More Top Stories
$541.7m tourism earnings
25 January 2025
‘Paedophile’ gets 13 years in prison
22 January 2025
Thomas Wynne: Where were our leaders while children suffered?
25 January 2025
Cook Islands passport proposal
6 January 2025
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’
17 January 2023
PM Brown eager to hand over Forum chair role to Tonga
13 August 2024
Challenging ‘rape culture’
8 July 2024
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).
Moana fall short despite late surge against PNG Orchids
A late surge from the Cook Islands Moana proved too late in their Pacific Championship clash against Papua New Guinea Orchids as the home side secured a gritty 28-20 victory in Port Moresby on Saturday.
Top ranked Cook Islands earns hard-fought win over Singapore A
The Cook Islands netball side made a winning start to their Mirxes Nations Cup campaign, beating home side Singapore A 53-50 in their opening match over the weekend.
Budding netballer steps up to the international arena
Mere-Jean Piri is set to make her Cook Islands debut as the youngest player on the national team looks forward to the Nations Cup challenge in Singapore.
Cricket enters round six for men
The round six of the T20 Domestic Season will see some exciting matches in the men’s division.
Next generation of football officials
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) recently conducted an intensive five-day FIFA Youth Member Association Referees Course from October 2-6, 2023. This specialised training programme aimed to develop the skills and knowledge of young referees and prepare them for the challenges ahead in their football officiating careers.
Action-packed football weekend
The weekend is here, and football enthusiasts can expect an action-packed day as clubs from around Rarotonga come together to showcase their skills on the field today.
‘We felt at home’: The PNG village inspiring Cook Islands league teams
The light rain that began to fall as Cook Islands players and staff got off their team buses told them they were in the village of their ancestors, but Toru Arakua and Crystal Tamarua didn’t realise how closely connected their families were to Hanuabada, a coastal village in Papua New Guinea. NRL.com senior reporter Brad Walter reports.
🇵🇬 PNG kids going OFF for #Fiji & #cookislands #rugbyleague stars! 🇫🇯🇨🇰 it's a religion 😍❤️ #nrl #pasifika pic.twitter.com/B3Y4tlG7nS
— 𝙋𝘼𝙎𝙄𝙁𝙄𝙆𝘼 𝙍𝙐𝙂𝘽𝙔 𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙂𝙐𝙀 (@PasifikaRL) October 18, 2023
Double delight for Kiria-Ratu’s in Cook Islands celebrations
There will be plenty of celebration in Cook Islands Moana camp this week for Kiria-Ratu sisters Chantay and Annemarie, regardless of how they go in Saturday's Test match against PNG (Cook Islands time).
Kicking off a love of sport: Tuakau Terrabulls Club donates sports balls to Apii Nikao
The visiting Tuakau Terrabulls Golden Oldies Rugby Union Club from Aotearoa New Zealand has donated sports balls to Apii Nikao to help foster an interest for sports amongst the students.
Call for ‘more transparency’ in funding for Pacific Games
Concerns have been raised over the distribution of a government grant, reportedly worth $500,000, to the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) for the upcoming Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Athletics Cook Islands set to hold Nationals Competition
A full range of track and field events will be held at the Athletics Nationals Competition on Saturday, October 21 at the Nikao Stadium.
Cook Islands netball team heads to Singapore for Nations Cup
The Netball Cook Islands (NCI) team will depart Rarotonga for Singapore tomorrow for the MIRXES Nations Cup.
Street and Raymond triumph in Cook Islands Triathlon Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge
The weather on Saturday was just perfect for the Cook Islands Triathlon Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge which was being held for the third consecutive year.
Tupapa holds on for narrow win over Puaikura in thrilling encounter
The round 10 of the Rarotonga football season showcased a series of thrilling matches among various age groups and categories, demonstrating the incredible talent and sportsmanship of participating teams.
Cook Islands lose Arona, Makatoa
Cook Islands halfback Tevin Arona has been cleared of a spinal fracture after being injured in the opening set of tackles in the Pacific Championships clash with Papua New Guinea.
Cook Islands rugby league loses opener to PNG Kumuls
Cook Islands lost 46-10 against Papua New Guiner at the start of the Pacific Championships on Saturday.
Domestic cricket battle intensifies
The round five for men’s and round four women’s cricket competition will be held today.
A second shot at greatness: Netballer Taripo comes out of retirement
Veteran netballer Curly Taripo is all set to make her return to the national side after being named in the Cook Islands team for the Nations Cup and the Pacific Games later in the year.
Tetevano draws on past as he looks to future after stroke
Zane Tetevano hopes to wind the clock back 14 years by helping Cook Islands to an upset win in his comeback after suffering a stroke earlier this year.
Football fans brace for thrilling Round 10 action in Rarotonga
The Rarotonga football season has reached its 10th round, with the excitement and anticipation in the air as teams take to the field to compete head-to-head at Tupapa Field and Avatiu Field today.
