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Sports
Panthers and Eels draw in thrilling clash
In a match that left fans on the edge of their seats, the Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers and the Avatiu Nikao Eels engaged in a spectacular and intense clash in the weekly rugby league competition, culminating in an exhilarating 24-all draw.
TKV Warriors ready to face Bears
The returning Takuvaine Warriors are ready to face the Arorangi Bears in week four of the Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) domestic 13s competition at Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka this afternoon.
Taste of the Cook Islands at biennial Games
Hundreds gathered at the National Stadium for the official opening of the 2024 Cook Islands Games last night.
Aussie swimmers soak up local culture at Cook Islands Games opening
A group of Australian swimmers from Bondi Beach, known as the “4 Seasons Swim”, have arrived in Rarotonga just in time for the 2024 Cook Islands Games. Fourteen swimmers from the visiting group arrived with the goal of swimming and experiencing the beautiful oceans of the Cook Islands. Last night, they were at the National […]
Cook Islands celebrates unity and sportsmanship at Games opening
Prime Minister Mark Brown officially opened the 2024 Cook Islands Games – “the event that truly unites our islands and our people” – at the National Stadium in Nikao last night.
Youth football coaching certificate course wraps up in Rarotonga
After an exhilarating three days of learning and development, the youth football coaching course hosted by Phill Parker from the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has come to a successful conclusion in Rarotonga.
Super League bound Rapana’s emotional farewell to Raiders
Cook Islander Jordan Rapana has bid an emotional farewell to his ‘home’ Canberra Raiders ahead of his move to Super League with Hull FC.
Thousands to gather for Cook Islands Games opening
Thousands are expected to attend the vibrant opening ceremony for the third Cook Islands Games tonight, where over 3000 athletes will showcase their island pride in the biggest national sporting event in the country.
Cook Islands wins bid to host 2029 Pacific Mini Games
Cook Islands has been confirmed as the host of the Pacific Mini Games in 2029, becoming the first country to host the event three times.
Puni and Crighton-Teau achieve personal bests at NZ competition
Cook Islands weightlifters Etoa Puni and Briseis Crighton-Teau achieved personal bests and placed in the top of their divisions at the 2024 New Zealand National Secondary School Weightlifting Championships.
Team Rarotonga ready for 2024 Cook Islands Games
Team Rarotonga, with its massive 580 registered athletes, is set and ready to compete in the much-anticipated 2024 Cook Islands Games, which officially begin this Friday.
Primary school athletic competition concludes with record participation
Proud parents and families attended the annual CITC Prince of Wales Primary School Athletic Championship, a two-day event that concluded yesterday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
14 years in a row: Apii Avarua students jump, run and leap to victory – once again
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Cook Islands Residents team is all pumped ahead of the Mantis-Hoff Cup Tri Nations Series on the Gold Coast, Australia, today.