Sports
Swimmer Connolly makes history
Tuesday 23 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Tennis
Cook Islands swimmer Lanihei Connolly made history over the weekend by winning a medal at the Oceania Championships in Gold Coast, Australia.
Eels retain Minor Premiership title
Monday 22 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The final weekly rounds of the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition have concluded with a flourish, leaving fans electrified as the top four premier men’s teams solidified their positions for the upcoming playoff rounds.
Netball comp intensifies as 2024 season takes shape
Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
Excitement is in the air as the third week of the Rarotonga Netball Club competition once again draws the attention of netball fans, promising a weekend full of action at three venues around the island.
Panthers lead tight race, Eels face Sea Eagles in crucial match
Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in League, Rugby league, Sports
As the Cook Islands Rugby League season draws to a close, teams are racing to the top four of the points table. Each team has only one game left, and the premiership race is becoming increasingly competitive in these last rounds.
Young tennis stars earn medals
Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis
Tennis Cook Islands junior development team returned home this week with two gold and a bronze medal from the East Pacific Qualifiers held in Tahiti last weekend.
CICA bolsters coaching staff
Friday 19 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands Cricket Association (CICA) has appointed former Samoan international Ian West as its New Zealand development officer and national team’s assistant coach.
CISNOC representatives gain valuable insights at ONOC General Assembly
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) president Hugh Graham, senior vice president Romani Katoa and acting secretary general Owen Lewis attended the annual Oceania National Olympic Committee (ONOC) General Assembly held in Nadi, Fiji last month.
KAPs conquer Mixed Touch competition with dominant final win
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in National, Sports, Touch Rugby
The 2024 Mixed Touch Season Competition wrapped up on Monday with thrilling semi-final and final matches that showcased the talent and competitiveness of the participating teams at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Neururer claims 14th consecutive Maori Auri Tinman title, Murphy takes first win
Wednesday 17 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Roland Neururer claimed his 14th consecutive Maori Auri Tinman title at the 42nd edition of the annual event held on Saturday.
Titikaveka stage comeback to defeat Avatiu in premier clash
Wednesday 17 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
Round two of the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition started off last week with exhilarating excitement and passion that left the crowd fascinated with a show of incredible athleticism and sportsmanship.
70 kids kick off school holidays with fun at inaugural Athletics Carnival
Tuesday 16 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
About 70 children took part in the Kids Athletics Carnival that was held yesterday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
10-man Cook Islands bows out bravely
Tuesday 16 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands fell short to Vanuatu 2-0 in the final match, losing a player to a red card and their chance to progress to the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship.
Cook Islanders in Hong Kong celebrate All Blacks Sevens double win
Tuesday 16 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islanders living in Hong Kong celebrated Aotearoa New Zealand’s fantastic wins in both the men’s and women’s Hong Kong 7s tournament held earlier this month from April 5-7.
Aitutaki debuts, young paddlers make a splash at annual Vaka Iti
Tuesday 16 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
Despite a few showers, the weather cooperated for the Cook Islands Canoeing Association’s (CICA) annual Vaka Iti schools oe vaka competition held last week at Muri Beach.
Sea Eagles soar to dramatic draw
Monday 15 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The week nine of Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition brought intense clashes and thrilling moments as teams battled it out for crucial wins, aiming to solidify their positions in the league table.
Netball titans set to clash in round two
Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
The second round of the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition promises to deliver thrilling matches as the top teams vie for supremacy on the court.
42 years strong: Maori Auri Tinman Race celebrates rich legacy
Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Cook Island Triathlon Association will be holding their annual Maori Auri Tinman Race for the 42nd time this afternoon.
Eleven vying for CISNOC Sec-Gen role
Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) received 11 applications for the Secretary General position and is finalising the appointment with Owen Lewis acting until a replacement is chosen.
Panthers and Sea Eagles collide in crucial match
Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
As rugby league enthusiasts gear up for another thrilling weekend of action, all eyes are on the premier men’s clash between the Tupapa Panthers and the Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles.
Cook Islands maintain unbeaten record
Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands have retained their unbeaten record at the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship 2024 – Qualifying after a 3-2 win over American Samoa in stifling heat at VFF Freshwater Stadium in Port Vila yesterday.
