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Giants await Cooks in RWC

Thursday 11 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Cook Islands remain unfazed with the possibility of facing giants New Zealand and South Africa in the pool play at the 2019 Rugby World Cup (RWC). That is if it qualifies for the event.


Netball finals get underway tonight

Wednesday 10 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball

Defending champions Titikaveka are on course to retain the Rarotonga Netball Club competition premier title despite forfeiting their matches held outside of the Bluesky Sports Arena (BSA).

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Graham attends secretary generals meeting

Wednesday 10 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) secretary general Robert Graham attended the second workshop for National Olympic Committee Secretary Generals in Guam.


Handball's hopes for worlds are still alive

Wednesday 10 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The hope of making it through to the World Youth Championship is not dead yet for the Cook Islands which finished in third spot at the International Handball Federation 2017 Oceania Beach Handball Trophy last week.

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Climate financing a challenge: Brown

Wednesday 10 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The delivery of climate finance from international funding organisations is a challenge for the Cook Islands and the other Pacific island nations, says Finance minister Mark Brown.

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Cyclone Ella not a worry, says local weatherman

Wednesday 10 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather

Another cyclone has formed in the Pacific region outside of the cyclone season which is from November to April.


Just Play festival to be held today in Nikao

Tuesday 9 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) Just Play Village Festival will be held today at the Nikao Sports Field.


Police clarify licence fee hike

Tuesday 9 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Public statements made recently regarding the hike in motorcycle drivers’ licence fees are wrong, says Police Commissioner Maara Tetava.

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Eels win minor premiership title

Monday 8 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

One down, one to go.

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MOH guards against dengue

Monday 8 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health

Ministry of Health says it has an effective Integrated Vector Bourne Management (IVM) programme to ensure mosquito-borne diseases do not enter the Cook Islands


Cook Islands Volleyball set runathon record

Monday 8 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Cook Islands Volleyball Federation set a new Runathon Relay record of 52 hours last week in their bid to raise funds to fix the National Beach Volleyball Court.


Tough battle expected in netball semis today

Monday 8 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball

An intense battle is expected in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition semifinals today at the Bluesky Sports Arena in Nikao.


Do-or-die in league final round

Monday 8 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

Explosive battles are expected in the premier grade at The Swamp and Teimurimotia Park today.


Keeping up with the family dynasty

Monday 8 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Police blood runs through the veins of Mere-A-Parau Ellis.

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Donna won't trouble us – weather office

Monday 8 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather

Cook Islands will escape the brunt of the devastating Tropical Cyclone Donna which made landfall in Vanuatu yesterday, says the Met Office.


Beach handball into playoffs

Friday 5 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Australia and American Samoa have booked their spot in the International Handball Federation (IHF) U17 Oceania Beach Handball Trophy 2017 final which will be played today.

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Kukis all set to face PNG

Friday 5 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

The Cook Islands rugby league side is all set to battle the Papua New Guinea Kumuls in the Pacific Test tonight at Campbelltown Sports Stadium in Sydney, Australia.

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Low police pay a challenge: Tetava

Friday 5 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Police Commissioner Maara Tetava says his department is facing challenges in recruiting and maintaining quality officers because of their low salary scale.

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A winning start for local teams

Thursday 4 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Cook Islands made a winning start to their campaign in the International Handball Federation (IHF) U17 Oceania Beach Handball Trophy 2017 in Nikao yesterday.

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Tangata named new 15s coach

Thursday 4 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Former national rep Walter “Wally” Tangata has been appointed the new Cook Islands 15s head coach for the upcoming Oceania Cup Tournament to be played in Rarotonga from July 28 to August 5.

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