Sports
14 years in a row: Apii Avarua students jump, run and leap to victory – once again
Wednesday 2 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Sports
Apii Avarua has done it again, taking home the coveted CITC Prince of Wales Primary Schools Athletic Championship overall trophy.
800 students compete in annual Prince of Wales Primary School Athletic Championship
Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Athletics, Sports
Close to 800 students from 11 primary schools are competing in the annual CITC Prince of Wales Primary School Athletic Championship.
Lawn Bowls rolls off the green today
Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports
Lawn Bowls (pōrotaka), the first sport in the 2024 Cook Islands Games, will be rolling across the green this afternoon by 110 bowlers at the Rarotonga Bowling Club from 5pm.
Puaikura, Matavera-Ngatangiia secures equaliser in Raro Comp
Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Puaikura Football Club and Matavera-Ngatangiia showcased intense competition drawing 1-1 in the premier men's football Round Cup competition at Raemaru Park on Saturday.
Prime Minister opens Cook Islands Games Lawn Bowls
Monday 30 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports
The Cook Islands Games Lawn Bowls official opening ceremony festival was declared open on Saturday afternoon by Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Residents fight hard but fall short in Series
Monday 30 September 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Cook Islands Residents rugby league team brought both grit and determination to the Tri Nations Mantis-Hoff Cup 2024, held at Runaway Bay Rugby League Football Club in Australia on Friday.
Thrilling matchups await in Round 10
Saturday 28 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The round 10 of the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup Competition today will see some exciting matches, with Puaikura facing Matavera-Ngatangiia at Raemaru Park and Tupapa Maraerenga FC hosting Nikao Sokattak at Victoria Park.
Excitement builds as over 3000 prepare for Cook Islands Games
Saturday 28 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The excitement for the third Cook Islands Games will reach a fever pitch as the much-anticipated biennial event kicks off with a grand opening ceremony marching parade on Friday, October 4, at 6pm at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Reformer pilates comes to Raro
Saturday 28 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The first and only reformer pilates studio opens on this coming Tuesday, October 1, in Rarotonga, with multi-talented fitness enthusiast and teacher Brynn Acheson at the helm, writes Serena Hunter.
Cook Islands Residents ready for Tri Nations
Friday 27 September 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Residents team is all pumped ahead of the Mantis-Hoff Cup Tri Nations Series on the Gold Coast, Australia, today.
Avatiu and Titikaveka face off again
Thursday 26 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Avatiu and Titikaveka are set to face off for the second time this season in the mid-week clash of the Rarotonga Football Round Cup Competition at the CIFA Complex in Matavera today and tomorrow.
Aquatics to host international open water swimming events
Wednesday 25 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming
Cook Islands Aquatics Federation (CIAF) is planning to host its first international open-water swimming event next year in March, with another planned for September/October 2025.
Excitement builds as Rarotonga Football Season reaches Round 10
Wednesday 25 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Excitement is mounting as grassroots teams prepare for their Round 10 matches in the 2024 Rarotonga Football Season at CIFA Complex in Matavera today.
Tupapa Maraerenga’s Webb brothers shine in 6-0 win
Tuesday 24 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Round nine of the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup was packed with excitement as teams across all divisions left everything on the field, delivering thrilling moments and some unexpected results.
Residents aim to make a statement at Tri-Series
Tuesday 24 September 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Residents have arrived on the Gold Coast, Australia, for the 2024 Cook Islands Rugby League Tri-Series from September 27 to 29.
Hard-fought victory sends Cook Islands to Netball World Youth Cup
Monday 23 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
The Cook Islands under-21 netball team has qualified for the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar, following a hard-fought, intense battle on Saturday.
Tokouso defends Tri-Nation title
Monday 23 September 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Tokouso successfully defended the Cook Islands Rugby Union Tri-Nation Series after beating Cook Islands Residents 22-10 in the final match on Saturday at Aretere Park in Avatiu.
Rand claims second Round Rarotonga title
Monday 23 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Sports
A beautiful breezy sunny morning accompanied by the symphony of drums welcomed runners to the finish line at the 47th Round Rarotonga Road Race (RRRR) on Saturday morning.
Tupapa and Avatiu lock horns in thrilling Round Cup clashes
Saturday 21 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Victoria Park will host another thrilling round of matches in the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup Competition, with Tupapa Maraerenga FC taking on Avatiu FC in pivotal encounters for both the Premier Men and Senior Women.
Tri Nations finale
Saturday 21 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Island Rugby Union looks to conclude the season in a remarkable fashion with the Tri Nations 15s Series finale at Aretere Park in Avatiu this afternoon.
