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Graham takes over as New Zealand High Commissioner to Cook Islands

The newly appointed New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Catherine Graham, assumed the role yesterday taking over from Tui Dewes whose term came to an end on September 8.

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Heath gains from Rome congress

Cook Islands Volleyball Association vice president Brendon Manatu Heath has been gathering information in Rome to help the development of volleyball in the Cook Islands. The star beach volleyball player attended the International Volleyball Federation’s 32nd World Congress in Rome, Italy from September 7 to 10. Heath made the trip to Italy from Brazil where […]

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Panthers to tackle Eels

This Saturday’s under 19 Budget Rental and Polynesian Bike Hire grade grand finals will be contested by the Tupapa Panthers and the Avatiu Eels – and it’s expected to be one of the best games to watch at the weekend grand finals. All year – whether it be rugby sevens or 15s – the Panthers […]

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Tough match

Today’s soccer match between Matavera and Tupapa will be played at the Matavera School grounds with the Under 14 boys kicking off at 4.15pm. There is no question that Matavera will be anxious to seize the opportunity to rectify their performance by gaining a victory against a determined Tupapa side. In the women’s division the […]

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Keeping healthy in Delhi

Dengue fever and food poisoning are high up on the list of what some participants may contract while attending the Delhi Commonwealth Games in India next month. But Team Cook Islands is doing all it can to make sure our athletes and officials as safe as possible. Team medical official Dr Rangiau Fariu said it […]

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Gazza takes hat-trick maiden

Arorangi Cricket Club’s Henry Geary’s run of outstanding form has seen him achieve a very rare feat at the weekend taking a hat-trick maiden over. A hat-trick in cricket is three wickets in three deliveries and a maiden over is no runs scored. This is the first time in living memory this has occurred in […]

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Teams continue winning ways

Tough cricket match-ups were seen at the weekend but once again the Matavera and Arorangi cricket club emerged unscathed to continue their winning form in the Computer Man men’s competition. Avatiu-Nikao were looking to keep their unbeaten form going when they took on fellow unbeaten side Matavera. Games between these two are always close and […]

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Injured Ella braves it

Despite disappointing performances by solo Cook Islands canoeist Ella Nicholas at the Canoe Slalom World Champs in Slovenia – Nicholas was a great ambassador for the sport and the Cook Islands. Nicholas represented the Cook Islands at the championships, competing against some of the world’s best canoeist from 48 countries. But an injury four days […]

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U17 head into second games

The Nikao soccer side will face Takuvaine today at the CIFA complex in the Under 17 Boys division while Tupapa take on Matavera straight after that. Takuvaine play their first game after a bye last week and will face Nikao and hope to win their first game. Nikao went down to Tupapa last week by […]

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U16 youth and flare on show

The Origin Energy under 16 grand final is expected to be an exciting game of youth and flare. This age grade grand final will be contested by the Avatiu Eels and rivals the Arorangi Cowboys at the BCI Stadium this Saturday. The Eels have been the form team this year in a very competitive grade, […]

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Goldies dance away

The golden oldies rugby finale last Friday was a memorable occasion. Fresh from his holiday, Indian wasted no time infringing and referee Simi quickly obliged with a penalty. Silky Wilky at halfback provided quick balls for his backs while independent Philip kept isolating himself from his support. For the Sydney-siders – crashfire Joe and ultrasound […]

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U13 to kick off finals clashes

It’s rugby grand finals time and today we preview the FBI under 13 grade clash between the formidable Tupapa Panthers and the threatening Arorangi Cowboys. All rugby grand finals games will be staged at the BCI Stadium in Nikao starting with the under 13 grade. The Panthers have been by far the most outstanding team […]

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30 junior bowlers roll up

Rarotonga Bowling Club members beamed with pride as 30 junior bowlers showed off their new found love and skill for the game. Over two Saturdays, junior lawn bowls players from Tereora College, Nukutere College, St Joseph’s Primary School and Avarua Primary School gathered for the inaugural inter school and college lawn bowls competition. But no […]

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Half marathon thanks expressed

Saturday morning half marathon runners have started this week with big congratulations to the organisers and helpful volunteers that worked together to make the run a success. The half marathon was held from the Tikioki Tri site where 20 keen runners lined up for the 7 o’clock start. In the end, visitor Gary MacIlwee took […]

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Security addressed ahead of games

No wandering around unescorted – that’s one of Team Cook Islands’ simple rules when they attend the 19th Commonwealth Games in Delhi next month. Team Cook Islands chef de mission George George says that he is aware of some of the security risks raised by other competing teams – namely New Zealand and Australia. But […]

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Eels and Cowboys in grand final

Eels 22 vs Dragons 13 Cowboys 32 vs Bulls 5 This coming weekend’s CITC club rugby grand final will be played between old rivals the Avatiu Eels and Arorangi Cowboys. The two senior A team emerged the victors of Saturday’s knockout semi finals played between the Eels and Ngatangiia Dragons at Avatiu and the Cowboys […]

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Arorangi hold out Takuvaine

Arorangi Cricket Club’s up-and-coming junior star Pahina Lapana smacks the ball against Takuvaine on Saturday. Arorangi battered first to reach 182 runs all out with star batsman Keith ‘Kiri’ Yeutua scoring 82 runs from 61 balls. Takuvaine had a much better performance this week and put up a valiant performance with the bat but could […]

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Nikao Sokattak wins second match

Nikao Sokattak won their second match against Avatiu in the Lotto Premier Men’s main match on Saturday and remains unbeaten in the round cup competition. Sokattak opened their scoring tally with a shot from inside the penalty area by Dawn Tare within the first five minutes of the game. Teariki Mateariki added a second goal […]

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Visitor wins half marathon

On Saturday, 20 keen runners gathered at the Tikioki Tri site for a recreational half marathon in the lead up to the Round Rarotonga Road Race on September 25. As they huddled under the marquee during the race briefing, the rain and wind looked like it would dampen all spirits. However, it stopped just before […]

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Rugby honours on the line

It’s knockout semi finals time and all the good work from the past 10 weeks goes on the line today as the top four A grade rugby teams line up this weekend in order to make next week’s grand finals. In the 1st and 4th playoff at Avatiu – the Eels will face the ‘never […]

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Team Cook Islands named

A 49-member Team Cook Islands has been named to attend the Delhi Commonwealth Games next month. The Delhi Commonwealth Games will be held between October 3 and 14. The team formally announced yesterday includes 31 athletes competing in athletics, boxing, lawn bowls, netball, tennis and weightlifting, plus officials and administrators. The team will be led […]

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