Sports
Paddlers honour friend with donation
Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Paddling, Sports
The Dennes Boys Vaka Eiva crew from Australia has generously donated stationery supplies, sports equipment and t-shirts to Apii Takitumu in Matavera.
Football teams battle in knockouts to keep championship hopes alive
Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The much-anticipated first round of the 2024 CIFA Knock-Out competition is finally here, and teams from across the island are gearing up for an action-packed day of football.
Te Tupu reigns supreme
Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
The celebrated 2024 Cook Islands Canoeing Association Vaka Eiva concluded yesterday with the Round Rarotonga Relay V6 open men and women’s oe vaka races, showcasing the endurance and skills of the paddlers, and uniting local talent and international teams.
Juniors impress in marathon races
Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
The Cook Islands Canoeing Association Vaka Eiva junior paddlers hit the lagoon again in Muri for the marathon two-kilometre and six-kilometre V6 races yesterday.
Local crews dominate Vaka Eiva V6 Mixed Relay races
Thursday 28 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
The good conditions of the ocean blue made for good racing around Rarotonga for the Vaka Eiva V6 Mixed Relay Round Raro oe vaka races.
300+ netters ready for action packed Netball in Paradise
Thursday 28 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports
More than 300 netball players from 33 teams will take to the Multi Sports Arena double courts in Nikao for the week long 2024 BSP Netball in Paradise tournament starting on Saturday, November 30.
Next generation of paddlers impress at Vaka Eiva Junior Sprints competition
Wednesday 27 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
The Cook Islands Canoeing Association (CICA) Vaka Eiva Junior Sprint Races, set against the stunning backdrop of Muri beach lagoon, showcased an exciting talent of sportsmanship.
Vaka Eiva paddlers unitefor charity
Wednesday 27 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
Thirty-four paddlers united for the Vaka Eiva 750-metre Boiler Swim, a charity event that involved swimming out to and around the iconic “boiler” at Avarua Wharf and back.
Vaka Eiva races heat up
Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports
The day three of Vaka Eiva 2024 saw intense competition across all divisions, with standout performances from local and international teams, particularly in the women’s and mixed categories.
The race for the Rarotonga Round Cup intensifies
Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Round 15 of the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup proved to be a weekend brimming with intense action, unforgettable moment and performances that showcased the true heart of football in Rarotonga.
Dearlove siblings win overall line honours
Monday 25 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports
Power duo the Dearlove siblings Reuben and Tamsyn took out overall line honours in Saturdays Matson Vaka Eiva 12k singles races.
Nikao, Tupapa last football battle
Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
At the CIFA Complex, Nikao Sokattak FC will square off against Tupapa-Maraerenga FC in the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup, while across town at Teimurimotia Park, Titikaveka FC will host Avatiu FC.
Ngakau Toa juniors in open Round Raro
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports
Ngakau Toa’s J19 girls will be the only junior crew racing in the Round Rarotonga changes race on Friday.
Bitter sweet memorial effort by Denne’s Boys
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports
It will be a bitter sweet Vaka Eiva for Denne’s Boys, a crew of paddlers from various Queensland clubs who have teamed up to travel to Rarotonga and race in the memory of their friend Denne Bourke who tragically went missing in May last year while paddling between islands in the Torres Strait.
Exciting week of racing lies ahead
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports
Local teams have been putting in the mileage this year looking forward to their penultimate event of the season, the annual showcase oe vaka event Vaka Eiva.
World champ Mihinoa joins Ngakau Toa team
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports
Top young Tahitian world champion paddler 18 year old Mihinoa Paari is definitely one to watch for in this year’s Matson Vaka Eiva.
Oceania Challenge Championship 2024
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Bowling, Sports
Cook Islands Bowls team are taking part in the Oceania Bowls Challenge 2024 and they are looking forward to more good results with finals to be played on Saturday.
8th Primary School Badminton Comp
Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
Eight schools will be part of the 8th Annual Primary School Badminton Tournament which will begin tomorrow from 9am-2.30pm.
Cooks U21 Netball set to face world champs NZ
Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Islands U21 netball team has been placed in Pool A for the upcoming U21 Netball World Cup, set to face off against some of the world's most formidable teams.
Aitutaki Liftoff 2024 Draws almost 100 athletes
Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Sports
The Aitutaki Liftoff (7 – 10 November) functional fitness sports event drew a record number of almost 100 local and international athletes.
