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Dragonflies beat Tupapa
Tuesday 29 May 2012 | Published in Regional
The Avatiu Dragonflies premier netball grade exerted their dominance over Tupapa on Friday night to win the battle 57-34. The last time the two teams met, Avatiu were given a massive scare by the improving Tupapa side who again threatened on Friday but were unable to make it a win. In fact, Avatiu won all […]
3rd win to Dearlove
Tuesday 29 May 2012 | Published in Regional
Reuben Dearlove, the country’s top oe vaka paddler, took out yesterday’s Te Aito Tane race in what were manageable sea conditions for the seasoned paddler. The race was meant to be held on Saturday and over 24km, however due to rough seas at the weekend the course was shortened to 16km which Dearlove clocked in […]
Te Aito Tane rescheduled for today
Monday 28 May 2012 | Published in Regional
Pumped male paddlers playing a waiting game may get their chance to race the Te Aito Tane today after Saturday’s postponement. However, the course for the men’s race is still yet to be confirmed with a number of options on the table including a combined lagoon and ocean race. The Te Aito Tane race was […]
More action for juniors
Monday 28 May 2012 | Published in Regional
The 2012 rugby league season wrapped up at the weekend but age grade players will return to the field this week for the under 16 country versus town trials and the under 13 Cook Islands versus Toa Samoa. These two events will be held on Tuesday at the Ngatangiia field where a selection Cook Islands […]
Eels relinquish championship title
Monday 28 May 2012 | Published in Regional
It’s been a long time between drinks for the Titikaveka Bulldogs who will be lapping up defeating defending champions the Avatiu Eels 9-8 in a tight and muddy battle at the BCI Stadium on Saturday. The Bulldogs last held the championship trophy in 2001 when they defeated the Eels. When the two teams took to […]
Kiwi dominates Te Aito women's race
Monday 28 May 2012 | Published in Regional
Kiwi paddler Vesna Radonich paddled in a class of her own on Friday to take out the 2012 Te Aito Cook Islands women’s race. Radonich clocked an impressive 1.13.37 time over the shortened 12km course that had the vaine toa battling the whole way from the start inside Avarua harbour to Club Raro for the […]
Tahitians look forward to big seas
Saturday 26 May 2012 | Published in Regional
Paddling to the best of their abilities and with respect to the Moana and Cook Islands paddlers are the aims of visiting Tahitian paddlers Thomas Hauata and Taaroaiti Teheiura who will take on the 24km Te Aito Cook Islands race this morning. For 21-year-old emerging paddler Taaroaiti – the forecasted big waves and strong winds […]
Rippa ripper
Friday 25 May 2012 | Published in Regional
Better coaches make better players – this was the philosophy behind this week’s Rippa rugby ‘train the trainer’ workshop organised by the Cook Islands Rugby Union. Cook Islander Chad Tuoro has been taking local coaches from the outer islands and Rarotonga through their paces and arming them with tools to become better coaches. Tuoro, who […]
Heavy weather forces early Te Aito start
Friday 25 May 2012 | Published in Regional
Heavy rain and winds heading our way have forced Te Aito Cook Islands organisers to rearrange their schedule for this weekend’s race. With weather conditions expected to worsen over the weekend – the Te Aito Vaine race for women will now be held today starting at 4pm and the Te Aito Tane race for men […]
Masters raise curtain
Friday 25 May 2012 | Published in Regional
The rugby league masters will be playing their last game of the mini tournament this afternoon before the under 16 grand finals at Tupapa field. This is quite fitting to the occasion as the League Masters is the major sponsor of the under 16 grade so they will be there in full force to support […]
Ex-All Blacks captain speaks for Te Vaerua
Friday 25 May 2012 | Published in Regional
Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Service has enlisted the support of former All Blacks flanker and Hurricanes coach Graham Mourie (pictured) to help with their fundraiser this Sunday. Mourie will be the guest speaker at the Sunday fundraiser to be held at the Edgewater Resort and Spa starting at 5pm. Tickets are $15 and include nibbles […]
Boosting tennis development
Thursday 24 May 2012 | Published in Regional
Getting Rarotonga children to play and stay with tennis has been the aim of the recent visit by acting International Tennis Federation Pacific Oceania development officer Gene Ridgway. Over the four-day tennis workshop, Ridgway, who is based in Fiji, has been taking national coach Malcolm Kajer and a number of assistant tennis coaches through their […]
Sailors wrap up Olympic effort
Thursday 24 May 2012 | Published in Regional
The long chase for Olympic qualification came to a close for Team Cook Islands laser sailing squad Helema Williams and Taua Elisa Henry in Germany at the conclusion of the Laser World Championships in Boltinghagen. The remaining places for the Olympic Games have now been announced to complete the 39 places in the women’s laser […]
Bowling performances outstanding at tournament
Thursday 24 May 2012 | Published in Regional
The Cook Islands women’s national cricket team has returned from their historic first appearance at an ICC EAP regional cricket tournament wiser for the experience. Cook Islands Cricket chief executive officer Alister Stevic said he was encouraged by some of the performances at the tournament despite wins against Vanuatu and Fiji not being realised. ”It […]
Good muster for masters opening
Wednesday 23 May 2012 | Published in Regional
It was a great start to the league masters games on Monday with a good turn out for the tournament. Good to see so many players coming out for a run and while some are serious about their game, some are there for the fun of it. Today’s game will see the Mongoose take on […]
Zac back in black after Raro fallout
Tuesday 22 May 2012 | Published in Regional
Sidelined All Black Zac Guildford could soon be back in the squad following his suspension late last year over a drunken few days in Rarotonga. Guildford has joined a gathering of All Blacks players in Auckland over the weekend, signalling that he may soon expect to re-join the team in a playing capacity. The team […]
Masters put bones and knees on the line
Tuesday 22 May 2012 | Published in Regional
There was nothing slow and steady about yesterday’s opening games of the inaugural Cook Islands Rugby League Masters tournament as players put their knees and bodies on the line. Four Cook Islands teams and two international squads are competing in the mini tournament and reliving their glory days. The first game yesterday afternoon in Ngatangiia […]
Big prizes for 3-day Raro Golf Open
Tuesday 22 May 2012 | Published in Regional
The Rarotonga Open Golf Tournament, sponsored by Scotty Bower Pro Shop in Whitford, New Zealand, starts this week and there is growing interest and enthusiasm from golfers, not just from Rarotonga but also from Aitutaki, as well as New Zealand-based players. The tournament, to be played over 54 holes, starts on Thursday and finishes on […]
Raceday a boomer
Tuesday 22 May 2012 | Published in Regional
Sunshine and blue skies were not missed at Muri beach on Saturday where 17 corporate oe vaka teams gathered for a day of family fun on and off the water. With so many other big events at the weekend – Saturday’s oe vaka fundraiser was more intimate than previous V12 corporate races, but no less […]
Koka Cruises clinch the V12 title again
Monday 21 May 2012 | Published in Regional
The beautiful women and big boys from Koka Lagoon Cruises successfully defended their V12 Corporate Oe Vaka race champion’s title on Saturday from 17 other crews. The final race of the day with crews HSBC Dirty Money, Island Craft Tangaroa, CITC Lickers and Fix Me Raro Cars was an intense and close battle. There was […]
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