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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.
7s sides bolstered by import players
Momentum is building towards the annual Cook Islands International Sevens in Heaven in early November. Clubs are shuffling their players and bringing in import players early for better preparations leading up to the annual sevens tournament. At this stage the Dragons are looking to be building their team nicely as they are strengthened by the […]
Tupapa defeats Arorangi despite solid defence
In the weekends major premier mens Lotto football match, Tupapa defeated a defensive Arorangi side by 3 goals to nil. Although Tupapa dominated possession for most of the first half they could not convert this into goals as the Arorangi defence was solid with Jack Sheik calling the shots at the back. However, early in […]
House 3 wins Tereora athletics day
The BCI Stadium in Nikao was abuzz with activity on Friday as Tereora College students took the day off from classroom work to showcase their track and field talents on what was a humid and sweaty day. Once assembled in their team houses and three categories of junior, intermediate and senior athletes the students threw, […]
Rugby lovers mob the fan zone
Rarotongas fan zone the popularly-titled Te Airangi Black Out was abuzz with rugby excitement on Saturday night. Organisers are hailing the night a resounding success with punters showing up in numbers so large security eventually had to close the site. Late-comers were left looking for an alternative venue for the game, but people who had […]
Thrills and spills at the Boat Shed
Forty keen sailors from Aitutaki and Rarotonga Sailing Clubs attended the annual Boat Shed Regatta in Aitutaki last weekend, competing in Optimist Gold and Green fleets and Laser classes. Racing took place in highly testing conditions on the lagoon, with winds gusting up to 25 knots. Everyone competed superbly and it was great to see […]
Fan zone set for final
Its been a scramble to get there, but the final preparations have been put in place to transform the National Auditorium into Rarotongan rugby heaven. The auditorium precinct will become the Cook Islands official fan zone for tonights Rugby World Cup grand final between France and New Zealand, and organisers have spent the week clambering […]
Come one, come all
In a robust democracy like the Cook Islands, it would be hard to ignore the popular opinion when it comes to naming tonights fan zone. Of the dozens of suggestions received at Cook Islands News, two took in received the large majority of the votes for our readers. One of the names made comment on […]
2 best photos!
More than 90 photos were entered in our Rugby World Cup photo competition sponsored by CITC. The competition closed yesterday and as well as running some more entries (opposite page), Cook Islands News staff have chosen the two winning photos. A shortlist of the top photos was drawn up and merits of each photos discussed […]
Remember The Titans
Everyone remembers the movie but what will everyone remember after todays cricket clash between the Titans and the Creeps in Titikaveka. Sparks are sure to fly as both teams are desperate to secure a win to push them closer to the Computer Man mens round robin championship honours and towards a top four spot. The […]
Masters athletes meet
Interest is growing for the Cook Islands masters athletics meeting next week, culminating in the events on Gospel Day afternoon of Wednesday, October 26. As well as a number of local older athletes indicating that they will participate in the range of events being offered, the invite has also gone out to open age athletes […]
Arorangi laces up for Tupapa
Today at Raemaru Park the Arorangi football club will host Tupapa-Maraerenga with the first game kicking off at 1pm in the under 14 girls division. Arorangi will have to reinforce their defence area when they meet with Tupapa today in the Lotto Premier mens round cup competition. With obvious expectations, Tupapas outfit look to dominate […]
National squad
The Cook Islands Rugby Union has selected a 12-man rugby sevens squad, which includes four local based players, to represent the Cooks at the Oceania Sevens Qualifier. The qualifying tournament will be hosted by Samoa and held on October 28 and 29. The top three teams at the Samoan tournament will qualify for the 2012 […]
7s comp heats up
Another two more weeks of rugby sevens competition starts again this weekend with all matches to be played at the Ngatangiia rugby field. This is the third week of a four-week local club rugby sevens competition designed to keep local players fit and in rugby sevens mode ahead of the main event of the year […]
Closest season yet
With just two rounds of Computer Man round robin cricket remaining no team is guaranteed of a final top four spot. Turangi currently sit at the top of the table, and even being four points clear of the Muri Creeps doesnt guarantee them a spot, a win from either of their two remaining games should […]
Just Play back on
The second intake of the Just Play Football Programme will take place today at the CIFA academy in Matavera. The Just Play social development grassroots football programme focuses on participation and fun for boys and girls aged 6 to 13 for schools and community groups on Rarotonga will run today and Friday, October 20-21. The […]
Panthers prove convincing
Reigning 2010 Cookie mid week cricket champs the Tupapa Panthers looked convincing in their third round defeat of the Avatiu Nikao Electric Eels. The Cookie knockout competition is full of pressure as each team has only one opportunity to successfully compete for and defend the cup. After dispatching of the Avana All Stars and TKV, […]
Slow and steady does it
The Cook Islands rugby league masters have returned from Australia sure of their mantra that slow and steady will win the race. The team is claiming the International Masters of Rugby League crown after coming away from the Gold Coast with two wins and a draw in the competition. With a tight playing schedule of […]
Frustrated sports codes make call
Frustrated members of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) are taking matters into their own hands. Instead of waiting for the organisations executive board to call a special general meeting as promised, those involved in running 12 national sports federations have done it themselves. A notice calling for a November 8 meeting, […]
Raro girl in Black Ferns
Titikaveka born and raised all round athlete Kelani Poomai Matapo is one of eight new caps in the champion Black Fern womens rugby team. Matapo is the youngest child and only daughter of Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand Tiki Matapo and his wife Mii. And just like all four of her strong running […]
Under 17 mens football popular
Savas under 17 mens football round cup competition has proven to be popular among the players from the seven clubs. 2010 round cup champions Matavera along with Nikao Sokattak, Tupapa Maraerenga, Takuvaine, Avatiu and Titikaveka are all vying for top honours. Football followers and supporters of the seven teams have gathered at the CIFA complex […]
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