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Sports
Stage set for annual Sports Awards
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) is anticipating a good turnout at the 2023 Cook Islands Sports Awards to be held tomorrow night.
From setbacks to glory: Eels coach Nicholas shares story of resilience
In the world of sports, overcoming adversity is often the key to triumph. The victorious Avatiu Nikao Eels coach Clive Nicholas embodies this principle, sharing his story of how they navigated the challenging yet rewarding 2024 Cook Islands Rugby League season. Solomone Taukei reports.
Union plans 2021 season
The successful double header format in the domestic rugby union 15s competition will continue this year.
Nurturing the dreams of local badminton stars
The Badminton World Federation’s Humans of Shuttle Time series presents the perspectives of those who work on badminton development at the grassroots level.
Cook Islander flies high in NZ
Rising from their humble beginnings in the Pacific, Cook Islands' Terai Ma Teata Elia (formerly Terai Sadler), Fiji’s Letava Whippy, Dalen Pilitati, and Te Araroa Sapoaga rose to the occasion and made strides in the prestigious Sal’s 18in18 New Zealand Women's National Basketball League.
Eleven teams for League Nines
Four women’s and seven men’s teams will take part in this weekend’s League Nines in Paradise 2021.
The unforgettable sporting moments of 2020
Despite cancellations of several sporting events due to Covid-19, there were plenty memories made on and off the field in 2020.
Netball to hold World Youth Cup trials
Young and talented Cook Islanders show interest in representing the country at the upcoming Under-21 World Cup.
RBDC, The Milky Way crowned champs in touch tournament
The annual Boxing Day Touch Tournament saw close battles in social and open grade finals.
Sixteen confirmed for Touch meet
There are limited spots available for teams willing to take part in the Boxing Day Tournament.
Football thrives in Covid-19 ‘bubble’
Tupapa Maraerenga FC will represent the Cook Islands at the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Champions League qualifiers next year.
First ever event will see football head to the beach in 2021
Blessed with Covid-free status and the ability to participate in sport, Cook Islands Football Association has managed to have an action-packed 2020 season and looks ahead to 2021.
Onward and upward for badminton in 2021
Badminton Cook Islands has had a positive year with an increase in the number of players taking part in competitions.
Six new coaches for Athletics Cook Islands
Athletics Cook Islands has added six new coaches to their pool of World Athletics Certified coaches.
‘Atiu Rocket’ breaks swimming records
Swimmer Wesley Roberts, the ‘Atiu Rocket,’ is 0.7 seconds away from qualifying for the Olympic Games next year.
Cooks U18s win Bowl final
The U18 World Schools 7s held at Pakuranga Rugby Fields featured only New Zealand-based teams.
U16 Northern Stars make a clean sweep
Northern Stars have won both the U16 Boys and Girls 5X5 Avaiki Basketball Competition.
Oceania football makes further changes for 2021
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Executive Committee has agreed to further changes to OFC’s football calendar for 2021.
Takairangi joins Super League club
Super League club Hull Kingston Rovers is excited with the depth Brad Takairangi will provide in a number of positions after signing the Cook Islander on a two-year deal.
Revived passion for tennis
Tennis Cook Islands wants all those that have felt a new or revived passion for tennis to look towards 2021.
Williamson goes all ‘Gunz’ blazing to set golf record
Kris “Gunz” Williamson shot a sub-60 round – one of the most elusive and difficult things to achieve in golf – during a tournament at Rarotonga Golf Club in Nikao.
Matavera, Turangi crowned champions
A number of firsts dominated the 2020 Rarotonga Cricket Club competition finals on Saturday.
