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Pacific
Cook Islands National Council of Women welcomes NZ High Commissioner
The Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) welcomed New Zealand’s new high commissioner to the Cook Islands, Catherine Graham, at their office in Takuvaine yesterday.
PM Brown confident in Pacific Islands Forum leadership despite political change in Tonga
The sudden resignation of Tonga’s former prime minister Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni had left a temporary gap in the leadership of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), but Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown remains confident that the situation will soon stabilise.
Matenga refines skills at NZ comp
National netballer and umpire Luciana Matenga has gained a New Zealand Badge in netball umpiring.
Inaugural memorial trophy on the line today
In honour of staunch Puaikura sportsman Papa William Kati Heather, a new age grade rugby trophy has been created to be battled for by Mt Albert Grammar School (MAGS) and the Cook Islands resident under 19 team.
Football action at the Avatiu Swamp
Avatiu’s infamous swamp will host today’s football action between Avatiu and Takuvaine, with the first game kicking off at 1pm in the under 14 girls division.
MAGS down spirited Town side
Despite being downed 28-0 by the Mt Albert Grammar School first XV side – the local Town selection put on a spirited and competitive challenge for the visitors on Wednesday afternoon at the Swamp.
Chill out for champion sportswoman
The chance to rest and relax has brought Kiwi canoeing Olympic gold medallist Lisa Carrington to the tropical shores of the Cook Islands recently.
Aere ra, go Cookies!
Cook Islands Rugby League Association officials (from left) cultural attach Te Ina Tapurau, team manager Kevin Iro and CIRLA president Charles Carlson received a special send off for the league World Cup from Prime Minister Henry Puna yesterday.
Big day for Puaikura and Sokattak
The main senior women’s football clash today between Nikao Sokattak and Puaikura will be held at the Nikao field kicking off at 5pm today.
Top of the under 17 table clash
Top of the under 17 soccer table Puaikura and Nikao Sokattak will go head to head today at the Takitumu School grounds at 4.50pm.
MAGS – too fast and furious
An 11-try victory to the visiting Mt Albert Grammar School first XV on Monday against the Cook Islands Country selection stamped home why they are one of New Zealand’s top three college rugby teams.
Cycle race in downtown Avarua
The second 16km handicapped cycle race will be held tonight starting at 5pm from downtown Avarua.
Turtles masters snap Scorpions sting
The Cook Islands masters league ‘Turtles’ are having a ball in Christchurch both on and off the field.
School holidays begin
With the end of the school term on Friday, two weeks of school holidays began for Cook Islands students over the weekend.
Cookie connections
Michael Kelly (left) and Ethan Thompson are two of three Cook Islands lads in the touring Mt Albert Grammar School’s first XV rugby tour.
MAGS 1st XV bond in the Cooks
The 23-strong Mt Albert Grammar School’s first XV rugby team played their first up game on tour against a Cook Islands country under 19 team yesterday.
FCI continues to grow support
The newly formed Football Cook Islands group is continuing its work in improving football in the Cook Islands despite the group’s spokesperson Tony Jamieson being suspended by the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA).
Cooks qualify for Hong Kong 7s
The Cook Islands national sevens team has qualified for the Hong Kong 7s next year and is awaiting confirmation on its Commonwealth Games fate.
Schoolboy rugby action this week
This week the Cook Islands rugby family welcomes another touring New Zealand school team to the island.
Matavera too slick for Titikaveka
The Takitumu School grounds saw a great turnout from loyal supporters cheering on their clubs Matavera FC and Titikaveka FC in a thrilling match during the main men’s Lotto Premiership match on Saturday.
Cooks on track for Hong Kong
The Cook Islands rugby sevens team is keen to emulate last year’s feat in the Oceania 7s Championship and qualify for next year’s Hong Kong 7s tournament.
Raro tour to end season
Two rugby games against Rarotonga’s top under 13 players will mark the end of the season for the touring Northcote-Birkenhead under 13 rugby team.
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