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Sports
Arorangi Bears roar into 13s season with new coach Nepia
Rarotonga clubs are gearing up for the 2025 Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition, which kicks off next Friday, February 7.
Cook Islands Triathlon gears up for Annual Team Tri Competition
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association is looking forward to the Annual BSP and KPMG Team Tri Competition this Saturday, February 1, at the Tikioki Tri Site.
Paradise serves up Badminton Masters
Badminton Oceania Masters in Paradise 2024 tournament begins today with 60 international and 30 local players participating in the new “golden game” format at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.
Rising Stars back for 9th year
The annual Rising Stars Championship is back on, with all primary and secondary schools on Rarotonga battling it out in netball and rugby over the next six Fridays at the Arorangi Sports Complex at Raemaru Park.
Lady luck: New division hooks biggest catch in months at CIGFC Weighmaster
In a first for the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club (CIGFC), the Weighmaster Fishing Competition introduced a women’s angler division. The women impressed, bringing in a total haul of 1011.5 kilograms – the best catch recorded in the club competitions for several months.
Touch trio ready for World Cup
Three players from Rarotonga are part of a wider national team including players from New Zealand and Australia that will be representing the Cook Islands at the 2024 Touch World Cup in Nottingham, United Kingdom in July.
Young weightlifter Puni sets new benchmarks at Auckland comp
Fifteen-year-old rising star from the Cook Islands, Etoa Puni, emerged at the top of his division in the 2024 Auckland Secondary Schools Weightlifting Championships held over the weekend in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Cook Islands serves up first international tennis tournament
Tennis Cook Islands kicks off its first international tournament sponsored by Next Shipment this afternoon. The tournament will culminate in the finals on Saturday.
Aquatics Cook Islands makes a splash at annual Sports Awards
Aquatics Cook Islands won the major awards at the annual Cook Islands Sports Awards on Sunday night.
Education first, football later: Vaka creates NFL pathway for Pacific Island players
Standing at 6’4, Cook Islander Jason Vaka is doing what he loves best, scouting for the untapped talent of young lads in the Pacific to sign up for the unique path of the USA College Scholarships and National Football League (NFL).
Stage set for annual Sports Awards
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) is anticipating a good turnout at the 2023 Cook Islands Sports Awards to be held tomorrow night.
From setbacks to glory: Eels coach Nicholas shares story of resilience
In the world of sports, overcoming adversity is often the key to triumph. The victorious Avatiu Nikao Eels coach Clive Nicholas embodies this principle, sharing his story of how they navigated the challenging yet rewarding 2024 Cook Islands Rugby League season. Solomone Taukei reports.
Building on successful partnership
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) kicks off another season of rugby development for children and youth, with their Rugby Development Officers (RDOs) sporting new uniforms sponsored by the Cook Islands Building Supplies (CIBS).
Cook Islands swimmers lead the charge in 2024 Sports Awards
Swimmers Wesley Roberts and Lanihei Connolly are leading the charge in the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee’s 2024 Sports Awards.
Cook Islands Touch Business House Competition off to a thrilling start
The Cook Islands Touch Association (CITA) kicked off the 2024 Business House Touch Competition on Monday this week, an event brimming with excitement, companionship, and the spirit of friendly competition.
Nail-biting netball knockouts
The Netball Cook Islands’ Rarotonga club competition has reached a fever pitch as the knockout rounds culminate in a spectacular showdown.
Badminton masters tourney returns with record numbers
Nineteen teams including seven from the Cook Islands will be participating in the Badminton Oceania Masters in Paradise 2024 tournament to be held from May 23-28 in Rarotonga.
Young referees Katuke and Tuariki shine on international stage
Cook Islands referees Penina Katuke and Te Upoko Tuariki have made their mark on the Oceania football scene at the recent OFC Under 15 Girls Development Tournament.
Eels, Lady Panthers crowned Rarotonga 13s champions
The Cook Islands Rugby League season reached an electrifying climax as spectators were treated to a spectacle of intense matches in the Rarotonga 13s competition finals that kept them on the edge of their seats and unveiled new champions in premier men’s and senior women’s grades.
Panthers chase rare double
Tupapa Panthers are going for a rare double in the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition but standing in their way are the mighty Avatiu Nikao Eels and Arorangi Bears.
Te Uki Ou, Imanuela wins U13 Quick Rip tournament
Cook Islands Rugby Union hosted the U13 Vaka Takitumu Quick Rip Tournament on Thursday at Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka.
Panthers share secret weapon
Tupapa Panthers Club has become the talk of the town, making headlines for their remarkable achievements in rugby league this year. From the under-14s to the premier men’s and women’s teams, they’ve all secured spots in the grand finale this weekend.
