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Notable win for returning golfer
Wednesday 3 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports
AFTER A few years away as a member of the club due to work and family commitments, Jason Burgess returned to the game at the weekend with a clear-cut win in the inaugural tournament sponsored by Arthur Pickering and his Polynesian Rental Cars and Bikes.
All is well in Team Kuki camp
Tuesday 2 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
TEAM COOK ISLANDS will have its remaining athletes and officials onboard today in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the 2016 Olympic Games which start this Friday.
The rise of the unknowns
Monday 1 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports
With travel so frequent these days, few medal hopefuls reach an Olympic Games without being known by their rivals and the world media.
Nicholas siblings share success stories in Rio
Sunday 31 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
TEAM COOK ISLANDS flag bearer Ella Nicholas and brother Bryden paid a visit to a school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as ambassadors of the country in lead up to the 2016 Olympic Games.
Debate questions Games' future
Sunday 31 July 2016 | Published in Other Sports
The BIGGEST show on Earth kicks off in Rio shortly, with New Zealand predicted to enjoy its most successful Olympics ever.
Business badminton battle heats up
Friday 29 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Business House badminton competition is gaining momentum, backed by some exceptional performances from the participating teams in round two competition last week.
Lots of fun for children at Just Play
Friday 29 July 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Its school holidays and Just Play has lots of fun to dish out for children on the coming Monday in Tupapa.
Bowling action starts in earnest
Friday 29 July 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Day one of the DHL-sponsored Atiu Bowling Club Triple Championship began yesterday with top bowlers competing in the men’s and women’s competition at the Rarotonga Bowling Club.
Teens battle in bowling competition
Thursday 28 July 2016 | Published in Other Sports
MORE THAN 20 teenagers are taking part in the 2016 Mix Triple Juniors Bowling Competition at the Rarotonga Bowling Club this week.
Jittery start to volleyball tour
Thursday 28 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands beach volleyball development side made a losing start to their campaign in Tahiti.
Partnership teaches vital messages
Thursday 28 July 2016 | Published in Other Sports
A SPECIAL partnership set up to promote non-violence is working with the Cook Islands children to spread messages of solidarity, respect and equality through youngest members of society.
Sokattak out to maintain unbeaten run
Wednesday 27 July 2016 | Published in Other Sports
THE NIKAO Sokattak under-17 men’s team is set for another big challenge this week as they face a determined Tupapa Maraerenga today at the Takitumu school grounds.
Team Kuki content with village
Wednesday 27 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
TEAM COOK ISLANDS chef de mission Robert Graham is satisfied with the accommodation arrangement of the national team for the Rio Olympic Games which starts on Friday next week.
No offer for Hayne
Wednesday 27 July 2016 | Published in Other Sports
THE NSW Waratahs reportedly will not table a Super Rugby offer for code-hopping NRL star Jarryd Hayne.
'Gunz' blaze in golf tourney
Wednesday 27 July 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Following the torrential rain that hit the golf course on Saturday morning, conditions improved remarkably for the afternoon players.
Sailor first from Team Kuki to arrive in Rio
Tuesday 26 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Sailor Taua Elisa Henry is the first Cook Islands athlete to arrive in Rio de Jainero, Brazil for the 2016 Olympics Games which starts on Friday next week.
Beach volleyball team on tour of Tahiti
Tuesday 26 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
A TEAM of eight young up-and-coming beach volleyball players from the Cook Islands are on a development tour of Tahiti.
Zika threat worries still buzzing around Rio
Saturday 23 July 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Fears over the effects of the highly contagious Zika virus are buzzing around the host city Rio de Janeiro.
Puaikura out to make a winning start
Saturday 23 July 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Puaikura FC and Nikao Sokattak will be battling it out at the CIFA Complex today in what will be the feature match in the premier men’s division. It kicks off at 3.45pm.
Delighting in the joy of rugby Raro Style
Saturday 23 July 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Other Sports
LAST WEEKEND I went to the greatest game of rugby I have seen.
