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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.
Black Puta in lead
The 5-a-side soccer game in the mens category between Black Puta and The Rock saw Black Puta thump a depleted Rock team by 6 goals to nil to maintain their lead in the round competition. Midfielder Grover Harmon opened and scored a hat trick during the game along with Campbell Best who did not disappoint […]
High winds a test at tri
Wet, wild and windy thats what Rarotonga turned on for the 17th Air New Zealand International Triathlon on Saturday. This did not deter the hardy athletes as the second largest field in history was on the start line at Muri beach, with 110 competitors battling what most swimmers would call a ferocious lagoon. This was […]
Zumba fundraiser a huge success
Over 200 touch rugby supporters shook their hips and worked up a sweat at Thursday nights Zumba fundraiser at the Telecom Sports Arena. It raised $2400.
No standout favourites for todays tri
New faces are expected to take out todays Air New Zealand International Triathlon when 150 athletes line up on the start line at Muri beach at 1.30pm. Last years winners Josh White and Michelle Bremer have not returned to defend their title, leaving the competition wide open with a couple of local racers tipped to […]
Locals the talk of the Boiler Swim
Local knowledge was advantageous for Rarotonga swimmers competing in Thursdays Boiler Swim that marked the start of the triathlon week. While visiting triathlete Jon Robinson won the race in a time of 10.34 in rough conditions, local swimmers were the talk of the afternoon with five island swimmers stroking their way to a top 10 […]
Team in peak condition for Cup
Superior fitness has seen all Rarotonga-based touch rugby players selected into the national squad to play at the touch rugby World Cup in Scotland next month. The training squad from Rarotonga took part in a trial and training camp with overseas-based players in Auckland over the Easter weekend. Over the weekend trials the local players […]
Matutu Mile event debut
The Matutu Mile is the newest event on the programme for the week of triathlon a fun run benefitting a worthy cause. The fun run will be held on Wednesday after athletes have recovered from the main Air New Zealand International Triathlon race on Saturday. The small $2 entry fee for every runner will go […]
Aggressive luffing in Electron nationals
Last weekend saw 15 races in the Electron sailing champs off the Rarotonga Sailing Club on Muri lagoon competed for by some of the best sailors on Rarotonga. Wind and wave conditions ensured some exciting sailing and a lot of close calls with boats competing keenly for good line starts and close mark roundings. Eruera […]
Hard call at Air New Zealand golf
A big field of 94 players turned out last Saturday for the first round of the Air New Zealand golf tournament at Rarotonga Golf Course and while there were some outstanding scores, there are still about 40 players who are in with a chance to win when the final round is played. It was pretty […]
Just Play in full swing
Primary schools and community groups around the island are now in full swing with the soccer Just Play Programme. This is week 5 of the 6-week pilot programme with participation numbers increasing, facilitators becoming more confident in their delivery and the children having lots of fun. Project manager Michelle Paiti says she has been very […]
9 minutes is time to beat in Boiler swim
Late Thursday afternoon sees the start of the triathlon week with the Trader Jacks sponsored round the boiler swim. This event is keenly contested each year and the numbers keep growing as the Rarotonga International Triathlon continues to gain recognition. This year for the Air New Zealand International Triathlon 90 individual competitors and 20 teams […]
Last ball thriller
The weather was as hot as the action down at Raemaru Park last Saturday afternoon as the Anzac Battle of the Tasman Cricket match took place. The Kiwis were looking to follow up their last over win from last year with a star studded line up which included national captain Hori Miller, while John Hobbs […]
Canteen makeover
Tereora Colleges canteen is expanding to accommodate the growing school roll. A list of work to be done has been forwarded to members of the Avatiu/Nikao Mongoose Golden Oldies rugby club in an effort to organise a working bee. Parents of students are also being encouraged to help if they can. Tereora College board of […]
Mongoose gift $700 to Blackrock
Blackrock Apii Potiki kids had plenty to smile about yesterday when members of the Mongoose Golden Oldies club visited them with a $700 cheque. A supersized cheque was handed over to school principal Stephanie Puiri who was thrilled with the funds which will go a long way in providing good quality early childhood education to […]
Top 4 hold their places
The top three teams in the current rugby league competition all registered good wins at the weekend. The Avatiu Eels thrashed the Sharks in Aitutaki 36-8 while a tight match was seen between the Ngatangiia Sea Eagles and Titikaveka Bulldogs with the Eagles edging out the doggies 20 – 16. At the BCI Stadium on […]
Sevens women raise funds for Noumea trip
After winning the plate trophy at their debut tournament in Borneo last year, the Cook Islands womens rugby sevens squad is eyeing up a medal at the South Pacific Games in New Caledonia later this year. The Cooks will contest the womens division of the Pacific Games rugby sevens tournament along with 10 other countries. […]
Junior netters on their game
Rising netball stars in the junior grades are certainly leading the way in this years club netball season. Under 10, 12 and 15 age grade netballers have been nothing but committed to netball this season with some fantastic games from all junior grades from the six clubs on Rarotonga. While the future of netball certainly […]
150 athletes ready for big tri
Close to 150 athletes will take part in the Air New Zealand Rarotonga International Triathlon to be staged on Saturday, May 7. Ninety-four individuals and 20 teams are entered in the race making it the second largest field of competitors in the 17 years the annual international triathlon has been run on Rarotonga. Twenty-six local […]
The Rock win against the odds
In last Thursdays main 5-a-side football match, The Rock team, who only have 4 players, defeated the Warriors team by 2 goals to 1. Star players Tuka Tisam and Paavo Mustonen made sure that things went The Rocks way even with one player short. The 2-1 win keeps The Rock in second place on the […]
Airport Jets fly away to a win
With just four weeks before the grand finals of the main basketball season games are tightening up as teams jostle for top spots. In last weeks games, the Eke girls took on The Devlins in what was an evenly contested game in the first half with both sides scoring basket for basket. However, the Ekes […]
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