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Sea urchin die-off reported in Mauke

Saturday 4 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment

Cook Islands Climate Change has received reports of sea urchins die-off in the waters near Mauke. In October last year, marine experts were baffled to note the rapid die-off of vana (sea urchins) in the waters near Avarua area.


Organisers hope weather doesn't upset Vaka finals

Friday 3 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket

The organisers of the 21South Group Vaka of Origin II Twenty20 are hoping for a fitting finale to the three leg series tomorrow at Turangi Park.

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Aitutaki Sharks to blood local talents

Friday 3 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

AITUTAKI Sharks are set to blood new players who will be hoping to sink their teeth into the Cook Islands Rugby League Association 2017 season that gets underway this afternoon.


Classic Pairs head into knockouts

Friday 3 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

THE BATTLE for the top four finish in Pool A of the Classic Pairs tournament at the Rarotonga Golf Club went down to the wire on Saturday.

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Cyclones unlikely says Met Office

Friday 3 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather

The likelihood of a cyclone affecting the Cook Island between now and the end of the cyclone season is low, says the Cook Islands Meteorological Service.

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Fitness battle one to watch

Thursday 2 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

AN EXCITING battle looms in the annual Tropical Tango Throwdown which kicks off this afternoon at the Tumuora Crossfit gym in Arorangi.

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Puaikura eyes historic finish

Thursday 2 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football

The history-making Puaikura side is keen to finish their 2017 OFC Champions League Qualifier on a high today at Loto-Tonga Soka Centre in Nuku’alofa, Tonga.


Wright's contract terminated

Thursday 2 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

COOK ISLANDS Rugby Union (CIRU) has terminated its arrangement with the New Zealand-based men’s 15s head coach, Stan Wright.

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Tennis festival hailed success

Wednesday 1 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

TENNIS Cook Islands hosted another successful CITC Pump Tennis Festival over the weekend at the National Courts in Nikao.

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League fans ready for whistle

Wednesday 1 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

CHARLES CARLSON has retained his position as the Cook Islands Rugby League Association president for another term.

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Impressive Town fight way back

Tuesday 31 January 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket

THE VARO Media Maroons (Country) dream of sealing their maiden 21South Group Vaka of Origin II Twenty20 series win in the men’s competition over the weekend was rattled by impressive innings from Sky Pacific Blues (Town) on Saturday.

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Trainer attends Iron ZUU summit

Tuesday 31 January 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Local gym instructor and fitness expert Tamaiti Samson represented the Cook Islands in the inaugural Iron ZUU summit and workshop in Gold Coast, Australia a week ago.

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There's even warmer weather ahead, says Met Office

Tuesday 31 January 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather

“It’s BEEN pretty hot lately, but there’s no respite in store, with the mercury likely to rise even further during February,” says the Cook Islands Meteorological Service.

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Touch competition heads into second round of matches

Monday 30 January 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby

The Bluesky Touch Competition heads into round two today at Nikao field.


Country women win, men lose

Monday 30 January 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket

THE DREAM of winning the 21South Group Vaka of Origin II Twenty20 series is over for the Sky Pacific Blues (Town) women’s side, but there is light at the end of the tunnel for its men’s team.

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New record for visitors

Monday 30 January 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

THE INCREASE in visitor arrivals to the Cook Islands grew by about six times last year compared to the three per cent rise from 2014 in 2015.

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Town women eye redemption in cricket battle

Monday 30 January 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket

THE SKY Pacific Blues (Town) women’s side has moved on from its close loss in the opening leg of the 21South Group Vaka of Origin II Twenty20 series.

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Country keen to seal series

Monday 30 January 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket

THE VARO Media Maroons (Country) men’s team don’t want to leave it too late to seal the win in the 21South Group Vaka of Origin II Twenty20 series.

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Middle School best suited to children

Monday 30 January 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment

THEY SAY rules are made to be broken.

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Triathlon challenge a major success

Friday 27 January 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

CONSULTRI and Leftovers won the top prizes in the 2017 Corporate Team Triathlon Challenge which was held last weekend. The event sponsored by Bank of the South Pacific was held on Saturday at Tikioki Triathlon Section in Titikaveka.

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