Sports
Young footballers’ final fight
After a weeklong tournament and questionable weather, the semi-final games in the Cook Islands Youth Football Festival came to an end yesterday.
Cooks-NZ bubble exciting news for sports
The Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) are feeling a sense of relief, with a travel bubble with New Zealand just eight days away.
Top four battle in football festival
After three days of intense football games and a much-needed rest day, top teams return to the field with polished skills and new game plans, hungry for a spot in the finals on Saturday.
Titikaveka takes netball lead
Avatiu premier’s unbeaten run in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition came to an end after their loss to Titikaveka.
Comeback win for departing stars
Tupapa Panthers’ dream of finishing the 2021 Raro Cars Rugby League Competition unbeaten was shattered after rivals Avatiu Nikao Eels staged a comeback win in the feature premier clash over the weekend.
If you can’t beat them, dress better than them!
Nikao beach was buzzing with excitement on Saturday as teams comprising rookie and experienced paddlers battled for top prizes in the annual Oe Vaka V12 Corporate Races.
Exciting array of football talent at Youth Festival
Blue skies greeted the many young players and faithful supporters to an exciting and talent-filled day of football on Saturday at the start of the much-awaited 2021 Kia Orana Youth Football Festival.
Badminton players relishing time in NZ
Junior badminton players from the Cook Islands are competing in the Waikato U17 Open tournament this weekend, following a four-day development camp in Auckland.
A step closer to the Rugby World Cup
Cook Islands progress to Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2023 Asia/Pacific Qualifier as 2021 Oceania Rugby Men’s Championships cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Tolosa shines with three gold medals
Daniel Tolosa won three gold medals in the athletics event at the Cook Islands Youth Games on Wednesday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Talented players eye a rugby career
Cook Islands Rugby Union is holding a school holiday rugby programme in partnership with New Zealand Rugby, for those aged between 14 and17.
Paddling against Covid current
Cook Islands Canoeing Association is hosting its annual Corporate V12 Oe Vaka Races this Saturday in Nikao, starting at midday.
Action continues at athletics games
Nia Remuera emerges out of the sandpit after completing his long jump attempt on day three of the 2021 Cook Islands Youth Games yesterday.
Outer islands ready to compete in football comp
Since last Wednesday outer island teams Mangaia, Mauke and Atiu have arrived here, all ready to compete in the Kia Orana Youth Football Festival.
Top local athlete wants to inspire upcoming stars
Being the best role model for the next generation of Cook Islanders is Conrad Piri’s main goal.
Top two U26 bowlers qualify for NZ Singles
The inaugural TRAR 26 & Under National Singles Championship saw an intense battle for top place between two emerging bowling stars.
Sand-sational start to Youth Games
The inaugural Cook Islands 2021 Youth Games got off to a grand start with the beach volleyball competition at Nikao beach courts on Monday.
Football festival: ‘Together with Women’
In support of women, the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) will be hosting the ‘She Shines’ festival ‘Together with Women’ on Wednesday.
Panthers unbeaten
The Tupapa Panthers premier side is all set to finish the preliminary round unbeaten after bagging another win in the domestic rugby league competition on Friday
Excitement builds for Youth Games
There’s plenty of excitement among participants in the inaugural Cook Islands 2021 Youth Games to be held next week.
High school bowling programme to commence in June
Cook Islands Bowls will run a development programme for high school students on Rarotonga, commencing in term two of this year.
Badminton youngsters to compete in NZ
Cook Islands is set to become first international team to compete in New Zealand since 2019.
