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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
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CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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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.
Queen’s Baton Relay completes Rarotonga run
The Cook Islands leg of the Queen’s Baton Relay concluded yesterday.
Queen’s Baton officially welcomed
A small official ceremony for the arrival of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Baton for the Commonwealth Games to the Cook Islands was held at the Queen’s Representatives Residence in Titikaveka over the weekend.
Cooks embrace underdog tag
As the only unranked nation attending the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ OFC preliminary competition, Cook Islands head coach Alan Taylor says he’s happy for his squad to remain under the radar ahead of their attempt to qualify through as Oceania’s representative for the intercontinental play-off.
Queen’s Baton Relay reaches Raro
The Queen’s Baton Relay has reached the Cook Islands and will be formally welcomed at special ceremony at the Queen’s Residence in Titikaveka this afternoon.
Baudinet eyes history with Pacific Oceania
Top local tennis player Brett Baudinet is spearheading Pacific Oceania’s campaign against Estonia in the first round of the World Group II playoff this weekend.
Kids triathlon event ‘just gets better and better’
It was a blisteringly hot afternoon on Saturday for the annual Cook Islands Triathlon Association Paradise Supplies Kids Triathlon event.
Contact sports suspended
Cook Islands Rugby League domestic competition and the national Touch weekly matches are the two major sporting events affected by the latest Covid-19 related restriction.
Cook Islands face Solomon Islands, Tahiti and Vanuatu in Football World Cup qualifiers
Cook Islands National Men’s football team is selected for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Oceania Qualifiers after Tonga withdrew from a deciding match.
Touch association completes first round of weekly matches
The round five of the Cook Islands Touch Association weekly competition marks the end of first round of open men’s and women’s round robin matches.
Cook Islands Olympian digs in for next challenge
Cook Islands 2020 Sportswoman of the Year Dr Jane Nicholas debated the big question in front of her following her outing at the Tokyo Olympics
Weightlifters return with medals
Cook Islands weightlifters who competed at the New Zealand International Weightlifting Competition last week returned home on Sunday with medals.
Cricketers, captains, coaches, c-lectors and communication
Over the last couple of months there have been lots of ‘breaking news’ related to cricket.
Farewell to legends
As we got ready for another weekend of Super Rugby last week, sad news filtered through of the passing of another Pasifika legend, writes Jamie Wall of RNZ.
Panthers beat Bears
The leading premier men’s clubs came away with big wins in round three of the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition over the weekend.
Panthers face spirited Bears
The third round of the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition will see two big clashes in the premier men’s division this afternoon. Defending champions Tupapa Panthers will take Arorangi Bears at Victoria Park while Avatiu Nikao Eels will play Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles at Nukupure Park. Both matches will kick off at 5pm. […]
Baudinet misses out on world ranking
So close, yet so far for Cook Islands tennis star Brett Baudinet who this week became the country’s first male tennis player to play in an International Tennis Federation Men’s Professional Tennis Event.
Touch receives timely donation
Cook Islands Touch Association received a timely boost from a visiting Touch enthusiast from New Zealand this week.
Panthers wary of Bears attack
Table toppers Lady Panthers will be without two key players when they host the Lady Bears this afternoon at Victoria Park.
Bulldogs eye development after tough start to league
Titikaveka Bulldogs had a ‘mix start’ to the 2022 Cook Islands domestic rugby league season.
Triathlon set to host kids’ competition this Saturday
Cook Islands Triathlon Association is looking forward to their next big event, the Paradise Supplies Kids’ Triathlon which is to be held this Saturday.
