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Sports
Panthers chase rare double
Tupapa Panthers are going for a rare double in the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition but standing in their way are the mighty Avatiu Nikao Eels and Arorangi Bears.
Te Uki Ou, Imanuela wins U13 Quick Rip tournament
Cook Islands Rugby Union hosted the U13 Vaka Takitumu Quick Rip Tournament on Thursday at Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka.
All set for exciting Touch contest
The Ronnies Boxing Day Touch Rugby Tourney set for Monday, December 26 already looks exciting. It will be played at the Ngatangiia field in both competitive and social categories.
Junior athletes achieve their best in NZ
Young Cook Islands athletes have scored personal bests at national competition level in New Zealand.
Cook Islands swimmers break national records
Cook Islands swimmers achieved personal bests (PBs) and broke Cook Islands national records at the FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation) World Swimming Championships in Melbourne, Australia.
Titikaveka ends title drought with Knockout Cup win
After a dismal performance in the Rarotonga football Round Cup competition, Titikaveka women’s side made a strong comeback to win the Knockout Cup title on Saturday.
Nikao, Titikaveka crowned champs
A much-awaited Rarotonga football finals day came to an end on Saturday at CIFA Complex in Matavera. Stands and grounds were filled with many supporters who came out to witness who take the spoils after weeks of intense competition.
Football showdown
The 2022 Rarotonga football season culminates with the Knockout Cup finals at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Champions: Youngsters shine in Knockout finals
Tupapa Maraerenga dominated Rarotonga football Knockout Cup grassroots division finals on Wednesday at CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Chinese gifted Rangi Marumaru Dome ‘blessed’
The rain bucketed down yesterday - a great way to test the historical grand new Tupapa Maraerenga dome “Rangi Marumaru” which withstood the deluge, keeping everyone dry and warm.
CICA conducts AGM, local comp heats up
The annual general meeting for the Cook Islands Cricket Association (CICA) at the Pukapuka hostel on December 7 was extremely well attended with 64 representatives from almost all the local clubs present on the night, including the president of Aitutaki cricket Daniel Mataiti.
Touch teams urged to register for 2023 Beach Games
Cook Islands Touch Association is urging interested teams to register for Beach Touch competition at the upcoming Beach Games to be held from January 6-21, 2023.
Juniors to get the ball rolling as football finals begin
It’s the last week of the 2022 Rarotonga football season and the grassroots will be setting the bar for the finale at CIFA Complex in Matavera this afternoon.
NZ Warriors aim to tap into Māori, Pasifika talent pool
Cook Islands will be hoping to gain exposure and experience from NZ Warriors’ commitment to have Māori and Pasifika representation in their sides at all levels, forming a new partnership to allow players a pathway towards the NRL and NRLW.
Cooks get international exposure
Cook Islands received a timely international exposure at the Men’s IHF Trophy Oceania tournament held last week in Rarotonga in preparation for a busy 2023 season.
Tupapa too good against Titikaveka in Premier Men’s Football semi finals
It was a busy weekend of football at the Cook Islands Football Association grounds on Saturday.
Last week before football finals
It’s one more week before the finals in the Premier Men’s Football competition.
Live it, Love it: Netball in Paradise is a wrap!
Netball in Paradise wrapped up on Thursday this week with the last of the games played at the Ngatangiia Matavera netball courts in the morning.
Wiki hopes to follow in father’s footsteps
Cook Islander Mackenzie Wiki has been signed up to the Canberra Raiders squad for the NRLW Premiership, and it’s been called a boon for Rugby League in the Cook Islands.
Tahiti and Aussie prove their strength in handball tournament
Before the final day of the Men's IHF Trophy Oceania, the winners of both youth and junior tournaments had already been determined.
Swimming pool in pipeline for Raro
The assumption is made that in the Pacific Islands, the people know how to swim, but most don’t, they grow up collecting seafood in the sea and just hanging out in the water.
Race still on for Oceania handball crown
Tahiti has stepped up in making their mark at the International Handball Federation Oceania Trophy Tournament on Rarotonga.
