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Sports
Future Touch stars shine
Teams demonstrated remarkable commitment and skill during final game of the Cook Islands Touch Business House Round Robin Competition on Monday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Rarotonga Football Season returns with six clubs across nine divisions
The much-awaited 2024 Rarotonga Football Season is just around the corner, set to commence on Wednesday, July 24, at the familiar grounds of the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Mitchell, Vakatini star as Oceans 11 claim inaugural Super Slam title
Oceans 11 have been crowned the inaugural Super Slam Cricket Competition champions after defeating King Wolves Nikao by seven wickets in the final at Turangi Oval on Saturday.
Oceans 11 face King Wolves in Super Slam final
Oceans 11 will host King Wolves Nikao in the T20 Super Slam cricket final at Turangi Oval today.
Beddoes elected to Oceania Athletics Commission
Experienced athlete and Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes has been elected to the 2024 Oceania Athletics Association Athletes’ Commission (OAA).
Thrilling finishes in netball comp
The Rarotonga Netball Club Competition junior and senior finals concluded last week with several thrilling games that had fans on the edge of their seats.
Town Blues vs Country: Maroons Cook Islands set for thrilling Origin Series battle
Rugby league fans can look forward to more rugby league action as excitement builds up for the 2024 Town vs Country Origin Series that kicks off next weekend.
Cook Islands to host 2025 OAA Congress
Cook Islands is set to host the next annual Oceania Athletics Association (OAA) Congress in May 2025.
Beddoes sidelined by injury
Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes has pulled out of the 2024 Oceania Athletics Championship in Suva, Fiji, due to an injury.
AKTT claims bronze medal at ‘successful’ Oceania Masters
The Oceania Masters in Paradise 2024 Badminton tournament has proven successful with local team Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango (AKTT) winning a bronze medal in the 35+ competitive division.
Players eager to return as Tennis Cook Islands International wraps up
The first Tennis Cook Islands international tournament sponsored by Next Shipment wrapped up successfully over a week ago on Saturday.
Respect the call, urges Netball CI
The juniors and reserves division finals will take centre stage at the Raemaru courts today, promising an exciting showcase of young talent.
Oceans 11 seal final berth in after epic chase
An incredible chase by Oceans 11 have got them into the grand finals of the 2024 Cook Islands Cricket T20 Super Slam Competition after defeating Tupapa Tiger Sharks last Saturday.
Defending champs off to strong start
After a successful opening round of competition, teams are ready to battle in round two of the annual Rising Stars Championship at Raemaru Park in Arorangi today.
Cook Islands Business House Touch Competition heats up
The Business House Touch competition continued with its round robin game three on Monday, with intense action from between Fiber Optics and ICI (Infrastructure Cook Islands) Crew and Bank Cook Islands (BCI) and Rock College at the National Stadium.
Schools smash ‘Smiles for Miles’ challenge with 1610 miles walked
Nine schools in the Cook Islands participated in the World Mile Challenge 2024 completing 1610 miles.
Electrifying netball semi-finals set stage for showdown
The past week witnessed a series of electrifying netball semi-finals that set the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable showdown in both the Open 1 and Open 2 grades this afternoon at Arorangi courts.
Brendan Piakura: ‘Living the dream, that is for sure’
Cook Islander Brendan Piakura is still pinching himself after getting a call from Queensland Maroons coach Billy Slater to join camp ahead of State of Origin Game I.
Athletics team sets sights on personal bests, medals at Oceania Championship
Cook Islands athletics team, led by top middle distance runner Alex Beddoes and including record-holder Daniel Tolosa, heads to the Oceania Athletics Championship in Fiji aiming for personal bests and medals.
CISNOC head Graham to step down after accounts finalised
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) president Hugh Graham will step down from his role once the sporting organisation’s membership approves the 2023 financial accounts.
CI Bowling honours Men’s Fours team after awards deadline mix-up
Cook Islands Bowling Association acknowledged their Men’s Fours team’s achievement at the 2023 World Bowls Tournament after missing the nomination deadline for CISNOC Sports Awards due to internal miscommunication.
Rarotonga’s Goodwin dominates Aitutaki Electron Regatta
Eighteen sailors from Rarotonga, Aitutaki, and New Zealand’s Picton, Buckland’s Beach, and Mangawhai sailing and yacht clubs raced each other in match racing and fleet racing in perfect conditions earlier this month.
