Sports

Home teams power on

Tuesday 22 November 2016 | Published in Paddling

Local paddlers from the Ngakau Toa Vaka club were the best on the water for the teams V6 12km race on Monday from Avarua harbour in both the men’s, women’s and Under 19 division

Paddling


Cooks win two in beach v'ball

Tuesday 22 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The Cook Islands side has found it winning form in the Oceania Beach Volleyball tournaments currently being played in Nadi, Fiji.

Other Sports


Injured Adams form drops

Tuesday 22 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Some people are concerned about Steven Adams' form after a hand injury through the first part of this NBA season. The $140 million Oklahoma City Thunder man’s statistics have dropped off an average 11 points and 8.3 rebounds a game, 9 points and 8 rebounds.

Other Sports

Moohin powers home over Hunter

Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Paddling

Wet weather and rough sea conditions on Saturday did little to dampen the spirits of paddlers on day one of the Matson Vaka Eiva 2016 paddling festival.

Paddling


Cooks top seed in zonal champs

Monday 21 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Despite a jittery start to their campaign in the Oceania Beach Volleyball Championship in Nadi, Fiji, the Cook Islands team received a head start in the Eastern and Central Zonal Championships that started yesterday.

Other Sports


Last-gasp win to Kiwis over our local Kukis

Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Rugby Union

By the time NZ and our local Kukis kicked off the final match of the series at 5pm on Friday, the Ozzy Kukis would have landed and be celebrating their win with their families back in Sydney.

Rugby Union

Nikao climbs closer to top of league

Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Football

Samuel Koiatu clinched Nikao Sokattak’s fifth win of the Round cup season – as they inspired a 2-0 victory over Matavera on Saturday and improved their sitting on the Van’s premier men’s table.

Football


Paddlers in for wild weather

Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Paddling

TWENTY-KNOT winds and swells of up to three metres are expected to greet paddlers in today’s first Matson Vaka Eiva 2016 race which is sure to make for adrenaline pumping action.

Paddling


Nikao and Matavera gear up for tough clash

Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Football

THE SHOWDOWN between Nikao Sokattak and Matavera will be cranked up a notch this afternoon as Alex Napa prepares to face Allan Taylor in another must-win match of the Van’s premier men’s competition.

Football

Payday for players $38k vs $700

Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Rugby Union

TWO FIJIANS playing for England at Twickenham will each earn $38,700 for their efforts this weekend while their homeland opposites will pocket just $700 each.

Rugby Union

PRIDE at stake in Tri-Series finale

Friday 18 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

IT MAY look like a dead rubber, but a lot will be at stake in the final match of the Cook Islands Rugby League Association Kukis Tri-Series today at The Swamp.

League


Schoolboys Sevens receive a bit of extra support

Friday 18 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

THE COOK ISLANDS Schoolboys Under-15 team received a timely boost from Bluesky last week.

Rugby Union

Local paddlers eager to start

Friday 18 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling

Reigning Round Raro Relay open women’s champions Ngakau Toa are all set to retain their title in this Matson Vaka Eiva competition.

Paddling

Must-win match for both TKV and Titikaveka

Friday 18 November 2016 | Published in Football

THE VAN’S Premier men’s clash between Takuvaine and Titikaveka today is a must-win for both teams as they battle it out for an improved sitting on the table.

Football

Changing face of lawn bowls

Friday 18 November 2016 | Published in Other Sports

IN ASSOCIATION with the International Body, World Bowls Limited, Bowls New Zealand is hosting a two-day conference on the changing face of sport participation in NZ and worldwide.

Other Sports


Adopt a School initiative continues

Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Paddling

This year sees Vaka Eiva in its twelfth year of competition celebrating the sport of Oe Vaka in the Cook Islands.

Paddling


Teams come from all over for Vaka Eiva experience

Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Paddling

A great line up of Cook Islands and international teams will provide plenty of exciting action during this year’s Vaka Eiva festival.

Paddling


Serena Hunter – 2015 achievements

Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Paddling

Showing passion, dedication and commitment to her sport, Serena set her sights high in 2015 with her bucket list goal “the Molokai solo”, the prestigious Kaiwi channel crossing, a 55km ocean race from the island of Molokai to Oahu recognised as the ultimate endurance race for paddlers and the world championships of long distance OC1 outrigger canoeing.

Paddling


Hunting her way to victory

Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Paddling

Serena shares her successful paddling story

Paddling


Local arts and cuisine on show

Thursday 17 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling

Continuing with the annual tradition, the Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) is all set for another year of Go Local Trade Day which starts today.

Paddling


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