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Eels and Sea Eagles battle it out
Saturday 5 March 2011 | Published in Regional
The BCI Stadium in Nikao and the Avatiu Swamp will host today’s rugby league games with two premier grade games already played yesterday. The Arorangi Bears headed to Aitutaki to take on the Sharks while the Tupapa Panthers hosted the Titikaveka Bulldogs at Victoria Park. At the BCI Stadium the junior Warriors will take on […]
John Carter heading for CI and try lines
Saturday 5 March 2011 | Published in Regional
NEW ZEALAND MP John Carter has a personal goal to pursue when he takes over the post of high commissioner here in August – to get fitter and healthier than he is now. And maybe improve his golf handicap. Currently holding the portfolios of Defence, Senior Citizens and Racing, Carter will leave behind the stresses […]
Teenage golfer steps up for Bay of Plenty
Friday 4 March 2011 | Published in Regional
Palm trees swaying in the breeze as the sun sinks over Muri beach will be a distant memory for Rotorua schoolboy and Cook Islander William Howard this weekend when he tees it up for Bay of Plenty in the prestigious SBS Invitational tournament in Invercargill. The five-strong Bay team flew south with manager Aaron Walsh […]
Sports codes for youth Olympics
Thursday 3 March 2011 | Published in Regional
Four Cook Islands youth will be selected to represent the Cook Islands at the Commonwealth Youth Olympics hosted by the Isle of Man in September. The Cook Islands Sport and National Olympic Committee announced that athletics, boxing and swimming will be the codes contested by the Cooks at the youth games but only four athletes, […]
Corporate paddles up again on April 9
Thursday 3 March 2011 | Published in Regional
Two corporate V12 oe vaka races will be run this year with the first event scheduled for April 9 and the second to run on October 29. The popular annual V12 races for business teams is one of the Cook Islands Canoeing Association’s biggest fundraising events and it has never failed to deliver heaps of […]
Duathlon and triathlon options suit training
Thursday 3 March 2011 | Published in Regional
After last weekend’s hugely successful Corporate Team Triathlon, the triathlon association believes that many of the athletes who took part are keen to get back out on the tri course for more fun. And with a number of exciting triathlon events coming up – several different courses have been set for this weekend’s triathlon. But […]
David Tua at awards
Wednesday 2 March 2011 | Published in Regional
Samoan heavyweight boxer David ‘Tuamanator’ Tua will be the guest speaker at this year’s Cook Islands Sports Awards on April 8 at the Aroa Nui Hall in Arorangi. The announcement of the heavyweight as guest speaker was made yesterday by Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee secretary general Rosie Blake who says she is […]
Big scores in stompings
Monday 28 February 2011 | Published in Regional
The Avatiu Eels, Arorangi Bears and Ngatangiia Sea Eagles premier league teams registered comprehensive wins at the weekend – further establishing their status as the leaders of the current tournament. At the Swamp on Friday – the visiting Aitutaki Sharks were slaughtered 66-10 by hosts the Avatiu Eels. The difference for the Eels was the […]
Kids keen to swim
Monday 28 February 2011 | Published in Regional
Sports coach Ake Hosea-Winterflood is impressed with the speed at which Cook Islands children are picking up skills and techniques at her weekly swimming lessons as part of the ANZ Tamariki Sports Programme. This week, Hosea says the kids have been getting a kick out of learning new techniques using swimming noodles and kick boards. […]
Junior netters show skills
Monday 28 February 2011 | Published in Regional
The Telecom Sports Arena in Nikao burst into life on Saturday for the first full day of netball for the 2011 season. While the masters, open and corporate mixed division teams played their games on Wednesday – the future stars of netball were the first on court on Saturday morning. A good crowd of supporting […]
Biggest corporate tri today
Saturday 26 February 2011 | Published in Regional
Today’s Corporate Team Triathlon Challenge is going to be the biggest in history with close to 40 teams registered for the fun and competitive event. The annual race will be held from the triathlon site in Tikioki and all teams are asked to be at the site by 1.15pm for payment of registration fees and […]
Must-see masters at Raemaru
Saturday 26 February 2011 | Published in Regional
Raemaru Park and the Avatiu Swamp will be the two venues to catch the rugby league action today as the Bears host the Warriors and the baby Eels host the Panthers. But the masters league game at Raemaru Park is being talked up as a must see match as former league legends come together to […]
Boxing put off
Saturday 26 February 2011 | Published in Regional
A possible breach of the International Association of Boxing Federation rules meant that a boxing tournament scheduled to be held on Rarotonga last week between Cook Islands boxers and a club from Tahiti was canned. Cook Islands Boxing Association president Tupou Faireka explained that through personal and Cook Islands connections with a club in Tahiti […]
Ella kayaks to 26th in Australia
Friday 25 February 2011 | Published in Regional
Cook Islands slalom kayaker Ella Nicholas paddled into her first semi final to finish 26th at the Australian Open International Canoe Federation ranking race held last weekend in Sydney. Two hundred and forty athletes from 29 nations, including Olympic medallists and World Champions, were at the event to claim valuable ranking points in this pre […]
Sharks meet Eels at the Swamp
Thursday 24 February 2011 | Published in Regional
The Aitutaki Sharks premier rugby league grade will be back on Rarotonga tomorrow to take on the Avatiu Eels at the Swamp. This is going to be a great battle if the Sharks keep up their hard hitting ways and restrict the Eels from slipping through. But before the Eels and Sharks showdown – week […]
Star 'exported'
Wednesday 23 February 2011 | Published in Regional
Aitutaki rugby league star Nga Simiona is set to embark on a life changing experience next month when he leaves for Australia to play for Tuggeranong Valley Bushrangers – a feeder club for the Canberra Raiders. Playing for the Bushrangers will be Nga’s first step to stardom abroad. All going well, he could become the […]
Eels find form
Tuesday 22 February 2011 | Published in Regional
Interesting results were seen in last weekend’s week 3 of games in the 2011 league season. The Takuvaine Warriors premier grade is on an impressive comeback trail after being away from the tournament for some years. The Warriors flew to Aitutaki to take on the Sharks and although the match was played in heavy rain, […]
Eagles and Warriors rumble today
Saturday 19 February 2011 | Published in Regional
Today’s rugby league action will be at Nukupure Park and at Raemaru Park. At Ngatangiia, the Ngatangiia Sea Eagles age grades will rumble against the Warriors from Takuvaine. The Sea Eagles premier grade is on a bye this weekend and the Warriors senior played the Sharks on their home turf in Aitutaki. Also at Ngatangiia […]
Creativity at Avatea
Saturday 19 February 2011 | Published in Regional
Room 5 pupils at Avatea Primary School were given reading homework according to their ability level. Here are some of the works they have produced under different themes– writing about an animal, writing a diary or journal entry and reviewing a book. My trip with Tom Jones I put my multiple seat belts on and […]
Young swimmers take the plunge
Friday 18 February 2011 | Published in Regional
Squeals of excitement were music to the ears of sports coach Ake Hosea-Winterflood who ran her first swimming lesson on Wednesday as part of the ANZ Tamariki Sports programme. More than 30 little ones took part in the first day of the four-week programme and with each new skill learned, proud parents cheered. A quick […]
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