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Ake Hosea honoured
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islanders instrumental in developing the sport of athletics were honoured at the celebration of 100 years of athletics excellence dinner last month.
It's tri time
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Other Sports
The new triathlon season rolled out on Thursday with 21 athletes turning out for the run-cycle duathlon and today multi-sporters will add a swim for the first triathlon of the season.
Heathers plan reunion
Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in Other Sports
One of Rarotonga’s largest families is preparing for one of the country’s largest reunions in December.
Five-year-old Dallas excels at athletics
Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in Other Sports
Five-year-old Arorangi boy Dallas Rongokea is making sporting headlines in Blenheim for his impressive feats in athletics.
37 fish landed
Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in Other Sports
The annual Lion Red fishing competition sponsored by the Bond Store was held on Saturday, November 10.
Kiwi kids start epic journey to Rarotonga
Tuesday 13 November 2012 | Published in Other Sports
With hearts set on coming to Rarotonga for the Vaka Eiva Festival – a group of far north Kiwi youngsters embarked on an epic waka mission to raise funds.
Muscling up in Rarotonga
Monday 12 November 2012 | Published in Other Sports
Muscle definition was all the rage at the national auditorium on Saturday when regional bodybuilders gathered for the Cook Islands and South Pacific Bodybuilding Championships.
Flexing for the Cook Islands
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands bodybuilder Okirua Enoka pumps his guns for the cameras as he and fellow athletes Nga Nelio and Mary Rahiti strut their stuff through Avarua yesterday. About 30 Pacific bodybuilders will compete today in the South Pacific Bodybuilding championships. 12110931
Muscle flexing in street parade
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Other Sports
Regional bodybuilders flexed their muscles through Avarua yesterday in the parade of nations and there will be more muscle flexing tonight at the National Auditorium.
Comp caps club's success
Thursday 8 November 2012 | Published in Other Sports
It was a successful day on and off the water for Manihiki’s Tukao Fishing Club, which celebrated its first birthday last month with the Papa Henere Fishing Competition.
Oceania's best bodybuilders here
Thursday 8 November 2012 | Published in Other Sports
Winning gold is the goal for Mr Tonga and his fellow athletes from the Kingdom of Tonga.
Muscle men and women shaping up
Tuesday 6 November 2012 | Published in Other Sports
The region’s most buffed men and women are heading to Rarotonga this week for the Cook Islands and South Pacific Bodybuilding championships on November 10.
Donation boosts swimming vision
Tuesday 6 November 2012 | Published in Other Sports
Children learning to swim in the Cook Islands have been given a boost after the first lot of goggles donated by Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) were handed over to CITC Pharmacy last week.
Cancelled marathon affects Cooks
Saturday 3 November 2012 | Published in Other Sports
Two Cook Islands runners have been affected by the cancellation of the New York Marathon.
Volleyball round 2
Wednesday 31 October 2012 | Published in Other Sports
The current business house volleyball tournament heads into round two today at the Telecom Sports Arena in Nikao.
Volleyball guru imparts skills
Saturday 27 October 2012 | Published in Other Sports
Popularising volleyball and imparting skills are the mission of John Kessel, the director of USA Beach Volleyball, who is on the island for a week spreading the volleyball fun and love.
15 locals in field of 3000 triathletes
Thursday 25 October 2012 | Published in Other Sports
Three thousand triathletes from 45 countries raced in the International Triathlon Union World Age Grade Championships in downtown Auckland on Monday.
Warner wins Vaka title
Wednesday 24 October 2012 | Published in Other Sports
The annual Vaka Sailing Championships held on Saturday saw Barry Warner finally achieve his long held ambition of winning the title after years of effort.
Russian sailors stop in Cooks
Wednesday 24 October 2012 | Published in Other Sports
Peace, love and happiness are the main messages of a Russian sailing crew as they look to become the first group to circumnavigate the globe in an inflatable sailing boat.
'Be responsible' says Olympian
Tuesday 23 October 2012 | Published in Other Sports
It was informal discussion with Valerie Adams that made the most impact for Tereora College’s two Olympians Patricia Taea and Patrick Tuara.