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19 November 2024
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Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
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Pacific
Fears for families as Vanuatu reels from deadly earthquake
The devastating 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Vanuatu on Monday, claiming the lives of at least 14 people and injuring more than 200, has sent shockwaves around the world, with Ni-Vanuatuans residing in Rarotonga praying for the safety of their loved ones at home.
Emotional groundbreaking for Fale Niue
The Niue Community and Friends Inc, Society were overwhelmed to finally host their Groundbreaking ceremony for their Fale Niue Kūki ʻĀirani hostel in Tupapa.
Moeroa Turua wins Telecom tourney
In spite of heavy rain last Saturday morning, the first Telecom Golf tournament drew a large field. Some of the golfers who had planned to play on Saturday morning decided to pull out and try for better conditions in the afternoon. Unluckily for them, the afternoon conditions improved but there were not enough empty places […]
Resurgent Bears face Warriors
The main rugby league match this weekend will be between the resurging Arorangi Bears and the ever threatening Takuvaine Warriors. Despite the loss of their captain Augustine Heather the Arorangi Bears have trooped on dealing a massive 44-6 thrashing of the Aitutaki Sharks. This is sure to buoy the team when they head to the […]
Anzac battle in Arorangi
Raemaru Park in Arorangi has been confirmed as the venue for this Saturdays Anzac Day Battle of the Tasman cricket match starting at 1pm. The match will be between arch rivals the Kiwis and Aussies with the Kiwis winning the first Anzac match last year. All players need to be at the Raemaru Park at […]
Club grows
Theres never a dull moment at the Aitutaki Sailing Club as sailors perfect their skills both on and off the water. The club is enjoying steady growth of junior sailors with between 15 and 18 sailors regularly turning up on training days. Recently some of the clubs older sailors received expert coaching by national coach […]
Runaway wins to Panthers and Bears
The Tupapa Panthers and Arorangi Bears premier rugby league teams all registered run away wins last week. The Panthers dealt a a 56-8 hiding to the Bulldogs and the Arorangi Bears thrashed the Sharks 44-6. A tighter match was seen between the leaders of the premier grade the Avatiu Eels and Ngatangiia Sea Eagles but […]
Kitesurfing adopts new emblem
The Cook Islands Kitesurfing Association (CIKA) is hoping to give its upcoming competition a local flair, as reflected in the design of its recently-produced racing jersey. The red and yellow Manureva Dri-fit tops are retailing out of Pakas Pearls in Avarua for $40 each. They feature the image of a kitesurfer with the head of […]
Battle of the Anzacs in a rematch
This Saturday will see a rematch of epic proportions as local expat Kiwis look to defend their Anzac Battle of the Tasman cricket title against the local convict expat Aussie side. The annual Anzac match was a concept born last year out of a chance conversation between local expats Mike Pynenburg from New Zealand and […]
Masters athletics at BCI Stadium
Rarotonga masters athletes will continue with their Wednesday afternoon meets today at the BCI Stadium. There was some good early season form at the last meeting from Dr Tamarua who threw the discus out over 30 metres. Newcomer Patrick Lynch had his first opportunity to throw the javelin and achieved a good throw of over […]
Mum claims blows below the belt
Ngatokoitu Daniel, mother of the Muri boxer Eddie Daniel, is angry that nothing has been done about claims that her son was struck in the testicles by his boxing opponent. Daniel claims that when her son Eddie faced Commonwealth Games boxer Mathew Titoa in the ring on the first fight night of the year in […]
Paddling workshops for newcomers
Anyone interested in taking up oe vaka can look forward to a Principles of Paddling workshop, which will run for the next six weeks. Yesterday, local paddler Richard Denny hosted the first workshop at Muri. Subsequent sessions will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4.30pm next to Sails. The course covers all the basics of […]
Crowd of 500 thrilled at 4x4 finals
The 500-strong crowd at Araura College squeezed in tight around the volleyball courts on Monday afternoon to watch the action packed and intense Cook Islands News Easter 4×4 volleyball grand finals. After a day of rapid fire and thrilling games by the 52 teams Tamanu Beach and Pacific Resort emerged again this year as the […]
Gold for Aitutaki
The Aitutaki under 15 boys and under 16 girls claimed gold in the 2011 National Youth Football Championship last Saturday after defeating Te Au O Tonga in their respective finals. In the under 16 girls category, Aitutaki were evenly matched by Te Au O Tonga in most facets of play. However the wet conditions saw […]
Awesome action at Aitutaki volleyball
High-flying spikes, diving digs and plenty of smiles and laughs, were all the rage at the Cook Islands News Aitutaki 4×4 Easter volleyball tournament at Araura College. With 16 games running at once it was an action-packed afternoon as teams from the under 13 grade right up to the golden oldies mama division fought it […]
Easter tennis
Work off your Easter egg indulgence and join the Easter Tennis Tournament today at the national tennis centre in Nikao. The tournament will serve off at 1pm and all are welcome to take part in this fun doubles competition where players will get a minimum of three games. Entry fee to take part in the […]
Islands play off for football honours
The finals of the National Youth Football Championship will take place this afternoon at the CIFA complex in Matavera. The action starts at 1pm with Atiu and Mangaia to playoff for the 3rd and 4th placing in the under 16 girls category. This match will be followed by Mauke and Mitiaro who play for the […]
Mongoose turn out for Easter
Blackrock Apii Potiki will benefit from Easter Mondays Mongoose golden oldies charity cricket match which will be held at the Nikao field. The charity cricket match will be between the financial members of the Mongoose golden oldies club and ex university and Grammar school students. In fact, Mongoose manager of special events Tamuera Crocombe says […]
Ladies excel in Computer Man
Last Saturdays Computer Man Tournament at the Rarotonga Golf Club drew a large field of 95 players. Although only a small percentage of players were ladies, those who played featured exceptionally well in the prizes. Out of the 10 prize winners, 6 were ladies. On a day where the course was damp enough for clean […]
Paddlemaking workshop planned
Though outrigger canoeing is a wildly popular sport in the Cook Islands, the paddle-making industry has yet to really get off the ground. From a consumers perspective, there is not much choice in terms of locally-made paddles and a lack of competition means higher prices for imports. Members of the Cook Islands Canoeing Association and […]
Volleyball at Vaimaanga
The king and queen of the courts social beach volleyball tournament will be held on Easter Monday as part of the beach volleyball revival. The tournament will be held at the Totokoitu beach courts in Vaimaanga situated in between the YWAM centre and old Totokoitu agriculture research centre. The tournament will be a mixed tournament […]
Fight in the dog seen on court
Basketball teams take a break from games tonight to allow for netballers to hold their national trials at the Telecom Sports Arena. But week six of the main basketball season started with the Devlins rocking hard against Yachties Hotties. The Devlins were too much for the Yachtie Hotties with scoring machine Swedelia Taivairanga benefiting from […]
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