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Cash prizes at volleyball one-day tournament
Wednesday 19 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Spaces are filling up fast for the one-day volleyball tournament this Saturday at the Telecom Sports Arena. And it’s no wonder as some fantastic prizes are up for grabs not only for the winners of the competition – but every player will be in the chance to win cash prizes through fun novelty games throughout […]
Choosing Pacific Games codes
Wednesday 19 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Sports codes in which athletes will represent the Cook Islands at this year’s Pacific Games in New Caledonia are expected to be confirmed by the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee at the end of the month. New Caledonia will host the 14th Pacific Games, formerly known as the South Pacific Games, from August […]
Turtles 20/20 thrills and spills
Wednesday 19 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Magic playing conditions on Saturday saw two action packed 20/20 cricket games at the Matavera Cricket grounds where the three teams in the Turtles Domestic League II tournament put their skills on display. Game one saw Ngatangiia-Matavera host Te-Au-O-Tonga. Winning the toss Te-Au-O-Tonga captain Patiiamai Ataela elected to bowl first. After a tentative start from […]
Solomons beat Cooks
Tuesday 18 January 2011 | Published in Regional
The Cook Islands under 17 men’s soccer team was defeated by Solomon Islands in their final match at the Oceania Under 17 Men’s Championships in Auckland by four goals to one. The Solomons scored first when Solo Kuki found the net with a strike from the edge of the box. Cooks player Tamaiva Smith pounced […]
Cooks beat Tonga in Oceania champs
Monday 17 January 2011 | Published in Regional
The Cook Islands under 17 men’s soccer team convincingly defeated Tonga in their third match of the Oceania Under 17 Men’s Championship by six goals to two in Auckland. The local side was stronger and dominant throughout the first half of the match with the first goal coming through New Zealand based Tyrell Barringer-Tahiri, Barringer-Tahiri […]
'Gutsy' Ironman effort
Monday 17 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Triathlete Roland Neururer 35th among 1200 athletes Local triathlete veteran Roland Neururer is the talk of the triathlon community after his gutsy performance at the Challenge Wanaka full Ironman on Saturday in an impressive time of 11:18:39 to place 10th overall in his age grade and 35th overall. Challenge Wanaka is New Zealand’s largest triathlon […]
Ex Silver Fern to coach Cooks
Saturday 15 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Former Silver Ferns netballer Marg Foster has been appointed as the new head coach for the Cook Islands netball development squad. The Christchurch based mother of two will be arriving on the island at the end of the month to run development programmes for all ages. While on the island she will also be interviewing […]
Cooks bounce back
Friday 14 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Cook Islands under 17 soccer player Anthony Samuel heads the ball away from a Tahiti player during their clash on Wednesday. After a disastrous performance in their first soccer match against New Caledonia, the Cook Islands under 17 men’s soccer team bounced back with a critical performance losing to group leaders Tahiti by just one […]
Volleyball one day tournament
Friday 14 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Some fantastic cash prizes will be up for grabs at the first social mixed volleyball tournament of the year on Saturday January 22 at the Telecom Sports Arena. The one-day social volleyball tournament has been organised to kick start the volleyball season and to help volleyball lovers shed some of the Christmas excesses. The tournament’s […]
2 debuts in IRB 7s
Friday 14 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Avatiu rugby stalwart Clive Nicholas and Ngatangiia speedster Sailosi Niagi will make their debut on the IRB rugby sevens circuit next month in Wellington as members of the 12-man national rugby sevens squad named yesterday. The squad also includes fellow local players and experienced sevens circuit players Duane Gukisuva of the Avatiu club and Turori […]
Young tennis stars shine at NZ comp
Friday 14 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Cook Islands junior tennis players not only showed their skills but their tenacity at the recent Auckland Christmas tournament where a number of players battled on despite carrying injuries. A team of 16 local junior tennis players between the ages of 8 and 18 put their skills to the test in two tough tournaments in […]
Junior tennis starts back
Friday 14 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Tennis lessons for beginners, intermediate and advanced junior players starts up again next week. Lessons will run every day for the next two weeks of the school holidays at the Nikao tennis centre for kids of all ages and levels of tennis. First time tennis players are all welcome to join the beginner’s classes starting […]
Tahiti snatches win from Cooks
Thursday 13 January 2011 | Published in Regional
A Cook Islands soccer player attempts to tackle the ball away from his Tahitian opponent in the team’s second match of the under 17 World Cup qualifying tournament in Auckland yesterday. The Cooks looked like they were going to hold Tahiti to a 0-all draw after some great defending by the local boys. With no […]
Good wind for budding sailors
Thursday 13 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Gusty winds made for thrilling sailing on Muri lagoon as the island’s newest certified sailors took to the water for the last day of the Learn to Sail programme yesterday. The introductory sailing programme, funded through the NZAID Community Initiative Scheme, attracted 34 keen new sailors for the three-day programme. And under the guidance of […]
8 make mark in elite tri
Wednesday 12 January 2011 | Published in Regional
The eight Cook Islands athletes who took part in the Port of Tauranga Half Ironman at the weekend are now taking a well earned holiday after posting great individual results in the race. The Tauranga Half Ironman is New Zealand’s premier half ironman race and doubles as the New Zealand long distance triathlon championships. The […]
Gym sold
Wednesday 12 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Passion for the health of Cook Islanders has lead Puai and Tai Wichman to buy the Fitness Cook Islands Gym in Nikao. They now own both fitness gyms on the island after taking over Top Shape in Taputapuatea in March 2010. Previous owners of Fitness Cook Islands Ianis and Anita Boaza had been looking to […]
Big loss
Wednesday 12 January 2011 | Published in Regional
The Cook Islands under 17 men’s soccer team suffered a massive 8-1 loss against New Caledonia in their opening match of the Under 17 World Cup qualifiers in New Zealand on Tuesday afternoon. But the fact the squad was able to slot in a goal against their fancier opponent will keep the team buoyant ahead […]
Diplomats eyes on Fukuoka
Tuesday 11 January 2011 | Published in Regional
The Diplomats golden oldies rugby team that went to the 2010 Golden Oldies Festival in Sydney had a great wrap-up function at the residence of Tom and Shirley Wills in Vaimaanga before Christmas. Those who travelled from the town area had to take a special Cooks Passenger Bus to comply with the “don’t drink and […]
Speedster hauls golds on track
Tuesday 11 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Gisborne track sensation Tom Smith made his local grandfather John McElhinney one of the proudest men over the festive season. The 14-year-old smashed his personal best three times on the way to winning silver at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Track and Field Championships in Hastings in December. He defeated runners two years older to […]
Hash run in Arorangi
Monday 10 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Hash House Harriers will meet in Arorangi for this evening’s run. Venue is Half M.T. and Lightning’s residence. Scooter will assist trail setting duties. Turn inland opposite Manuia Beach Resort driveway – hash sign and flags will guide you. The run starts at 5.30 pm and all runners and walkers are welcome.
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