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Sports
Cook Islands Triathlon gears up for Cycle Series and 100km Race
After wrapping up another successful triathlon season, the Cook Islands Triathlon Association is shifting gears and riding straight into the annual cycling series.
Tupapa Panthers grand final victory
The Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers sealed their dominance in the 2025 Cook Islands Rugby League season, powering past the Arorangi Bears in a commanding grand final victory on Saturday at the National Stadium.
Confident Panthers eye clean sweep
“It’s our time, it’s our year,” says a confident Tupapa Panthers co-captain Mafu Kalas, who looks forward to facing Arorangi Bears in the Rarotonga League 13s Premiership grand final today at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Newbigging leads top player race
Tupapa Panthers captain Eric Newbigging leads the Cook Islands Rugby League Player of the Year race with 25 points heading into the grand final this weekend.
Rising Stars Championship postponed
This year marks the 10th year of Rising Stars Championship for Netball, Rugby and Volleyball running tournaments with Primary and Secondary Schools in Rarotonga with over 1100 athletes expected to take part across all the sporting codes.
Men’s cricket team remain competitive
The Cook Islands Men’s Cricket team ended their tri-series competition in Japan with some very strong bowling innings in extremely challenging conditions, says Grant Walker.
Bears one win away from league double
Arorangi Bears premier men are a win away from a rare double in the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic competition.
Tupapa Maraerenga bow out of OFC Women’s Champions League after second loss
Tupapa Maraerenga FC lost to Ba Women FC 1-3 at Stade Fautua, allowing the Fijian side to seal its place in the semi-finals of the OFC Women’s Champions League 2025.
Te Uki Ou and Papaaroa triumph at Takitumu Quick Rip Tournament
The annual U13 Vaka Takitumu Quick Rip Tournament for boys and girls saw Te Uki Ou and Papaaroa schools emerge victorious on Thursday last week at Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka.
Bulldogs’ dream run ends
Titikaveka Bulldogs’ dream run in the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition came to an end on Friday when the side lost to a determined Arorangi Bears at Raemaru Park.
Dallimore sprints to victory in thrilling Tour de Raro finish
The Ride Rarotonga Tour de Raro is always a highlight of the Cook Islands Triathlon week of events, and the blisteringly fast cycle sprint around the island on Tuesday last week was a perfect way to close out the events.
Netball names squad for World Youth Cup
Netball Cook Islands has yet to announce any plans or training schedules for its 18-member training squad it announced this week for the upcoming Netball World Youth Cup.
Bulldogs and Bears battle for final spot
In a do-or-die clash this afternoon at Raemaru Park, the Titikaveka Bulldogs will take on the Arorangi Bears for a place in next weekend’s Rarotonga League 13 final.
‘Future of athletics is bright’
Athletics Cook Islands hosted young children aged 5-13 at the National Stadium in Nikao for the Kids Athletics 2025 event this week.
Badminton holds fundraiser for injured member
Badminton Cook Islands will hold a sausage sizzle fundraiser at CITC Supermarket this Saturday to raise funds for Maevarangi Kirikava Jnr, one of its members who suffered paralysis from the waist down following an incident earlier this year.
Winning start for Cook Islands Cricket
Cook Islands men’s cricket team has made a winning start to the Tri Series in Sano, Japan, with a three-wicket victory over Thailand on Tuesday.
Tupapa look to bounce back after opening defeat to Henderson Eels
A hat-trick from Henderson Eels’ Madeline Arukau has led her side to an impressive opening match victory over Tupapa Maraerenga at the OFC Women’s Champions League in Papeete.
Local sailors secure impressive results at Oceania Championship
A team of young sailors from the Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) achieved impressive results at the Oceania Optimist and ILCA4 2025 Championship in Tahiti last month.
World Kids Athletics Day 2025: A celebration of tamariki in the Cook Islands
Athletics Cook Islands is calling all tamariki aged 5-13 to join the vibrant celebration of World Kids Athletics Day on Wednesday, May 7, at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Husband and wife take top honours in Rarotonga International Triathlon
The conditions on Saturday morning could not have been more perfect for the 31st Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon which was held, with grateful thanks to the Raina family, from the Tri Site behind Enua Manea Hall in Titikaveka.
Panthers storm into grand final, new champion to be crowned
In thrilling Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) 13s Premiership action at Nukupure Park, the Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers booked their place in the grand final with a dominant 36-10 victory over the Arorangi Bears on Saturday, while defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels bombed out of the competition after their loss on Friday.
Fast times at Boiler Swim set stage for 31st Triathlon comp
New Zealander Jared Eagar, who will be swimming as part of a team in the main triathlon event today, was the first out of the water in a time of 11:02 minutes at the CITC Boiler Swim competition on Thursday.
