catholic youth raise funds for Poland trip
The number of Catholic youth from the Cook Islands who will be attending World Youth Day in Poland this year has increased.
Busy weekend for sports lovers
It was a busy Easter weekend for sports fans here on Rarotonga and neighbouring island Aitutaki.
Young sailors enjoy holiday regatta
About a dozen children turned up at Rarotonga Sailing Club’s fun holiday regatta in Muri yesterday.
