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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Sports
20 teams eyed for Team Tri challenge
Fifteen teams of three triathletes each have registered for the the Annual BSP and KPMG Team Tri Competition this Saturday, February 1, at the Tikioki Tri Site.
Rarotonga to host OFC Qualifiers
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is gearing up to host one of the most exciting football events of the year – the 2025 OFC Men’s Champions League Qualifying Stage.
Bangladesh triumph, rain frustrates South Africa
Rain affected both games played in Hobart on Monday. Bangladesh managed to keep the Netherlands at bay whereas South Africa were unlucky to share the points with Zimbabwe. Analyst Rahul Patil looks back at all the action from Australia.
Kukis prepare for PNG clash
Cook Islands rugby league coach Tony Iro is hoping to have a fitter squad available for tomorrow’s Papua New Guinea match after a bad run of cold flu affected some players in lead up to Wales win.
King Kohli gives India a diwali gift
The marquee contest of the T20 world cup lived up to all the hype and arch rivals India and Pakistan produced a blockbuster contest on Sunday that will be remembered by the ages. Sri Lanka on the other hand played a near perfect game against Ireland to start their campaign in style. Analyst Rahul Patil looks back at all the action live from Australia.
Nikao Sokattak beat Tupapa to lead premier men’s division
Nikao Sokattak have taken the lead in the Tower Insurance premier men’s division after a commanding 2-0 win over archrivals Tupapa Maraerenga FC in an intense clash on Saturday.
Defending champions humbled by clinical Kiwis
The opening night of the T20 World Cup Super 12 stage saw hosts and defending champions Australia being hammered by their trans tasman rivals New Zealand in Sydney whereas England made heavy work of Afghanistan's challenge in Perth. Rahul Patil analyses all the action from Sydney.
Paving the way for future league stars
The 20-year-old Tehinnah Tatuava is the lone Cook Islands-based player in the national women’s Rugby League World Cup team. She hopes this will be a stepping stone in paving the way for local up and coming girls and women in rugby league.
Tennis juniors to compete in ITF tournaments in Fiji
Tennis Cook Islands junior development players Maka Maui and Raetea Rongo will be heading overseas tonight to compete in two world-ranking International Tennis Federation (ITF) J5 tournaments next week in Lautoka, Fiji.
Titikaveka to host Puaikura in mid-week football clashes
The Rarotonga Football Club competition resumed yesterday after the 2022 Cook Islands Games break with Titikaveka FC securing the mid-week matches against Puaikura FC, on their home ground.
Kukis claim comeback win
Cook Islands had to come from behind twice to beat Wales 18-12 in their opening Rugby League World Cup match at Leigh Sports Village Stadium in Manchester on Wednesday morning.
Cook Islands beat Wales in Rugby League World Cup
Cook Islands started their Rugby League World Cup campaign with a 18-12 win against Wales on Wednesday morning.
‘Back to football business’
Patiently awaiting the two-week long break, the Rarotonga Football Season will commence today at CIFA Complex, starting at 4:15pm.
Masters dominate the field at cycling champs
Masters cyclists dominated the field at the Cook Islands Games cycling time trial race and Cycling Federation national championships on the weekend.
Kukis ready for Welsh challenge
Cook Islands rugby league side is excited and brimming with confidence ahead of their opening Rugby League World Cup match against Wales tomorrow at 8.30am (Cook Islands time).
‘Pride and sporting excellence’: Cook Islands Games end with colourful closing ceremony
In a blaze of glory, a stunning fireworks display closed the 2022 Cook Islands Games at the National Stadium on Saturday.
T20 World Cup 2022 – The countdown is on
Cricket analyst Rahul Patil is off to Australia as an accredited media professional to cover the Men’s T20 World Cup. With less than a week left for the main draw of the tournament to begin Patil previews all the participating teams and their chances in the tournament.
Mangaia crowned champions of 2022 Cook Islands Games
One of the largest groups in the 2022 Cook Islands Games with over 450 registered members, Mangaia came out in force to the closing ceremony in a wave of maroon to rejoice their sporting achievements at the National Stadium on Saturday
Tupapa netball dome to be completed in a fortnight
The netball dome at Victoria Park courts donated by China will be ready in two weeks, says Tupapa MP George “Maggie” Angene.
Cook Islands Games come to a close
Football and cycling will bring down the curtain to the 2022 Cook Islands Games this afternoon.
Mangaia set to be crowned champs
Team Mangaia Enua, the mighty maroons, are set to be crowned the 2022 Cook Islands Games champions after maintaining a steady lead in the games medal tally.
Boxers called on to raise their gloves following successful CI Games event
Cook Islands Boxing Federation is urging boxers who won medals at the 2022 Cook Islands Games to set goals and represent the nation at upcoming regional and international events.
