Sports
Lady Bulldogs ready for challenge
Friday 3 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
As the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition enters its final knockout rounds at the National Stadium this Saturday, the pressure in the air is intense.
Airline celebrates 30 years of supporting Rarotonga Triathlon
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Sports, Travel, Triathlon
Air New Zealand’s longstanding sponsorship for the Rarotonga International Triathlon “is testament to the airline’s commitment to the tourism industry”.
Familiar faces seek glory: Locals and international athletes gear up for Rarotonga Triathlon
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The field for the 30th Anniversary Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon is at full capacity with over 60 individual entrants who will complete the whole triathlon, and another 45 entering in teams of two or three.
Apii Nikao crowned champions at Kau Swimming Competition
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming
Apii Nikao Primary School triumphed at the Cook Islands Aquatics Federation (CIAF) Kau Swimming Competition, taking home the overall trophy.
Matavera-Ngatangiia Football Club partners with top NZ academy
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Matavera-Ngatangiia Football Club (MNFC) has forged a relationship with one of New Zealand’s top football academy.
Young swimmers battle at annual school’s competition
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming
Cook Islands Aquatic Federation’s annual Kau School Swimming Competition is underway in Nikao, with around 250 students from seven schools participating in the two-day event.
Letter: CIFA saga
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Letters to the Editor, Opinion, Sports
Because I have children involved with academies at CIFA (Cook Islands Football Association), I would like to keep my identity private in fear that my children will be singled or even kicked out.
Aitutaki swims to success
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming
Twelve young primary school swimmers from Aitutaki, showcasing their raw talent, participated for the first time in the Cook Islands Aquatic Federation’s annual Kau competition in Nikao, scooping up 11 medals.
Cook Islands gears up for 30th Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon
Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Cook Islands Triathlon Association is excited about the forthcoming big week of events which surround the 30th Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon to be held this Saturday, May 4.
Titikaveka leads netball comp, Avatiu outclasses Ngatangiia
Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
The fourth week of the Netball Cook Islands Rarotonga club competition was full of exciting matches. Teams fought hard on the court to get top spots before knockouts.
Unstoppable Panthers in finals
Monday 29 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) Rarotonga 13s competition knockout round on Saturday delivered a thrilling display of athleticism, strategy, and sheer determination, with the Tupapa Panthers asserting their dominance in both the men’s and women’s divisions.
Katoa re-elected Oceania Aquatics VP
Monday 29 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming
Romani Katoa has been re-elected the vice president of the Oceania Aquatics Board of Directors for a new four-year term.
Do or die for Bears, Sea Eagles
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Excitement is brewing as the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition playoffs are set to kick off today from 1.30pm at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Netball comp heats up as R4 promises fierce battles
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
The courts are heating up as the much-awaited round four of the Netball Cook Islands Rarotonga Netball Club competition kicks off today at three different locations.
Cook Islands bowlers shine at Auckland Championship
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports
Cook Islands Bowls is extremely pleased with its players who performed at very high standards at the 2024 Auckland Bowling Championship last week in most disciplines.
Playoffs set for thrilling battles
Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition enters knockout rounds this weekend as teams battle for a spot in the finals.
Titikaveka Pearls shine, Avatiu rule in netball battles
Wednesday 24 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
The Rarotonga Netball Club competition took off its weekly round with a flurry of thrilling matches that kept fans on the edge of their seats. As clubs battled it out for supremacy on the court, the intensity was real, and the stakes were high.
Ngatangiia to host She’s a Ruckstar Rugby Festival
Wednesday 24 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Ngatangiia’s Nukupure Park will host She’s a Ruckstar Rugby Festival today from 8.30am to 12.30pm.
Swimmer Connolly makes history
Tuesday 23 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Tennis
Cook Islands swimmer Lanihei Connolly made history over the weekend by winning a medal at the Oceania Championships in Gold Coast, Australia.
Eels retain Minor Premiership title
Monday 22 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The final weekly rounds of the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition have concluded with a flourish, leaving fans electrified as the top four premier men’s teams solidified their positions for the upcoming playoff rounds.
