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Hunter finishes fifth in Molokai Solo
Thursday 26 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands top female paddler Serena Hunter overcame grueling conditions at the Kaiwi Channel Solo Oc1 World Championship in Hawaii a fortnight ago to finish fifth in the open women’s race.
TFC set for another mini competition
Thursday 26 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Rain, hail or shine, the newly-formed Track and Field Club (TFC) Rarotonga is committed to continue with its weekly programme.
Veteran wins 36-hole tournament
Wednesday 25 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Veteran golfer Murray McDonald produced two phenomenal rounds of golf to win the 36-hole Air New Zealand tournament at the Rarotonga Golf Club on Saturday.
CIRU starts Rippa rugby preparation
Tuesday 24 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) has started preparing for the Bluesky Rarotonga Primary Schools Rippa Rugby tournament to be held in July.
Another Sopoaga making his mark
Monday 23 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Ezekiel Sopoaga initially baulked at the thought of heading to Southland to play his rugby.
Puaikura Just Play festival draws big crowd
Saturday 21 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports
The Just Play monthly village festival held at Raemaru Park on Tuesday drew in a large number of children from the Puaikura district.
Tereora takes mixed handball competition
Thursday 19 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Tereora claimed the Edgewater Resort and Spa Mix Indoor Handball 2016 competition title after a strong finish in the final round on Tuesday night at the Bluesky Sports Arena.
Attractive prizes in 36-hole bogey tournament
Wednesday 18 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports
With some fantastic prizes on offer in the annual Air New Zealand-sponsored two day bogey tournament to be played over two weekends, there was no surprise that a full field of 113 players took to the course on Saturday.
TFC kicks off mini competition
Tuesday 17 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports
The newly-formed Track and Field Club Rarotonga (TFC) held their inaugural mini competition on Monday last week at the BCI Stadium in Nikao.
Size doesn't matter to Mazelina
Tuesday 17 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
From ballet slippers to rugby studs, 17-year-old Mazelina Haurua’s gamble to leave the promising stage career for the rugby paddock is paying off.
Village Festival to promote inclusion
Monday 16 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports
The children of Puaikura will be on the move with some fun and exciting activities at the popular Just Play Village Festival, to be hosted in Arorangi at the Raemaru Park tomorrow.
Weightlifters raise the bar
Sunday 15 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Weightlifters raise the barPreparations for the 2016 Oceania Weightlifting Championships to be held later this month have intensified.
Tennis back from Auckland tournament
Sunday 15 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Team Cook Islands is back from participating in the Tennis Auckland Autumn Junior Tournament 2016 which was held from April 18 to 22 in New Zealand.
Atiu receives Just Play with open arms
Sunday 15 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports
The children of Atiu will get the opportunity to enjoy fun and new content of the Just Play programme, following a facilitators’ training course held on the island last week.
Golf club helps out Palmerston Hostel project
Friday 13 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Rarotonga Golf Club earlier this week presented $10,000 towards the Palmerston Hostel project on Rarotonga.
Volleyball set for R6 clash
Friday 13 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Undefeated TEAM is set for a tough tussle in the feature match of round six in the Mixed Social Volleyball League tonight at the Bluesky Sports Arena in Nikao.
Basketball is on course for finals tonight
Thursday 12 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Undefeated Tupapa Panthers head into the 2016 domestic basketball competition showdown at the Bluesky Sports Arena tonight as the favourites to win the men’s title.
Parry soars high
Thursday 12 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports
The Turtlestees-sponsored 2016 Tour de Raro round the island cycle race on Tuesday afternoon was hotly contested by both local and visiting cyclists.
Cook Islanders settle into NZ life
Thursday 12 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The success of the Cook Island Student Development Programme through rugby, a joint initiative between Rangiora High School (RHS) and the Cook Island Rugby Union, continues in its fifth year this year.
Close action in handball competition
Thursday 12 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Another round of close competition was witnessed at the Edgewater Resort and Spa Mixed Handball Competition 2016.