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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Top cop position advertised
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9 December 2024
Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
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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
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RAC to address mosque legality
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Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
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CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
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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
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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.
Beddoes elected to Oceania Athletics Commission
Experienced athlete and Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes has been elected to the 2024 Oceania Athletics Association Athletes’ Commission (OAA).
Thrilling finishes in netball comp
The Rarotonga Netball Club Competition junior and senior finals concluded last week with several thrilling games that had fans on the edge of their seats.
Town Blues vs Country: Maroons Cook Islands set for thrilling Origin Series battle
Rugby league fans can look forward to more rugby league action as excitement builds up for the 2024 Town vs Country Origin Series that kicks off next weekend.
Cook Islands to host 2025 OAA Congress
Cook Islands is set to host the next annual Oceania Athletics Association (OAA) Congress in May 2025.
Beddoes sidelined by injury
Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes has pulled out of the 2024 Oceania Athletics Championship in Suva, Fiji, due to an injury.
AKTT claims bronze medal at ‘successful’ Oceania Masters
The Oceania Masters in Paradise 2024 Badminton tournament has proven successful with local team Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango (AKTT) winning a bronze medal in the 35+ competitive division.
Players eager to return as Tennis Cook Islands International wraps up
The first Tennis Cook Islands international tournament sponsored by Next Shipment wrapped up successfully over a week ago on Saturday.
Respect the call, urges Netball CI
The juniors and reserves division finals will take centre stage at the Raemaru courts today, promising an exciting showcase of young talent.
Oceans 11 seal final berth in after epic chase
An incredible chase by Oceans 11 have got them into the grand finals of the 2024 Cook Islands Cricket T20 Super Slam Competition after defeating Tupapa Tiger Sharks last Saturday.
Defending champs off to strong start
After a successful opening round of competition, teams are ready to battle in round two of the annual Rising Stars Championship at Raemaru Park in Arorangi today.
Cook Islands Business House Touch Competition heats up
The Business House Touch competition continued with its round robin game three on Monday, with intense action from between Fiber Optics and ICI (Infrastructure Cook Islands) Crew and Bank Cook Islands (BCI) and Rock College at the National Stadium.
Schools smash ‘Smiles for Miles’ challenge with 1610 miles walked
Nine schools in the Cook Islands participated in the World Mile Challenge 2024 completing 1610 miles.
Electrifying netball semi-finals set stage for showdown
The past week witnessed a series of electrifying netball semi-finals that set the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable showdown in both the Open 1 and Open 2 grades this afternoon at Arorangi courts.
Brendan Piakura: ‘Living the dream, that is for sure’
Cook Islander Brendan Piakura is still pinching himself after getting a call from Queensland Maroons coach Billy Slater to join camp ahead of State of Origin Game I.
Athletics team sets sights on personal bests, medals at Oceania Championship
Cook Islands athletics team, led by top middle distance runner Alex Beddoes and including record-holder Daniel Tolosa, heads to the Oceania Athletics Championship in Fiji aiming for personal bests and medals.
CISNOC head Graham to step down after accounts finalised
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) president Hugh Graham will step down from his role once the sporting organisation’s membership approves the 2023 financial accounts.
CI Bowling honours Men’s Fours team after awards deadline mix-up
Cook Islands Bowling Association acknowledged their Men’s Fours team’s achievement at the 2023 World Bowls Tournament after missing the nomination deadline for CISNOC Sports Awards due to internal miscommunication.
Rarotonga’s Goodwin dominates Aitutaki Electron Regatta
Eighteen sailors from Rarotonga, Aitutaki, and New Zealand’s Picton, Buckland’s Beach, and Mangawhai sailing and yacht clubs raced each other in match racing and fleet racing in perfect conditions earlier this month.
Community cheers as Rising Stars take the field in netball and rugby
The annual Rising Stars Championship started yesterday with students from Rarotonga competing in the rugby and netball competitions at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Oceans 11, Tiger Sharks to battle for final spot
Cook Islands Cricket Super Slam competition heads into round two playoff today at the Turangi Oval, starting at 11am.