Raro on my mind
Rachel Reeves worked for three years as a journalist with Cook Islands News, and has remained a regular contributor to the paper with this column. She covers a range of topics relevant to the Cooks, together with her own musings and reflections.
I stand with Malala Yousafzai
Tuesday July 23, 2013I’ve added the name of a 16-year-old Pakistani girl to a short list of my personal heroes.
Shattering the silence
Tuesday July 16, 2013In my effort to devote a column to each of the Film Raro productions, I’ve been privileged to watch and write about five outstanding films – films that evoke the sounds and smells of the Cook Islands, highlight the beauty of her people, and peer into sociological holes in her cultural fabric.
Spreading the word about whales
Tuesday July 09, 2013In Rarotonga, Nan Hauser is a household name.
Film highlights depopulation
Tuesday July 02, 2013What struck me about Dog Save the Queen, before I even had a chance to reflect on the sociological issues it addresses, was the way it artfully incorporated everyday elements of the Cook Islands lifestyle.
Finding hope between Islands
Tuesday June 25, 2013They say a picture is worth a thousand words.
Planting the seed for The Seed
Tuesday June 18, 2013I think the most beautiful part of The Seed is the story of the person who planted it.
Mou Piri: multiple layers of meaning
Tuesday June 11, 2013Culture is like love, Jon Jonassen tells us in Mou Piri, in the sense that “as long as you hold tight, you’ll be okay”.
The Offshore Pirate’s offshore impact
Tuesday June 04, 2013I just watched The Offshore Pirate and shed a tear.
The power of perspective
Tuesday May 28, 2013When life gives you lemons, well, add sugar and make lemonade.
