Niue Powerlifting Competition draws crowds
A total of 10 powerlifters took part in the competition both local and abroad
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Laga Lafalafa makes comeback after 5 years
Around 80 youths all together took part in the Laga Lafalafa which is expected to make a return again next year.
PM of Cook Islands still open to Niue-Raro air route
Brown said an air link could mean benefits for Niueans like not having to rely on Niue’s single flight a week to New Zealand. Instead Niueans could reconnect to New Zealand utilising Rarotonga’s daily flights
Mutalau Show Day ends month long celebration
There was dancing and singing by the Mutalau community throughout the day which was a fitting end to the month-long celebrations marking Niue’s 50 years of self-government
Foreign policy not likely to change post US Elections
I don’t envision any big changes between the relationship with Niue and the United States as a result of the Presidential elections.” he added
Formal handover ceremony on road upgrade project by China
The 46.1km road upgrade began in April last year and has been undertaken by the China Railway First Group Co. Ltd
Tano’s Gym receive timely donation of equipment’s
The humble gym in Alofi North has produced some of the country’s top weightlifters and medalists but for over 20 years has needed an upgrade and replacement of outdated equipment.
6 Passengers disallowed on flight due to aircraft exceeding its weight limitations
In a statement to BCN News, Air New Zealand’s Chief Operating Officer, Alex Marren said “Due to adverse weather conditions in parts of the South Pacific this morning, the decision was made to add more fuel to NZ936 to support alternate airport requirements
Niue Vaka race draws crowd
The organizing committee thanked every participant as there were many vakas out on the water to celebrate this year’s event with an increased number of women taking part compared to previous years
BCN acquires additional channel
The Broadcasting Corporation of Niue (BCN) has acquired an additional Channel to our TV Niue Base package with Pacific AUS TV providing entertainment and a variety of sports programs