Niukore to join Cook Islands ahead of PNG clash

Cook Islands coach Karmichael Hunt has confirmed the arrival of the former Parramatta Eels and Zealand Warriors forward, Marata Niukore, ahead of next week’s Pacific Championships match against Papua New Guinea, following their 44–24 loss to Fiji...

Bula scores four tries to help Fiji Bati thump Cook Islands

Jahream Bula scored four tries to help the Vodafone Fiji Bati defeat Cook Islands 44-24 in their opening Pacific Championships Bowl clash in the men's rugby league competition at Port Moresby last night. The Wests Tigers fullback was in impressive...

Cook Islands Moana beat Orchids, in opening Pacific Bowl clash

Cook Islands Moana players celebrate their 34-6 win over PNG on Saturday, in Port Moresby. Photo: Cooks Islands Rugby League Kiwi Ferns v Fetu Samoa 3.35pm Sunday, 19 October Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ Kiwis v Toa Samoa...

Cook Islands off to winning start!

League: Jahream Bula scores four tries as Fiji's Bati defeat Cook Islands

Fiji Bati rugby league players Kurt Donoghoe (left) and Michael Jennings (centre) celebrate Jahream Bula's try against Cook Islands. Photo: FNRL Jahream Bula scored four tries to help Fiji defeat Cook Islands 44-24 in their opening Pacific...

Cook Islands Moana crush PNG Orchids 34-6

The Cook Islands Moana held off the PNG Orchids in the second half to claim a convincing 34–6 victory in the 2025 Pacific Championships Women’s opening match at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby. The Moana proved to be the stronger...

Fiji Outclass Cook Islands in 44-24 Pacific Championships Victory

Fiji Bati made a powerful statement in Port Moresby, overpowering the Cook Islands Aitu 44-24 in the Pacific Championships opener at Santos National Football Stadium on Saturday, 18th October. It was a sunny afternoon that saw the Fijians display...

PNG Orchids Suffer Heavy Loss to Cook Islands Moana in Pacific Championships Opener

The PNG Orchids endured a tough 34–6 loss to the Cook Islands Moana as the Pacific Championships Women kicked off at Santos National Football Stadium on Saturday. Papua New Guinea opened the scoring through Emily Veivers, who converted her own try...

Halftime: Cook Islands lead PNG Orchids

At halftime of the women’s opening match of the Pacific Championships, the Cook Islands Moana lead the PNG Orchids 20–6 at the National Football Stadium. The Moana capitalised on early possession to build their lead, while the Orchids managed to...

Fiji Bati overpower Cook Islands Aitu 44–24 in Pacific Championships

The Fiji Bati proved too strong for the Cook Islands Aitu in their 2025 Pacific Championships opener at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby, cruising to a commanding 44–24 victory. Fiji set the tone early, dominating the first half with...

PNG Orchids Outplayed by Cook Islands Moana in Santos Stadium Clash

The PNG Orchids were overpowered 34–6 by the Cook Islands Moana in their Pacific Championships Women’s Round 1 clash at Santos National Football Stadium on Saturday. Emily Veivers gave Papua New Guinea an early glimmer of hope, scoring and...

Winger sends message to NRLW clubs in Cook Islands rout

The Cook Islands shrugged off a slow start to hand Papua New Guinea a 34-6 loss at Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby on Saturday afternoon. Known as a finisher in the corner, Paulina Morris-Ponga starred for the Moana in tough...

Match update: Fiji Bati dominate first half against Cook Islands Aitu

The 2025 Pacific Championships got off to a flying start this Saturday afternoon at the National Football Stadium, as the Fiji Bati asserted early dominance over the Cook Islands Aitu in their opening men's fixture. A vibrant crowd filled the...

Women’s Pacific Championships Highlights: Papua New Guinea v Cook Islands

Fiji Bati to field several debutants against Cook Islands

Several debutants in the Vodafone Fiji Bati side will have the opportunity to showcase their skills and prove their worth at the Pacific Bowl Championship as they take on the Cook Islands this evening. Coach Wise Kativerata has confirmed that he...

Kiria-Ratu stars in Cook Islands demolition of PNG

FINAL TEAMS: Fiji vs Cook Islands – Week 1, Pacific Championships 2025

Cook Islands Complete Captain’s Run Ahead of Pacific Championships Opener

The Cook Islands Aitu completed their final captain’s run this morning at the Santos National Football Stadium, wrapping up preparations for tomorrow’s Pacific Championships men’s opening match against Fiji Bati. Captain Kayal Iro said the team...

Little Polynesian Resort Named Cook Islands’ Leading Boutique Hotel 2025

Rarotonga, Cook Islands – October 2025 – Rarotonga, Cook Islands – October 2025 – Pacific Resort Hotel Group is honoured to announce that Little Polynesian Resort has been voted Cook Islands’ Leading Boutique Hotel 2025 at the World Travel Awards....

This Airline Is Making It Easier (and Cheaper) to Visit the Cook Islands in 2026

Air Tahiti Nui is making it easier than ever to get to paradise for less with new discounted vacation packages to the Cook Islands. The packages, which must be booked by Oct. 21, are valid for travel between Jan. 16 and May 31, 2026, an airline...