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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.

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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.

Swamp finals

The champions of the CITC senior A rugby grade will be decided this afternoon when the slippery Avatiu Eels meet arch-rivals the galloping Arorangi Cowboys at the Swamp. The last time these two teams met the Cowboys literally blasted the Eels forward pack off the park for a comprehensive 34-7 win. The Eels will be […]

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Special surprise for Taea

Titikaveka College student and national athlete Patricia Taea is the pride and joy of the school which rallied on Friday to raise funds for the track athlete. Taea is one of two track athletes that will represent the country at next month’s Commonwealth Games in Delhi. The 17-year-old will compete in the 100m sprints and […]

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High scores expected

Next Friday will see the final random round robin competition of the Vonnia’s Corporate 6 on 6 volleyball league so tonight’s games at the Telecom Sports Arena should be intense and high scoring affairs. Also the format means that even though you lose your game you still get to play the following week. Tonight is […]

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Sizzling B final set

Tomorrow’s Whatever Bar and Grill Senior B grade grand final between the Arorangi Cowboys and Avatiu Eel is sure to sizzle! Led by inspirational captain Jean-Pierre Rongokea the Cowboys have been the outright leaders in this grade winning all 11 of their matches this season. Stars from ‘yesteryear’ working in partnership with some young upcoming […]

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Matavera prepares for Tupapa match

Today’s premier men’s soccer match will be the first test for the Tupapa team. Matavera will play host to Tupapa and they haven’t lost a game yet and are sitting on five points resulting from a win and two draws. Tupapa are only one point ahead. Today’s winner will lead the Lotto Premier Men’s Round […]

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Arorangi looking good

The Arorangi Cricket Club aims to be the best club in the Cook Islands and so far they are not only doing the damage on the pitch – they are looking good doing it! This week the club blessed its set of brand new uniforms for both the men’s and women’s teams. And at the […]

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QR hosts athletes, officials

Members of Team Cook Islands for the Delhi Commonwealth Games and the Diplomats Golden Oldies rugby team were hosted to lunch by Queen’s Representative Sir Frederick Goodwin and Lady Goodwin yesterday. While Sir Frederick is well known for hosting his golden oldies brothers – it was the first time that he has hosted Team Cook […]

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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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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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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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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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