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He wouldn't miss it for the world!

Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Regional

For career photographer and veteran outrigger paddler Harvie Allison, Vaka Eiva is a chance to fuse two passions. Armed with some heavy camera artillery, Allison arrived on Rarotonga last week to catch up with old friends, visit his wife Shanta’s Cook Islands (Henderson) family and get ready to shoot one of the island’s biggest sporting […]

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Born to paddle

Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Regional

Ngakau Toa steerer Tupuna Amo, of Avatiu, will participate in six race events during Vaka Eiva 2010, including his favourite – the 18km Avana Iron Challenge on Saturday. The Tahiti-born 20-year-old competed as a paddler in last year’s Pacific Mini Games 2009 held on Rarotonga. He has travelled to Tahiti for the sport, and this […]

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Keep it green

Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Regional

Kia orana tatou katoatoa, Welcome to you all, from all over the Pacific, to the Cook Islands for the seventh international Vaka Eiva. Once again we have an action packed programme of lagoon and open ocean racing for everyone from junior paddlers to our Senior Masters! We hope that you will have a fantastic week […]

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Boiler babes want 3rd win

Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Regional

The Te Tupu O Te Manava Boiler Babes are back again, shooting for the U19 championship title for the third consecutive year. Boiler Babes captain Raukura Ellison said that while she’s under pressure, felling the heat as steerer she’s looking forward to racing in her fourth Vaka Eiva. “We’ll just try our best and have […]

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Team lives up to name

Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Regional

With a team name like ‘Hoops! There it Is!’ – it’s no wonder this mixed basketball team took out the recent social mixed tournament. The team made up of Danny Williams, Geoffrey Halston, Conrad Piri, Henry Koteka, Charlie Hosking, Marlon Manglit, Moari Allsworth-Halston, Nana Manuela, Maire Browne and Tania Kermode were the team to beat […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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