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Sports
Flying the Cook Islands flag at AIMS Games in New Zealand
As shuttlecocks fly across and over nets, and scores are counted, a navy blue flag with a circle of white stars hangs proudly from the stands. Behind it, a team from the Cook Islands cheers on their athletes.
Top-of-the-table Tupapa Maraerenga FC faces Puaikura challenge at home
Victoria Park will be the centre of football excitement today as Tupapa Maraerenga hosts Puaikura in a day filled with action across various divisions.
Triathletes defy the heat
The 14th BSP Women’s Triathlon was held at the Tikioki Tri site last Saturday. Harriet Browning claimed the Cook Islands Triathlon Association event after completing the 400 metre swim, 16 kilometre cycle and 4km run course in a time of 55:08 minutes. She faced tough competition from Sherid Carter and Lucy McDonald, who finished second and third respectively.
Quick Rip Sevens educators here
New Zealand-based Nathan Mauger and Anna Darling are in Rarotonga as part of the Pacific Sporting Partnership - Sports for Health Rugby programme on Rarotonga this week.
Just Play to host first village festival
Takitumu School field is the place to be this afternoon for the first Just Play village festival of the year.
Handballers win bronze
Handball Cook Islands is jubilant with the men’s team claiming the bronze medal defeating American Samoa at the 2019 Oceania Championships Handball Federation and Australian Beach Handball Championships in Glenelg Adelaide, South Australia, last week.
Careers are fleeting for ABs wings
In shelf-life terms, All Blacks wings are pork sausages.
Children gear up for first triathlon
The first-ever Paradise Supplies Kids Triathlon event will be held this weekend.
Marsters' gamble pays for Maoris
When Esan Marsters left Auckland at the age of 17 with little more than a dream of starring in the NRL in hand, representing his Maori roots wasn't even possible.
Titikaveka prepares to battle Nikao
The Titikaveka senior women’s team host Nikao Sokattak at the Teimurimotia Park today in what should be an exhilarating clash that promises drama and great football.
CISNOC celebrating big Olympic Week
The Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) is celebrating Olympic Week, starting yesterday through to Saturday.
Tributes flow for sporting icons
Tributes are flowing for well-known Cook Islander and sports supporter Massey Mateariki following his sudden death this week.
Top of the table league clash
A top of the table clash between Tupapa Panthers and Avatiu Nikao Eels will headline round 12 in the domestic rugby league competition this weekend.
Sevens team finish tournament on high
A tough start in the inaugural 2018 Oceania Rugby U18s Sevens Championship which ended on a high for the Cook Islands, as they ran the Solomon Islands off the park to the tune of 41-5.
Bowlers praised for historic win
National bowling team coach George Paniani says our bronze medallists from the recent Commonwealth Games have paved the way for a gold medal in future games.
Netballers optimistic
The Cook Islands netball side is wary of the challenge in the Oceania Regional Qualifier for the Netball World Cup, but remains optimistic of making it through to next year’s World Cup in England.
Young Kukis off to Sydney
The Under-18 Cook Islands men’s sevens side departed New Zealand yesterday, as they make their way to Sydney to compete in the Oceania Rugby U18 Sevens Championships tomorrow (CI time).
Semi-finals for football champs kick off today
The National Football Championship has now completed its final day of round matches. Tuesday marked the final day of group play, and standings are now finalised, with berths to the semi-finals decided.
Warriors saga takes ugly turn
The gloves are off in the fight to buy the Warriors, with the head of a US-Tongan bid on Wednesday accusing rival Auckland Rugby League chairman Cameron McGregor of racism.
Folau offered to quit Wallabies
Israel Folau has revealed he offered to walk away from his Rugby Australia contract in the wake of his controversial comments on homosexuality and that tension remains with the game's administration over the issue.
Eels and Panthers maintain leads
Avatiu Nikao Eels maintain their lead in the Cook Islands domestic rugby league competition after another comprehensive win over the weekend.
Napa notches up 100 NRL games
Cook Islander Dylan Napa will play his 100th NRL game this weekend as his Sydney Roosters challenge the Brisbane Broncos this Thursday (CI time) in the first week of the finals.