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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.
Cook Islands to host 2025 OAA Congress
Cook Islands is set to host the next annual Oceania Athletics Association (OAA) Congress in May 2025.
Beddoes sidelined by injury
Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes has pulled out of the 2024 Oceania Athletics Championship in Suva, Fiji, due to an injury.
AKTT claims bronze medal at ‘successful’ Oceania Masters
The Oceania Masters in Paradise 2024 Badminton tournament has proven successful with local team Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango (AKTT) winning a bronze medal in the 35+ competitive division.
Players eager to return as Tennis Cook Islands International wraps up
The first Tennis Cook Islands international tournament sponsored by Next Shipment wrapped up successfully over a week ago on Saturday.
Respect the call, urges Netball CI
The juniors and reserves division finals will take centre stage at the Raemaru courts today, promising an exciting showcase of young talent.
Oceans 11 seal final berth in after epic chase
An incredible chase by Oceans 11 have got them into the grand finals of the 2024 Cook Islands Cricket T20 Super Slam Competition after defeating Tupapa Tiger Sharks last Saturday.
Defending champs off to strong start
After a successful opening round of competition, teams are ready to battle in round two of the annual Rising Stars Championship at Raemaru Park in Arorangi today.
Cook Islands Business House Touch Competition heats up
The Business House Touch competition continued with its round robin game three on Monday, with intense action from between Fiber Optics and ICI (Infrastructure Cook Islands) Crew and Bank Cook Islands (BCI) and Rock College at the National Stadium.
Schools smash ‘Smiles for Miles’ challenge with 1610 miles walked
Nine schools in the Cook Islands participated in the World Mile Challenge 2024 completing 1610 miles.
Electrifying netball semi-finals set stage for showdown
The past week witnessed a series of electrifying netball semi-finals that set the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable showdown in both the Open 1 and Open 2 grades this afternoon at Arorangi courts.
Brendan Piakura: ‘Living the dream, that is for sure’
Cook Islander Brendan Piakura is still pinching himself after getting a call from Queensland Maroons coach Billy Slater to join camp ahead of State of Origin Game I.
Athletics team sets sights on personal bests, medals at Oceania Championship
Cook Islands athletics team, led by top middle distance runner Alex Beddoes and including record-holder Daniel Tolosa, heads to the Oceania Athletics Championship in Fiji aiming for personal bests and medals.
CISNOC head Graham to step down after accounts finalised
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) president Hugh Graham will step down from his role once the sporting organisation’s membership approves the 2023 financial accounts.
CI Bowling honours Men’s Fours team after awards deadline mix-up
Cook Islands Bowling Association acknowledged their Men’s Fours team’s achievement at the 2023 World Bowls Tournament after missing the nomination deadline for CISNOC Sports Awards due to internal miscommunication.
Rarotonga’s Goodwin dominates Aitutaki Electron Regatta
Eighteen sailors from Rarotonga, Aitutaki, and New Zealand’s Picton, Buckland’s Beach, and Mangawhai sailing and yacht clubs raced each other in match racing and fleet racing in perfect conditions earlier this month.
Community cheers as Rising Stars take the field in netball and rugby
The annual Rising Stars Championship started yesterday with students from Rarotonga competing in the rugby and netball competitions at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Oceans 11, Tiger Sharks to battle for final spot
Cook Islands Cricket Super Slam competition heads into round two playoff today at the Turangi Oval, starting at 11am.
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.
