Other Sports
Panthers Edge out CIRARO to win Club Rugby 7s
Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Rugby Union, Sports
The mighty Panthers have emerged the victors of this weekend's Club Rugby 7's on points differential, after ending up on a tie with Cook Islands Rarotonga (CIRARO) on the table with three wins each and a draw.
Cooks first BMX track a hit with the kids
Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Cycling, Other Sports, Sports
The dream of BMX enthusiast Tony Takurua is now a reality with the opening of the first Pump Track ‘The Rock Bike Park’ in the Cook Islands at Ngatangiia.
Cook Islands announces bid to host 2029 Pacific Mini Games
Wednesday 2 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands is bidding to host its third Pacific Mini Games, hoping to bring the regional sporting event back to Rarotonga after hosting it in 1985 and 2009.
Police make ruling on controversial raffle draw
Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National, Other Sports, Sports
After a weeklong inquiry, Cook Islands Police have confirmed that the results of a raffle draw where the top two prizes went to the same ticket holder will stand.
Darts Cook Islands hosting ‘strong’ NZ Niue team
Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Darts Cook Islands is hosting New Zealand Niue 40 plus strong team with competitions held last week Saturday and on Wednesday this week.
Tutavake reels in 33.1kg yellowfin tuna to win fishing comp
Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
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.
Cooks get a sweat on in the woolshed
Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
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.
Aitutaki Liftoff promises international standards
Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Aitutaki Liftoff, a functional fitness festival promises to be an event of international standards this year.
Cooks darts team named as competition heats up
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Twenty-six Niue dart players will be flying in to compete in a dart competition in Rarotonga.
Rising Stars Championship a Success
Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The six weeks Rising Stars Championship has concluded marking the end of another successful year, says tournament director Jackie Rongo.
Ngatokorua wins on debut in ‘global’ mixed martial arts
Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Other Sports, Sports
In a stunning display of talent and determination, local Cook Islands kickboxing fighter Scholar Ngatokorua has emerged victorious in his debut international fight in New Zealand.
Electronic yachts whirl around Muri Beach at the national championships
Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Other Sports, Sailing, Sports
A fleet of rare Des Townson Electrons hit the waves at Muri on Saturday for a day of National Electron Championships.
CIFA officials attend financial workshop
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) officials attended the Oceania Member Association Financial Governance Workshop held in Noumea, New Caledonia.
Rarotonga cyclists riding to raise funds for Pump Track
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
A group of eight local riders are teaming up with seven international riders across New Zealand and Australia to raise funds for the construction of a Pump Track opposite Apii Te Uki Ou.
Cook Islanders urged to apply for sports leadership programme
Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Other Sports, Sports
Applications are being sought from Cook Islands emerging female leaders in sport, physical activity, dance, and traditional physical activities to attend the Pacific Women’s Sports Leadership Programme in 2023, delivered in partnership with Pasifika SIS Sisters in Sport.
Rising Stars Championship continues
Thursday 1 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Rising Stars Championship for Netball, Rugby and Volleyball continued despite the drizzling rain last week.
Cook Islands Pacific Games Chef de Mission selection was fair: CISNOC
Thursday 1 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The selection process for the Chef de Mission for Team Cook Islands to the Pacific Games was conducted with utmost transparency and fairness, says the President of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC).
Short named new chef de mission
Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Rarotonga lawyer Mark Short has been appointed the new chef de mission for Team Cook Islands to the Pacific Games later this year and other international events.
Rising Stars Championship kicks off
Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National, Other Sports, Sports
About 900 players from 75 teams gathered at Raemaru Park in Arorangi yesterday to kick start the 2023 Rising Stars Championship.
Youngsters ready for Rising Stars
Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Rarotonga schools are all set for the annual Rising Stars Championship which starts this Friday at the Arorangi Sports Complex.
