Sports
Football world's eyes on Raro
Thursday 12 September 2019 | Published in Football
Today at Matavera, New Caledonia and New Zealand are both just one win away from claiming a place in next year’s U-20 Women’s World Cup in Nigeria. Attila Mosonyi reports.
Local surfer eyes world record
Wednesday 11 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
A world-traveled surfer, now living on Rarotonga, is claiming a world surfing record while also seeking to make a point about the power of healthy living.
Barefoot v shoes in 100m sprint
Wednesday 11 September 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Other Sports
About 175 athletes showcased their skills on the track and in the field at the Youth Athletics Championships.
Give peace a prance
Wednesday 11 September 2019 | Published in Sports
A flame of peace is to light the way around the Rarotonga this Monday. Local runners of any fitness level have been invited to take part in the local leg of a run for peace that is taking place globally this year.
Prosperous communities through sports
Tuesday 10 September 2019 | Published in Sports
Cook Islands’ Hugh Graham has been re-elected unopposed to represent Oceania on the Commonwealth Games Federation. Dame Louise Martin, 73, from Scotland, was re-elected President. “Let's enjoy this journey as through sport, we build peaceful, sustainable and prosperous communities across the Commonwealth,” she said.
Making friends across Pacific
Monday 9 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
For the Cooks kids at the AIMS Games in New Zealand, this week is as much about making friends and having fun as it is about playing sport.
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.
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