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Articles by CI News Staff
Lady Bears eye top spot
Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Lady Bears were gunning for a win today against the winless Lady Bulldogs in a bid to take the top spot in the Cook Islands women’s rugby league competition.
Lady Panthers’ misery continues
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Lady Panthers’ misery in round two of the Cook Islands women’s rugby league 13s competition continues after the side went down to neighbours Lady Eels.
Visiting rugby players share stories of resilience and passion to keep chasing their dreams
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
A special meet and greet dinner for visiting rugby players Saphire Abraham and Barbra Auva’a on Monday was hailed a success.
Lady Eels after big wins
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Lady Eels are gunning for big wins in round two of the Cook Islands women’s rugby league 13s competition after going down to the top two teams – Lady Panthers and Lady Bears – in round one.
New board members appointed at CISNOC
Wednesday 5 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee has appointed new board members as part of its annual general meeting.
Bears win heats up top two battle in league 13s
Tuesday 4 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Arorangi Bears’ sensational win over Tupapa Panthers in the premier men’s and women’s division over the weekend has spiced up the race for top two finish in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition.
Bears upset Panthers
Monday 3 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Arorangi Bears spoiled defending champions Tupapa Panthers’ brilliant start to round two of the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s premier men’s competition after pulling off an upset win over the weekend.
Eels hoping to bounce back, Panthers face Bears test
Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Raemaru Park in Arorangi will host the second double header of the 2023 Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition this afternoon.
Panthers lead premier men’s competition after Sea Eagles win
Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers have taken the lead in the domestic 13s premier men’s competition after their 54-6 win over Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles on Saturday.
Women’s match time increases
Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Match time in women’s rugby league competition will increase by 10 minutes each half when round two gets underway this afternoon.
Insurance company expands digital offering in the Cooks
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, Local, National
As part of its plan to dramatically improve insurance accessibility in the Pacific Islands, Tower has launched its signature self-service platform, My Tower, in the Cook Islands.
GAT, Nukz Power reign supreme
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The Cook Islands Touch Association weekly open men’s and women’s competition wrapped up on Monday afternoon at the National Stadium in Nikao with teams vying for top spots displaying dazzling skills to outwit each other.
Panthers coach downplays impressive win
Tuesday 21 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, Rugby league, Sports
Tupapa Panthers remain humble and focussed on what’s ahead following a blistering performance in Rarotonga on the weekend.
Touch to hold opens finale
Monday 20 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch Association will this afternoon hold the finals in the open men and women’s categories at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Cook Islands to host Japan Foreign Minister Hayashi
Monday 20 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, Local, National
Cook Islands Government will this week host Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi on his first visit to the country.
Tupapa Panthers end Avatiu Nikao Eels’ unbeaten run
Monday 20 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Tupapa Panthers on Saturday ended Avatiu Nikao Eels’ unbeaten run in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition after a superb 34-12 win at Victoria Park.
Panthers after Eels’ winning streak
Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers will be hoping to end Avatiu Nikao Eels’ unbeaten run in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition this afternoon at Victoria Park.
Lady Bears to host Lady Eels
Friday 17 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
An exciting battle is expected this afternoon when Lady Bears take on Lady Eels in the final match of round one in Cook Islands women’s rugby league competition.
Cook Islands, Republic of Korea celebrate 10th anniversary of diplomatic relations
Thursday 16 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday met with new Ambassador to the Cook Islands, His Excellency Changsik Kim, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary for the Republic of Korea.
Touch playoffs heat up
Wednesday 15 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The Cook Islands Touch weekly competition will today continue in the men’s and women’s opens category.
