Sports
Raro players dominate national netball squad
Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports
Six debutantes will feature for the Cook Islands team in the upcoming Netball World Cup qualifier to be held in Suva, Fiji.
Avatiu hot on the heels of Titikaveka
Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports
Avatiu premiers are hot on the heels of Titikaveka in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition following a big win over the weekend.
Eels survive Bears attack
Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
A last-minute try saved Avatiu Nikao Eels against arch rivals Arorangi Bears in round two of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition over the weekend.
2022 Pacific Mini Games Athlete Profiles - Golf
Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Golf, Sports
Cook Islands News profiles another athlete who will be representing the country in golf for the Pacific Mini Games, which will get underway on June 17.
Cowboys wary
Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Arorangi Cowboys are bracing for a tough start to their 2022 Rarotonga Club 15s campaign when they take on the high flying Avatiu Nikao Eels at Raemaru Park this afternoon.
2022 Pacific Mini Games Athlete Profiles - Tennis
Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands News profiles two more athletes who will be representing the country in tennis for the Pacific Mini Games, which will get underway on June 17.
National athletics team bags bronze
Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports
Team Cook Islands bagged their first medal at the Oceania Area Championships held in Mackay, Australia.
2022 Pacific Mini Games Athlete Profiles - Paddling
Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands News profiles two athletes who will be representing the country in paddling for the Pacific Mini Games, which will get underway on June 17.
Titikaveka takes the lead in netball competition
Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
Titikaveka premier side has kept its unbeaten run intact, finishing on top after the first round of matches in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition.
Nikao Sokattak FC nominated for finals in New Zealand
Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Ongoing travel restrictions and logistical challenges have forced the cancellation of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Champions League 2022 qualifying stage.
Electron sailors set sail on Aitutaki Lagoon
Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sailing, Sports
The weather gurus co-operated and for two glorious days on Aitutaki Lagoon, Electron sailors and supporters from New Zealand, Rarotonga and Aitutaki enjoyed genuine hospitality and an exciting series of Electron yacht racing up close.
Eels off to flying start
Tuesday 7 June 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels made a superb start to their 2022 Rarotonga Club 15s campaign beating defending champions Tupapa Panthers over the weekend.
Rugby set for blockbuster start
Saturday 4 June 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Rarotonga Club 15s domestic competition is set to get a blockbuster start when arch rivals Avatiu Nikao Eels and Tupapa Panthers meet in round one this weekend.
Cook Islands sends eight-member team to Oceania Area Championships
Saturday 4 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands is pleased to have a strong team of athletes heading off to Mackay Australia for the Oceania Area Championships starting next week on June 7.
Nine athletes to Pacific Mini Games
Saturday 4 June 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has finalised Team Cook Islands to the Pacific Mini Games in the Northern Marianas this month.
Kia Orana Values embedded into badminton experience
Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports
Starting with the player packs which were handed to the players during the opening ceremony by a representative from the Bank of Cook Islands (a tournament sponsor), with the contents representing the hard work of the Badminton Cook Islands organising committee.
NZ teams claim top prizes
Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Badminton, Sports
The visiting New Zealand teams claimed the top prizes in the inaugural Oceania Masters in Paradise Badminton 2022 tournament which concluded with the finals on Tuesday.
OFC welcomes FIFA’s club licensing guide for women’s football
Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) is excited to support Member Associations including Cook Islands through the wide-ranging possibilities created by FIFA’s new club licensing guide for women’s football.
Cook Islands to compete in T20 World Cup qualifiers in Vanuatu
Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the qualification pathway for the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2024.
Titikaveka’s unbeaten run continues
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
The unbeaten Titikaveka premier side has extended its lead in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition after another hard-fought win on Saturday.
