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6 December 2024
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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
16 November 2024
RAC to address mosque legality
19 November 2024
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
6 November 2024
Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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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.
Junior tennis heads to NZ
Sixteen junior tennis players are polishing up their game ahead of a tour to New Zealand for two separate tournaments next month. The local tennis squad will play in the Hamilton Coca Cola tournament between December 7 and 12 before taking part in the annual Auckland Christmas tournament. Rarotonga junior tennis players have been attending […]
5 athletes land $28,000 contracts
Five Cook Islands athletes have received 2012 London Olympic Scholarships as part of the Olympic Solidarity programme. Canoeists Ella Nicholas and Joshua Utanga along with national sailors Taua Elisa, Junior Charlie and Helema Williams are the successful recipients of the scholarships which will see each athlete receive $28,000 over a two-year period. Each athlete will […]
Sensational 7s
Sevens in Heaven organiser Lara Sadaraka of Destination Cook Islands says that the 2010 sevens tournament was sensational. “The sevens tournament was sensational including the support from the community,” says Sadaraka. It’s only been a couple of days since the successful event wrapped up, and plans for the 2011 tournament are far from being confirmed, […]
Fun in the sun!
The final day of Sevens in Heaven on Saturday drew a colourful crowd to the BCI Stadium to watch some great rugby games and be seen in their costumes. Vonnia’s Vikings looked threatening in their costumes of horned hats and large swords but they were a barrel of fun and so were the ‘Sugary Treats’ […]
Wins to Tupapa and Arorangi
The Tupapa and Arorangi premier men’s soccer teams registered comprehensive wins against their opponents last week. After a solid 7-0 win by the Tupapa women’s team against Matavera, the premier men’s side stepped up to beat Matavera 6-0. A 1-all draw was registered in the senior women’s match between Avatiu and Arorangi but it was […]
A double victory
Success was doubly sweet for the College Rifles rugby club from New Zealand who won both the men’s and women’s Sevens in Heaven championship titles over the weekend. The Rifles men’s team topped their Pool C round of games with only 7 points scored against them with grand finals opponents the Avatiu Eels second in […]
Explosive 7s today
Its D-Day for Sevens in Heavens teams as the play-off for top places gets underway at 9.30 this morning. Impressive on field battles at the BCI Stadium have been seen over the first two days of the tournament and things are expected to be even more explosive today. One of the standout features of this […]
First time round Aitutaki!
Over 40 paddlers clock 50km and survive sharks 50km, 5 hours and 20 minutes, 11 paddlers, 6 sharks, 2 whales and 1 flip – a history making paddle around Aitutaki our ancestors would have been proud of. Paddlers from the Aitutaki Toa Moana, Te Mana and Aitutaki Oe Vaka clubs set out to make history […]
My famous sports hero Richie McGraw
My favourite sports hero is Richie McGraw. He is one of the best players in rugby that I like to watch on TV. He is in his late 30s. He plays for the Crusaders in their provincial games. Richie captains the New Zealand All Blacks. I like how Richie tackles and steals the ball from […]
Noo's Bar signs on as a sponsor
Raro Fried Chicken and Noo’s Bar at the Avarua harbour have come to the party and signed on as a 2010 Vaka Eiva Bronze Sponsor for the event scheduled to be held between November 19 and 26. Raro Fried Chicken owner Teokotai ‘Noo’ George is thrilled to be part of the island’s biggest sporting event […]
7s burst into action
Some slick and classy sevens rugby action was seen in day one of the 2010 Sevens in Heaven tournament yesterday afternoon at the BCI Stadium – and you can guarantee more of the same today and tomorrow. The stadium grounds sizzled with the hot action as teams showed their skills, tricks and speed. The women […]
Avatiu the favourites
The Under 15 girls will kick-off tomorrow’s soccer matches at the Avatiu field from 1.30pm. In the premier men’s game Avatiu will start as favourites as they play on home turf against Arorangi.Avatiu are a strong team and will no doubt create a few problems for the western side to win the match. However, Arorangi […]
Ravens ooze raw talent, experience
Growing and exposing women’s rugby is the drive behind the Titikaveka Rehab Ravens sevens team which features three New Zealand Black Ferns world cup winners, former Black Ferns and two Cook Islands national netballers. Captain Vania Lavea says that while they haven’t done too much training as a team – the team has a wealth […]
A blinder by Muri women
The second instalment of the expanded Edgewater Women’s Cricket League got off to a ripper of a start last weekend. Muri, despite having a strong line up, have struggled in the Saturday morning competition to date, but that all changed for Punanga Kaveao’s team last Saturday as captain Kaveao lead by example and posted an […]
All Stars fall short
The first round of The Computer Man top four and bottom six cricket competition saw all but one of the higher seeded teams collect wins. The Avana All-Stars were fancied to win against Tupapa, however Telecom High Performance player Toala Teinaki made it tough work for the All-stars as he put on a display of […]
Gap It!
Kia Orana, We feel like the professional athlete who gets paid to do what he loves. Destination Cook Islands is so excited to once again organise the Sevens In Heaven which incorporates the best of everything – our country, our people and the wonderful game of rugby 7s. To all the participating teams – Gap […]
Happy 21st
Kia Orana, The Cook Islands Rugby Union welcomes you back to the CI International Sevens Tournament presented by CITC – the 21st annual version of this great event. This year’s festival has expanded with the entry of 16 Men’s teams and 9 Women’s teams and with it presents the exciting challenge to organisers, officials and […]
71 games, 25 teams
Sevens in Heaven 2010 will be BIG and better than ever! The biggest ever Cook Islands International Sevens tournament will kick start tomorrow with a total of 71 games to be played over three days by 25 teams. The 16 men’s and 9 women’s teams will strut their stuff at the BCI Stadium for the […]
Vikings thrash TSL Schnapper
The BCI Stadium will be the place to catch the mixed touch rugby action as teams prepare for round two of the competition. Last week the Vikings thrashed opponents the TSL Schnapper 11-3. Westpac also registered a comprehensive 9-3 win against the Educationalists and the Kamikaze dominated their game against Nukutere College to win 6-2. […]
Playing for pride
The Avatiu Motor Centre Eels women’s players come from all walks of life – but they share a common love for rugby. And they are not afraid to get down and dirty in the Avatiu swamp mud with the boys during training. The team is a mix of young up and coming speedsters and ‘mature’ […]
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