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Pacific
Hundreds march to support Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand
It was as much a celebration of Maori unity as a demonstration, according to marchers in yesterday’s Rarotonga hikoi.
Poster, t-shirt and Haka workshop
Visiting New Zealand Maori turned up in numbers to help with preparation for today’s hīkoi against New Zealand’s controversial Treaty Principles Bill.
Record turnout for course
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 […]
Sevens team fail to qualify
It’s back to the drawing board for Cook Islands rugby sevens after the national side failed to qualify for the 2009-2010 IRB sevens circuit at the weekend’s qualifier tournament in Tahiti. This is understood to be the first time the Cook Islands won’t feature at the popular Wellington Sevens in February. The Cooks got their […]
Barrett a consummate professional: PM
Prime minister Jim Marurai has sent a letter of condolence to the New Zealand government following the passing of its high commissioner to the Cook Islands, Tia Barrett. While Marurai is currently in Rome attending the World Summit on Food Security, he was described as deeply saddened by the news of Barrett’s passing on Saturday. […]
Mauke laments Tia's passing
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 […]
Wins to Nikao and Tupapa
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
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
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
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
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 […]
What do our politicians think?
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Title race intensifies
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
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
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 […]
Last big test for local paddlers
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
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 […]
Junior rugby gets the bucks
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 […]
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