More Top Stories
Solar power battery repairs ‘could take up to 12 months’
15 April 2024
Police shortage leads to drop in checkpoints
9 April 2024
Sarakura declared new Penrhyn MP
16 March 2024
Govt says $1.3m invested in Lady Samoa charter
22 February 2024
Mass milkfish die-off in Penrhyn raises concerns
3 April 2024
Regulator defends Starlink users
9 April 2024
Aitutaki’s heritage preserved in new anthology
4 January 2024
Avatiu Eels retain Nines title
8 January 2024
Beddoes crowned top athlete
8 January 2024
NRL player Dargan dies in Aitutaki motorcycle crash
24 December 2023
‘Please heed the signs’: resident makes plea to tourists
20 December 2023
Cook Islands set to play in new World Series
10 October 2023
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
17 January 2023
Corruption in the Cook Islands?
21 January 2023
Moana target 2025 World Cup
11 November 2022
Sports
Titikaveka Pearls shine, Avatiu rule in netball battles
The Rarotonga Netball Club competition took off its weekly round with a flurry of thrilling matches that kept fans on the edge of their seats. As clubs battled it out for supremacy on the court, the intensity was real, and the stakes were high.
Ngatangiia to host She’s a Ruckstar Rugby Festival
Ngatangiia’s Nukupure Park will host She’s a Ruckstar Rugby Festival today from 8.30am to 12.30pm.
Raro Sevens ‘a great community event’
The 32nd Raro Rugby Sevens Community tournament has officially been declared open by the Minister for Youth and Sports Vaine (Mac) Mokoroa and Cook Islands Rugby Union vice-president Simiona Teiotu.
Young boxers showcase talent at amateur fight night
A number of people turned out for Tuesday night’s amateur boxing event, which was held at the auditorium and showcased a number of young and talented fighters.
Women’s teams ready for Raro Sevens
There is one more sleep until the much anticipated Raro Rugby 7s Community Tournament kicks off at the Avatiu Club Sports field.
Grassroots line up for semi-finals
The final move to finals, the grassroots divisions will play their battles from 4pm today to find out who will be progressing into the finals next week.
Returning Cooks ready for more rugby action
In February 2021 Cook Islands Rugby Union was fortunate and grateful to receive rugby development opportunities for six local players to travel to New Zealand to play rugby union in the South Island region of North Otago. They have recently returned and met with reporter Alana Musselle.
Triathlon raises $500 for men’s health
As the month of November has officially passed, the Cook Islands Triathlon Association reflected on how their attempt to support men’s health and the Movember initiative proved highly fruitful.
World Cup prospect
Dylan Napa’s Super League switch has got the Cook Islands Rugby League Association excited at the prospect of securing the outgoing Canterbury Bulldogs player for the World Cup 2022.
Cook Islands Rugby prepares for RARO 7s tournament
The RARO 7s Tournament will be held this Friday and Saturday at The Swamp in Avatiu.
Puaikura through to semis
Matavera field was a football fans attraction on Saturday, during the premier men’s matchup between Puaikura FC and Titikaveka FC. The match was decided in an exciting penalty shootout.
Rarotonga to take on Aitutaki in U19's rugby test
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is delighted to confirm a two test U19s youth males test series featuring teams from Rarotonga and Aitutaki to be held in Aitutaki later this month. With the support of Polynesia Media Cook Islands, the two teams hope coverage of the two tests will be live streamed onto the […]
Avarua and Nukutere crowned Quick Rip champs
Avarua Primary and Nukutere College were crowned the 2021 U13 Rarotonga Primary Schools Quick Rip 7s champions on Wednesday.
Grassroots to play knock outs
After fifteen weeks of exhilarating round cup football action, we are finally entering the next stage in this year’s 2021 Rarotonga Football Competition, and to open-up the first week of the 2021 CIFA Knock Out Cup, will be none other than our Grassroots, who will play at 4.15pm this afternoon at the CIFA Complex.
Oceania FIFA World Cup qualifiers set for early next year
Oceania's FIFA World Cup regional qualifiers are set to take place early next year.
School netball event attracts new talent
Tereora College held a mini netball competition for their Year 10 students on Monday which turned out to be a great introduction for half of the them who had never played netball before.
CIRU to hold Ability Rippa Rugby Day
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) are running the Ability Rippa Rugby Day programme as part of their end-of-year Under 13 Rarotonga Schools Quick Rip 7s Championships programme this week.
Nikao ends title drought
The newly crowned Round Cup champions, Nikao Sokattak ended a 11-year winless drought with the famous win over archrivals Tupapa Maraerenga FC on Friday.
Tournament provides platform for development
Netball Already in Paradise was declared a success after three days of intense competition at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.
Paddlers overcome tough conditions at Nationals
The biggest Oe Vaka race of the 2021 Nationals Competition took place on Saturday, concluding a jam-packed week of solid paddling.
Nikao claim Round Cup trophy
Football supporters filled CIFA’s grandstands on Friday, for the Tower Insurance premier men’s decider match between Nikao Sokattak and Tupapa Maraerenga, waiting to see who will be taking home the Round Cup Trophy.
Favourites remain on track
After two days of intense competition, top four teams from each division will be battling for the top honours in the Netball Already in Paradise tournament at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.
