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Rising Stars set for finals

Friday 20 June 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Other Sports, Rugby Union, Sports

The annual Rising Stars Championship is gaining momentum as it heads into the netball and rugby finals at Raemaru Park in Arorangi today.


Victoria Park hosts Origin showdown

Friday 20 June 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Tupapa’s Victoria Park will host the final leg of the Cook Islands Rugby League State of the Origin Series between the Town Blues and the Country Maroons this Saturday.


PM Brown: Cook Islands not consulted on NZ-China deals amid funding pause

Thursday 19 June 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Parliament, Politics

Cook Islands was “not privy to or consulted on” any agreements New Zealand may enter into with China during Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s visit this week.


Cook Islands, China foreign ministers vow to strengthen cooperation

Thursday 29 May 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands and China should leverage their complementary advantages in practical cooperation, strengthen collaboration in key areas, such as marine resource development and protection, and better support the Cook Islands’ economic development and improve people’s livelihoods, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday.


Tutai set for comeback after historic Mangaia mayoral race

Wednesday 28 May 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands, Politics

Former Mangaia mayor Makitua Tutai is set to reclaim the top position after a historic mayoral by-election on the island yesterday that saw a record-breaking nine candidates contesting.


$4.1 million budget for Pa Enua participation in Te Maeva Nui

Monday 26 May 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Culture, Local, National, Outer Islands

Over $4 million in public funds will be used to bring Pa Enua residents to Rarotonga in July for the 2025 Te Maeva Nui celebrations, which coincide with the 60th anniversary of self-governance.


World Health Organization recognises Cook Islands for anti-smoking efforts

Friday 23 May 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health received an award from the World Health Organization (WHO) for its anti-smoking initiatives during the World Health Assembly in Geneva this week.


League standards rise in Cook Islands domestic competition

Wednesday 21 May 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby League Association capped off its domestic season with a successful Rarotonga League 13s competition, which concluded on Saturday with Tupapa Panthers completing a clean sweep.


Budget and key reports to be tabled in Parliament

Wednesday 21 May 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Parliament

The 2025/26 Budget will be tabled in Parliament today when it resumes for its 13th meeting at 1pm.


Newbigging leads top player race

Friday 16 May 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Tupapa Panthers captain Eric Newbigging leads the Cook Islands Rugby League Player of the Year race with 25 points heading into the grand final this weekend.


Bears one win away from league double

Wednesday 14 May 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Arorangi Bears premier men are a win away from a rare double in the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic competition.


Cook Islands nurses plea for ‘real action’ on International Day

Tuesday 13 May 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

As the Cook Islands joined the rest of the world in celebrating International Nurses Day yesterday, a call has been made to stakeholders to invest in nurses, not just in words, but through real, lasting action.

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Bulldogs’ dream run ends

Monday 12 May 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Titikaveka Bulldogs’ dream run in the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition came to an end on Friday when the side lost to a determined Arorangi Bears at Raemaru Park.


Court briefs

Saturday 10 May 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, National

Justice of the Peace John Whitta granted bail for wilful damage co-accused Poe Poila after he was arrested for breaching his curfew orders.


‘Future of athletics is bright’

Friday 9 May 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Athletics, Sports

Athletics Cook Islands hosted young children aged 5-13 at the National Stadium in Nikao for the Kids Athletics 2025 event this week.


Winning start for Cook Islands Cricket

Thursday 8 May 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports

Cook Islands men’s cricket team has made a winning start to the Tri Series in Sano, Japan, with a three-wicket victory over Thailand on Tuesday.


Cook Islands hosts Green Climate Fund regional dialogue

Thursday 8 May 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Weather

Cook Islands welcomed delegates from across the Pacific and Asia to the opening of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Regional Dialogue at the National Auditorium on Tuesday, May 6.


Jackie Rongo: Guided by love, grounded in purpose

Wednesday 7 May 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features

For Jackie Rongo, motherhood is more than a role – it’s a calling, a community effort, and a daily dance of love, leadership and deep responsibility. Though she humbly insists there are many other women more deserving of recognition, Jackie embodies the essence of motherhood in all its forms: biological, chosen, cultural and communal.

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PM highlights ‘nano market’ challenges at ADB Meeting

Wednesday 7 May 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Politics

Prime Minister Mark Brown highlighted Cook Islands’ challenge as a “nano market”, facing high costs and limited economies of scale, at the 58th Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors in Milan, Italy.


Minister Elikana: Climate change our greatest threat

Monday 5 May 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands Marae Moana initiative protects 1.9 million square kilometres of ocean, balancing conservation with sustainable marine resource use. This was the statement delivered by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tingika Elikana at the recent 81st Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in Bangkok, Thailand.


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