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Articles by Nicolea Mateariki
Pa Enua outreach team inspires Mauke youth with rugby values
Thursday 20 February 2025 | Written by Nicolea Mateariki | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
After a successful tour to Mitiaro, the Cook Islands Rugby Union’s (CIRU) Pa Enua outreach team, which runs the Healthy Living Programme, is in Mauke this week to promote its fun and interactive way of teaching young people the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
U18’s trials for beach volleyball to travel to Solomon Islands
Wednesday 19 February 2025 | Written by Nicolea Mateariki | Published in Sports, Volleyball
The Cook Islands Volleyball federation have started trials for interested U18’s male athletes to represent the Cook Islands at the Volleyball Tournament to be held in the Solomon Islands in April.
CIRU launches Pa Enua outreach with Healthy Living Programme
Thursday 13 February 2025 | Written by Nicolea Mateariki | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) has launched its Pa Enua outreach, starting with the Healthy Living Programme – a fun and interactive way to teach the young ones the importance of a healthy lifestyle – with rugby at the heart of the action.
Anau Te Manga wins 1st place
Monday 10 February 2025 | Written by Nicolea Mateariki | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Tereora College started their first Anau event with the Annual Tabloid Sports hosted at the Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia on Friday.
Bears rumble into 2025 season
Monday 3 February 2025 | Written by Nicolea Mateariki | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Battle of Raemaru Rugby League Showdown was held on Saturday afternoon, allowing all past players and new recruits for the Arorangi Bears open men’s team to participate in a fun match of rugby league.
‘Dream come true’: Local youth lands massive marlin on first deep-sea trip
Monday 20 January 2025 | Written by Nicolea Mateariki | Published in Fishing, Sports
Two local fishermen caught a 200-kilogram marlin in Rarotonga waters on Saturday afternoon.
