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Sports
Badminton masters tourney returns with record numbers
Nineteen teams including seven from the Cook Islands will be participating in the Badminton Oceania Masters in Paradise 2024 tournament to be held from May 23-28 in Rarotonga.
Young referees Katuke and Tuariki shine on international stage
Cook Islands referees Penina Katuke and Te Upoko Tuariki have made their mark on the Oceania football scene at the recent OFC Under 15 Girls Development Tournament.
Black Caps win rain affected ODI series
It’s been a soaking wet start to the New Zealand summer and mirroring India’s 1-0 victory in the rain affected T20 series the Black Caps came up trumps in the ODI series winning it 1-0. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil back from a five-week tour of Australia and New Zealand reports.
Grassroots football season wraps up
The Rarotongan Grassroots football season ends today with the final knockout matches at the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) complex.
Six nations to battle it out at international handball tournament on Rarotonga
Hundreds of people from several nations across the Pacific will converge on Rarotonga this weekend for the International Handball Federation Oceania Trophy Tournament.
Nationals set platform for Vaka Eiva 23
Cook Island Canoeing Association (CICA) has hailed the thrilling Oe Vaka Nationals competition held from November 19 to 26 a huge success.
Touch association to hold boxing day tourney in memory of its founder
After a successful Cook Islands Games Touch tournament, the Cook Islands Touch Association is all set to hold the last event for 2022.
Black Ferns share World Cup joy, promote women’s rugby
Fresh from guiding the Black Ferns to Women’s Rugby World Cup victory, Cook Islanders who were part of the team’s campaign are here on a well-deserved break.
Nationals culminate with 36km race
More paddlers from around the world should participate in the Cook Islands Canoeing Association’s Round Raro V6 36km race, says New Zealand-based Cook Islands paddler Teremoana Tere
Winners are grinners: Intense battle in final Oe Vaka Nationals race
It was a tit for tat battle until the last 5-kilometre when Pinuela Boys led by Cook Islander Teremoana Tere pulled ahead to win the Oe Vaka Nationals’ Round Rarotonga V6 36km Relay Race on Saturday.
Tupapa, Puaikura claim football titles
Tupapa Maraerenga emerged on top in a fierce battle against Nikao Sokattak for the Round Cup trophy at CIFA Complex on Saturday.
Cook Islander crowned Aussie boxing champ
For Cook Islander Tiana Baker-Echegaray, boxing has been one of her hardest challenges. She is now the Australian Boxing 54kg Bantamweight Champion, winning the title last week in Adelaide, Australia.
Final fight for Championships
Tupapa Maraerenga FC will host Nikao Sokattak in the final round of the Rarotonga Football season at CIFA Complex this afternoon.
Paddlers battle extreme conditions
There were 24 paddlers on the start line in Wednesday’s Oe Vaka Nationals Singles event which was raced in very challenging ocean conditions with strong south easterly winds and swell.
Black Fern home to share rugby knowledge
Cook Islander Maiakawanakaulani (Maia) Roos, who played an instrumental role in Black Ferns’ Women’s Rugby World Cup win, arrived on the island on Wednesday.
Budding cricketers get a hand with new coaching programme in schools
Cricket is getting a much-needed boost at junior level on Rarotonga with the introduction of an international coaching programme in schools.
Midweek football clashes at the Swamp
The Swamp will be buzzing with football fans this mid-week as Avatiu FC will be taking on Matavera FC in their final preliminary round match.
NZ-India Series: Visitors win rain affected series 1-0
The final game of the series in Napier ended in a tie giving India the series win thanks to their solitary win in Mount Maunganui. The action now moves to Auckland where the three match ODI series starts on Friday.
Football enters final round
As we head into the festive season, the Rarotonga Football Season will be readying themselves for some exciting action in the coming weeks, culminating with the crowning of the Round Cup champions.
‘Strive and stay true to yourself’
The lively Rarotonga school girls were squealing with excitement to have Black Ferns, Krystal Murray and Cook Islander Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate, deliver coaching sessions at primary schools yesterday.
Young paddlers impress
There were ‘gutsy’ performances by the Junior Under-16 paddlers in the five-kilometre ocean race from Avarua harbour up to Club Raro and back, in the Oe Vaka Nationals on Monday afternoon.
Black Ferns star gives back to community through mentoring
Women’s Rugby World Cup champion Black Fern’s Krystal Murray and former Black Fern, Tekura Aerengamate are visiting Rarotonga this week. While on holiday, the women have kindly offered to give back to the community and will run rugby clinics for school children throughout the week starting this morning at Apii Nikao. To end the week […]
