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DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
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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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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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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).
For the culture: How community carnivals are helping grow the game
A chance to help young players better connect with their cultural identity inspired Cook Islands international Will Samuel to return from his maiden overseas campaign at the Pacific Championships with an empowered passion to represent his nation.
NRL player Dargan dies in Aitutaki motorcycle crash
NRL player Troy Dargan passed away in Aitutaki, Cook Islands following a motorcycle accident. Known as TJ, the 26-year-old was on holiday with his family.
11 teams vie for Boxing Day glory
Eleven teams will be competing in the annual Boxing Day Mixed Touch Rugby competition on Tuesday, December 26 at the Ngatangiia Field.
Cook Islands soar in rugby league
Cook Islands men climbed three spots to number 10 in the world in the latest International Rugby League rankings.
Cricket maps out ambitious 2024 plans
Following a strong performance in 2023, the Cook Islands Cricket Association (CICA) is looking to grow the game’s footprint in the country.
Matavera-Ngatangiia women blaze a trail in Cook Islands Football
When the annals of Cook Islands football are written, the weekend's events will undeniably claim a chapter of their own.
Cook Islands Squash team scores ‘valuable experience’ at Worlds
Cook Islands players gained valuable experience at the 2023 World Squash Federation Men’s World Team Championship, which concluded over the weekend in Tauranga, New Zealand.
Ibrom takes charge as Cook Islands men’s football coach
Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has appointed Jess Ibrom, the current academy director, as the new head coach for the Cook Islands men’s team.
Tupapa, Matavera claim knockout titles
As the spectators and players arrived at CIFA Complex, the air crackled with raw, infectious excitement. Football enthusiasts from every corner congregated, their collective anticipation palpable, bracing for a thrilling day of championship-deciding duels on Saturday.
Clash of titans in football finale
Exciting matches are set to take place in the Cook Islands Football Association Knockout Cup finals today.
Titikaveka tide takes over grassroots finals
Although Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) staff were skeptical of the weather forecast on Wednesday ahead of the grassroots knock finals at the CIFA complex, a tide of electric blue washed over the complex as parents and supporters of the Titikaveka Teams, turned out in force to cheer on their young prodigies.
Tereora College and CIFA forge community spirit through football
Tereora College, in conjunction with the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA), orchestrated a football festival of epic proportions this week.
Competitive and social touch rugby beckons on Boxing Day
Cook Islands Touch Association has confirmed that its annual Vodafone Boxing Day Mixed Touch Rugby Tournament will be held on December 26 at the Ngatangiia field.
Piakura ready to put his best foot forward
Rising Broncos forward Brendan Piakura has insisted there are no sure bets when it comes to starting positions, as he puts his ‘best foot forward’ to fill the shoes left by now former Bronco and Queensland hardman Kurt Capewell, during a sweltering start to preseason.
Netball in Paradise hailed a success
The 2023 BSP Netball in Paradise competition ended on a high note, with Netball Cook Islands declaring the games highly competitive.
New champions crowned
Nikao Black Wolves and Turangi Young Guns won the men’s and women’s Rarotonga T20 Cookie Sadaraka Cup at Nikao Field and Turangi Oval on Saturday.
Shark chase adds drama to Marsters’ winning catch in final fishing comp
Despite the rough weather conditions, fishermen set out to sea early Saturday morning for the last fishing competition of the year, the CITC Liquor Corona fishing competition, held in partnership with the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club (CIGFC).
Cook Islands makes debut at World Squash Championship
The Cook Islands Squash team made their debut at the World Squash Federation Men’s World Team Championship in Tauranga, New Zealand, along with two other teams.
A weekend of stunning semi-final football
In an exciting display of football, this past Saturday served up a smorgasbord of semi-final matches that had spectators on the edge of their seats.
Connolly joins swimmers at Bond University
Cook Islands golden girl swimmer Lanihei Connolly is part of a group of swimmers who have been accepted at the Bull Sharks as the first cohort of the World Aquatics Training Centre established at Bond University in Australia.
