Sports
Panthers through to rugby final
Monday 23 September 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
The Tupapa Panthers booked their Senior A rugby finals sspot against the Avatiu Eels, beating Arorangi Cowboys 14-8 in a tightly-contested semi-final this weekend.
Tupapa is on the rise
Monday 23 September 2019 | Published in Football
Nikao Sokattak hosted Tupapa Maraerenga on Saturday in the battle for second spot on the points table.
Ball possession the key to semi-final
Sunday 22 September 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
Whichever team turns their ball possession into points will win today’s semi-final club rugby match between the Tupapa Panthers and Arorangi Cowboys.
Turning over Raro's roads to the racers
Sunday 22 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
More than 400 runners from all walks of life with their own unique motivations are running around Rarotonga this morning – so please take care on the roads as you drive to the markets early this morning.
All the colour of the carnival
Friday 20 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Hula girls, Mario the cartoon character and men in wigs featured in last night’s 4km Fun Run to kick start the annual Round Rarotonga Road Race weekend.
Medallist is back – and he's in a hurry
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Look out for the Cook Islands Olympian golden boy Alex Beddoes: he’s pumped up and ready to race the annual 10km in this year’s Round Raro festival.
Round Raro: Do the maths: RRRR = 4 X medals
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
This is what the Round Rarotonga Road Race means: it gives athletes like these four young men a chance to realise their dreams.
Round Raro: No wheels this time, for Dan
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Richard Vinsen first competed in the round the island race in 1998, and has attempted to take part every year – but thanks to a motorbike injury, the Island Car director has had to take some time off.
Round Raro: 10km: further than ever!
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Makayla Ibbetson recalls having to get up begrudgingly at 4.30am as a young Girl Guide, to prepare and staff the crucial water stations on the Round Raro course. But as the day went by she found herself enjoying the company of her fellow guides and the role of supporting the runners.
Veteran boxer inspires youngsters
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
The legacy of boxing in the Cook Islands will live on with more young men now training in the sport and hoping to make to the Commonwealth and Pacific Games.
Can anyone stop the resurgent Titikaveka?
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Published in Football
Puaikura have a tough challenge heading into the fifth round as they take on Titikaveka in the midweek match up today and tomorrow.
Baudinet eyes new heights
Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Other Sports
Fresh off the plane back from the Middle East, Cook Islands tennis star Brett Baudinet was off to the office to get back to work on his local businesses.
Baudinet helps clinch key tennis tie
Tuesday 17 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Brett Baudinet and the Pacific Oceania Davis Cup team have been promoted to Group III following a decisive 2-0 win over United Arab Emirates.
Roadworks and three u-turns don't slow 100km cycle challenge
Tuesday 17 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Triathlon Association cyclists completed their second annual BSP 100km challenge at the weekend.
Slippery like an Eel
Monday 16 September 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
Hosts the Panthers were the favourites to win the semi-final matchup of the one-round competition after a convincing 22-6 drubbing of the Eels in the round games.
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.
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