Sports
Fereti fearless on attack
Monday 9 September 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
With limited possession, the Tupapa Panthers’ ability to strike and score was the difference against the visiting Arorangi Cowboys in Saturday’s main club rugby match of the week.
Sir Michael on a Pacific rugby mission
Monday 9 September 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
Global rugby will be the lesser without the continued development and support of Pacific rugby.
Brush with law nearly dashed dreams
Saturday 7 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Probationary constable Luisa Peters knows a few things about hard work and pressure having spent the better part of the past decade representing the Cook Islands on the world stage in weightlifting.
Golf war heroes
Saturday 7 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Aitutaki golfers are quietly confident ahead of next month’s Aitutaki Open, after a strong showing at the recent Constitution Golf Tournament.
Kiwis deliver on big promise
Saturday 7 September 2019 | Published in Football
Before the halftime whistle, New Zealand had more than booked their semi-final position, already up 8 goals to nil against a tenacious American Samoa at the CIFA grounds in Matavera.
Tupapa hoping home advantage plays their way against Arorangi
Friday 6 September 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
Titikaveka and Tupapa will host round five of the club rugby competition this weekend with the Takuvaine Reds heading south, while the Arorangi Cowboys will ride into town for the match of the week against the Panthers.
Walking netball fundraiser
Friday 6 September 2019 | Published in Netball
Netball is a fast-paced game that demands both mental and physical fitness but Netball Cook Islands have organised a walking netball fundraiser so everyone can play.
Shifty sailing
Thursday 5 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Shifty winds made for challenging sailing and changing leaders on Muri lagoon for the start of the 2019 National Sunburst Championships.
No spots on these sports kids
Thursday 5 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
As parents pull their children out of the massive AIMS Games amid fears of a measles outbreak, the Cook Islands team is resolute.
Sport wheel chair athlete give a little page
Thursday 5 September 2019 | Published in Sports
From sitting around smoking and drinking all day to inspiring youth across Auckland and travelling the world – local man Mii Pepe knows all about overcoming hardship.
Netball soars to new heights
Wednesday 4 September 2019 | Published in Netball
The Black Pearls will wear a new crown as they take to the court to defend their M1 Nations Cup title in Singapore. The Cook Islands Black Pearls are once again queens of Pacific netball, wearing the crown the national netball association has been battling to regain since the 80s.
Sport top table tennis trio win bronze
Wednesday 4 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Pa Enua table tennis players have left their mark at the Oceania Junior Championships in Tonga, returning with two bronze medal and one team member qualifying to attend the World Cadet Challenge in Poland next month.
Leandro Vakatini Captains Kings College Win
Tuesday 3 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands born and raised Leandro Vakatini led his King’s College team to an historic victory in the Auckland First XV Rugby 1A Finals in New Zealand.
U19s expect 'physical' Fiji game
Monday 2 September 2019 | Published in Football
Today will be decisive in the Oceania U-19 Women’s Championship, with a triple-header that could determine the first semi-finalist. Local hopefuls will be full of anticipation when Cook Islands face a well organised, physical and technically gifted Fijian outfit in the third and final match of the day.
Families pack 'sacred grounds'
Monday 2 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Learning has been at all levels of the St Joseph’s Primary School community this year with the schools athletics competition this week showcasing new skills for both teachers and students.
Pathways set for track and field stars
Monday 2 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Building better pathways and creating more competition for local athletes is a key focus for Athletics Cook Islands with the Youth Athletics Competition for secondary schools set for Friday this week.
One-way traffic for the Eels and Cowboys
Monday 2 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union
One-way rugby games were played in round four of the club rugby season with the Avatiu Eels and Arorangi Cowboys outplaying their opponents at the weekend.
Rugby World Cup free-to-air
Friday 30 August 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
Many Kiwi rugby lovers will not be able to watch live coverage of next month’s Rugby World Cup – but here in the Cook Islands it will all be broadcast live thanks to the team at Cook Islands Television.
Netball in paradise
Friday 30 August 2019 | Published in Netball
More than 300 overseas netball players are heading to Rarotonga in November to experience playing ‘Netball in Paradise’.
Keira beats Aussie boys
Friday 30 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League
Three young Cook Islanders in the U12 Queensland Rugby League side have just won the Rugby League National Championships in Brisbane.
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