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It will make $2m
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Regional
This year’s Vaka Eiva 2010 is expected to generate almost $2 million for the local economy, on par with last year’s week-long festival which brought in an estimated total gross economic revenue of $1.92 million. Last year 801 participants from five different countries participated in Oe Vaka events in the waters of Rarotonga. This year […]
Don't touch Horouta's kai!
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Regional
Don’t Touch My Food is a junior boys team from New Zealand that will be competing this year in the 12km from Avarua to Matavera and back, in Tuesday’s sprints at Muri and in the 15km on Thursday. Don’t Touch My Food are the current NZ J13 sprint champs – though some paddlers have moved […]
Carved pearl medals and arapitia trophies
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Regional
Vaka Eiva winners will walk away with beautifully engraved mother of pearl medals and trophies carved from arapitia or albesia – the same wood that traditional canoes are carved from. The carvers and artists at the Island Craft workshop in Tutakimoa have nearly completed the order of 800 pearl shell medals and 43 engraved wooden […]
Sokattak draw against Tupapa
Monday 15 November 2010 | Published in Regional
In the main Lotto Premier Men’s soccer match played on Saturday at Victoria Park, Tupapa and Nikao Sokattak drew nil all. Sokattak got off to a good start dominating with ball possession and pounding at the Tupapa goal area but was unable to finish off their chances. Nikao’s tricky striker Teariki Mateariki caused a few […]
Tennis fundraiser a big hit
Monday 15 November 2010 | Published in Regional
Saturday’s junior tennis fundraiser at the Nikao tennis courts was a great success thanks to the sunshine and support from the tennis community. The fundraiser tournament attracted around 20 eager tennis players and many more were attracted by the delicious food for sale. A team of 16 junior players will be heading to two tournaments […]
Volleyball boost
Saturday 13 November 2010 | Published in Regional
The development of volleyball in the Cook Islands has been given a major boost by sponsors who’ve come on board to help the sport purchase new equipment. Funds from volleyball’s major sponsor, BCI Bank, and from a group of enthusiastic volleyball lovers has enabled the association to purchase 30 international standard balls. When the volleyball […]
Fundraiser for tennis
Saturday 13 November 2010 | Published in Regional
Rain or shine, the Nikao tennis centre is the place to be today for great food and great tennis. Today is the junior tennis fundraiser in aid of the player’s tour to New Zealand next month, and you can register to play in the singles or doubles tournament. It’s sure to be heaps of fun […]
Young Guns chase Muri
Saturday 13 November 2010 | Published in Regional
This weekend’s Edgewater Saturday morning women’s cricket league sees another women’s double-header in the lead-up to the men’s matches in the afternoon. With all women’s teams proving so closely matched in ability and enthusiasm, the extended Edgewater Saturday morning league is proving a fantastic watch for all spectators. Muri, who have won two matches from […]
Takuvaine to challenge Avatiu
Friday 12 November 2010 | Published in Regional
Avatiu and Takuvaine, who are competing in the Rarotonga soccer round cup, step up their preparations for the premier men’s match at the Avatiu field. Hosts Avatiu goes in as favourite, and playing on home turf will be an added bonus for them. Both teams fancy their chances of progressing with a win and have […]
Mangaians gather for golf
Friday 12 November 2010 | Published in Regional
In preparation for the upcoming Mangaia Tri Series tournament in Auckland, Mangaians on Rarotonga will gather at the golf club in Nikao tonight for an Ambrose tournament. The Tri Series is a sports tournament contested by Mangaians based on Rarotonga, New Zealand and Australia. This year the tournament will be hosted by Auckland and this […]
Volleyball back
Friday 12 November 2010 | Published in Regional
The BCI Business House social volleyball league smashes back into action this evening after a break last Friday to support the International Sevens tournament. Minor tweaks have been made to the scoring system of the tournament. Competitive teams will player the best of three sets to 25 points. In the men’s and women’s social division […]
Avatiu-Nikao looking flash in new gear
Friday 12 November 2010 | Published in Regional
The Avatiu-Nikao Cricket club will be best dressed team on the island after receiving new uniforms donated by the Otago Cricket Association. The Avatiu-Nikao club seized the opportunity to get their hands on a full club kit after hearing that domestic cricket in New Zealand changed major sponsors and clothing makers. Club captain Shane Thompson […]
Muri takes sting out of Red Backs
Thursday 11 November 2010 | Published in Regional
The Arorangi Red Backs cricket team’s unbeaten run has come to an end after going down heavily to Muri last weekend. Batting first Muri struggled on the Arorangi wicket limping to 98 runs. It was all but a foregone conclusion that the Red Backs would take the win until Muri skipper Bobby Hunter (4 wickets […]
Duathlon series begins tonight
Thursday 11 November 2010 | Published in Regional
Last Thursdays Westpac Bank sponsored round Rarotonga cycle race was an interesting outing with fast times and a number of close finishes between some riders. The start handicaps were spread over 14 minutes. Congratulations to Roland Neururer for winning both the race across the line after starting second from the back, and having the fastest […]
CISNOC to host symposium
Thursday 11 November 2010 | Published in Regional
The Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee will host a two-day sports symposium on November 19 and 20. The symposium is for the Cook Islands sports community to learn more about the business of sports from the administration and management of CISNOC. Topics to be covered include sports development and the Olympic movement. International […]
Avatiu hosts Takuvaine
Thursday 11 November 2010 | Published in Regional
Avatiu soccer will host Takuvaine today at the Avatiu field with the under 14 boys kicking off first. Following the under 14 boys will be the senior women’s game. With a helping hand from Tairi Elikana, the Avatiu women’s team has continued to do well and will be a handful for Takuvaine. – CIFA Media […]
Late charge by Muri
Thursday 11 November 2010 | Published in Regional
The Muri women’s cricket team has made a late charge in this season’s extended Edgewater Saturday morning league. Bowling first against Arorangi Punanga Kaveao was in fine form leading her team with a superb captains effort taking 2 wickets for 0 runs to have Arorangi all out for 28 runs. Not surprisingly Muri were able […]
Matavera leads U17
Wednesday 10 November 2010 | Published in Regional
Matavera are currently sitting on top of the Under 17 points table with 18 points to clearly take the Round Cup competition. They will face Nikao Sokattak today and will no doubt dominate to win their match while Takuvaine take on Titikaveka in the second match. Draw and referee appointments for today at the CIFA […]
The adventures of Mama Mongoose
Wednesday 10 November 2010 | Published in Regional
Local golden oldies rugby player Ake Hosea-Winterflood, also known as Mama Mongoose, had plenty of adventures at the Golden Oldies Rugby Festival in Sydney last month. But the highlight of her trip, apart from playing five games of rugby, was winning a player of the match trophy from the Thirsty Old Lions team. Hosea travelled […]
Goldies return
Wednesday 10 November 2010 | Published in Regional
The last of the Cook Islands Diplomats golden oldies rugby players have finally made it home after what was a highly enjoyable Golden Oldies Festival hosted by Sydney, Australia. The Diplomats along with members of the Avatiu-Nikao golden oldies and other local players who joined teams in Australia – made the trip to Australia for […]
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