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Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
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CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
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Sports
20 teams eyed for Team Tri challenge
Fifteen teams of three triathletes each have registered for the the Annual BSP and KPMG Team Tri Competition this Saturday, February 1, at the Tikioki Tri Site.
Rarotonga to host OFC Qualifiers
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is gearing up to host one of the most exciting football events of the year – the 2025 OFC Men’s Champions League Qualifying Stage.
Gold again for Cook Islands basketball
Cook Islands and Samoa have qualified for the Pacific Games 2023 following the FIBA Polynesian Cup 2022 in New Zealand last week.
Cook Islands star urges more players to switch nations
Cook Islands co-captain Kimiora Breayley-Nati believes that if more people follow her lead and switch to a lower tier nations for international honours, the game will grow even more than it has in recent years.
Rugby season culminates with 7s comp
Cook Islands Rugby Union concluded its 2022 season with the annual Raro 7s tournament over the weekend.
Black Caps favourite against Pakistan
New Zealand will take on Pakistan in the opening T20 World Cup semi final at Sydney Cricket Ground Tuesday night at 10pm (Cook Islands Time). Cricket analyst Rahul Patil previews the match from Australia.
New champs crowned
Avatiu Eels and Lady Bears were crowned the new champions of the annual Raro 7s tournament held at the National Stadium in Nikao on Saturday.
South Africa choked, Pakistan stoked
Serial chokers South Africa once again crumbled in a must win game. Pakistan gleefully accepted the opportunity presented to them and sealed a spot for themselves in the T20 World Cup semi finals along with India. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reviews all the action from Australia.
Matavera thumps Puaikura in premier men’s clash
Matavera thumped Puaikura 7-1 in the Tower Insurance premier men’s division match on Saturday at Takitumu grounds.
Wiki scores in Moana’s 34-4 loss to NZ
New Zealand have confirmed their spot in the semi-finals of the women’s World Cup following a 34-4 victory over the Cook Islands yesterday.
Matavera to take on Puaikura in lone football clash
Takitumu will be buzzing with football supporters when they host Puaikura this afternoon. In the Tower Insurance premier men’s battle, the fourth placed home side will be looking for a victory against the struggling Puaikura side.
Sevens off to shaky start
The 2022 Raro 7s got off to a shaky start yesterday afternoon after teams pulled out leaving organisers to change the draws for men’s and under-18 competitions.
Black Caps into World Cup semis
New Zealand became the first team to enter the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-finals by beating Ireland. Australia also stayed afloat by beating Afghanistan but their future now rests in the hands of Sri Lanka who was scheduled to play England last night. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reviews all the action from Australia.
Pakistan’s rollercoaster ride continues
In a must win game in Sydney, Pakistan comprehensively defeated South Africa to keep their T20 World Cup campaign alive whereas South Africa tasted their first defeat. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reviews all the action from Australia.
‘Gutsy’ Moana lose opener
Cook Islands Moana went down fighting to reigning champions Australia Jillaroos 74-0 in their opening women’s Rugby League World Cup clash in England yesterday.
Parliamentary rugby clash ends in 15-all draw
The closely hard-fought rugby match between the New Zealand Parliamentary and the Cook Islands side over the weekend ended in a 15-all draw.
India wins in dramatic fashion
The rain has definitely played its part in making the 2022 T20 World Cup an interesting one and its presence once again in the India versus Bangladesh game produced a nail biter. Rahul Patil analyses all the action from the double header in Adelaide.
Rarotonga football comp set for midweek clashes
Midweek clashes: Avatiu will battle Tupapa Maraerenga while Nikao Sokattak will take on Titikaveka in the 2022 Rarotonga football competition’s midweek clashes.
Cook Islands to compete at World Cross Country Championships
A male and female Cook Islander will represent the country in the World Cross Country Championships in Bathurst.
Dame Valerie Adams: More than gold charity screening
Rarotonga will have an exclusive screening of movie “Dame Valerie Adams: More Than Gold” to fundraise for the Athletics Cook Islands youth development squad.
England survive Black Caps test
In a double header at the Gabba, Sri Lanka ended Afghanistan's campaign, whereas in a must win game, England handed New Zealand their first defeat to enhance their chances of making it through to the semi-finals. Rahul Patil analyses all the action live from Australia.
“Grassroots Kick into Gear”
With a whole round of games, out of the way and the football season rolling into Week 7 of games. Even the youngest ballers are fired up going into this last round of football, as they are a step closer to hopefully taking home the winning cup.
