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Sports
Tokoroa Pacific Sharks honour heritage at League Nines in Paradise
The Tokoroa Pacific Sharks may have finished as runners-up in the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise tournament, but the team’s journey to the final was filled with lessons and pride.
Cook Islands Triathlon season kicks off with Kids Aquathon
The 2025 Cook Islands Triathlon season is underway with trainings on Thursdays from 5pm and Saturdays from 3pm at the Tri Site in Tikioki.
Bowls upgrade delights Mani
1 August: The speedy upgrade to the bowling club’s facilities is giving lawn bowls a new zest – despite the news that the new lawn bowls green will not be completed in time for the Pacific Mini Games. Club president Veia Mani is delighted with the changes being made to the Cook Islands bowling centre […]
Jasmine's all go for WYNC
1 August: 21-year old Jasmine Gifford will be arriving with the Cook Islands under 21 netball team on Tuesday. Jasmine and twin sister Frances were part of the team training squad that visited the island earlier this year. While Jasmine has made the under 21 side – twin Frances is in the New Zealand mixed […]
Athletics ready for Pacific Mini Games
1 August: Ina Marsters (pictured) is the competition manager for the Pacific Mini Games 2009 athletics programme. She is also the president for the Athletics Cook Islands and holds a vice president position in the Cook Islands Sports & National Olympic Committee. Ina’s involvement in athletics began in 1995 when she started coaching school children […]