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New Caledonian pro-independence activist issues dire warning to France
A pro-independence activist in New Caledonia is warning France to immediately halt planned constitution amendments or face "war".
Regulator defends Starlink users
Cook Islands telecommunications regulator head Bernard Hill said regional regulators who are banning the use of Starlink might have an “overinflated view” of their importance.
U19 wins friendly 67-5
The Cook Islands under 19 rugby team have begun their FORU Tournament campaign in Samoa with a 67-5 win in their ‘friendly’ match against American Samoa. The team faces Papua New Guinea today in what should be a very exciting game. The 26-man strong squad includes seven local based players under the guidance of coach […]
Sides out for points
With just two more games in the 2010 CITC club rugby 15s competition left to play, things are expected to intensify as securing wins plus bonus points will be the aim for all teams. The Avatiu Eels were able to re-establish their lead in the Senior A competition thanks mainly to the Arorangi Cowboys surprise […]
Raro pumped
Excitement is mounting as Rarotonga gets set to host the 4th International Asia Pacific Body Building and Fitness Championships this Saturday. Around 70 bodybuilders from across the Asia Pacific region will compete in this event – the first to be hosted on the island for some 15 odd years. The one day show will be […]
Cowboys face Eels
The Arorangi Cowboys taken on the Avatiu Eels today in the under 16 Powerade challenge. The Cowboys are the current holders of the Powerade Challenge Trophy after defeating the Tupapa Panthers by 5-0 a fortnight ago. The Panthers have held the trophy for the past four years. The Eels have defeated the Cowboys twice this […]
Washbourn 40th
Phil Washbourn, the first local home in this year’s Air New Zealand International Triathlon, represented the Cook Islands at the Australian cross country championships on Saturday. The race, which doubled at the Oceania Athletics Cross Country, was held in Brisbane and the field had competitors from Australian, New Zealand, PNG, Nauru and Fiji. At 38 […]
Utanga just misses semis
Cook Islands canoe sprint paddler Josh Utanga just missed out on a semi-finals spot of the K1 1000m by just 0.10 seconds at the 2010 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships held in Poznan, Poland between August 19-22. His sights are now set on the 2012 London Olympics and he is looking for sponsors to help […]
Goldies at Nikao
Last Friday’s golden oldies rugby was played at Nikao. Despite the late arrival of a set of jerseys from the Legends, the game kicked off before 5pm. It started off at a frantic pace with the Sydney-bound team moving the ball along their classy backs to open the scoring. Not to be outdone the ‘non-travelling’ […]
Athletes showcase Cook Islands
The Cook Islands youth Olympic team in Singapore spent the weekend promoting the country by manning a Cook Islands booth and showcasing our unique culture. The team, made up of a boys handball team, two swimmers and two sailors performed for the 204 countries taking part in the inaugural Youth Olympics as well as for […]
Young athletes promote country
The team continues competing, learning and enjoying the experience as these photos show. Athletes showcase Cook Islands – page 14
Turtle Diggz on top
Vonnia’s Corporate mixed volleyball team Turtle Diggz have maintained their early top of the table lead with an impressive win on Friday against opponents Manea Food Boom. Turtle Diggz wasted no time in asserting their dominance with a comprehensive win over Manea Food Boom 116-50. Their impressive score of 116 points was the night’s highest […]
Heath heads for Brazil
Local volleyball association vice-president Brendon Heath is on his way to Brazil for five weeks of training ahead of the New Zealand volleyball season. Heath, who departed our shores last night, is one of New Zealand’s top beach volleyball players and as vice-president of the local association he is keen to develop the sport here […]
Betham expected
Former Warriors league start turned professional boxer Monty Betham is expected to be on the island for this Saturday’s Fight Night at the Telecom Sports Arena. This Saturday’s fight night is a combined fundraising event between the Cook Islands Sports Academy and the Cook Islands Amateur Boxing Association. The night has 10 bouts scheduled between […]
Powerade final
This Wednesday will see the final Powerade mid week challenge to be played at Arorangi. The under 16 Arorangi Cowboys capitalised on the absence of key Tupapa Panthers players in the last challenge which they won 5-0. It was heartbreaking for the Panthers who had managed to hold on to the challenge cup since winning […]
Slacker's 1200th run
Hash House Harriers run number 1547 will be set by Glen Lambeth at his house in Tikioki Rd (half way between Fruits of Raro and Matutu Brewery). Look for the sign and flags. This week we celebrate Slacker’s 1200th run – the highest amount of runs by a member in Raro Hash! There will be […]
Panthers slay the Dragons
Panthers 21 vs Dragons 16 Reds 20 vs Cowboys 20 Eels 51 vs Bulls 24 The Tupapa Panthers rugby team stunned the Ngatangiia Dragons on Saturday when they scored 21 points in the final 20 minutes to win the Senior A grade match of the week 21-16 against the shell-shocked Dragons. The Dragons will be […]
Tough start at Youth Olympics
The national youth handball team at the Singapore Youth Olympic Games got its first taste of international competition last week. Team administrator Siniva Marsters reports that after a test run alongside Korea – the Cooks faced off against top ranked youth handball team, France. Marsters said that although the team prepared well, they knew it […]
More newcomers to outrigger
It was a great day of action packed fun at the Muri lagoon on Saturday for the V12 Corporate oe vaka races. Twenty-five keen and well organised businesses turned up for the day kitted out with their bbqs, tents, chilly-bins and racing uniforms. After two rounds, three semi finals, some fun games and a couple […]
Bash it!
Cricket sponsors will get to experience the fun and excitement of the sport in today’s ‘Sponsors Bash’ at Raemaru Park. Cricket has boomed on the island in the past year thanks mostly to the staunch sponsors of cricket. Cook Islands Cricket Association general manager Alister Stevic says that today’s sponsors bash tournament is to give […]
Panthers eye Dragons at Muri
The revived Tupapa Panthers Senior A grade will head to Muri today to take on their hosts the Ngatangiia Dragons in today’s CITC main rugby match of the week. The Ngatangiia Dragons need to win today to restore the confidence of their supporters after great form at the start of the season. And while the […]
Tavana All Stars formed
The newly established Avana Cricket Club – the Tavana All Stars – are excited about the upcoming start to the cricket season after four weeks of recruiting and training. The club’s emphasis is on junior development and so far they’ve been able to recruit keen youngsters ready to take on the challenge. The Tavana All […]
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