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Sports
CISNOC representatives gain valuable insights at ONOC General Assembly
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) president Hugh Graham, senior vice president Romani Katoa and acting secretary general Owen Lewis attended the annual Oceania National Olympic Committee (ONOC) General Assembly held in Nadi, Fiji last month.
KAPs conquer Mixed Touch competition with dominant final win
The 2024 Mixed Touch Season Competition wrapped up on Monday with thrilling semi-final and final matches that showcased the talent and competitiveness of the participating teams at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Polynesian rivals face off
Representative rugby league returns after a three-year hiatus tonight as Samoa and the Cook Islands meet in a celebration of cultures at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, writes Robert Crosby of League Unlimited.
Stage set for Olympic Day Fun Run
The National Stadium in Nikao was a hive of activity yesterday with excited preschool children taking part in the Mini Olympics event.
Kukis keeping it simple ahead of test match
Cook Islands rugby league coach Tony Iro is focusing on the ‘fundamentals’ during training sessions this week ahead of Friday night’s Pacific Test match against Samoa.
Titikaveka maintains netball lead
Defending champs Titikaveka Pearls remain unbeaten in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition.
Kukis rallying support for Pacific test clash
Drummers are expected to be out in full force to boost the Cook Islands Kukis against Samoa in the Pacific Test clash this week at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney.
Ability Olympics kicks off week of sporting events
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) kicks off its annual Ability Olympics today at the National Stadium.
Samoa v Cook Islands: Panther power meets band of brothers
Emotions will run high for players from both sides as Cook Islands and Samoa clash for the first time since a 2009 Pacific Cup qualifier in Cairns.
Bears stun defending champs Panthers
Arorangi Bears reigned supreme in round three Rarotonga Club 15s clash beating defending champions Tupapa Panthers over the weekend.
Young Broncos forwards headline national squad
Former Roosters and Sharks forward Tinirau Arona will return from England to provide experience for a young Cook Islands team named for next Friday night’s Pacific Test against Samoa (Cook Islands time).
Panthers to host Bears
The Arorangi Bears are determined to get their first win in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition after going down to Avatiu Nikao Eels 20-21 last Saturday.
Game on! Pacific Mini Games officially kicks off
The 2022 Pacific Mini Games officially kicked off last night with the official opening ceremony in Saipan, Northern Marianas.
2022 Pacific Mini Games Athlete Profiles – Weightlifting
Cook Islands News profiles another athlete who will be representing the country in weightlifting for the Pacific Mini Games, which will get underway on June 17.
Team Cook Islands arrives in Northern Marianas in good spirits
The first lot of athletes representing Cook Islands at the 2022 Pacific Mini Games have arrived in Saipan, Northern Marianas.
Swimmer hoping to make a splash at the Commonwealth Games
Sixteen-year-old Cook Islander Lanihei Connolly will represent the Cook Islands at next month's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
2022 Pacific Mini Games Athlete Profiles – Weightlifting
Cook Islands News profiles another athlete who will be representing the country in weightlifting for the Pacific Mini Games, which will get underway on June 17.
2022 Pacific Mini Games Athlete Profiles – Golf
Cook Islands News profiles another athlete who will be representing the country in golf for the Pacific Mini Games, which will get underway on June 17.
Raro players dominate national netball squad
Six debutantes will feature for the Cook Islands team in the upcoming Netball World Cup qualifier to be held in Suva, Fiji.
Avatiu hot on the heels of Titikaveka
Avatiu premiers are hot on the heels of Titikaveka in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition following a big win over the weekend.
Eels survive Bears attack
A last-minute try saved Avatiu Nikao Eels against arch rivals Arorangi Bears in round two of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition over the weekend.
2022 Pacific Mini Games Athlete Profiles - Golf
Cook Islands News profiles another athlete who will be representing the country in golf for the Pacific Mini Games, which will get underway on June 17.