Sports
Sponsors boost age grade netball
Friday 30 November 2012 | Published in Netball
The Cook Islands is hosting Netball In Paradise next week and in an initiative to develop homegrown talent, the national governing body have selected and entered age group teams to represent the country in the tournament.
Old heads clash
Friday 30 November 2012 | Published in League
The clash between neighbours Avatiu and Takuvaine kicked-off the league master’s rugby at Avatiu last Friday, with Avatiu getting the upper-hand.
Jetty cheering at Arorangi!
Friday 30 November 2012 | Published in Other Sports
The Arorangi jetty was the best vantage point on the west side of the island to check out the oe vaka action during Wednesday’s Pacific Cup and Pacific Paddle round Raro relay race. When the canoe’s came into view, Arorangi School students flocked to the end of the jetty to cheer on the oe vaka crews and especially their adopted vaka team, the Brisbane River Dragons paddling club. The visiting club spent a day with the Arorangi kids and gifted the school with much needed resources and in return, the students cheered their hearts out for their team. 12112840
Te Ika Nui strengthens ties with Takitumu
Thursday 29 November 2012 | Published in Other Sports
Takitumu School opened its arms to new family members on Tuesday morning – that of their adopted vaka team Te Ika Nui.
Tri stalwart Pauline 'Granny' Atera remembered
Wednesday 28 November 2012 | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association (CITA) has remembered former stalwart Pauline ‘Granny’ Atera one year after she was accidentally killed while riding her push bike.
Commissioner Carter backs anti-violence awareness
Wednesday 28 November 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
New Zealand High Commissioner John Carter has thrown his support behind the anti-domestic violence campaign taking place on Rarotonga.
Under 17 kick starts soccer KO comp
Wednesday 28 November 2012 | Published in Football
Today the CIFA Knockout Competition will kick start at 4:30pm with the under 17 men’s division at the CIFA Complex and Takitumu School Grounds.
Tenacious Arorangi women crowned champions
Tuesday 27 November 2012 | Published in Football
An emphatic victory in their last match of the season saw Arorangi lift the CIPS Image and Copy Centre championship over the weekend.
Avatiu downed at home
Monday 26 November 2012 | Published in Football
Nikao Sokattak defeated a determined Avatiu side 3-0 in the main premier men’s football match at the Avatiu field on Saturday.
Sports stars walk the talk
Monday 26 November 2012 | Published in Other Sports
A group of sports stars visiting Rarotonga have been putting an anti-domestic violence message into action since arriving on Thursday morning.
Home advantage for soccer underdogs
Saturday 24 November 2012 | Published in Football
Home advantage won’t stop Avatiu going into their premier men’s football match against Nikao Sokattak as spirited underdogs.
Marching on against violence
Saturday 24 November 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
New Zealand-based rugby stars (from left) Motu Matu’u, Mark Hammett, Albert Nikoro, Joe Wheeler, Mark Ranby, TJ Perenara, Gafatasi Sua, Mahonri Schwalger and former New Zealand rugby league international Awen Guttenbeil show they’re staunchly against domestic violence.
Anti-violence a 'no brainer' for super coach Hammett
Saturday 24 November 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Former All Black and Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett says being in the Cook Islands to help with an anti-domestic violence campaign was “a no brainer”.
Heays takes New York in his stride
Friday 23 November 2012 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands businessman Peter Heays has not ruled out entering next year’s New York Marathon despite being one of the many thousands that missed out on this year’s cancelled event.
Mahonri's Midas touch
Friday 23 November 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Former Samoa captain Mahonri Schwalger says he would grab any opportunity to return to his beloved international rugby team with two hands.
Nikoro follows his heart home
Friday 23 November 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Having the chance to promote a cause close to his heart in a country he loves is something Cook Islander Albert Nikoro could not refuse.
Tupapa masters start with a win
Thursday 22 November 2012 | Published in League
Tupapa earned the first bragging rights of the league masters pre-season games that started last Friday.
Big week for Arorangi soccer
Thursday 22 November 2012 | Published in Football
Top spot will be etched into the minds of the Arorangi women’s football team as they tackle Takuvaine in their final match of the CIPS Image and Copy Centre Women’s Championship.
New tournament coming together
Thursday 22 November 2012 | Published in Netball
The umpires have been confirmed, the uniforms have landed and banners will be going up shortly – all the inaugural Netball in Paradise tournament needs are the teams.
Sport stars spread the anti-violence message
Thursday 22 November 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
An array of rugby players, coaches and a former Kiwi league legend are on the island for a busy week of promoting anti-violence within the Cook Islands community.
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