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Pacific
Cook Islands participate in Troika Leaders discussions
Prime Minister Mark Brown joined with fellow Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Troika Leaders on Monday to address pressing regional matters and advance discussions for strengthened regionalism as envisioned in the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.
Cooks reaffirm commitment to Pac-led leadership
The Cook Islands reaffirmed its commitment to Pacific-led leadership last week, joining fellow Troika Officials of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), as well as Officials from Fiji and Palau, to discuss regional priorities as part of considerations leading up to the annual Forum Leaders Meeting to convene in the Solomon Islands in September.
Cyclists will race tonight
Wednesday 12: The second Westpac bank sponsored cycle race will be held today starting at 5pm from the Tupapa Health Clinic. Events over the next three weeks are sponsored as part of Westpac’s overall support for multisport events in Rarotonga and in pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. The event is a handicapped cycle race from […]
Host broadcast awarded at last
Wednesday 12: A local company has been awarded the tender to be the host broadcaster for next month’s Pacific Mini Games in Rarotonga. The directors of Host Broadcast Unit Ltd were informed yesterday by PMG 2009 sales and marketing director Tui Short. “We let them know by telephone,” says Short, “and the conditions are being […]
Cowboys slay Panthers 24-0
Monday 10: It was a stop-start affair but a dominant Arorangi Cowboys forward pack was able to slowly wear down the Panthers to beat them 24-nil on Saturday. With the Cowboys leading at halftime 3-nil, an exciting second half was expected but this never eventuated as the Cowboys basically resorted to conservative 10-man ‘winning’ rugby. […]
UK kids mix with reps
Saturday 8: Visiting UK school Wellington Borough College enjoyed friendly games of netball and rugby against Tereora College yesterday to end their sports tour. The team of 60 students and eight staff have been on the road for the past three weeks where their first stop was Hong Kong. After Hong Kong the team travelled […]
Panthers on comeback trail
Saturday 8: Raemaru Park will play host to today’s round 9 main rugby match of the week between the Arorangi Cowboys and Tupapa. 2008 champions the Panthers have had probably their worst start in ages, losing their first five games of the season, but like any champion team with the return of the old-guard and […]
Fiji magic helps Dragons overcome Tupapa
3 August: Nga-Matavera 14 Tupapa 10, Titikaveka 26 Avatiu 15 Arorangi 24 Takuvaine 21 The Ngatangiia-Matavera Flying Dragons will be toasting their Fijian centres Sailosi Niagi and Usa Mato for two brilliant tries which clinched the game 14-10 against Tupapa. Both tries were similar – starting near halfway with the Fijian flyers hitting the ball […]
Flying Dragons take on Tupapa
1 August: Ngatangiia-Matavera will need to bring their rugby A-game to Tupapa Park today if they are to stop Tupapa from another win on their home ground. Tupapa will be confident after beating Avatiu 18-17 during their catch-up rugby game on Wednesday. But they were lucky that time ran out as Avatiu threatened a last […]
Webb wins golf champs
Friday 31: The final round of the Palm Grove Golf Championship was played out on Saturday and saw the lead change in many divisions. Daniel Webb, playing in the senior men’s division had an indifferent round but his first round 67 was enough to ensure he remained the winner with a total score of 289 […]
Zumba-thon workout for charity
Friday 31: Ditch your workout this Saturday and join the Zumba-thon party at the Top Shape Gym. Zumba instructor Emm Koteka-Wiki in partnership with Top Shape Gym will be holding a Zumba-thon charity master class with proceeds going to the Creative Centre to help adults with disabilities. Emm has been teaching the Zumba fitness class […]
WYNC rehearsal tomorrow
Friday 31: A dress rehearsal for all World Youth Netball Championship volunteers will be held this Saturday at the Telecom Sports Arena in Nikao. Volunteers from ball girls to security guards and even bench officials are being called to the dress rehearsal. The rehearsal is aimed at briefing volunteers on what to expect during the […]
Tupapa back on track
Friday 31: The Tupapa A grade rugby team are back in business after just managing to edge out Avatiu 18-17 during their catch up game on Wednesday at Victoria Park. Tupapa posted the first points through a penalty and soon after the same opportunity arose at the other end of the field for Avatiu. The […]
Road race series continues
Thursday 30: The island’s top two cross country athletes have left to compete for the Cook Islands in the Oceania cross country champs in Christchurch on Saturday. Thomas Henderson and Vanessa Palmer were the winners of the recently-completed cross country series held on Rarotonga recently, which made them eligible to compete in the Oceania event. […]
Lionel-Virginia comp hits off today
1 August: Today will see the start of the Lionel-Virginia golf competition at Nikao. This is a match play on handicap knockout event which is always hotly contested. The men will start the competition this week while the vets and the ladies will start later on. The draw has already been made so check the […]
Mini games host broadcast details due out today
5 August: A decision on who will be offered the tender for host broadcasting at the Pacific Mini Games is expected to be known by today. PMG 2009 organising committee marketing & sponsorship director Tui Short said on Monday that they were still going through the tender process, and the bids were to be in […]
Northern Ireland lasses eye top 10
5 August: The Northern Ireland under 21 team is looking for a top 10 finish at this month’s World Youth Netball Championships. But head coach Jackie Portis knows that it will be difficult even though the team was sixth at the last championships in Florida, USA, four years ago. “I think it will be a […]
Boxing on
3 August: Rarotonga boxer Marcus Jack (above left) eyes up opponent Tua Tehei during their bout in Tahiti last week. Jack is one of the four boxers who were invited by the Tahiti boxing association to take part in a competition there. Results have been received for the first fight night in Tahiti. Jack fought […]
Organisors rehearse for WYNC
3 August: The Telecom Sports Arena in Nikao came to life on Saturday morning with netball supporters gathered for a morning of rehearsals. It is after all a proven fact that practise makes perfect. And so it was that the Pacific Mini Games team tried out the new netball court with a very fast paced […]
Walter Tangata wins men's comp
Wednesday 29: The second round of the 36 hole Air New Zealand Golf Tournament was played on the afternoon of ANZAC Day at the Rarotonga Golf Club. The competition was on bogey and the course must have been playing well because together with everyone trying really hard to win the major prize of a return […]
K9-9K fetches $500 for animal clinic
Wednesday 29: The Esther Honey K9-9K run/walk fundraiser on Monday afternoon raised a total of $500 for the Nikao animal clinic to cover some of its operational costs. Around 70 walkers and runner and 15 dogs turned out for the event which was well supported by the Hash House Hussies, Hoffsprings and Harriers running club […]
Sea Eagles deal to the Eels
Tuesday 28: Top ranked league side the Avatiu Eels suffered a 24-10 drubbing at the hands of third placed Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles at the weekend. Despite the loss, the second for the Eels this season, they remain at the top of the points table ahead of 2008 league champions the Tupapa Panthers by just two […]