Sports
Vaka Eiva volunteers make it happen
Thursday 7 November 2013 | Published in Paddling
The annual Vaka Eiva paddling festival is a success story that spans 10 years and its success hinges on the dedicated services of volunteers. This year, the popular oe vaka festival celebrates 10 years of paddling in paradise and once again the call is going out to volunteers to come on board the vaka and […]
Age grade soccer matches on today
Wednesday 6 November 2013 | Published in Football
The popular under 11 mixed soccer division will commence today’s football proceedings at 4.15pm followed by the under 17 men’s division at 4.50pm at two venues – the CIFA complex and Takitumu School grounds in Matavera. Puaikura will clash with Tupapa Maraerenga while Takuvaine takes on Matavera and Nikao Sokattak battles it out with Titikaveka. […]
Vaka fleet has a blast
Saturday 2 November 2013 | Published in Paddling
The Tangaroa 18ft Vaka National Championships 2013 were contested last Saturday in unstable wind conditions. The forecast was for increasing wind strength. The day started with steady winds of 12 to 13 knots and 8 sailing vaka took to the water, with an upper wind limit of 15 knots in effect for the day. Vaka […]
Hits and runs – cricket at its best
Thursday 31 October 2013 | Published in Cricket
343 runs were scored in just over 37 over’s including 31 boundary fours and 24 boundary sixes. This score carried the Titikaveka Titans to a win against Turangi. The weekend saw Turangi face off against the Titikaveka Titans and it was an impressive match showcasing some impressive skills according to Cricket Cook Islands chief executive […]
Finals tonight for basketball
Tuesday 29 October 2013 | Published in Other Sports
Semi-finals basketball games were concluded and finals berths were decided in last week’s scrimmages at the Telecom Sports Arena.
Vaka champs today
Saturday 26 October 2013 | Published in Paddling
Today will see up to ten, 6 metre ‘Tangaroa’ Class outrigger canoes almost flying (wind permitting) around Muri lagoon under sail and vying for the coveted annual National Championship title.
Cricket comp heating up
Saturday 26 October 2013 | Published in Cricket
Square on 6 points a-piece, today’s cricket match up between Nikao and Takuvaine will be a fiercely fought battle.
Netballers set for runathon
Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in Netball
In less than five weeks’ time, the national under 15 and under 17 netball teams will be taking to the courts to represent the nation at the second Netball in Paradise tournament.
ANZ bats for cricket
Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in Cricket
ANZ Bank was the toast of the cricket family on Wednesday when youth cricketers visited the Avarua bank branch to personally thank bank chief executive officer David Dennis (centre) for the overwhelming support the bank has given to the development of cricket in the Cook Islands.
Cricket thanks ANZ for support
Thursday 24 October 2013 | Published in Cricket
ANZ Bank received words of gratitude from Cook Islands ANZ junior cricketers, who stopped by the bank to say meitaki maata to ANZ Bank chief executive officer David Dennis for all the support the bank gives to the development of cricket in the country.
Turangi women top cricket comp
Thursday 24 October 2013 | Published in Cricket
Turangi took top of The Edgewater Resort and Spa table honours at the weekend with a win over Te Ava Rau.
Basketball semi-finals
Tuesday 22 October 2013 | Published in Other Sports
Basketball teams are set for intense action tonight at the main competition heads into semi-finals time tonight at the Telecom Sports Arena in Nikao.
A league dream come true
Saturday 19 October 2013 | Published in League
Cook Islands News general manager Tony Fe’ao is a huge rugby league fan and although of Tongan/Niuean descent – Fe’ao, who has lived in Rarotonga for almost 9 years is as proud of the Cooks league team as much as the next Cook Islander.
Titikaveka sets soccer sights on Puaikura
Wednesday 16 October 2013 | Published in Football
As the football round cup competition continues today in the under 17 men’s category – the boys from Titikaveka have their sights set on competition leaders Puaikura who was defeated by Nikao Sokattak last Wednesday at the Takitumu School grounds.
Improving sailing skills
Wednesday 16 October 2013 | Published in Other Sports
Three great days of sailing was had by Optimist and Laser 4.7 sailors at the recent 8th Boatshed Regatta, and the first Air Rarotonga Laser 4.7 National Championships 2013 in Aitutaki.
Avatiu clinch soccer win
Monday 14 October 2013 | Published in Football
A blistering hot afternoon did not deter hosts Avatiu from winning their Lotto Premiership men’s football match against Takuvaine by two goals to one at the infamous Avatiu ‘swamp’ on Saturday.
Golden girls on netball adventure in San Diego
Friday 11 October 2013 | Published in Netball
A group of 48 seasoned netballers jetted to San Diego at the weekend to play at the 13th golden oldies netball festival.
Soccer fun for kids this school holidays
Wednesday 9 October 2013 | Published in Football
It’s the school holidays and that means fun with soccer.
Battle for playoffs in basketball comp
Tuesday 8 October 2013 | Published in Other Sports
With two weeks to go until the play-offs and finals, the ANZ women’s and High-Tide men’s basketball leagues will see teams battling it out to try and receive a favourable draw en-route to the competition premiership.
10 year success a celebration for Vaka Eiva
Monday 7 October 2013 | Published in Paddling
The Vaka Eiva paddling festival, the biggest ever sporting event on the annual calendar, is set to be even bigger this year as the hugely popular event celebrates a decade of paddling success.
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