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Karati is club champ
Tuesday 17 November 2009 | Published in Regional
In an article about the Rarotonga Golf Club Championships in Thursday’s Cook Islands News, it was stated that Sonny Karati had been defeated by James Herman in the senior men’s final. In fact the opposite was the case. Sonny Karati won the match and is the new club Champion. This writer wishes to apologise to […]
Record turnout for course
Tuesday 17 November 2009 | Published in Regional
A massive turn out for the Cook Islands Cricket Association’s latest certificate courses has got CICA president Oliver Syme in a rather enthusiastic mood. “Last week 18 umpires went through the CICA Level 1 umpiring course, this is by far the greatest turn out we have had for such a course in several years,” said […]
Wins to Nikao and Tupapa
Monday 16 November 2009 | Published in Regional
While the 2008 soccer champions Nikao Sokattak thrashed Arorangi 6-1, Tupapa had a real battle on their hands when they hosted Takuvaine on Saturday. Takuvaine had hoped to cause an upset in Tupapa but it wasn’t to be as the well organised Tupapa side came out on top to take the match 3-1. The team’s […]
Fresh faces at first tri
Monday 16 November 2009 | Published in Regional
A number of new faces were seen at the first triathlon meet of the season at Tikioki on Saturday with 16 athletes completing the full course while many chose to cruise at their own pace. There were no surprises in the final results and plenty of encouragement for the newcomers who enjoyed giving triathlon a […]
Thursday tangi
Monday 16 November 2009 | Published in Regional
Tia Barrett is lying in State at Turangawaewae Marae, Ngaruawahia, until his funeral on Thursday November 19 (NZT). The order of events on Thursday 7.00am Closing of the casket 9.30am Hakari 11.00am Service 11.45am Depart for Kahotea Marae, Otorohanga, expected arrival time 1.00pm Internment at the Kahotea Cemetery at 2.00pm E te rangatira e Tia, […]
Labour pays its respects to Tia Barrett
Monday 16 November 2009 | Published in Regional
The sudden death of respected diplomat Tia Barrett has saddened politicians across Parliament and he will be sorely missed, says Labour’s Maori Affairs spokesperson Parekura Horomia. “Tia was New Zealand’s High Commissioner in the Cook Islands, until his sudden illness brought him home just a week ago. ”He has previously held a range of senior […]
Maori Party farewells distinguished ambassador
Monday 16 November 2009 | Published in Regional
Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia is greatly saddened by the death of Ngati Maniapoto and Waikato man, Tia Barrett. “Tia was a distinguished ambassador for our nation,” Turia said. “Less than a month ago, I was hosted by Tia during the Pacific Disability Ministers meeting in Rarotonga. “It was immediately obvious that Tia was greatly […]
Mauke laments Tia's passing
Monday 16 November 2009 | Published in Regional
The news of Tia’s passing travelled quickly through Mauke and our hearts are heavy as we feel we’ve lost a friend. Although we only met Tia this year, he was just that kind of a man, an instant friend and family member! He put aside airs and graces, came humbly, was discerning, knowledgeable, ready to […]
Title race intensifies
Saturday 14 November 2009 | Published in Regional
The shortened football season has intensified the race for this year’s Edgewater Senior Men’s Round Cup. Because of fewer games there is less room for error, and when title contenders Nikao and Tupapa take on Arorangi and Takuvaine respectively, in today’s fixtures, both can ill afford to drop any points. Nikao Sokattak have yet to […]
Reform questions mainly ignored
Saturday 14 November 2009 | Published in Regional
The response to a political reform survey from the country’s 24 MPs was not unexpected. The issue of political reform was raised recently by the economic taskforce headed by businessman Tata Crocombe, and it has been taken up by businesswoman Teina Mackenzie who has turned it into a petition. Only four MPs – prime minister […]
816 paddlers, 100 crews
Saturday 14 November 2009 | Published in Regional
With 100 crews and 816 paddlers registered for the 2009 Vaka Eiva Festival – new racing categories and awards feature in this year’s programme scheduled to start next Friday November 20. This year, open mixed and senior masters crews will be as prominent as the open men’s and women’s teams in the main race, the […]
What do our politicians think?
Saturday 14 November 2009 | Published in Regional
1) What does political reform mean to you? 2) The economic task force has recommended that there be (a) 19 seats in parliament (10 natial-based seats plus nine constituency seats where the MP is mayor/in charge of local government); (b) that the prime minister be elected by the country; (c) that the PM appoints his […]
Good start in Tahiti
Saturday 14 November 2009 | Published in Regional
The Cook Islands national rugby sevens team got their 2010 IRB sevens circuit qualifying campaign off to a fantastic start winning their first two matches on day one of the Oceania FORU men’s sevens tournament in Tahiti. The Cook Islands team faced Vanuatu in their first match of the tournament on Thursday. With Koiatu Koiatu […]
New fleet ready
Saturday 14 November 2009 | Published in Regional
While government decides what it will do with the 28 locally designed and built Tai-Mana outrigger canoes – they will still be used for the Vaka Eiva Festival starting on Friday November 20. Cabinet was this week due to discuss the ownership of sports equipment purchased for the Pacific Mini Games including the new fleet […]
Showdown at Muri
Saturday 14 November 2009 | Published in Regional
With Muri and Arorangi cricket clubs on equal points and set to face one another in the last game of the Rarotonga Round Robin Championship today – the match will effectively be a final as the winner will be champions. It’s a game too close to call as Muri’s consistent form and Arorangi shifting things […]
Avarua make it 3 in a row
Saturday 14 November 2009 | Published in Regional
Avarua Primary School took out the Prince of Wales athletics trophy yesterday for the third year in a row. The school amassed a whopping 995 points from the full day of athletics at the BCI Stadium. Arch rivals Avatea had to settle for second place on 846 points while this year’s host school St Joseph’s […]
Junior rugby gets the bucks
Friday 13 November 2009 | Published in Regional
Over $2000 was raised from last week’s charity luncheon and auction with Eric Rush. Four items were auctioned off during the dinner including a signed 1996 All Blacks jersey that sold for $660, a 2009 signed All Blacks jersey that sold for $500, a Robby Deans signed ball that went under the hammer for $20 […]
Big athletics day for kids
Friday 13 November 2009 | Published in Regional
Stepping out in unison will be the first challenge for primary school students at today’s Prince of Wales inter primary schools athletics competition. The annual meet is being hosted by St Joseph’s Primary School and will be held at the BCI Stadium. Before any running or jumping though, students from the 10 schools taking part […]
Last big test for local paddlers
Friday 13 November 2009 | Published in Regional
The Ngakau Toa open men’s oe vaka crew is well on their way to retaining the Vaka Eiva Pacific Cup after registering a great win at last weekend’s round Rarotonga changes race. It was the last race of the national oe vaka calendar with crews challenged by a range of conditions around the island. Paddlers […]
Another mini tourney
Friday 13 November 2009 | Published in Regional
The ANZ mini tennis stars tournament will continue this Saturday at the national tennis centre in Nikao. Last weekend mini tennis players aged 7 and 8 were the centre of attention when they took to the courts for their mini tournament. Fourteen competitors battled it out with Joshua Williams the eventual winner after an exciting […]
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