Sports
Oe Vaka juniors brave the waves
Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
In very testing conditions, local and Aotearoa New Zealand junior paddlers hit the water on Wednesday afternoon in the Vaka Eiva Junior 6km course which saw eight canoes head out from Avarua Harbour to the Club Raro buoy turnaround back towards the Avatiu Harbour, and back to the start.
Age no barrier for 65-year-old Vaka Eiva competitor
Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features, Paddling, Sports, Weekend
A 65-year-old Hawaii-based woman who has returned to Rarotonga to compete in the Vaka Eiva for the first time in 13 years says she will be paddling “until I’m dead”.
Netballers seek fifth place finish after bowing out of Pacific Games medal race
Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Pacific Games, Sports
Cook Islands netball team is out of contention for a medal at the Pacific Games after finishing third in their pool following losses to Tonga and Papua New Guinea in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Love conquers the waves : Couples team paddles to victory in Vaka Eiva Mixed Race
Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
Due to challenging swell and wind conditions, the highly anticipated Vaka Eiva Mixed Round Rarotonga change-over course was modified to a 30-kilometre race from Avarua Harbour to the Matavera point turnaround, extending out to Arorangi and back.
Ministry of Health clarifies screening procedures for returning athletes
Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Pacific Games, Sports
Team Cook Islands has expressed satisfaction with the overall health of their athletes, with only a few reported illnesses during their stay in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Veteran shooter’s 50th cap marks a milestone for Cook Islands Netball
Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Despite facing formidable opponents, Netball Cook Islands, the defending Pacific Games gold medallists, have demonstrated resilience in their pool matches this week in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Pacific Games Council ‘not intending’ to take action against Cook Islands football
Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Pacific Games, Sports
The Pacific Games Council will not take any action against the Cook Islands Football Association for forfeiting its final matches at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Young paddlers showcase their skills
Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
Eager junior paddlers were thrilled to finally hit the water at Nikao Beach for the Vaka Eiva Junior Sprints yesterday, having missed their Saturday race due to unfavourable sea conditions.
Netball in Paradise: A celebration of sports and tourism
Tuesday 28 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball in Paradise 2023 marks its 10th year anniversary this year with over 200 players and supporters set to live it, love it and play netball in paradise between Saturday, December 2 to Thursday, December 7.
Team Cook Islands’ medal hopes dashed as top runner pulls out due to illness
Tuesday 28 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games, Sports
Team Cook Islands’ chances of winning their first medals in athletics were dashed after the country’s top middle-distance runner pulled out of the 800-metre race due to illness on Sunday at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Losirene Lacanivalu reports from Honiara.
Men’s 7s aiming for redemption
Tuesday 28 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands 7s rugby teams are determined to return to the next Pacific Games better prepared to make an impact.
Cook Islands paddlers reign supreme
Tuesday 28 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Pacific Games, Paddling, Sports
Cook Islands paddlers dominated the V6 12-kilometre races on day two of the 2023 Vaka Eiva yesterday.
Cook Islands oe vaka team paddles to podium with bronze medals
Tuesday 28 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Pacific Games, Paddling, Sports
The Cook Islands oe vaka team added two bronze medals to Team Cook Islands’ tally yesterday at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Tutaka-George claims bronze at Pacific Games
Monday 27 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Pacific Games, Paddling, Sports
The Cook Islands oe vaka team got their Pacific Games campaign with a good start after claiming bronze medal in the men’s singles event yesterday.
Paddlers battle tough conditions
Monday 27 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
The 2023 Vaka Eiva got off to a rough start with tough sea conditions prompting organisers to call off junior’s races over the weekend.
Cook Islands football forfeits Pacific Games playoff matches
Monday 27 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Pacific Games, Sports
The Cook Islands football men’s and women’s football teams were asked by their governing body to forfeit their playoff matches at the Pacific Games without the knowledge of Team Cook Islands management.
Cook Islands claims silver in basketball
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Basketball, Pacific Games, Sports
Cook Islands women’s 5x5 basketball team settled for silver medal yesterday after going down to Tahiti 46-53 in the final at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Inspiring the next generation of paddlers
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
Over the past 23 years, the Ngakau Toa Vaka canoeing club of Rarotonga has continued to promote, train and encourage paddlers in the sport. The club is excited with the return of Vaka Eiva which starts this morning.
Aquatics dives into record books at Pacific Games
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports, Swimming
The Cook Islands swim team’s journey at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands, has been nothing short of remarkable. The two swimmers and the management team will return home this week with seven medals and two games records, a testament to their hard work and determination.
Kiwi vaka crew rescued during choppy conditions in lead up to canoeing comp
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Paddling, Sports
Choppy conditions on the water led to a spill for six members of a Kiwi Vaka Eiva team, who had to be assisted by diver operators and Police, yesterday morning.
