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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.
Close games at volleyball finals
The finals of the Vonnia’s Corporate Mixed 6 on 6 Volleyball League for 2010 saw some very close fought games. This was quite evident in the close range of scores in most of the games, no team managing to score over 85 points. Score ranged from 60 – 85. Pool A saw CITC Smackdown continue […]
Hash at Ngatangiia
Hash House Harriers will welcome home the B#ttcracker newsletter originators K9 and Puffin Muffin this evening. The venue will be by the beachside at Ngatangiia field next to Muri Beach Club. The run starts at 5.30 pm and all runners and walkers are welcome.
Peters puts in top lift
The odds of winning a medal at the Delhi Commonwealth Games were stacked against sole female lifter Luisa Peters – but the 17-year-old wowed the Cook Islands camp by lifting 10kg heavier than she has ever before. The teenager took to the stage on Saturday night for her time in the spotlight during the open […]
Triples, pairs end bowls campaign
The Cook Islands men’s and women’s triples and pairs teams have ended their Delhi Commonwealth Games campaign and will put all their efforts into supporting their teammates in the singles division. The four teams were unable to make the cut for the top four placing in their section to move on to the quarterfinals and […]
Cooks set to play Samoa
Centre court at the Thyagara netball stadium is going to be an all out Pacific affair as the Cook Islands face off against Samoa for 9th and 10th place. The two Pacific teams placed 5th in their respective pool of 6 and based on previous encounters between these two sides – sparks are expected to […]
Pera to debut
Cook Islands weightlifter Sirla Pera will make his debut at the Delhi Commonwealth Games this evening. The 18-year-old will continue a family legacy of competing at the Commonwealth Games, taking after his father and coach Sam Pera Snr and older brother Sam Pera Jnr. Pera will be lifting in the 94kg open men’s division and […]
Jubilee loses close fight
Tahitian based Cook Islands boxer Arama Jubilee impressed the Cook Islands camp in India on Friday night when he faced his tough Nauru opponent. The promising 17-year-old was defeated 12-8 in a closely fought bout. The loss has also brought the end to the young man’s Delhi Commonwealth Games campaign but he remains in high […]
Tough going
The Cook Islands national netball squad suffered another loss in India against the tall timber of the England side. The team went into the match after a day’s rest but were caught napping on more than one occasion by England who went on to win 81-33. But it was by far the local girl’s best […]
Emotional time for Solomona
National netballer Holly Solomona has been riding an emotional rollercoaster in Delhi, India after suffering a ligament tear in her knee that has ended her Commonwealth Games campaign. The 26-year-old mother of one tore the ligament on the inside of her knee during the Cook Islands first Commonwealth Games netball match against the Silver Ferns […]
Good 7s response
One of the pleasing and notable aspects of last week’s CITC Rarotonga Club Sevens rugby matches was the high number of young players, under 19s (and not necessarily regular Senior A graders) playing for the various club teams. With our national Cook Islands teams recently participating at the U19 Oceania Qualifiers(held in Samoa from August […]
Finals time at volleyball
Today sees the final games of the 2010 Vonnia’s Corporate Mixed 6 on 6 Volleyball League. Expect all the matches to be great games as each team battles it out to secure a win. While the 5pm, 6pm and 7pm games will see teams attempt to secure rankings from third to eighth in each of […]
Training a hit
Over 40 female cricketers took advantage of a Telecom Women’s High Performance session on Tuesday run by two former New Zealand women’s cricketers Delwyn Costello and Catherine Campbell. Costello and Campbell, who have five world cup appearances between them, drew on their experience as they took players through some of the finer skills of the […]
7s in Happy Valley
Week two of the CITC Rarotonga Club Sevens kicks-off again tomorrow, and this week will be hosted at the Takuvaine ‘Happy Valley’ Field. After last weekend’s matches the pools will be slightly changed with the Panthers now in Pool B – the Panthers match-up against the Dragons should be very interesting for both teams. The […]
Big birthday bash in Delhi
Team Cook Islands administrator Siniva Marsters (cutting cake) celebrated her 30th birthday on Thursday surrounded by the athletes she works to ensure are taken care of every day. As team administrator, Marsters was the first to land in India to make sure the team’s accommodation in Tower 10 was ready for the athletes and officials. […]
A great day
The Prince of Wales athletics day at BCI Stadium on Wednesday was a great day for athletes and spectators alike. Timekeepers and volunteer officials from primary schools and CISA kept the show running smoothly, and Avatea were wonderful hosts – student and teacher volunteers even offered trays of fresh fruit and sandwiches to the officials […]
Titikaveka takes on Avatiu
In today’s soccer matches Titikaveka will face Avatiu in the Under 15 Girls and Premier Men’s division, with the first match kicking off at 4.15pm. This weekend we will see Nikao Sokattak take on Takuvaine at the Nikao Sports Field and Tupapa will host Arorangi at Tupapa Sports Field. The draw for today and Saturday […]
Titoa proud despite Games loss
Boxing at the Delhi Commonwealth Games is certainly one of Mathew Titoa’s proudest moments. The local boxer made his debut at the games on Thursday night in the heavyweight division against an opponent from the Dominican Republic. He was eventually outpunched by his opponent and the loss has ended his short games campaign. Titoa looked […]
Jubilee set
Seventeen-year-old Arama Jubilee is carrying the weight of the nation on his young shoulders as he is expected to do great things in the boxing ring at the Delhi Commonwealth Games. The young boxer will face his Nauru opponent in the super heavyweight class at the Talkatora Stadium. Jubilee is confident ahead of his bout […]
Quiet day for Cooks
Thursday in India is going to be a quiet day in the Cook Islands camp as the netballers take a break from their pool play while tennis player Brittany Teei and sprinter Patricia Taea have finished their Delhi Commonwealth Games campaign. The mama and papa bowlers will continue to battle it out under the Delhi […]
Avatea take their 'baby' home
BCI Stadium was packed yesterday – cars lined the Nikao back roads and crowds camped out under umbrellas set up around the track to watch Rarotonga primary schools fight it out at Prince of Wales athletics day. Host school Avatea swept the whole thing with 924 total points – 234 for the juniors, 345 for […]
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