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Pacific
Fears for families as Vanuatu reels from deadly earthquake
The devastating 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Vanuatu on Monday, claiming the lives of at least 14 people and injuring more than 200, has sent shockwaves around the world, with Ni-Vanuatuans residing in Rarotonga praying for the safety of their loved ones at home.
Emotional groundbreaking for Fale Niue
The Niue Community and Friends Inc, Society were overwhelmed to finally host their Groundbreaking ceremony for their Fale Niue Kūki ʻĀirani hostel in Tupapa.
Juniors train for NZ
Nine and ten-year-old tennis players will return to the National Tennis Centre in Nikao today for week two of the new ANZ Stars competition. The majority of the kids in todays tournament are preparing for the New Zealand Christmas tour to Hamilton and Gisborne. Tennis coach Malcolm Kajer says that the 17 junior tennis players […]
Titikaveka takes lead
The Edgewater mid week super 8s womens cricket tournament served up some exciting matches on Wednesday in humid conditions. Titikaveka travelled to the Valley looking to take top spot in the championship. Batting first, Titikaveka started slowly with some very tight bowling from the Takuvaine pace attack with Luciana Matenga holding the innings together with […]
All or nothing
Two crucial matches this weekend set the stage for a bumper round four of cricketing action in the Edgewater Saturday premier womens competition. Neighbours Avana and Turangi will set the Oval alight today with both teams determined to leave everything on the pitch. Avanas upset win over Matavera last week will see them beaming and […]
Kids jump into swim lessons
Cold sea water did little to curb the enthusiasm of some 20 kids who took part in Wednesdays first ANZ Tamariki Sports Programme swim lessons with coach Ake Hosea-Winterflood. While most of the kids were part of last seasons swimming lessons and were more than confident to leap into the cold water and splash around […]
Overseas paddlers starting to arrive
In less than a week, 600 international paddlers and supporters will converge on Rarotonga for the biggest event on the annual sporting calendar the 2011 Vaka Eiva Festival. The paddling party starts on Friday November 18 with the vaka blessing ceremony. In fact, the first international paddlers have already touched down on the rock and […]
We got it better than right
The whirlwind of the Rugby World Cup has passed, and chief executive Martin Snedden is enjoying the calm after the storm on rainy Rarotonga. He sat down with CINews yesterday at Edgewater Resort to talk about the World Cup, the Cook Islands drums at its opening ceremony, and the All Blacks one-point win. Snedden says […]
Creeps sweep round robin
The Muri Creeps cricketers are the Raro Computer Man mens round robin competition champions this week after victory in their match against the Arorangi Red Backs. After winning a tight match against the Titans in the morning the Red Backs travelled to Muri in the afternoon to play what had effectively become the round robin […]
Athletes vying for a spot on team
In between exams, local secondary school athletes are taking to the track and field to impress athletics selectors for a spot on the team that will travel to the New Zealand Secondary Schools Athletics Championships in December. Already confirmed on the team are Tereora College sportsman and sportswoman of the year Daniel Tutai and Patricia […]
Sports codes demand facts
National sports federation members are uniting in a demand for greater accountability and transparency from CISNOC executives, having had enough of being drip-fed selective information. At a special general meeting of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee in Takuvaine on Tuesday night, an overwhelming desire for the hard facts was expressed from the […]
Sokattak face Arorangi this week
Arorangi football players and officials will be travelling to the Nikao field today as they face Nikao Sokattak. The under 14 boys will kick off todays proceedings at 4.15pm. In the CIPS Image & Copy Centre womens championship, Arorangi is currently sitting in second place and will without a doubt look to retain their position. […]
CISA boys fighting for the win
The Village Sports Academy rugby sevens team has clawed back from two tries down late in the second half to deny the Cook Islands Sports Academy a final win on their New Zealand tour. Two tries from VSA late in the second half of their bowl cup final against CISA saw the teams draw in […]
Sick of criticism
CISNOC-appointed Chef de Mission and national sporting advocate George George is sick and tired of being labelled a bad guy. George gave a passionate speech at the special general meeting of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) on Tuesday evening. He stood and addressed the almost 100 people in attendance following criticism […]
MP says nothing wrong with CISNOC
Vaipae and Tautu member of parliament Mona Ioane has thrown his hat into the ring of debate about the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC). Ioane attended a special general meeting of the organisation on Tuesday evening, as a voting member on behalf of Aitutakis island sports association. He took exception to criticism […]
CISNOC board hangs by a thread
CISNOCs executives remain in place due to the smallest of margins, after a motion for each to resign failed by a single vote during a special general meeting of the organisation on Tuesday. Almost 100 people attended the meeting, including representatives from all national sports federations bar three taekwondo, golf and darts. Of the island […]
Get the kids in the water
With the festive season just around the corner this is the perfect time to get your kids to learn how to swim properly and understand safety around water. Most families will be flocking to the beaches for days of fun in the sun and ANZ Tamariki Sports programme coordinator Ake Hosea-Winterflood is keen to make […]
Volleyball tournament into round 4
Tonight is a chance for those volleyball teams that have missed out on winning close encounters to pull their socks up and take on their opponents. The BCI mixed social volleyball tournament heads into round four this evening and after three weeks of finding their feet, or spiking form, spectators can expect more exciting and […]
Debate rages at CISNOC meeting
Discussion became heated early on at the special general meeting of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) last night. About 90 people attended the meeting, held in Takuvaines AOG church hall from 4.30pm. The first hour was riddled with attempts by various sports federation members predominantly from tennis and triathlon to control […]
2 in a row for College Rifles
Auckland rugby sevens club College Rifles won their second Sevens in Heaven title in a row at the weekend when the team of no name players exceeded expectations to dominate the tournament and cup finals on Saturday at the BCI Stadium. The two time champions exhibited a solid display of rugby sevens throughout the three […]
Triathlon season starting
The new triathlon season starts on Thursday, November 17, and its the perfect time for anyone who has thought about trying out the multi-discipline sport to give it a go. The season includes a number of events from Thursday evening duathlons and aquathons to Saturday afternoon triathlons. As the season begins on a Thursday a […]
Tupapa win cup style match
In the Lotto Premier Mens game played in the weekend Tupapa Maraerenga defeated Nikao Sokattak by one goal to nil. In the first fifteen minutes of the match Tupapa dominated possession and created two goal scoring opportunities, but did not manage to convert these into goals. For the rest of the first half the two […]
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