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Free spinal health checks as NZ chiropractic interns return to Rarotonga
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (260+ words) Wednesday 3 June 2026 | Written by Teitimoana Tairi | Published in Health, National The New Zealand College of Chiropractic will be returning this week, to deliver chiropractic services for the community. TEITIMOANA TAIRI/25070815 The visiting team of final-year interns is scheduled to land…...
Mateariki siblings reclaim Te Mire Ura crowns in emotional farewell performance
1+ day, 54+ min ago (85+ words) Tuesday 2 June 2026 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Culture, Entertainment, National International Dancer of the Year champion Ambushia Mateariki, middle, with Electra Pauka and Zoe Hoff, right. TALAIA MIKA/26060123 The Mateariki siblings Ambushia and Tamaivaariki once again proved why they…...
NRLW stars reconnect with roots in Rarotonga
1+ day, 37+ min ago (98+ words) Tuesday 2 June 2026 | Written by Teitimoana Tairi | Published in Rugby league, Sports Tereora College students ended their recess on a positive note, after much appreciated training sessions with former NRLW players Kimiora and Brittany Breayley-Nati last week. TEITIMOANA TAIRI/26052810 Former NRLW…...
Harmon re-elected Cook Islands Football Association president
1+ day, 41+ min ago (300+ words) Tuesday 2 June 2026 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports Grover Harmon has been re-elected as CIFA president for a four-year term 2026 -2030. CIFA MEDIA Harmon is the president of Tupapa Maraerenga Football Club and is a current national representative player and…...
Seabed mining company-backed trust funds cultural and educational projects
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (69+ words) Tuesday 2 June 2026 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Economy, National Te Rito O Taku Peu Tupuna Charitable Trust hosted a signing ceremony last week for successful applicants. MELINA ETCHES/26052631 Cultural arts have received a major boost through funding support…...
Opposition supports energy framework, urges government to lead by example
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (62+ words) Tuesday 2 June 2026 | Written by Losirene Dasalusalu | Published in Economy, National, Politics Leader of the Opposition, Tina Browne. 26021223, 26021224 Cook Islands Opposition supports the National Energy Response Framework, emphasising that early and calm preparation is preferable to leaving families, businesses, and the…...
Known offender remanded, police deal with crashes and complaints
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (209+ words) Tuesday 2 June 2026 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, Local, National Police attended to a wide range of incidents across the weekend, including motor vehicle crashes and domestic-related matters. POLICE MEDIA/26060108 The known offender appeared in court on multiple charges and…...
Cook Islands" golden age of cinema remembered in new book
4+ day, 24+ min ago (926+ words) Saturday 30 May 2026 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features The Royal Hall at Taputapuatea " a cinema and dance hall built by Willie Browne and Henri Rey in 1913. It was demolished by a cyclone in 1943 and rebuilt as the…...
Thomas Wynne: Strength to strength, but who will be standing?
4+ day, 23+ min ago (491+ words) Saturday 30 May 2026 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion Cook Islands News columnist Thomas Tarurongo Wynne. The problem is where it sits in our hearts, what it replaces, and what it quietly justifies. A budget will always tell…...
Apii Te Uki Ou unveils New Zealand-funded accessible deck and ramp
5+ day, 45+ min ago (284+ words) Friday 29 May 2026 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National Ashley Kainuku, head of funding and fundraising at Apii Te Uki Ou, said the school was honoured to welcome the New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Catherine…...