Sports
Brother/sister in arms
Thursday 30 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in League
Cook Islands siblings Brad and Kiana Takairangi will both line up in a double-header All Stars clash next month.
Goalie Elikana repels attacks
Tuesday 28 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Football
Tupapa kept their hopes of a three-peat alive in last night’s Oceania Champion’s League qualifier.
Tim Dahlberg: Kobe Bryant's second act is now cut tragically short
Tuesday 28 January 2020 | Published in Other Sports
OPINION: Kobe Bryant was barely a few years into his post-NBA life when it was suddenly cut short in a helicopter crash so unimaginable that we had to keep reminding ourselves it actually did happen.
Kobe Bryant left deep legacy in basketball
Monday 27 January 2020 | Published in Other Sports
OBITUARY: Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna died yesterday in a helicopter crash in Los Angeles. The sports world is mourning one of the greatest basketballers of all time, and those eight other people who died alongside him, writes Greg Beacham.
Athletics pick up pace after tough year
Monday 27 January 2020 | Published in Other Sports
Former Olympian Erin Quirk is moving forward at pace in the presidency of Athletics Cook Islands, with a vision of the country’s athletes reaching new heights this year.
Aitutaki Tiger to tee off in Australia
Monday 27 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands professional golfer Elmay Viking’s powerful swing got noticed in 2011 when the youthful 16-year-old shot her way to the top of the women’s field at the Pacific Games golf competition in Noumea.
Tupapa face a confident opponent in OFC qualifier
Monday 27 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Other Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga Football club have had the opportunity to scout their opponents for Oceania Champions League qualifiers starting today.
Aitutaki Sharks stranded
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in League
Sad day for Aitutaki as its ‘struggling’ league team withdraws from the national competition and the club executive quits en masse.
League's Alex Glenn in 'historic' breakthrough
Friday 24 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in League
Cook Islands rugby league skipper Alex Glenn has been named new club captain of Brisbane Broncos – the first non-Queenslander to lead the prestigious team.
Avatiu Boxing and Martial Arts Club receive timely boost
Thursday 23 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
The Avatiu Boxing and Martial Arts Club received a much needed boost to their exercise sessions, thanks to the support from the Korero o te Orau.
5-star praise for 1-star event
Thursday 23 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The national volleyball federation hopes to stage a bigger and better international beach event in 2021.
Auckland success gets tennis off to good start
Wednesday 22 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Tennis Cook Islands got their 2020 season off to a perfect start with a successful outing at the Auckland January Junior Tier Two Champs.
Paddling to the podium
Wednesday 22 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Jane Nicholas is looking forward to a tougher competition in next weekend’s Oceania Championships.
Tupapa off to Champions League qualifiers
Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Published in Football
Following their successful 2019 season the Tupapa Maraerenga premier men are set to venture offshore again to compete in the OFC Champions league 2020 qualifying stage to be held in Auckland.
From A to Zeb
Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Published in League
As northern hemisphere rugby league fans eagerly await the season opener on January 30, the majority of Super League sides are already planning their recruitment preparations for 2021 and beyond.
Travis Mewhirter: A bronze medal match: The hardest to get up for, the most rewarding to win
Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Published in Other Sports
OPINION: Visiting US volleyball pro Travis Mewhirter didn’t make the final last week – but no bronze medal had ever felt as good as his Cook Islands one.
Instilling the love of rugby in our young ones
Monday 20 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Rugby Union
It’s hard to find someone as passionate about rugby as New Zealand High Commission to Cook Islands’ first secretary Okesene Moananu.
Hash run in Nikao
Monday 20 January 2020 | Published in Other Sports
Our hash run today will be set by returning Alaskans Scooter & Pareoops and will commence from the Social Centre in Nikao. Run starts 5.30pm. Look for flags and sign. All are welcome. On On!
In the footsteps of the greats
Monday 20 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Two young cousins with proud Cook Islands heritage will room together on a distinguished overseas school rugby scholarship – and make ika mata to feel closer to home.
League challenges star players
Sunday 19 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The Kukis have set their sights on putting together a formidable team capable of beating the giants at the World Cup 2021.
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