Regional
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kids in Boats proves popular
Tuesday 23 March 2010 | Published in Regional
The ‘Kids in Boats’ learn to sail programme is proving to be very popular with around 20 youngsters ranging in ages from 7years – 13, turning up for Saturday morning lessons. The Rarotonga Sailing Club is always keen to teach more kids (and adults) what sailing is all about. The club’s Peter Heays, along with […]
Swim meet an eye opener for local team
Tuesday 23 March 2010 | Published in Regional
The Cook Islands Aquatic Federation’s (CIAF) four-member swim team rubbed shoulders with some of the world’s best swimmers when they attended the Lique Caledonienne de Nationals meet in mid-February. The event at the new Olympic-size pool in New Caledonia attracted teams from Fiji, Tahiti, New Caledonia and the top 8 clubs from France, competing for […]
Eels strangle Bears at the swamp
Monday 22 March 2010 | Published in Regional
Eels 20 vs Bears 15 Sea Eagles 20 vs Bulldogs 2 Panthers 24 vs Sharks 20 The Avatiu Eels premier league team had their supporters on the edge of their seats as they defended attacks after attacks from the Arorangi Bears to edge out and win the match 20-15. The match, played at the Avatiu […]
Josh Kronfield guest for national sports awards
Monday 22 March 2010 | Published in Regional
Former All Blacks flanker and reality television ‘Dancing with the Stars’ contestant Josh Kronfield is guest speaker at this year’s national sports awards in May. This year’s national sports awards will be hosted by Vaka Puaikura at the Aroa Nui hall on Tuesday May 25. Forms have been sent out to all national federations to […]
Canadian visitors to play U16 rugby games
Monday 22 March 2010 | Published in Regional
Canadian Lions Rugby Club arrives into Rarotonga next weekend to play four under 16 matches against our local boys. The local under 16 teams will be combined regional teams namely Tupapa-Avatiu, Arorangi-Takuvaine and Ngatangiia-Titikaveka. Cook Islands Rugby Union chief executive officer Ben Koteka explains that the combination teams is an attempt by CIRU to develop […]
Muri cruising
Monday 22 March 2010 | Published in Regional
National sailor Taua Eliza spent the weekend cruising Muri lagoon in an optimist boat and helping green sailors learn the ropes. Eliza has recently returned home after nearly three months away racing in regattas across Australia and New Zealand. He capped off his summer sailing programme by taking out the Auckland Laser Championships. And what […]
Aitutaki appeal ends with $200k
Saturday 20 March 2010 | Published in Regional
The Aitutaki Cyclone Appeal (ACA) committee has closed its books after a spectacularly successful month of fundraising. At Thursday night’s meeting, the committee reported that it had raised $201,000 to date. They have written off $6000 pledged during last month’s radiothon, as callers who made the pledges never delivered. Secretary Florence Syme-Buchanan said that all […]
Air New Zealand launches Aitutaki '$1' fare
Saturday 20 March 2010 | Published in Regional
Air New Zealand will run a ‘$1 airfare’ campaign next week to assist Aitutaki’s recovery following Cyclone Pat. According to CI Tourism NZ manager Chris Ingram, NZ residents booking Rarotonga holidays between March 21-29 can also purchase a flight to Aitutaki for $1. “I know it sounds insane but it is completely true, you can […]
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