Regional
Bears hold Sharks to draw
Tuesday 6 April 2010 | Published in Regional
The Arorangi Bears were lucky not to be mauled by the Aitutaki Sharks when they visited the island last week for their premier grade league clash. The Sharks and Bears battled it out at the Vaipae sports field but neither team could get the upper hand with the game ending in a 24-24 draw. Meanwhile, […]
Golden Oldies enjoy a great day
Tuesday 6 April 2010 | Published in Regional
The Nikao field rumbled with laughter on Saturday as the Mongoose Golden Oldies club hosted the Glamour boys to an afternoon of 20-twenty cricket. The tournament was also in honour of Colin Munokoa, a cricket lover, who died two weeks ago. The Mongoose members were out in force for the tournament and had to lend […]
'Secret' first home under way
Tuesday 6 April 2010 | Published in Regional
A badly kept secret spread around Aitutaki over Easter that builders and government workers have been working on a prototype of the low-cost house for families who lost their homes in Cyclone Pat. A Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning team has had three days and nights to start and finish the $35,000 package home. Not […]
Easter volleyball relief on Aitutaki
Saturday 3 April 2010 | Published in Regional
About 50 volleyball teams will take part in Aitutaki’s Cook Islands News Easter Volleyball Tournament on Easter Monday. The big community sports day at Araura College is a Cyclone Pat Recovery Project sponsored by Cook Islands News. It includes cash prizes of more than $2000, a set of trophies for the six age groups, plus […]
Triathletes on course
Thursday 1 April 2010 | Published in Regional
A duathlon will be held today in Nikao to cater for the huge demand from athletes preparing for local Tin Man Triathlon and the Air New Zealand Rarotonga International Triathlon events. Today’s duathlon will start at 5.15pm with two courses on offer. There will be a short course option of a 2km run, 8km cycle […]
Young Lions bow to Tupapa-Avatiu
Thursday 1 April 2010 | Published in Regional
The combined Tupapa-Avatiu under 16 rugby union team proved too strong for the visiting Canadian team the Foothill Lions team who went down 53-0 to the local side. But it was the Lions club that stole the crowd’s attention at the start of the game with an almighty Canadian style haka. On the playing field, […]
Nelson $10,000 for Aitutaki
Thursday 1 April 2010 | Published in Regional
A Nelson family whose relatives were affected by Cyclone Pat last month felt the pull to contribute in whatever way they could, and ended up raising over $10,000 for Aitutaki. Rowan Strickland said he managed to raise $3500 at his workplace – donations from concerned colleagues. His daughters, Renee McCall and Jenelle Strickland, organised a […]
$1 airfares boost Aitutaki tourism
Wednesday 31 March 2010 | Published in Regional
Cook Islands Tourism’s latest campaign to attract visitors back to Aitutaki following Cyclone Pat has been a resounding success, selling out in a matter of days, says NZ manager Chris Ingram. In conjunction with Air New Zealand and Air Rarotonga, CI Tourism negotiated flights from Rarotonga to Aitutaki for $1 each way, subject to booking […]
Panthers topple Eels in close game
Wednesday 31 March 2010 | Published in Regional
Tupapa Panthers supporters were ecstatic after their premier league team defeated the Avatiu Eels 20-18 in their own territory on Saturday. It was the first time the two teams faced each other this season after their first round game was cancelled by the tsunami. The Panthers were out to win from the get go and […]
'Party paddling' proposed
Tuesday 30 March 2010 | Published in Regional
Saturday’s corporate oe vaka sprint races were so successful that there have been a few suggestions to hold the canoeing association fundraiser at least three times a year. And because of the massive fun atmosphere that surrounds the races – one oe vaka fan suggested that the event be called ‘party paddling’. While everyone was […]
Henderson says to 'hold out a bit longer' for aid distribution
Tuesday 30 March 2010 | Published in Regional
Aid Management division manager Garth Henderson has been working closely with the Aitutaki Cyclone Appeal Committee to determine the most effective way of distributing aid money to those affected by Cyclone Pat. Henderson’s experience in aid management and his involvement with the government’s recovery project makes him the ideal candidate for the job of adviser […]
Canadian team here for rugby
Tuesday 30 March 2010 | Published in Regional
The first rugby union match of the season will be played today between a local combined Avatiu and Tupapa under 16 team and the touring Foothill Lions club from Canada. The visiting team is the first to tour the island and despite travelling for over 24 hours to reach Rarotonga – the young men and […]
Repairs underway
Monday 29 March 2010 | Published in Regional
Work on reroofing and fixing homes on Aitutaki, damaged by Cyclone Pat last month, started last week with homes listed as category 1 and 2 (minimal damage) the first to be fixed. Aitutaki island mayor Tai Herman reports that there are three teams of workers on the island carrying out reroofing and building work. He […]
Sharks back to play Bulldogs
Friday 26 March 2010 | Published in Regional
The Aitutaki Sharks are back on the rock and today they take on the Titikaveka Bulldogs in Titikaveka. The Sharks have already proved their worth in the local league competition with some excellent close games. But the side has strug- gled to maintain early leads, letting wins slip through their fingers. Last weekend the Sharks […]
Little girl, big heart
Thursday 25 March 2010 | Published in Regional
When five-year-old Asia Areora heard about the devastation to Aitutaki caused by Cyclone Pat, she knew she had to do something. The ACG Sunderland Primary School student of West Auckland felt deeply for her family in Aitutaki and she wanted to help out. She didn’t let her limited savings — $10 in her treasure chest […]
30 crews in corporate sprints
Thursday 25 March 2010 | Published in Regional
A record number oe vaka crews have registered for this weekend’s annual Corporate Oe Vaka sprints in Muri. Thirty teams of 11 paddlers from businesses all over the island will battle it out on the Muri lagoon on for oe vaka supremacy. The team to beat this year is the Raro Roofing crew who took […]
Sprints take a break for corporate day
Thursday 25 March 2010 | Published in Regional
With oe vaka clubs still recruiting new members, low numbers were seen at Muri last Saturday for round two of the oe vaka sprint series. However, junior paddler numbers are growing with new faces turning out for the day’s sprints. The day was hosted by Ngakau Toa Vaka club who took the opportunity to give […]
Youth beats experience
Wednesday 24 March 2010 | Published in Regional
Youth won over experience on the touch field when the open men’s and women’s touch rugby grand finals were played at the Swamp on Monday night. The youthful TSL Rookies team, sprinkled with a couple of national players, were crowned the queens of women’s touch rugby when they outran the Bounty Hunters team of experienced […]
Avarua on a roll
Wednesday 24 March 2010 | Published in Regional
Avarua Primary School pupils continue to show why they were the 2009 schools soccer champions after the boys and girls teams won their games on Wednesday. Newcomers the Titikaveka-Papaaroa girls surprised the Avarua girls by scoring in the opening five minutes but the defending champs proved too strong for Titikaveka-Papaaroa winning 5-1. There were no […]
Swim coach impressed with local skills
Tuesday 23 March 2010 | Published in Regional
Faster swim times should be seen from local triathletes over the next few weeks after a group of around 40 locals, mostly triathlon athletes, took advantage of swimming lessons by renowned Kiwi swim coach Mark Saunders. Saunders, who has just sold his swimming school and overseeing the construction of a new one in Silverdale, North […]
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