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Drought conditions forecast

Friday 20 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Climate experts are warning that the El Nino that is in effect now for most parts of the Pacific could rival the 1997/98 event, which was the most severe on record.

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Trade days have something for all

Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling

IN A BID to keep the tradition alive, the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB), in conjunction with Vaka Eiva, is organising the Vaka Eiva Trade Day event on November 19 and 20.

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Aitutaki youngsters up for challenge

Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling

Aitutaki Oe Vaka Club is bringing a strong team of 18 paddlers to participate in this year’s junior’s (Oe Mapu) competition during the Vaka Eiva Festival.

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Paddle art highlights vaka spirit

Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling

THE VAKA Eiva Art Exhibition has been one of the major highlights in the annual paddling competition, and it will be no different this year.

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Adopt a School initiative takes off

Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling

FROM A humble start in 2011, the Adopt a School initiative by the Vaka Eiva organisers has gained momentum to become a major part of the week-long paddling event.

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A clean environment priority for organisers

Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling

KEEPING the environment clean is one of the major priorities of Matson Vaka Eiva 2015 organisers.

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Yellow shirts up for grabs

Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling

TO PAY tribute to this year’s sponsors, the organisers of the Vaka Eiva 2015 is hosting an Iron Race on Monday.

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Don't ignore safety advice

Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling

THE SAFETY of participants is paramount for organisers of the Matson Vaka Eiva 2015.


Weather a mixed offering

Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling

THE VAKA Eiva 2015 organisers are, of course, hoping for some decent weatherover the course of the week-long competition.

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Old foes to battle in the final

Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Old foes will reignite their rivalry when the Arorangi Red Backs meets Muri in The Computer Man men’s bottom six final this weekend.


All Blacks captain calls it a day

Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

One of the most decorated All Black is finally hanging up his boots.

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New honour for Hugh

Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) president Hugh Graham is set to become the first Pacific Islander to join the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) board.

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Dry weather brings water concerns

Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

El Nino is gaining strength in the Pacific and the Cook Islands is already starting to feel the effects with drought conditions predicted to last till February next year.


V'ball in final pool match rounds

Wednesday 18 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The Mixed Social Volleyball League will have its final rounds of pool matches tonight to determine the teams for the knockout stages.


Team Canada looks forward to paddle fest

Wednesday 18 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling

The Canadian team is looking forward to the experience of competing in the Matson Vaka Eiva 2015 when the event kicks off this Friday.


Rugby mourns shock loss of Lomu

Wednesday 18 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports

The rugby world is mourning the shock loss of All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu, who passed away unexpectedly in Auckland early yesterday, aged 40.

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Stage set for paddling feast

Tuesday 17 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling

Preparations are on track for the country’s biggest international event which starts this Friday.


Turangi ends long drought to make it into cricket final

Tuesday 17 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket

The wait is over for Turangi as the side is set to make The Computer Man men’s cricket competition grand final after eight long years.

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CIRU impressed with national women's 7s

Tuesday 17 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is hoping the achievement of the national women’s 7s side will inspire the females to take up the sport in the near future.

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Mental health programme flourishes

Tuesday 17 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health

The monthly programme to provide solace to people suffering from stress and mental illness continues to gain momentum.

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