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Sports
Sixteen teams ready to rumble at Boxing Day Touch Tournament
The stage is set for Vonnias Boxing Day Touch Tournament, which will be held this Thursday at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia.
Cook Islands Badminton celebrates successes at annual prizegiving
Cook Islands Badminton celebrated its end of year annual prizegiving awards on Friday night that honoured the dedication and achievements of players in all levels.
Top of the table clash
The undefeated Tupapa Panthers and Avatiu Nikao Eels will battle in round three of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition this afternoon at Nukupure Park in Ngatangaiia.
Bears wary of Bulldogs
The Arorangi Bears are not going to underestimate Titikaveka Bulldogs when the two teams battle today in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition in Muri.
‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango volleyball team brings home bronze medal
Cook Islands NGO Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango (AKTT) 2023 team have returned with a successful win at the Country of Origin Volleyball Series in Aotearoa New Zealand earlier this month.
CIFA reveals 2023 season kickoff date
The long-awaited 2023 Rarotonga football season has finally announced its official start date, set for August 9 kick off.
Tutavake reels in 33.1kg yellowfin tuna to win fishing comp
While the winter fishing season could be better, the Cook Islands Fishing Association (CIFA) competition held over the weekend saw some good catches weighed in delighting local fishermen.
Offer made to Iro to join Tigers
Kayal Iro, the son of former professional rugby league player Kevin Iro could be signing up with the professional rugby league club Castleford Tigers.
Paddlers Producing Good Results for the World Champs in Samoa
Te Tupu O Te Manava paddlers Andre Tutaka George and Serena Hunter took out the Cook Islands Canoeing Association (CICA) national singles championships over the weekend in a hotly contested 18k race from Avana harbour to the Arorangi jetty.
Cook Players recognised part of badminton development
Seven Cook Islands badminton players have been part of the Badminton Oceania and Manukau Badminton Pasifika programme.
Speedy Panthers break Bears back
The speedy Panthers broke Arorangi Bears back as they won 12-11 at the Rarotonga Club 15’s Competition on Saturday.
Cooks get a sweat on in the woolshed
Cook Islands shearing and woolhandling team returned from the 2023 Golden Shears World Championships in Edinburgh, Scotland finishing at seventh place in the Woolhandling division.
Bears Hungry for a win
Arorangi Bears will be focused on playing smart at today’s match against the Panthers at Raemaru Park in Arorangi today.
Netball player sustains serious injury, Netball Association apologises
Cook Islands Netball has apologised for the inability to provide medical assistance for a player that sustained serious injury at the Men’s Netball Competition on Thursday night.
Humble Warrior Punches for Gold
In a remarkable display of grit and determination, Cook Islander Tamatoa Hunter has clinched Gold at the Boxing New Zealand National Championship cruiserweight division that was held in Tauranga.
Budding athletes encouraged to involved
Athletes ages six to 12 years are welcome to join the Athletics Track and Field Club kids programme.
Eels faces Bulldogs today
Rarotonga Club 15’s defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels are aware of the Titikaveka Bulldogs backline as they play today.
Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge
Cook Islands Touch Association has introduced The Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge 2.0.
Empire remains unbeaten in Men’s Netball Comp
The Empire men’s netball team continues to dominate the 2023 Rarotonga Men’s Netball Competition.
Badminton teens return with medals
The Badminton Cook Islands team that represented Counties Manukau Badminton at the New Zealand 2023 Junior Team Championship have all returned home with their medals.
Cyclists dig in for endurance event
The nation’s strongest and quickest cyclists took to the roads on Friday’s public holiday to participate in one of the Cook Island Triathlon Association’s flagship events, the BSP 100K cycle challenge.
Bulldogs take on the Eels on Friday
Titikaveka Bulldogs will face Rarotonga Club 15’s defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels at Raemaru Park, Arorangi on Friday.