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Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
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Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
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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.
Junior grades ready for finals
Exciting battles are expected in the curtain raiser clashes between age group teams in lead up to the much-anticipated premier men’s and women’s Knockout Cup finals this Saturday.
Football festival spreads Christmas cheer
A ‘Jingle Jangles Football Festival’ was held in the spirit of Christmas on Tuesday at the CIFA Complex in Matavera, for young aspiring football stars.
CIFA prepares for Qatar meet
The Knockout Cup finals this Saturday will serve as the selection ground for the national men’s team to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ OFC preliminary competition in Qatar in March, 2022.
Boxing Day Touch Tournament
The Cook Islands Touch Association will carry on their festive tradition with the Boxing Day Touch Tournament, and for the first time will be holding it at the Ngatangiia Field for a day full of family fun and friendly competition.
Grassroots KO Cup final decider today
It has been an exciting couple of months for grassroots football - but today’s the day.
Naea named Serve-ing Pacific’s first winner
Cook Islands’ Tinomana Naea has been crowned the first winner of Serve-ing Pacific – Badminton Oceania’s new volunteer recognition programme.
Ranking system ‘flawed’: Carlson
The latest international rugby league ranking places the national teams behind some tier three nations.
Purple reign once again
Tupapa Panthers created history after becoming the first local club to make a clean sweep in the Raro 7s Community Tournament on Saturday.
Sokattak into final after big semis win
Nikao Sokattak will take on Tupapa Maraerenga in the Knockout Cup premier men’s final this weekend after a huge win in the semi-finals over the weekend.
Tries, tackles and top action from Raro 7s
The two-day Raro Rugby Sevens Community tournament kicked off yesterday afternoon at the Avatiu Sports Field.
Panthers off to a flying start
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are off to a great start in the 2021 Raro 7s Community Tournament at The Swamp in Avatiu.
Cook Islands Rugby Referee Association receive new uniforms
Defending men’s champions Tupapa Panthers will face a tough battle in the pool play of the Raro Rugby Sevens starting today at 3pm at the Avatiu Sports Field.
Boxing federation punching above its weight
Nine bouts in junior, intermediate and senior categories were held in Tuesday night’s amateur boxing event at the National Auditorium.
Cook Islands elect all-female board members to lead basketball growth
Cook Islands Basketball Federation’s (CIBF) newly elected board members are set to take on the challenge of developing the sport in the country with a fresh vision moving forward.
Raro Sevens ‘a great community event’
The 32nd Raro Rugby Sevens Community tournament has officially been declared open by the Minister for Youth and Sports Vaine (Mac) Mokoroa and Cook Islands Rugby Union vice-president Simiona Teiotu.
Young boxers showcase talent at amateur fight night
A number of people turned out for Tuesday night’s amateur boxing event, which was held at the auditorium and showcased a number of young and talented fighters.
Women’s teams ready for Raro Sevens
There is one more sleep until the much anticipated Raro Rugby 7s Community Tournament kicks off at the Avatiu Club Sports field.
Grassroots line up for semi-finals
The final move to finals, the grassroots divisions will play their battles from 4pm today to find out who will be progressing into the finals next week.
Returning Cooks ready for more rugby action
In February 2021 Cook Islands Rugby Union was fortunate and grateful to receive rugby development opportunities for six local players to travel to New Zealand to play rugby union in the South Island region of North Otago. They have recently returned and met with reporter Alana Musselle.
Triathlon raises $500 for men’s health
As the month of November has officially passed, the Cook Islands Triathlon Association reflected on how their attempt to support men’s health and the Movember initiative proved highly fruitful.
