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Top cop position advertised
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Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
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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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I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
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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
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Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
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Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
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Sports
20 teams eyed for Team Tri challenge
Fifteen teams of three triathletes each have registered for the the Annual BSP and KPMG Team Tri Competition this Saturday, February 1, at the Tikioki Tri Site.
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.
Kiwis dominate Round Rarotonga Road Race
New Zealand’s Graeme Henderson claimed the 31-kilometre Round Rarotonga Road Race on Saturday.
All eyes on annual race
About 270 runners are taking part in the 45th Round Rarotonga Road Race which started early this morning from the National Auditorium Domes.
Avatiu faces winless Titikaveka
Avatiu FC has hosted many extreme encounters at their home base, today they will take on minnows Titikaveka FC in what is expected to be an exciting encounter at Aretere Park.
ICC rankings for Cook Islands
Cook Islands have managed to break into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 International (T20I) rankings following a strong show at the regional tournament earlier this month.
Battle of the neighbours
Matavera field will host the 2022 Rarotonga football midweek stunners between the giantkillers Matavera FC and the experienced Tupapa Maraerenga FC.
Closer to her Olympic dream
Cook Islander Tiana Baker-Echegaray is committed to and focused on reaching her Olympic Games dream after winning another two titles in Australia recently.
Youngsters ready to rumble: Football enters round four
The fourth round of matches in the 2022 Rarotonga football season will get underway this afternoon at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Raising the bar
An overwhelming number of 94 weightlifters have registered to participate in the upcoming Cook Islands Games which starts in two weeks.
Niukore given special exemption
Marata Niukore has been given a special exemption to play for the Kiwis at next month’s Rugby League World Cup.
Tupapa leads after big win
Tupapa Maraerenga premier men’s side has taken the lead in the 2022 Rarotonga football club competition after a convincing win over the weekend.
Small in size but big at heart: Tennis youngsters claim top prizes
Cook Islands youngster Maka Maui won the Pacific Oceania Junior Championship 16 and under Boys Singles title in a nail-biting match against Noah Ah Kim of Tahiti over the weekend in Fiji.
Team named for development camp
A squad of 15 under-18 girls and three game changers will represent the Cook Islands on a trip to Auckland for a world-class rugby development camp from October 5 to 9.
Arch rivals Tupapa to battle Puaikura in Round 3 football
A struggling Puaikura side will be hosting the unbeaten Tupapa Maraerenga FC in the feature match of round three in the Rarotonga football competition this afternoon.
Tennis youngsters in finals
The Cook Islands development team recorded excellent results at the Pacific Oceania Junior Tennis Championships being held in Lautoka, Fiji.
Cooks finish third in T20 Qualifier
Cook Islands cricket is expecting an improvement in their rankings after finishing third in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia-Pacific Qualifier in Port Vila, Vanuatu.
Avatiu to battle giants Nikao in midweek football clashes
Another football week, another round of exciting games. In the mid-week fixtures this week, Avatiu FC will take on Nikao Sokattak FC at Nikao home grounds.
Apii Avarua retains Prince of Wales Championships
Apii Avarua defended the CITC Prince of Wales Primary School Athletics Championships with St Joseph’s School finishing in second place and Nikao coming in third.
Iro named NSW Cup Player of the Year
Cook Islands rep Kayal Iro capped off a breakthrough season with the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Player of the Year award over the weekend.
Cooks score historic win
Cook Islands claimed a historic OFC U-19 Championship win over American Samoa in their final pool match in Tahiti yesterday.
Street, Logan claim Raro Challenge title
The weather on Saturday proved perfect for the 2nd Cook Islands Triathlon Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge which had 20 competitors battling for the top honours.
