Sports
Cook Islands makes debut at World Squash Championship
Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Squash
The Cook Islands Squash team made their debut at the World Squash Federation Men’s World Team Championship in Tauranga, New Zealand, along with two other teams.
A weekend of stunning semi-final football
Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
In an exciting display of football, this past Saturday served up a smorgasbord of semi-final matches that had spectators on the edge of their seats.
Connolly joins swimmers at Bond University
Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Swimming
Cook Islands golden girl swimmer Lanihei Connolly is part of a group of swimmers who have been accepted at the Bull Sharks as the first cohort of the World Aquatics Training Centre established at Bond University in Australia.
Cook Islands, Fiji female referees create history at Pacific Games
Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Cook Islands women made history at the Pacific Games.
‘My word is my honour and I seal things with a handshake’
Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Gilbert Enoka has a long history of success as a mental skills coach with Aotearoa New Zealand’s corporate and sporting elite, and has great pride in his Cook Islands heritage.
WAKA makes third time the charm in Rarotonga
Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
WAKA netball team from Australia won the 2023 Netball in Paradise mixed division.
T20 cricket showdown
Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
A new champion will be crowned in the Rarotonga T20 Cookie Sadaraka Cup men’s final, while Muri Creeps will be aiming for a third consecutive title in the women’s division today.
I still wake up thinking about it: Foster on All Blacks’ Rugby World Cup loss
Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, In Depth, Rugby Union, Sports
The sting of the Rugby World Cup final loss, over a month ago, still lingers for former All Blacks coach Ian Foster as he embarks on the next chapter of his life. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
Young ref makes international debut
Friday 8 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Sixteen-year-old dynamic referee George George, hailing from the picturesque Cook Islands, has taken a giant leap onto the global arena, officiating the fiercely contested matches at the prestigious Western Springs U17 Youth Football Tournament in New Zealand.
Just Kruizin’ towards netball victory
Thursday 7 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
The Just Kruizin’ Mātatahi team, representing the Just Kruizin’ Netball Club from West Auckland, is on track to retain the open ladies title at the Netball in Paradise Competition, currently underway at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.
Pride and podiums: CISNOC applauds athletes for Pacific Games performance
Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) lauded Team Cook Islands for their victories and dedication at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands, which wrapped up Friday.
Cook Islands teens ready to fly the flag at NZ Secondary Schools Champs
Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Sixteen-year-old athletes Emma Louisa Papalii and Nuku Koroa will be representing Cook Islands at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Track, Field and Road Race Championships in Christchurch this weekend.
‘Oversold’ flight delays Team Cook Islands’ homecoming
Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Sports
The remaining Team Cook Islands athletes and officials at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands, were unable to board their scheduled flight on Sunday due to an “oversold” situation.
Rain or shine, netball heats up in paradise!
Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports
The heavens have opened up and blessed Rarotonga with much needed rain but the netball action in the BSP Netball in Paradise is only heating up!
CIFA ousts Arere after court decision, 10-year ban upheld
Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has officially dismissed its president, Tiraa Arere, after months of a leadership dispute that ended up in court.
Rarotonga football season's knock-out rounds
Monday 4 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Rarotonga football season is nearing the finals matches, and the knock-out rounds have turned up the heat on the island's football fields.
Exciting knockout matches await
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Football enthusiasts can look forward to thrilling knockout matches in the first round eliminations taking place at the CIFA Complex, Matavera, and the Takitumu School Grounds, Matavera, today.
Makoha blazes through Round Raro Relay
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Paddling, Sports
The 2023 Vaka Eiva concluded yesterday with the exhilarating Round Raro Relay, a 36-kilometre race where paddlers navigated challenging sea conditions to reach the finish line.
Netball calls for unity and community support to elevate the sport
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Cook Islands netball team finished fifth at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
‘Our people should be proud of our athletes’: Team Cook Islands falls short of 25-medal target at Pacific Games
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Unique displays of Cook Islands cultural practices were showcased at the 2023 Pacific Games, which concluded with the closing ceremony in Honiara, Solomon Islands, last night.
