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Sports
Flying the Cook Islands flag at AIMS Games in New Zealand
As shuttlecocks fly across and over nets, and scores are counted, a navy blue flag with a circle of white stars hangs proudly from the stands. Behind it, a team from the Cook Islands cheers on their athletes.
Top-of-the-table Tupapa Maraerenga FC faces Puaikura challenge at home
Victoria Park will be the centre of football excitement today as Tupapa Maraerenga hosts Puaikura in a day filled with action across various divisions.
Tupapa teams maintain lead
In the Tower Insurance premier men’s match on Saturday, Tupapa found their usual style of playing and used it to secure their 2-0 win against Puaikura at CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Football rumble at CIFA
In the premier men’s division of the Rarotonga Round Cup Competition, every game count for the teams, with all still in the title race.
Puni elected ORADO chair
Cook Islands doctor Lawrence Teariki Puni has been named chairman of the Oceania Regional Anti-Doping Organisation (ORADO).
Fun in the sun for a good cause
Young and energetic footballers were glad to be out and about in the sun while on their school holidays for a good cause at the CIFA Complex field this week.
Cook Islanders in Kiwis squad
Cook Islands Rugby League remains optimistic of fielding a strong team at next year’s Rugby League World Cup despite the selection of five players of Cook Islands descent in the Kiwis’ World Cup squad.
Metuarau set to return
Captain Gina Crampton and shooter Tiana Metuarau return to the Silver Ferns squad but may only play a limited part in next week's three game series Aotearoa Men in Wellington.
Dedicated youngsters take part in Rugby’s development programme
Keen and eager high schoolers on their school holidays showed up bright and early to the Arorangi Field yesterday to take part in a school holidays rugby training programme which aims to keep tabs on the fitness of the young players while they take a break from the books.
Marshall calls time on illustrious league career
New Zealand rugby league great Benji Marshall has announced his retirement from the sport.
Avatiu to battle Matavera in midweek football matches
An epic showdown is set for the mid-week match in the Tower Insurance premier men’s division where Avatiu clash with Matavera at Takitumu School grounds.
Footballers set to battle it out in eighth round
The eighth round of the 2021 Rarotonga Football Competition kicks off this afternoon.
Basketball season ends on a high
After eight weeks of growth and development in basketball with what started as a small committee of passionate basketball players - has resulted in a tightly knit group who are dedicated to continuing their slow and steady progress in developing the sport.
Fijian Drua announce six more signings
A third Olympic seven gold medallist has been added to the Fijian Drua team that will compete in Super Rugby Pacific next year.
Top four remain unbeaten
A superb fielding effort from Arorangi handed them the win in the Rarotonga Cricket Club men’s competition over the weekend.
Tupapa overcomes plucky Avatiu
Giantkillers Avatiu were unable to replicate their upset causing performance against Tupapa in the Tower Insurance premier men’s match at Matavera Sports Field on Saturday.
Moana Pasifika will give chances to youth: Mauger
The inaugural Moana Pasifika rugby coach, Aaron Mauger, said he’s excited to help build a pathway for young Pacific Island players.
Table Tennis Association hosting national championship
Cook Islands Table Tennis Association will be hosting a national championship from October 12 to 14 at the Nikao Primary School Hall.
Tupapa wary of giantkillers Avatiu
Giantkillers Avatiu will take on defending champions Tupapa Maraerenga FC in an interesting Tower Insurance premier men’s match this afternoon at Takitumu School grounds in Matavera.
A decade of dominance: Thrills and spills of junior athletics
Apii Avarua has retained the Prince of Wales Primary Schools Athletics trophy for 11 years in a row after winning the 2021 edition on Wednesday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Top of the table clashes
Defending champions Turangi and Matavera remain on track in the Rarotonga Cricket Club Competition after three wins each.
Mauger confirmed Moana Pasifika team’s head coach
Aaron Mauger, who is of Cook Islands descent, pays tribute to his Pasifika heritage and families after he was confirmed as Moana Pasifika’s inaugural head coach.
