Sports
Sport wheel chair athlete give a little page
Thursday 5 September 2019 | Published in Sports
From sitting around smoking and drinking all day to inspiring youth across Auckland and travelling the world – local man Mii Pepe knows all about overcoming hardship.
Netball soars to new heights
Wednesday 4 September 2019 | Published in Netball
The Black Pearls will wear a new crown as they take to the court to defend their M1 Nations Cup title in Singapore. The Cook Islands Black Pearls are once again queens of Pacific netball, wearing the crown the national netball association has been battling to regain since the 80s.
Sport top table tennis trio win bronze
Wednesday 4 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Pa Enua table tennis players have left their mark at the Oceania Junior Championships in Tonga, returning with two bronze medal and one team member qualifying to attend the World Cadet Challenge in Poland next month.
Leandro Vakatini Captains Kings College Win
Tuesday 3 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands born and raised Leandro Vakatini led his King’s College team to an historic victory in the Auckland First XV Rugby 1A Finals in New Zealand.
U19s expect 'physical' Fiji game
Monday 2 September 2019 | Published in Football
Today will be decisive in the Oceania U-19 Women’s Championship, with a triple-header that could determine the first semi-finalist. Local hopefuls will be full of anticipation when Cook Islands face a well organised, physical and technically gifted Fijian outfit in the third and final match of the day.
Families pack 'sacred grounds'
Monday 2 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Learning has been at all levels of the St Joseph’s Primary School community this year with the schools athletics competition this week showcasing new skills for both teachers and students.
Pathways set for track and field stars
Monday 2 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Building better pathways and creating more competition for local athletes is a key focus for Athletics Cook Islands with the Youth Athletics Competition for secondary schools set for Friday this week.
One-way traffic for the Eels and Cowboys
Monday 2 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union
One-way rugby games were played in round four of the club rugby season with the Avatiu Eels and Arorangi Cowboys outplaying their opponents at the weekend.
Rugby World Cup free-to-air
Friday 30 August 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
Many Kiwi rugby lovers will not be able to watch live coverage of next month’s Rugby World Cup – but here in the Cook Islands it will all be broadcast live thanks to the team at Cook Islands Television.
Netball in paradise
Friday 30 August 2019 | Published in Netball
More than 300 overseas netball players are heading to Rarotonga in November to experience playing ‘Netball in Paradise’.
Keira beats Aussie boys
Friday 30 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League
Three young Cook Islanders in the U12 Queensland Rugby League side have just won the Rugby League National Championships in Brisbane.
Sunburst spectacle
Thursday 29 August 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Olympian and former Sunburst National Champ Taua Elisa and his crew, Alyce Edwards and Adrian Cooling, are expected to lead the charge in Saturday’s sailing races.
Angry Bulls nursing wounds
Thursday 29 August 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
A desperate Bull is a dangerous one as the Avatiu Eels Senior A men’s rugby team will find out this Friday at the Avatiu Swamp.
Road race boosts future track stars
Wednesday 28 August 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Two-times Pacific Games track gold medallist Alex Beddoes is a shining example of how local athletes have benefited from the now world-famous Round Rarotonga Road Race.
Gary Parlour fishing comp: Mahimahi beat wahoo at their own game
Tuesday 27 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Irakau William, on board My Girls, was rewarded twice for his efforts in the two-day Gary Parlour fishing competition at the weekend.
Big wins for Titikaveka and Tupapa as fields dry after rain
Monday 26 August 2019 | Published in Football
Puaikura’s premier men came out strong against Nikao Sokattak during their match-up at Raemaru Park.
Boxing belting for locals, who show big heart for future
Monday 26 August 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Other Sports
VIPs and children alike cheered on their local contenders in the Rumble in the Swamp.
No love lost: Cowan vs Robinson
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
There will be no love lost when cousins Liam Cowan and Koko Robinson battle each other in the main bout of the Rumble in the Swamp tonight.
Eels up against the Reds
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Avatiu Eels are set for an uphill battle when they travel to the Happy Valley Field to play Takuvaine Reds today.
Avatiu out to upset Tupapa
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Published in Football
Tupapa Maraerenga will take on Avatiu in the feature premier men’s football match today at Victoria Park.
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