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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
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19 November 2024
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
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Sports
Village Mile returns to Rarotonga
The Athletics Cook Islands Village Mile encourages community participation in a fun and accessible event, promoting health and fitness through a series of four one-mile laps around Rarotonga.
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.
Local crews dominate Vaka Eiva V6 Mixed Relay races
The good conditions of the ocean blue made for good racing around Rarotonga for the Vaka Eiva V6 Mixed Relay Round Raro oe vaka races.
300+ netters ready for action packed Netball in Paradise
More than 300 netball players from 33 teams will take to the Multi Sports Arena double courts in Nikao for the week long 2024 BSP Netball in Paradise tournament starting on Saturday, November 30.
Next generation of paddlers impress at Vaka Eiva Junior Sprints competition
The Cook Islands Canoeing Association (CICA) Vaka Eiva Junior Sprint Races, set against the stunning backdrop of Muri beach lagoon, showcased an exciting talent of sportsmanship.
Vaka Eiva paddlers unitefor charity
Thirty-four paddlers united for the Vaka Eiva 750-metre Boiler Swim, a charity event that involved swimming out to and around the iconic “boiler” at Avarua Wharf and back.
Vaka Eiva races heat up
The day three of Vaka Eiva 2024 saw intense competition across all divisions, with standout performances from local and international teams, particularly in the women’s and mixed categories.
The race for the Rarotonga Round Cup intensifies
The Round 15 of the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup proved to be a weekend brimming with intense action, unforgettable moment and performances that showcased the true heart of football in Rarotonga.
Dearlove siblings win overall line honours
Power duo the Dearlove siblings Reuben and Tamsyn took out overall line honours in Saturdays Matson Vaka Eiva 12k singles races.
Nikao, Tupapa last football battle
At the CIFA Complex, Nikao Sokattak FC will square off against Tupapa-Maraerenga FC in the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup, while across town at Teimurimotia Park, Titikaveka FC will host Avatiu FC.
Ngakau Toa juniors in open Round Raro
Ngakau Toa’s J19 girls will be the only junior crew racing in the Round Rarotonga changes race on Friday.
Bitter sweet memorial effort by Denne’s Boys
It will be a bitter sweet Vaka Eiva for Denne’s Boys, a crew of paddlers from various Queensland clubs who have teamed up to travel to Rarotonga and race in the memory of their friend Denne Bourke who tragically went missing in May last year while paddling between islands in the Torres Strait.
Exciting week of racing lies ahead
Local teams have been putting in the mileage this year looking forward to their penultimate event of the season, the annual showcase oe vaka event Vaka Eiva.
World champ Mihinoa joins Ngakau Toa team
Top young Tahitian world champion paddler 18 year old Mihinoa Paari is definitely one to watch for in this year’s Matson Vaka Eiva.
Oceania Challenge Championship 2024
Cook Islands Bowls team are taking part in the Oceania Bowls Challenge 2024 and they are looking forward to more good results with finals to be played on Saturday.
8th Primary School Badminton Comp
Eight schools will be part of the 8th Annual Primary School Badminton Tournament which will begin tomorrow from 9am-2.30pm.
Cooks U21 Netball set to face world champs NZ
Cook Islands U21 netball team has been placed in Pool A for the upcoming U21 Netball World Cup, set to face off against some of the world's most formidable teams.
Aitutaki Liftoff 2024 Draws almost 100 athletes
The Aitutaki Liftoff (7 – 10 November) functional fitness sports event drew a record number of almost 100 local and international athletes.
Cooks 7s team prepare for Oceania Comp
Cook Islands national 7s team are now in the red zone as they physically and psychologically prepare for the Oceania Rugby 7’s in Honiara, Solomon Islands on December 7.
U15 badminton team ready for Pacific Comp
Cook Islands U15 badminton team is set to compete in the 2025 Pacific Invitational, hosted by Badminton Oceania.
Cooks U15 brave the Oceania Basketball Cup
Cook Islands U15 basketball teams delivered spirited performances at the FIBA U15 Oceania Cup 2024, where the men secured an impressive victory over New Caledonia, and the women faced a tough 50-32 loss to Fiji in their final placements in Canberra.
Action packed football games today
Today promises an action-packed day of football, with two thrilling fixtures set to unfold across Rarotonga.
