Regional
Family ties explored and embraced
Friday 20 December 2013 | Published in Regional
Decendents of Kautai and Ngapoko Kinau strengthened their ties through the week when the family gathered together for their first ever family reunion. The event opened on Monday, where more than 500 people gathered at the Avarua School for the reunion that has attracted over 300 descendants of Kautai and Ngapoko Kinau. The couple had […]
World cup races, crucial exams in store for Olympic canoeist
Wednesday 18 December 2013 | Published in Regional
Next year is set to be another busy one for Cook Islands Olympic canoeist Ella Nicholas, and having her sister as a training buddy will help her manage her time between university studies and paddling training. The sisters were back in the country recently to visit family on Aitutaki and Rarotonga, and despite being back […]
Iro receives lifetime achievement award
Monday 16 December 2013 | Published in Regional
Cook Islands league great Kevin Iro has been honoured alongside the late Peter Fatialofa and boxer David Tua for his contribution to New Zealand sport. Iro was one of six people to receive a Legendary Lifetime Achievement award at the recent New Zealand Pacific Islands Sports Awards. The awards celebrate the sporting skill and leadership […]
Swimtastic summer for Raro kids
Saturday 14 December 2013 | Published in Regional
As Rarotonga children break from school for the summer holidays, you can bet they will be heading straight to the lagoon to stay cool and practise their swimming skills. Over 120 children from Rutaki Primary School, Papaaroa College and Apii Te Uki Ou brushed up on their swimming skills and water safety awareness through the […]
Can Tupapa lick their wounds?
Friday 13 December 2013 | Published in Regional
After a loss to the mighty Titans last weekend the big question on every cricketer’s lips is, can Tupapa recover from that 80 run loss to get over the Titans this weekend? Up for grabs is The Computer Man Champion of Champions trophy which will be played on neutral territory Turangi under the watchful eyes […]
Arorangi and Muri set for battle royale
Friday 13 December 2013 | Published in Regional
It’s going to be a hot one on Saturday – at least on the cricket field – as arch rivals Arorangi and Muri go head to head in an epic showdown for The Edgewater Resort and Spa Champions of Champions title for women’s cricket. With a win and a loss against each other this season, […]
Knock-out football kicks off today
Friday 13 December 2013 | Published in Regional
Nikao Sokattak will take on football round cup champions Puaikura in the first game of the knock-out cup finals at the CIFA complex in Matavera today. The match kicks off at 5pm and promises to be a tense encounter between two teams who are desperate for the 2013 Knock-out Cup. Both sides have won one […]
Badminton boys
Thursday 12 December 2013 | Published in Regional
Rising badminton stars Teora Paitai (15) and Chrismagne Elikana (16) are set to improve their skills at a badminton youth development camp in Auckland. The pair has been selected to take part in the camp by badminton development officer and coach Eric Gomez. The young men have been playing badminton for the past two years […]
Fighting fit at CrossFit
Thursday 12 December 2013 | Published in Regional
It’s the season of fruit tarts, candy canes and over indulging, and the team at Tumuroa CrossFit want to help spread the cheer and kick your Christmas food woes to the curb. The CrossFit gym in Arorangi has issued a challenge to all members and non-members, the 2013 CrossFit Christmas Corporate Challenge, putting the sport […]
7s squad set for busy 2014 campaign
Thursday 12 December 2013 | Published in Regional
Leading the Cook Islands rugby sevens squad and campaign for 2014 will be seasoned national representatives Koiatu Koiatu and Ash Drake. The pair has been named in the wider Cook Islands sevens team to represent the Cook Islands in what will be a busy 2014 year for rugby sevens. Cook Islands sevens manager Cam Kilgour […]
Titans take Tupapa and conference title
Wednesday 11 December 2013 | Published in Regional
The Tupapa men’s cricket team had been unstoppable all season having won every match this year – that is except for the second biggest game of the season, The Computer Man East versus West final showdown against the Titans on Saturday. Electing to bat first, Titans captain Glenn Miller’s strategy was simple. “Put runs on […]
End of travel hassles for Bilsy Gukisuva
Wednesday 11 December 2013 | Published in Regional
Prominent Cook Islands sportsman of Fijian decent Bilsy Gukisuva says he is honoured to receive his New Zealand citizenship. Watched on proudly by his family, Gukisuva took the oath of allegiance in the final process of receiving his New Zealand citizen’s certificate at the New Zealand High Commissions’ residence in Ngatipa. Gukisuva is a well-known […]
Johnathan Thurston on the rock
Tuesday 10 December 2013 | Published in Regional
Winning Rugby League World Cup captain and man of the match Johnathan Thurston of Australia is on the rock. The superstar league player arrived on the rock yesterday and was more than happy to pose with local league fan Henry Hoff who provided this photo of him with the star at the Rarotonga International Airport. […]
A gift from Tangaroa
Tuesday 10 December 2013 | Published in Regional
Local fishermen got more than they bargained for when they reeled in a 250kg blue marlin on Sunday morning. Not only did they catch the monster marlin but when cutting into the fish, they discovered a yellow fin tuna and four skip jack tunas in its belly. Angler Jason Tuara fought the monster fish solo […]
Puaikura, Tupapa in knockout cup final
Monday 9 December 2013 | Published in Regional
In the Premier Men’s match on Saturday the young Puaikura team defeated Nikao Sokattak by two goals to one and will now progress to the knockout cup finals this weekend. Right from the first whistle Puaikura seemed more organised than their opponent and were quicker to the loose ball. Puaikura’s first goal was scored through […]
Beddoes sets NZ title and new record
Monday 9 December 2013 | Published in Regional
Cook Islands National 800m Champion Alex Beddoes was in action over the weekend as over 2000 of New Zealand’s best secondary schools athletes came together for the 2013 NZ Secondary Schools Athletic Champs in Hamilton, New Zealand. Beddoes, in his final year at Sacred Heart College, was part of the Sacred Heart College 4x400m relay […]
Fiery semi-finals matches today
Saturday 7 December 2013 | Published in Regional
Today will see the premier men’s football knockout cup semi-final match at the CIFA Complex where 2013 Premiership Champions Puaikura will take on Nikao Sokattak. This match is expected to be exciting and fiery with both teams vying for a spot in the CIFA Cup finals and the winner of today’s game will meet the […]
Te Waka Pounamu adopts Araura College on Aitutaki
Saturday 7 December 2013 | Published in Regional
Araura College in Aitutaki was recently adopted by Christchurch paddling club Te Waka Pounamu as part of the ‘adopt a school’ programme. For the 10th anniversary of the Vaka Eiva festival, this year saw schools and vaka teams reuniting as part of the programme, which involves each visiting paddling team aligning themselves with a local […]
Howard siblings shine on golf green
Friday 6 December 2013 | Published in Regional
Rising local golf stars and siblings Rotana and William Howard are putting on a fine display of golfing skills as members of the Bay of Plenty men’s and women’s Interprovincial Golf tournament on the back of some impressive performances. The golfing siblings are certainly making their nation, family and parents Ned and Rita Howard very […]
World coaches workshop a real game changer
Thursday 5 December 2013 | Published in Regional
Cook Islands national tennis coach Malcolm Kayer recently returned from attending the World Wide Tennis Coaches workshop in Cancun, Mexico. It was hosted by the International Tennis Federation and attended by over 900 tennis coaches from all parts of the globe. So much is happening in the international tennis world, the event is held every […]
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