Sports
Sizzling reboot to Netball in Paradise
Monday 5 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball, Sports
Saturday saw a sizzling start to the ninth edition of the BSP Netball in Paradise tournament – both on and off the courts!
Motu2Motu draws impressive numbers of internationals
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
One hundred and sixty-eight (168) international Oe Vaka paddlers and spectators from around the globe have made the pilgrimage to Aitutaki, to paddle in arguably the world’s most picturesque paddling event.
Do or die battles in football
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The 2022 Rarotonga football season will today enter knockout eliminations where two venues will host unpredictable thrillers that will decide teams who will live to fight another day.
Women’s rugby gains momentum
Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Exposing more women and girls to rugby and hopefully inspire them to take up the sport was one of the drives for the ‘train and play’ rugby game held last week.
Kukis learn 2025 World Cup fate
Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands men’s side will take on the winner of the 2023 Middle East Africa Cup for a spot in the 2025 Rugby League World Cup to be held in France.
Black Caps win rain affected ODI series
Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
It’s been a soaking wet start to the New Zealand summer and mirroring India’s 1-0 victory in the rain affected T20 series the Black Caps came up trumps in the ODI series winning it 1-0. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil back from a five-week tour of Australia and New Zealand reports.
Netball in Paradise attracts 10 overseas teams
Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Netball, Sports
The biggest netball competition in the Cook Islands makes a comeback tomorrow. Netball in Paradise, held annually in December, will see a wide range of teams make it to the courts to battle it out.
Grassroots football season wraps up
Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Rarotongan Grassroots football season ends today with the final knockout matches at the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) complex.
Six nations to battle it out at international handball tournament on Rarotonga
Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports
Hundreds of people from several nations across the Pacific will converge on Rarotonga this weekend for the International Handball Federation Oceania Trophy Tournament.
Nationals set platform for Vaka Eiva 23
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
Cook Island Canoeing Association (CICA) has hailed the thrilling Oe Vaka Nationals competition held from November 19 to 26 a huge success.
Touch association to hold boxing day tourney in memory of its founder
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
After a successful Cook Islands Games Touch tournament, the Cook Islands Touch Association is all set to hold the last event for 2022.
Black Ferns share World Cup joy, promote women’s rugby
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Fresh from guiding the Black Ferns to Women’s Rugby World Cup victory, Cook Islanders who were part of the team’s campaign are here on a well-deserved break.
Nationals culminate with 36km race
Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
More paddlers from around the world should participate in the Cook Islands Canoeing Association’s Round Raro V6 36km race, says New Zealand-based Cook Islands paddler Teremoana Tere
Winners are grinners: Intense battle in final Oe Vaka Nationals race
Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
It was a tit for tat battle until the last 5-kilometre when Pinuela Boys led by Cook Islander Teremoana Tere pulled ahead to win the Oe Vaka Nationals’ Round Rarotonga V6 36km Relay Race on Saturday.
Tupapa, Puaikura claim football titles
Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga emerged on top in a fierce battle against Nikao Sokattak for the Round Cup trophy at CIFA Complex on Saturday.
Cook Islander crowned Aussie boxing champ
Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Sports
For Cook Islander Tiana Baker-Echegaray, boxing has been one of her hardest challenges. She is now the Australian Boxing 54kg Bantamweight Champion, winning the title last week in Adelaide, Australia.
Final fight for Championships
Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga FC will host Nikao Sokattak in the final round of the Rarotonga Football season at CIFA Complex this afternoon.
Paddlers battle extreme conditions
Friday 25 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
There were 24 paddlers on the start line in Wednesday’s Oe Vaka Nationals Singles event which was raced in very challenging ocean conditions with strong south easterly winds and swell.
Black Fern home to share rugby knowledge
Friday 25 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islander Maiakawanakaulani (Maia) Roos, who played an instrumental role in Black Ferns’ Women’s Rugby World Cup win, arrived on the island on Wednesday.
Budding cricketers get a hand with new coaching programme in schools
Thursday 24 November 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cricket is getting a much-needed boost at junior level on Rarotonga with the introduction of an international coaching programme in schools.
