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Cook Islands diaspora embrace digital innovation to preserve Te Reo Māori
Two passionate Cook Islanders living in New Zealand have embarked on an ambitious project aimed at protecting and revitalising the Cook Islands language for future generations.
Govt consultations in NZ for Cook Islanders
The Cook Islands Government, led by Prime Minister Mark Brown, is preparing to engage with Cook Islands communities across Aotearoa New Zealand from November 18 to 22 in a week-long diaspora consultation.
Hash birthday bash
Hash House Harriers celebrates its 30th birthday this evening. In conjunction with the Week of Running hash will provide the run from the Edgewater car park in Arorangi. The theme is “The louder the Better” – dress up and enjoy the festivities. A full barbecue meal will follow at a small cost of $5. The […]
U14 team arrives
A New Zealand-based Cook Islands under 14 rugby league team is arriving this weekend to play a Cook Islands selection in two games next week. The local side is being organised by Inangaro ‘Love’ Tupuna to play against the visitors. But it’s not all about rugby league for the NZ Cook Islands team who are […]
Professional volleyball coach here
Cook Islands Volleyball is pleased to announce that today, Fabio Menta, a professional volleyball coach from Italy, will arrive on the island to help with the development of the sport. Menta was invited to come to the Cook Islands by CIVA vice president Brendon Heath and his arrival could not have been better timed. The […]
7s side named for Darwin tourney
One day of extensive fitness testing and two days of trials ended on Saturday for the 30 aspirants who are chasing the honour of representing the Cook Islands at the Oceania 7s championships to be held on Friday and Saturday, in Darwin Australia. The trials, which created competitive play for the 12 positions, exposed some […]
Wild dozen on loose
The Waitaria Wild dozen took Thursday afternoon’s fun run seriously when they turned up in florescent tights and bright coloured plastic ei. The group of 12 runners and walkers from Waitaria Bay in the Marlborough Sounds are here for a good time running around Rarotonga. The group, ranging in age from 47 to 70 have […]
Unbeaten Red Backs face challenge
The unbeaten Arorangi cricket team faces stiff competition from third-placed ANZ Avatiu Nikao today as the two faceoff at Raemaru Park. Red Backs skipper Apii Mamanu will be looking for fine form from his in-form bowlers Henry ‘Gazza’ Geary and Kiri Yeutu if they are to trouble key ANZ Avatiu Batters Dean Head, Hamish Weir […]
Up and running
Runners and walkers taking part in today’s Round Rarotonga Road Race gathered on Thursday night for the first event of the week of running – the 5km fun run. This was held at the Edgewater Resort and Spa and was a good opportunity for runners to check out their competition. The fun meet and greet […]
Taea strikes gold
The Cook Islands’ sole track athlete taking part in the Delhi Commonwealth Games, Patricia Taea, has bagged a gold medal at the Oceania Area Championship in Cairns, Australia, this week. The 17-year-old won gold in the women’s under 20 javelin with a distance of 37.17m. Although this is reportedly not Taea’s personal best throw, it […]
Cooks women in OFC Nations Cup
The Cook Islands national women’s soccer squad left for Auckland yesterday to compete in the OFC Women’s Nations Cup. The tournament kicks off on September 29 at the North Harbour Stadium and will conclude in a final on October 8 to see who will win through to the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Germany 2011. […]
Round Cup fixtures
As the 2010 Rarotonga Soccer Round Cup competition continues today, Takuvaine will host Avatiu at the Takuvaine field. The Under 14 boys kick off their game at 4.15pm followed by the Premier Men’s match at 5pm. Avatiu disposed of Arorangi last weekend and will look forward to doing the same to Takuvaine, however Takuvaine will […]
Cookie Cup remains at Arorangi
Arorangi faced their first challenge for the 2010 season against Takuvaine on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Takuvaine were seeking revenge after going down to Arorangi the previous week in the Saturday competition. Arorangi batted first in the 20/20 match and managed to score runs consistently. Tom Vea was welcomed back into the team after […]
Oceania duties for refs
Soccer referees Tupou Patia and Terry Piri have been selected to officiate in the OFC Women’s Nations Cup to be held in Auckland, New Zealand, kicking off on September 29 and finishing on October 8. For Terry Piri this will be his first international exposure as a soccer official – he has his sights set […]
Diggz burn Sparkz at volleyball
Vonnia’s corporate 6 on 6 volleyball league team Turtle Diggz was the only squad to score over 100 points last Friday. The team scored 115 points against Te Aponga Sparkz who managed to smash across 61 points. The huge score has helped Turtle Diggz secure a 2nd place ranking. But there’s no more time to […]
26-week ban
Avatiu rugby player Bilsy Gukisuva has been handed a 26 playing week ban from the game by a three man judicial panel. During the grand final on Saturday between the Avatiu Eels and Arorangi Cowboys, Gukisuva was cited for punching Arorangi player Emile Mamanu who required 18 stitches to his face from the punch. The […]
Work commitment sees athlete out
Team Cook Islands to the Delhi Commonwealth Games has lost one member and are awaiting the confirmation of visas for another two. Aitutaki track athlete Tiraa Arere has pulled out of the games choosing his job over travelling to India to represent the country. His decision to choose work in order to feed his family […]
Ambrose fundraiser
The Matavera Sunday School have a golf Ambrose fundraiser tomorrow at 4pm at the Rarotonga Golf Club. The fundraiser is in aid of the Matavera Sunday School community’s trip to visit the CICC churches in Auckland. The trip will also be an opportunity for the students of the Matavera Sunday school to have some fun […]
Arorangi fights back to win
In the season first cricket double header at the weekend, the Arorangi women’s cricket team took to the field for the first time to play Muri. Batting first Muri lost wickets consistently as Arorangi bowler Diana Tamaiva took three wickets to keep the Muri total to a modest 42. Muri would have felt a comeback […]
Red Backs remain unbeaten
Batting first, last year’s top four cricket winners the Arorangi Red Backs took on last season’s round robin winners Muri in what most expected to be the battle of the weekend. Arorangi’s opening batter Daniel Webb provided the stability for his team as he batted out the innings scoring 55 not out to take the […]
Takuvaine hosts
The Takuvaine soccer club will host their neighbours Avatiu today at the valley. Draw for today at the Takuvaine field: Takuvaine vs. Avatiu, 4.15pm Under 14 Boys, ref: Junior Arioka, assist refs: Mosman Baker and Mary Tou; 5pm Senior Women’s, ref: Tutai Taurarii, assist refs: Robert Savage and Junior Arioka Draw for Friday, Sept 24 […]
Golf tourney brings out the best
The B&M Wholesaler’s Golf Tournament last Saturday brought out the best in many of Rarotonga’s golfers at the Rarotonga Golf Club. This popular tournament was well attended by Cook Islands golfing fraternity who were blessed with great golfing weather on the day. There were a lot of golfers who broke their handicaps and some of […]
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