Sports
Motorists toot and give cash to support Black Pearls
Monday 16 September 2019 | Published in Netball
More than 200 club netballers and supporters took to the road early Saturday morning for a run-a-thon to raise funds for upcoming netball campaigns – as well as using the run as extra training.
Men's football resumes after a 3-week break
Monday 16 September 2019 | Published in Football
The Rarotonga football round cup competition gets back underway today with the round two U17 men’s catch up matches.
Silver lining in wintry New Zealand cloud
Saturday 14 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Nukutere College claimed a second medal in the last hours of the AIMS Game: this time, it was doubles pair Tereapii Akavi and Tehani Matapo.
Barnstorming in the sunshine …
Saturday 14 September 2019 | Published in Netball
The forecast for Rarotonga this weekend is ‘fine apart from brief showers’ – which means perfect conditions for all sporting activities be it based on land, water or in the air.
Nukutere College wins AIMS bronze
Thursday 12 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Nukutere College students Tereapii Akavi and Te Pa O Te Rangi Tupa have won the bronze medal in the teams badminton at the AIMS Games in New Zealand.
Football world's eyes on Raro
Thursday 12 September 2019 | Published in Football
Today at Matavera, New Caledonia and New Zealand are both just one win away from claiming a place in next year’s U-20 Women’s World Cup in Nigeria. Attila Mosonyi reports.
Local surfer eyes world record
Wednesday 11 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
A world-traveled surfer, now living on Rarotonga, is claiming a world surfing record while also seeking to make a point about the power of healthy living.
Barefoot v shoes in 100m sprint
Wednesday 11 September 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Other Sports
About 175 athletes showcased their skills on the track and in the field at the Youth Athletics Championships.
Give peace a prance
Wednesday 11 September 2019 | Published in Sports
A flame of peace is to light the way around the Rarotonga this Monday. Local runners of any fitness level have been invited to take part in the local leg of a run for peace that is taking place globally this year.
Prosperous communities through sports
Tuesday 10 September 2019 | Published in Sports
Cook Islands’ Hugh Graham has been re-elected unopposed to represent Oceania on the Commonwealth Games Federation. Dame Louise Martin, 73, from Scotland, was re-elected President. “Let's enjoy this journey as through sport, we build peaceful, sustainable and prosperous communities across the Commonwealth,” she said.
Making friends across Pacific
Monday 9 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
For the Cooks kids at the AIMS Games in New Zealand, this week is as much about making friends and having fun as it is about playing sport.
Fereti fearless on attack
Monday 9 September 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
With limited possession, the Tupapa Panthers’ ability to strike and score was the difference against the visiting Arorangi Cowboys in Saturday’s main club rugby match of the week.
Sir Michael on a Pacific rugby mission
Monday 9 September 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
Global rugby will be the lesser without the continued development and support of Pacific rugby.
Brush with law nearly dashed dreams
Saturday 7 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Probationary constable Luisa Peters knows a few things about hard work and pressure having spent the better part of the past decade representing the Cook Islands on the world stage in weightlifting.
Golf war heroes
Saturday 7 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Aitutaki golfers are quietly confident ahead of next month’s Aitutaki Open, after a strong showing at the recent Constitution Golf Tournament.
Kiwis deliver on big promise
Saturday 7 September 2019 | Published in Football
Before the halftime whistle, New Zealand had more than booked their semi-final position, already up 8 goals to nil against a tenacious American Samoa at the CIFA grounds in Matavera.
Tupapa hoping home advantage plays their way against Arorangi
Friday 6 September 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
Titikaveka and Tupapa will host round five of the club rugby competition this weekend with the Takuvaine Reds heading south, while the Arorangi Cowboys will ride into town for the match of the week against the Panthers.
Walking netball fundraiser
Friday 6 September 2019 | Published in Netball
Netball is a fast-paced game that demands both mental and physical fitness but Netball Cook Islands have organised a walking netball fundraiser so everyone can play.
Shifty sailing
Thursday 5 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Shifty winds made for challenging sailing and changing leaders on Muri lagoon for the start of the 2019 National Sunburst Championships.
No spots on these sports kids
Thursday 5 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
As parents pull their children out of the massive AIMS Games amid fears of a measles outbreak, the Cook Islands team is resolute.
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