Regional
Baggage handler off to World Cup
Tuesday 15 October 2013 | Published in Regional
A baggage handler at Sydney Airport will be checking in today for the trip of a lifetime–representing the Cook Islands at the Rugby League World Cup.
Youngsters get moving for the holidays
Tuesday 15 October 2013 | Published in Regional
Performing arts and sports is the focus of a holiday programme aiming to help young people find a feeling of purpose.
Independent audit needed for CIFA?
Monday 14 October 2013 | Published in Regional
Is there significance in the timing of the recent Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) ban placed on a Nikao Sokattak football player two days before his team was to play Tupapa Maraerenga, the club blatantly favoured by the CIFA president? The depleted Nikao team unfortunately succumb to more than just on-field tactics.
Matenga refines skills at NZ comp
Saturday 12 October 2013 | Published in Regional
National netballer and umpire Luciana Matenga has gained a New Zealand Badge in netball umpiring.
Inaugural memorial trophy on the line today
Saturday 12 October 2013 | Published in Regional
In honour of staunch Puaikura sportsman Papa William Kati Heather, a new age grade rugby trophy has been created to be battled for by Mt Albert Grammar School (MAGS) and the Cook Islands resident under 19 team.
Football action at the Avatiu Swamp
Saturday 12 October 2013 | Published in Regional
Avatiu’s infamous swamp will host today’s football action between Avatiu and Takuvaine, with the first game kicking off at 1pm in the under 14 girls division.
MAGS down spirited Town side
Friday 11 October 2013 | Published in Regional
Despite being downed 28-0 by the Mt Albert Grammar School first XV side – the local Town selection put on a spirited and competitive challenge for the visitors on Wednesday afternoon at the Swamp.
Chill out for champion sportswoman
Friday 11 October 2013 | Published in Regional
The chance to rest and relax has brought Kiwi canoeing Olympic gold medallist Lisa Carrington to the tropical shores of the Cook Islands recently.
Aere ra, go Cookies!
Thursday 10 October 2013 | Published in Regional
Cook Islands Rugby League Association officials (from left) cultural attach Te Ina Tapurau, team manager Kevin Iro and CIRLA president Charles Carlson received a special send off for the league World Cup from Prime Minister Henry Puna yesterday.
Big day for Puaikura and Sokattak
Thursday 10 October 2013 | Published in Regional
The main senior women’s football clash today between Nikao Sokattak and Puaikura will be held at the Nikao field kicking off at 5pm today.
Top of the under 17 table clash
Wednesday 9 October 2013 | Published in Regional
Top of the under 17 soccer table Puaikura and Nikao Sokattak will go head to head today at the Takitumu School grounds at 4.50pm.
MAGS – too fast and furious
Wednesday 9 October 2013 | Published in Regional
An 11-try victory to the visiting Mt Albert Grammar School first XV on Monday against the Cook Islands Country selection stamped home why they are one of New Zealand’s top three college rugby teams.
Cycle race in downtown Avarua
Wednesday 9 October 2013 | Published in Regional
The second 16km handicapped cycle race will be held tonight starting at 5pm from downtown Avarua.
Turtles masters snap Scorpions sting
Wednesday 9 October 2013 | Published in Regional
The Cook Islands masters league ‘Turtles’ are having a ball in Christchurch both on and off the field.
School holidays begin
Tuesday 8 October 2013 | Published in Regional
With the end of the school term on Friday, two weeks of school holidays began for Cook Islands students over the weekend.
Cookie connections
Tuesday 8 October 2013 | Published in Regional
Michael Kelly (left) and Ethan Thompson are two of three Cook Islands lads in the touring Mt Albert Grammar School’s first XV rugby tour.
MAGS 1st XV bond in the Cooks
Tuesday 8 October 2013 | Published in Regional
The 23-strong Mt Albert Grammar School’s first XV rugby team played their first up game on tour against a Cook Islands country under 19 team yesterday.
FCI continues to grow support
Tuesday 8 October 2013 | Published in Regional
The newly formed Football Cook Islands group is continuing its work in improving football in the Cook Islands despite the group’s spokesperson Tony Jamieson being suspended by the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA).
Cooks qualify for Hong Kong 7s
Monday 7 October 2013 | Published in Regional
The Cook Islands national sevens team has qualified for the Hong Kong 7s next year and is awaiting confirmation on its Commonwealth Games fate.
Schoolboy rugby action this week
Monday 7 October 2013 | Published in Regional
This week the Cook Islands rugby family welcomes another touring New Zealand school team to the island.
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