Sailors from Tahiti edged over Rarotonga, proving to be very competitive taking out first place in both the Lasers and the Optimist classes, winning the 2024 sailing challenge overall trophy.
Former Cook Islands prime minister and secretary-general of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, has been confirmed as the first Cook Islander appointed to the East-West Center Board of Governors based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Performing arts and sports is the focus of a holiday programme aiming to help young people find a feeling of purpose.
Is there significance in the timing of the recent Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) ban placed on a Nikao Sokattak football player two days before his team was to play Tupapa Maraerenga, the club blatantly favoured by the CIFA president? The depleted Nikao team unfortunately succumb to more than just on-field tactics.
National netballer and umpire Luciana Matenga has gained a New Zealand Badge in netball umpiring.
In honour of staunch Puaikura sportsman Papa William Kati Heather, a new age grade rugby trophy has been created to be battled for by Mt Albert Grammar School (MAGS) and the Cook Islands resident under 19 team.
Avatiu’s infamous swamp will host today’s football action between Avatiu and Takuvaine, with the first game kicking off at 1pm in the under 14 girls division.
Despite being downed 28-0 by the Mt Albert Grammar School first XV side – the local Town selection put on a spirited and competitive challenge for the visitors on Wednesday afternoon at the Swamp.
The chance to rest and relax has brought Kiwi canoeing Olympic gold medallist Lisa Carrington to the tropical shores of the Cook Islands recently.
The main senior women’s football clash today between Nikao Sokattak and Puaikura will be held at the Nikao field kicking off at 5pm today.
Cook Islands Rugby League Association officials (from left) cultural attach Te Ina Tapurau, team manager Kevin Iro and CIRLA president Charles Carlson received a special send off for the league World Cup from Prime Minister Henry Puna yesterday.
Top of the under 17 soccer table Puaikura and Nikao Sokattak will go head to head today at the Takitumu School grounds at 4.50pm.
An 11-try victory to the visiting Mt Albert Grammar School first XV on Monday against the Cook Islands Country selection stamped home why they are one of New Zealand’s top three college rugby teams.
The second 16km handicapped cycle race will be held tonight starting at 5pm from downtown Avarua.
The Cook Islands masters league ‘Turtles’ are having a ball in Christchurch both on and off the field.
With the end of the school term on Friday, two weeks of school holidays began for Cook Islands students over the weekend.
Michael Kelly (left) and Ethan Thompson are two of three Cook Islands lads in the touring Mt Albert Grammar School’s first XV rugby tour.
The 23-strong Mt Albert Grammar School’s first XV rugby team played their first up game on tour against a Cook Islands country under 19 team yesterday.
The newly formed Football Cook Islands group is continuing its work in improving football in the Cook Islands despite the group’s spokesperson Tony Jamieson being suspended by the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA).
The Cook Islands national sevens team has qualified for the Hong Kong 7s next year and is awaiting confirmation on its Commonwealth Games fate.
This week the Cook Islands rugby family welcomes another touring New Zealand school team to the island.
The Takitumu School grounds saw a great turnout from loyal supporters cheering on their clubs Matavera FC and Titikaveka FC in a thrilling match during the main men’s Lotto Premiership match on Saturday.
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