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Boiler swim starts 21st international tri week
Tuesday 5 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Later this year it will be 99 years ago that the steamer Maitai sank just off the Avarua reef.
Davis Cup promotion for Pacific Oceania
Tuesday 5 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Pacific Oceania tennis has achieved its goal of moving up from the 4th division to division three at the recent Davis Cup tournament.
Warriner boosts week of triathlon
Monday 4 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
This weekend’s 21st Air New Zealand International Triathlon will see one of New Zealand’s greatest women triathletes, Samantha Warriner, on the swim start line in Muri.
Not many will dance their way to accepting a prestigious award.
Sunday 3 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
But in true Cook Islands style, that is exactly what Auckland consulate Rosie Blake did when she was presented with the Silver Olympic Award this week in Fiji.
Howard, Akama show master strokes on green
Friday 1 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
The final round of the 54-hole Rarotonga Stroke Championships was played at the Rarotonga Golf last Saturday with plenty of movement on the leader boards from the second round seen in most divisions.
Pacific pride wins on Bahrain tennis court
Friday 1 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Playing with Pacific pride has shot the Pacific Oceania Davis Cup team to the number one ranking in their pool and setting themselves up for finals play-off.
Ride around Rarotonga to celebrate 50 years
Thursday 30 April 2015 | Published in Other Sports
At 4.30pm today, a group of enthusiastic cyclists will be out on the roads to take on a 16 kilometre cycle circuit in association with the 50 days for 50 years cycling campaign.
Top of the table jostling in mixed jam basketball
Thursday 30 April 2015 | Published in Other Sports
With week three done and dusted for the 2015 Mixed Jam Basketball competition, top of the table jostling is furious as teams vie for top spots for the championship.
Massage-a-thon for bodybuilder
Thursday 30 April 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Local female body builder Ngatamaine Bates is hard at training to shape up for the Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea.
Come and exercise for charity
Wednesday 29 April 2015 | Published in Other Sports
If you can spare a can of food or a few coins, you are halfway to a healthier, fitter and happier version of yourself.
Spikers return for volleyball action
Wednesday 29 April 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Volleyball players will return to the courts this evening fresh after a week off games to allow for the Careers Expo to run at the Telecom Sports Arena.
Pacific Oceania serves up first win
Tuesday 28 April 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Local tennis player Brett Baudinet and the Pacific Oceania tennis team have got their Davis Cup campaign in Bahrain off to a winning start.
Tumuora helping shape a healthy nation
Friday 24 April 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Fitclub Cook Islands (Tumuora CrossFit) want to help you take your first step to a healthier lifestyle.
Sponsors withdraw after low fish catch
Thursday 23 April 2015 | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Game Fishing Club’s annual Weighmaster’s Fishing Competition was held last Saturday and saw 11 boats take to the water.
Weather postpones cycle event
Tuesday 21 April 2015 | Published in Other Sports
The 50 Minutes for 50 Years cycling event has been postponed due to wet weather.
Stalwart and newbie take out Tinman tri
Tuesday 21 April 2015 | Published in Other Sports
The 33rd Tinman Triathlon was held last Saturday, with Roland Neururer and Hayley Anderson claiming top honours in the men’s and women’s divisions.
Baudinet to Bahrain for tennis storm
Tuesday 21 April 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Local tennis player Brett Baudinet is going from the tropical breezes of Raro to the dust storms of Bahrain for his 12th year representing the Cook Islands in the Pacific Oceania team for the Davis Cup.
Kids learn hoop skills
Thursday 16 April 2015 | Published in Other Sports
More than 40 children attended the H4K (Hoops for Kids) holiday hoops programme last week and made the most of having some downtime through their break.
Basketball rule modification brings greater participation
Thursday 16 April 2015 | Published in Other Sports
With the ‘Mixed Jam’ basketball competition in full swing, Cook Islands Basketball Federation (CIBF) are pleased with the numbers that have turned up to play.
Fast and furious approach wins team tri
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Other Sports
It was no surprise that a team called ‘Fast n Furious 3’ took out the weekend’s Team Triathlon event in Tikioki.
