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I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
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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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Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
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ICI explains road works delay in front of old Sheraton site
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Articles by CI News Staff
Rising Stars set for thrilling finish
Friday 28 June 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Other Sports, Rugby league, Sports
Primary and secondary school teams will vie for top honours in the annual Rising Stars Championship netball, Rippa rugby and rugby 7s finals today at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Lights out again! TAU faces heat after unexpected blackouts
Thursday 27 June 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Editor's Pick, Local, National, Technology
Rarotonga residents faced a second consecutive night of unexpected power outages, leaving many frustrated and seeking answers.
Nothing in foreseeable future- Ring road around Sheraton on hold: DPM Nicholas
Wednesday 26 June 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Local, National
Deputy Prime Minister Albert Nicholas has shot down the proposed ring road around the old Sheraton hotel in Vaimaanga, saying “nothing could possibly happen in the foreseeable future” for the project.
Keep our water free: Petition against water tariffs gains traction
Wednesday 26 June 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Local, National
A petition opposing the planned water tariffs in Rarotonga is gaining momentum just couple of days after its launch.
Lights out in Raro
Wednesday 26 June 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
An unexpected power outage plunged hundreds of Rarotonga residents into darkness for almost an hour last night.
Baudinet eyes more years in Davis Cup
Friday 14 June 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis
Top national tennis player Brett Baudinet is in Amman, Jordan, participating in his 20th Davis Cup for the Pacific Oceania team.
‘Come back home, Mangaia needs you’: Numangatini Tangitamaiti Ariki makes emotional plea at Bicentennial
Tuesday 11 June 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National, Outer Islands
Numangatini Ariki has made a humble plea with the visiting Mangaians to return home during the opening ceremony of the island’s Bicentennial Celebration on Saturday.
Cook Islands joins Pacific nations in exhilarating FestPAC opening ceremony
Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
The 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) in Honolulu, Hawaii, got off to an exhilarating start with Cook Islands and other Pacific nations showcasing their vibrant culture on stage last night.
Brendan Piakura: ‘Living the dream, that is for sure’
Wednesday 29 May 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islander Brendan Piakura is still pinching himself after getting a call from Queensland Maroons coach Billy Slater to join camp ahead of State of Origin Game I.
NZ commits $20m to Cook Islands budget, $10.5m for public service
Monday 27 May 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, New Zealand, Regional
Cook Islands has secured $20 million in Core Sector Budget Support and an additional $10.5 million for continued public sector strengthening during the 8th Cook Islands-New Zealand Joint Ministerial Forum last week.
Local hot sauce burns up Australia's Mr Chilli competition
Thursday 23 May 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Food, Go Local
A locally made hot sauce has been ranked the third hottest in an annual competition featuring best of the best sauces from Australia and New Zealand.
Cook Islands swimmers lead the charge in 2024 Sports Awards
Thursday 16 May 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Swimming
Swimmers Wesley Roberts and Lanihei Connolly are leading the charge in the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee’s 2024 Sports Awards.
Resort experiences coastal inundation and beach erosion
Tuesday 14 May 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Weather
The coastal inundation alert remains in force over the coastal areas of Rarotonga and the rest of the Southern Cook Islands.
Blooming for mums this Mother’s Day
Saturday 4 May 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, National
The hardworking and dedicated team at Island Craft Ltd are powering through one of their busiest times of year.
Airline celebrates 30 years of supporting Rarotonga Triathlon
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Sports, Tourism, Triathlon
Air New Zealand’s longstanding sponsorship for the Rarotonga International Triathlon “is testament to the airline’s commitment to the tourism industry”.
New Zealand Parliament Speaker visits Rarotonga
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Parliament
Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives, Gerry Brownlee is visiting Cook Islands this week.
Chamber calls out ‘favouritism’ in Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce is concerned the Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill gives preferential treatment to a USA company Drumcliffe to do business in the Cook Islands.
Rainy days ahead for Rarotonga as active cloud band lingers
Wednesday 10 April 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Weather
The recent heavy downpour experienced in Rarotonga is due to an active cloud band moving towards the Southern Cook Islands, says Maara Vaiimene, director of the Cook Islands Meteorological Service.
Penrhyn catches a glimpse of near-total eclipse despite cloudy skies
Tuesday 9 April 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Weather
Some lucky Penrhyn residents witnessed a near-total solar eclipse despite cloudy weather, while Rarotonga residents missed their partial eclipse due to rain.
Rare treat for Penrhyn
Monday 8 April 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands, Weather
Northern group island of Penrhyn is one of the first places to have witnessed a solar eclipse early this morning at around 6.39am.
