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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
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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
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7 September 2024
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
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Sports
Mauke celebrates Christmas with traditional sports and festive cheer
The people of Mauke celebrated Christmas with a week of festivities, including traditional sports, netball, touch rugby, volleyball, a night market and a string band competition, culminating in a fireworks display last night. Nicolea Mateariki reports.
Touch Deez, Vonnias Vikings claim Boxing Day Touch titles
The Vonnias Boxing Day Touch wrapped up 2024 for Cook Islands Touch with Team Touch Deez crowned champions in the competitive category and Team Vonnias Vikings taking the title in the social category.
‘Homecoming Test convinced Warriors move was right call’
Cook Islander Marata Niukore admits it was difficult telling Eels coach Brad Arthur that he was leaving at the end of the season but his return to New Zealand for June’s Test against Tonga confirmed the Auckland-born utility had made the right decision.
Manihiki crowned Constitution Touch champs
The star-studded Manihiki won the Constitution Touch Competition held on Saturday at The Swamp in Avatiu.
Elikana shines in Sokattak’s second loss
Nikao Sokattak goalkeeper Tahiri Elikana received the player of the match award in the club’s 0-1 loss toNew Caledonia’s Hienghène Sportin Group B of the OFC Champions League 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand.
Residents eye Tri Nations title
Cook Islands Residents are ready to go all out to win their first ever Tri Nations Cup which kicks this weekend.
Swimmer cherishes Comm Games experience
Cook Islands swimmer Kirsten Andrea Fisher-Marsters, who represented the country at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom, shares her experience with thecoconet.tv. The Commonwealth Games will conclude with the closing ceremony early this morning.
Cricket squad named for T20 Qualifiers
Cook Islands Cricket Association (CICA) has named the squad that will be participating in the East Asia Pacific Sub-Regional Qualifying Tournament to be played from the 9th-15th September in Vanuatu.
Five teams to battle in Constitution Touch Tournament
Five men’s teams have registered for the Constitution Touch Tournament 2022 which will be played at the Avatiu field today, starting at 12 noon.
Cooks manage top five finish
Cook Islands Tennis represented the country at the Nations Cup Tennis Tournament in Lautoka, Fiji this week finishing fourth and fifth in men’s and women’s divisions respectively.
Sokattak lose Champions League opener
Nikao Sokattak went down to Fiji’s Rewa FC 1-3 in their opening game of the OFC Champions League 2022 at Ngahue Reserve in Auckland.
Ladies triple teams our last medal hope
The national bowls Ladies Triples was last night Cook Islands’ only hope for a medal at the Commonwealth Games.
Hunt for Commonwealth Games medal continues
Team Cook Islands were yesterday bracing for another exciting day of events in athletics, weightlifting and lawn bowls at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Baudinet set to play in his 19th Davis Cup
Cook Islands’ top tennis player Brett Baudinet is set to represent the country in his 19th Davis Cup competition which starts next week.
Showcasing the spirit of sport
Team Cook Islands have kicked off their campaign with some spectacular highlights and efforts displayed from young talent coming through, despite our tough start to the games.
England’s Honnor pleased with Cook Islands test
It takes nearly a day and a half to get to Leamington Spa from the Cook Islands, but their lawn bowls women’s four team showed no signs of jet lag despite defeat to England at the Commonwealth Games.
Beddoes racing against time to be fit for Games
Cook Islands middle distance runner Alex Beddoes is in doubt for the Commonwealth Games after contracting Covid-19 which affected his preparations.
Action packed end to domestic netball season
The Rarotonga Netball Club weekly competition concluded on Saturday with action packed final matches at the Avatiu courts.
Taking Cook Islands to the world
Cook Islander Paul Lynch and his wife Shona, who are in Birmingham, United Kingdom to support Team Cook Islands competing at the Commonwealth Games, are in awe at the spectacle created by the Games held every four years.
Titikaveka reign supreme
Titikaveka retained the Rarotonga Netball Club premier grade title after an intense battle with Avatiu in the showdown over the weekend.
Swimmers off to great start
Team Cook Islands made an excellent start to their 2022 Commonwealth Games campaign early yesterday (Cook Islands time).
Titikaveka hoping to maintain unbeaten run in finals showdown
Arch rivals Titikaveka will take on Avatiu in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition premier final this afternoon.
