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Pacific
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Oceania administrator of the year
Being nominated as a potential candidate for the Oceania Administrator of the year award was enough to put a smile on the face of local sports manager Robert Graham. But actually winning the award came as a pleasant surprise to Graham and a surprise that has kept him smiling since the announcement some weeks ago. […]
Avatiu tackles Sokattak
Today’s main soccer match will be between Avatiu and Nikao Sokattak. Avatiu has some promising young talents who have proven their worth by continually attacking their opponents when they lose ball possession and that is a good sign that they can do well this season. This is one team to watch when the game moves […]
Mini tennis comp continues
The ANZ Play and Stay Stars tennis competition continues today at the Tennis Centre in Nikao. The five-week competition got underway last Saturday with the under 8, under 9 and under 12 competition. Today will see the continuation of the under 8 tournament and the start of the under 14 competition. Last Saturday, Eva Pati […]
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