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Articles by CI News Staff
It’s Bears versus Panthers final!
Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Arorangi Bears stunned the minor premiership holders Avatiu Nikao Eels on Saturday to book their place in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s premier men’s final this weekend.
Lady Panthers book final spot
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
The Lady Panthers side is through to the Cook Islands Rugby League women’s competition final after beating Lady Eels 14-8 in an exciting and close semi-final at Victoria Park yesterday.
Bowls selectors ‘keep the faith’
Thursday 4 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Boxing, Sports
‘Don’t change a winning team,’ is a cry often heard in the sporting world, and the Cook Islands Bowls selectors are living up those words after retaining the team that enjoyed significant success in the recent Oceania Challenge tournament, for the upcoming World Bowls Championships.
Archrivals Titikaveka, Avatiu remain unbeaten in premier grade
Wednesday 3 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
Giants Titikaveka and Avatiu premier teams remain unbeaten after week three matches in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition.
Cook Islands Triathlon prepares for ‘big week of events’
Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association is looking forward to a big week of events which surround the annual Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon to be held this Saturday.
‘Never say die’ attitude puts Panthers into final
Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
An inspiring half time talk from coach Darren Piri saw defending champions Tupapa Panthers get their act together to outmuscle Avatiu Nikao Eels for a spot in next weekend’s final.
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting to be held in November
Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National, Politics, Regional
The date for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PILFM) in the Cook Islands has been confirmed. The 52nd Forum Meeting, held in the Cook Islands for the first time since 2012, will take place between November 6 to 10.
Iro to help prepare Pacific Games squad
Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands rugby league head coach Tony Iro will assist the Pacific Games coach Clive Nicholas with their train on squad at 5pm today at Aretere Park in Avatiu.
Comeback kings: Defending champions Panthers stun Eels to book final spot
Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are through to the premier men’s final after a hard-fought win against Avatiu Nikao Eels in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition playoff at Aretere Park on Saturday.
Top four battle in league
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Close and exciting battles are expected in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition playoffs when the top four premier men’s teams clash at Aretere Park in Avatiu this afternoon.
Lady Eels thump Lady Bulldogs to set up date with Lady Panthers
Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
A new champion will be crowned in the Cook Islands Rugby League women’s 13s competition after defending champions Lady Bulldogs bombed out of the playoffs on Friday afternoon at Aretere Park in Avatiu.
Lady Bears seal final spot
Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Lady Bears are through to the Cook Islands Rugby League women’s 13s competition final after a hard-fought win in the top place playoff last night.
Bears beat sturdy Sea Eagles
Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Arorangi Bears defeated Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles 22-8 in the final preliminary round match at Nukupure Park on Saturday.
Netball into round two competition
Friday 21 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
Heavy rain on Wednesday failed to deter netballers from taking the court for round two open grade matches in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition held at two venues.
Teams ready for football festival
Friday 21 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
Rarotonga can expect to see more youth out and about on the island as Pa Enua teams arrive here for the Kia Orana Youth Football Festival which starts this Saturday.
Top guns win Annual Maori Auri Tinman Triathlon comp
Wednesday 19 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Defending champions Roland Neururer and Adrianna Skurosz retained the Cook Islands Triathlon Association Annual Maori Auri Tinman competition on Saturday.
Cooks U15s return with ‘experience’ from OFC event
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
The Under 15s boys have returned from the OFC Development Tournament held in Auckland with experience of professionalism on and off the field.
Top bets make winning starts
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
Giants Titikaveka and Avatiu premier teams made a good start to their Rarotonga Netball Club competition campaigns with wins in round one on Saturday.
Bears’ fairy tale run continues
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Arorangi Bears’ fairy tale run in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition continues with another huge win in the premier men’s division over the weekend.
Historic day: Cook Islands Parliament decriminalises homosexuality
Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in BREAKING NEWS, National
Cook Islands Parliament has repealed provisions in its Crimes Act that criminalised homosexuality.
