Regional
Neururer wins cycle series
Wednesday 6 November 2013 | Published in Regional
The Westpac cycle series concluded last Wednesday with a final around the island handicapped cycle race which proved an enjoyable blast for all participants in perfect conditions. Congratulations to Roland Neururer for being first across the line and also having the fastest time of 46:55. This is the fastest individual non-drafting time around Raro since […]
More fun in the sun at 7s
Wednesday 6 November 2013 | Published in Regional
Next year’s Sevens in Heaven is set to be the biggest yet as the event celebrates 25 years of rugby sevens in paradise. The number of participating teams is also set to increase with plans to also revive the popular women’s sevens division. This year’s event was another success with plenty of action on and […]
Tonga smashes Cooks' world cup dream
Wednesday 6 November 2013 | Published in Regional
Tonga put paid to any hopes the Cook Islands had of reaching the knockout stages of the Rugby League World Cup with a 22-16 victory at Leigh yesterday. A try from Jorge Taufua in the 62nd minute proved enough for the Tongans to take a fiercely-fought contest and keep them firmly in contention in Group […]
Cook Islands represented at the Asia Pacific Golf Championship
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in Regional
William Howard and Kirk Tuaiti represented the Cook Islands at the 2013 Asia Pacific Golf Championship – an event Cooks representatives have taken part in for the fifth year in a row. The duo held their own at the Nanshan International Golf club of China where the championships were held from October 24 to 27. […]
Cooks meet Tonga in 'must-win' clash
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in Regional
Cook Islands national rugby league head coach David Fairleigh has made four changes ahead of his side’s must-win Rugby League World Cup 2013 Group D clash against Tonga at Leigh Sports Village today to be screened on CITC at 10 o’clock this morning. In the wake of his side’s shock loss to tournament outsiders USA […]
Nukutere to buy drums with youth donation
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in Regional
Nukutere College accepted a $7000 donation on Friday, collected by local youth. Young people hit the streets on October 26 to raise money for the school, which lost a block of classrooms to a recent act of arson. The initiative was driven by the Avarua Catholic Youth executive committee, with help from youth groups Sacred […]
Puaikura too strong
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Regional
Puaikura Football Clubs premier men’s team proved to be too strong for Avatiu at Raemaru Park on Saturday to win the encounter five goals to nil. Puaikura scored early in the game through defender Vishal Reddy with a header from a corner kick. During the second half Puaikura dominated all facets of play and was […]
Bombay Hawks 7s make history
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Regional
Kiwi club Bombay Hawks made history at the BCI Stadium when they took out the coveted International Sevens in Heaven Cup after over 8 years of being part of the annual event. The visiting international team, who were introduced to the Sevens in Heaven tournament by Cook Islands sevens star Koiatu Koiatu, are set to […]
7s draw dressed up crowds
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Regional
Yellow minions, ancient Egyptian goddesses, run away brides were spotted enjoying the party atmosphere at the Sevens in Heaven tournament on Saturday.
Top of the table honours
Saturday 2 November 2013 | Published in Regional
Turangi women lead the Edgewater Round Robin Cup, with five rounds left and eight teams eyeing the number one spot. They will need to keep their current winning form going up against strong contender Muri. Says chief executive officer of Cook Islands Cricket Alister Stevic, “Look out for Moeroa Tangimetua, Emily Monga and Tepaeru Ioane […]
Stars shine at 7s in heaven
Saturday 2 November 2013 | Published in Regional
The 2013 Sevens in Heaven champions will be crowned tonight after the third day of games in the annual tournament. The first day of games on Thursday drew a large crowd of spectators who were treated to fantastic opening games – and more of the same brilliant action can be expected today. The General Transport […]
Utia! Rerua! Vetea!
Friday 1 November 2013 | Published in Regional
The Cook Islands national rugby league team have plenty to think about after their first up loss against USA 32-20 in their opening game of the Rugby League World Cup on Thursday. The Cooks were tipped to win the match with more interatnional experience than the American Tomahawks however it was the lads from USA […]
Nikao miss out on first victory
Friday 1 November 2013 | Published in Regional
Ten runs short of victory meant that the Nikao women’s side missed out on their first win at the round robin in cricket. “It was tough going in the weekend for the new Nikao women’s side who are still searching for their first win of the round robin,” says chief executive officer of Cook Islands […]
7s players on parade
Friday 1 November 2013 | Published in Regional
Rugby sevens supporters lined the main street in Avarua yesterday to get a glimpse of local and international sevens stars contesting the International Sevens in Heaven Tournament. The 16 men’s team strutted their stuff through town to cheers of support from bystanders. The teams were welcomed to ‘heaven’ by Prime Minister Henry Puna. “Welcome to […]
Zumba- fitness in disguise
Friday 1 November 2013 | Published in Regional
Mapack, a 15-strong team of certified Zumba instructors from Auckland believes that Zumba is fun personified. Formed from a combination of people from Manurewa, Papakura and Christ of King (Mt Roskill) in Auckland, New Zealand, the team was in Rarotonga for more than a week to spread the joy of taking part in Zumba. The […]
Avatea capped Rippa rugby champs
Thursday 31 October 2013 | Published in Regional
Form two students of Avatea School won gold at yesterday’s CI News primary schools mixed rippa rugby championships. Avatea School dominated the field and backed up their gold medal win last year with a second year of being crowned rippa champions. The silver went to Arorangi, bronze to Nikao Maori School and the consolation to […]
USA upset Cooks in Bristol
Thursday 31 October 2013 | Published in Regional
The United States made history as they powered past the Cook Islands to claim their first ever victory in the Rugby League World Cup. In a match where momentum swung back and forth, the Rugby League newcomers finished strongly to sweep their opponents aside. Two late tries sealed an emphatic result that will live long […]
Cycle race tonight
Wednesday 30 October 2013 | Published in Regional
The second 16km handicapped cycle race will be held tonight starting at 5pm from downtown Avarua.
Cooks face USA Tomahawks
Wednesday 30 October 2013 | Published in Regional
Cook Islands national rugby league captain Zeb Taia wants his squad to embrace Bristol fans as he aims to make the quarter finals of Rugby League World Cup 2013, starting with a match against the USA at the Memorial Stadium.
Eels take out Corporate 7s
Tuesday 29 October 2013 | Published in Regional
The Avatiu Eels emerged the winners of the CITC Corporate Sevens tournament that wrapped up on Saturday at Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka.
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