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Pacific
Polynesian leader’s group senior officials gather to progress Polynesian cooperation
Senior Officials of the Polynesian Leaders Group (PLG) met in French Polynesia last week to advance discussions on formalising governance arrangements through the development of a PLG Charter.
First Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO) Council Meeting in Cook Islands
Council members of the Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO) from 16 Pacific States gathered in the Cook Islands for the first time for the fourth PASO Council Meeting on November 4-6.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Full on sevens action
High calibre rugby sevens players and teams made for a top level Sevens in Heaven tournament that provided plenty of action for supporters. The womens division impressed all and it was no wonder with 10 current and new Black Ferns spread throughout the 6 teams that took part. By day three of the tournament all […]
Sevens in Heaven fun and action
The 2011 Sevens in Heaven was another huge success with the most exciting games in both the mens and womens division seen this year. While the stars shone on the field with lots of comments about the outstanding womens division spectators also got in amongst the action dressing up to show their support for the […]
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 […]
Sokattak and Tupapa pegged as favourites
The two top football sides, Nikao Sokattak and Tupapa, are favourites to top the Lotto Premier Mens round cup competition. Both sides are gunning for a win to lead the competition with their match scheduled to kick off at 4pm at the Tupapa field. In the midfield area the contest between the experienced combination of […]
Crunch time at BCI stadium
Blistering runaway tries, popping side-steps and crunching tackles have been the highlights of the 2011 Sevens in Heaven tournament which heads into crunch time today for the third and final day of games. Not only will rugby stars shine again on the field local supporters are also sure to take some of the limelight in […]
Hats off to the umpires
Todays Computer Man mens cricket matches cap off a massive week for cricket officials on Rarotonga. Northern Districts Elite umpire Colin Elstob, here to support the development of cricket officials on Rarotonga, has completed a long week of New Zealand Cricket Umpires courses. In all, 42 male and female cricketers attended. Elstob on his consecutive […]
DPM plays in Aitutaki golf tournament
The Air Rarotonga Aitutaki Open Golf Tournament was held on October 26 with 79 players competing for top honours and great prizes. In the senior mens division, there were great scores posted throughout the three day tournament with Ned Howard equalling the Aitutaki course record with a 7 under par 61. However due to a […]
Sevens in Heaven heating up
Action at the BCI Stadium over the past two days has been hot and more of the same will be on display at todays third and final day of the 2011 Sevens in Heaven tournament. Looking hot to take out the tournament this year are defending 2010 champions College Rifles and the star studded Titikaveka […]
CISA boys leave for New Zealand
The Cook Islands Sports Academy (CISA) will unleash a rugby assault on New Zealand this week as it travels south to test itself against some of the countrys top schools. Eighteen CISA rugby players and five support staff will leave the Cook Islands tonight for New Zealand for their end of year tour. The academy […]
Volleyball heats up
Two volleyball teams hit triple digits on Wednesday night in round three of the BCI social mixed volleyball tournament at the Telecom Sports Arena. Team OKA, who have lead Pool B since the start, registered 102 points against opponents TKV1 who managed to rack up 85 points against the hot shot side. Team Ruks scored […]
Juniors shine at Sunburst championships
A beautiful breezy day made for great sailing on the Muri lagoon during the 2011 National Sunburst championships held on October 29. Ten boats from the Rarotonga Sailing Club took part in two fleets Sunburst wooden and fibreglass boats. Two boats were raced by a junior skipper and crew, who competed superbly with the rest […]
Parade, womens games kick off 7s
A chilled-out team parade and brilliant first up womens games yesterday set the tone for the 2011 Sevens in Heaven tournament. Teams taking part in this years tournament sauntered across the BCI Stadium running track and assembled in front of the grand stand for the opening ceremony. The highlight of the parade was the outstanding […]
Stoddart calls for change at CISNOC
Geoff Stoddart prepared the following feature in response to the CISNOC saga that is currently unfolding. He has a vested interest in the sporting federation and says he wants to see the board step up to the plate and make a change for the benefit of sportspeople in the Cook Islands. Stoddart is a chartered […]
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