Sports
T20 cricket showdown
Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
A new champion will be crowned in the Rarotonga T20 Cookie Sadaraka Cup men’s final, while Muri Creeps will be aiming for a third consecutive title in the women’s division today.
Football braces for semifinal showdown
Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Thrilling semifinals are set for the 2023 Championship at Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA and Takitumu School Grounds today.
I still wake up thinking about it: Foster on All Blacks’ Rugby World Cup loss
Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, In Depth, Rugby Union, Sports
The sting of the Rugby World Cup final loss, over a month ago, still lingers for former All Blacks coach Ian Foster as he embarks on the next chapter of his life. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
Young ref makes international debut
Friday 8 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Sixteen-year-old dynamic referee George George, hailing from the picturesque Cook Islands, has taken a giant leap onto the global arena, officiating the fiercely contested matches at the prestigious Western Springs U17 Youth Football Tournament in New Zealand.
Just Kruizin’ towards netball victory
Thursday 7 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
The Just Kruizin’ Mātatahi team, representing the Just Kruizin’ Netball Club from West Auckland, is on track to retain the open ladies title at the Netball in Paradise Competition, currently underway at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.
Pride and podiums: CISNOC applauds athletes for Pacific Games performance
Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Pacific Games, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) lauded Team Cook Islands for their victories and dedication at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands, which wrapped up Friday.
Cook Islands teens ready to fly the flag at NZ Secondary Schools Champs
Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Sixteen-year-old athletes Emma Louisa Papalii and Nuku Koroa will be representing Cook Islands at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Track, Field and Road Race Championships in Christchurch this weekend.
‘Oversold’ flight delays Team Cook Islands’ homecoming
Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Pacific Games, Sports
The remaining Team Cook Islands athletes and officials at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands, were unable to board their scheduled flight on Sunday due to an “oversold” situation.
Rain or shine, netball heats up in paradise!
Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports
The heavens have opened up and blessed Rarotonga with much needed rain but the netball action in the BSP Netball in Paradise is only heating up!
CIFA ousts Arere after court decision, 10-year ban upheld
Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has officially dismissed its president, Tiraa Arere, after months of a leadership dispute that ended up in court.
Rarotonga football season's knock-out rounds
Monday 4 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Rarotonga football season is nearing the finals matches, and the knock-out rounds have turned up the heat on the island's football fields.
Athletics expresses gratitude to hosts with stationery donation
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands expressed their gratitude to their hosts at the 2023 Pacific Games, the St Nicholas College, by donating stationery supplies to the school in Honiara this week.
Exciting knockout matches await
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Football enthusiasts can look forward to thrilling knockout matches in the first round eliminations taking place at the CIFA Complex, Matavera, and the Takitumu School Grounds, Matavera, today.
Makoha blazes through Round Raro Relay
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Paddling, Sports
The 2023 Vaka Eiva concluded yesterday with the exhilarating Round Raro Relay, a 36-kilometre race where paddlers navigated challenging sea conditions to reach the finish line.
Netball calls for unity and community support to elevate the sport
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports
Cook Islands netball team finished fifth at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
‘Our people should be proud of our athletes’: Team Cook Islands falls short of 25-medal target at Pacific Games
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports
Unique displays of Cook Islands cultural practices were showcased at the 2023 Pacific Games, which concluded with the closing ceremony in Honiara, Solomon Islands, last night.
Athletics expresses gratitude to hosts with stationery donation
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands expressed their gratitude to their hosts at the 2023 Pacific Games, the St Nicholas College, by donating stationery supplies to the school in Honiara this week.
League teams’ success rooted in faith and determination
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Pacific Games, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby League men’s and women’s teams’ experience at the Pacific Games will be cherished for years to come.
Beddoes: Mixed emotions after medal and illness setback
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games, Sports
Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes had mixed emotions following his medal-winning performance at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Athletics team clocks new personal bests, Beddoes claims bronze
Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games, Sports
Cook Islands Middle Distance champion Alex Beddoes has a new personal best and has set a new Cook Islands record of 3:56.88 in the 1500 metres event at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
