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Features
Health and Beauty: Pure and Natural, a sanctuary for beauty and wellness
Pure and Natural salon and Beauty Spa, tucked away in a convenient new location in Ngatangiia, is offering a refreshing escape for customers seeking expert beauty services on the island.
Nauru Assembly of God visit Rarotonga
Thirty-five members of the Assembly of God youth ministry from Nauru are visiting Rarotonga for two weeks. The worship delegation came to celebrate the 21st birthday celebration of Tinka Marsters, a Nauruan girl who was raised by CICC Reverend Tere Marsters and his wife in the Cook Islands. Reverend Evi Agir, leader of the group […]
CITC gets into 7s spirit
In the spirit of 2010 Sevens in Heaven – tournament presenting partner CITC held a dress up competition last week for staff themed Sevens in Heaven Beach Party. The wet weather last Friday did little to dampen the sevens spirit of the CITC staff who went all out to win prizes for the best dressed […]
'Rockumentary' screening on Hendrix
Widely considered the greatest electric guitarist in the history of rock music, the late James Marshall Hendrix – or Jimi Hendrix – has developed near-cult followings worldwide. The 1973 ‘rockumentary’ Jimi Hendrix is a window into the iconic rocker’s life and music – and it’s being screened at Coco Putt on Monday night. The 87-minute […]
Senior students act out their fears, hopes, dreams, dramas
Through theatre, Tereora College senior drama students are smashing down the blockades on sensitive teenage issues. Through this week students have been performing their end of year production titled ‘I walk down the road’ devised by the students themselves and written by drama teacher Claire Waldron. The production has been six months in the making […]
Last call
Until this month, just one public telephone linked the island of Palmerston to the world beyond its shores – now, 26 households in Palmerston have a personal landline. The telephones can receive phone calls but must use Telecom’s ‘147 platform’ to dial out, meaning they must use a Kia Orana card to make outgoing calls. […]
Reviving an artform – tivaivai group makes a comeback
A meeting of the national Tivaivai Association has agreed that the organisation continue and be revived. “Tivaivai is a unique and important art form for the women of the Cook Islands. It also plays a significant role in our culture. It is an heirloom, a gift for births, marriages and very special occasions. A loved […]
SOCIAL WELFARE, HEALTH and EDUCATION What main changes do you want to see in social welfare, health and education?
This week election candidates respond to our question on the issues of social welfare, health and education. Responses from candidates help readers and voters know what they are standing for and whether they have the courage to express their own views ‘on the issues’ of the day. Some candidates have let it be known that […]
Canoemaking tradition kept alive in Mauke
“This is history in the making for Mauke.” Mayor George Samuela says the island’s fishing club has been quick to follow talk with action as about 20 young men craft the first 12 paiere (fishing outriggers) under the instruction of taunga (specialist craftsmen) Vaine Aberahama and Teina Enua. The fishing club was recently formed as […]
Rotaract junior spring ball a success
The Rotaract Royal Family (Club of Rarotonga District 9920) hosted over 60 young princes and princesses, pirates, Indians and Pippie Longstockings at the Rotaract Junior Spring Ball. It was Rotaract’s first Junior Spring Ball since 2008. The night started off with a photo booth at the entry where there was an opportunity for parents to […]
The trampling of furry feet
A weekly opinion column by Maori journalist and broadcaster Derek Fox. New Zealand was a movie set this last week. Hard to say what genre it was but mostly it was a Mickey Mouse movie with dwarves, politicians, union leaders and bleating fat cats thrown in; oh and then there were the mugs – that’s […]
'Hot mix' ready to roll again
Triad Pacific Petroleum manager Chris Vaile is firing up his $800,000 hot mix asphalt plant in preparation of a project to re-seal Rarotonga’s roads. Vaile brought the plant to the island from New Zealand this year, following negotiation with the Cook Islands government and its departments over a proposed four-year $30 million project to upgrade […]
Top TV dad dies
Los Angeles, Oct 19 – For more than a decade viewers could turn on their TVs and find Howard Cunningham in his armchair, reading the newspaper and providing a fatherly voice of reason to young Richie Cunningham and his friends on "Happy Days." Tom Bosley made the role famous during the long-running sitcom, earning a […]
Martin Freeman set to play Bilbo
Calling all entertainers ‘Boogieman’ Jay Pita and daughter Credence at a previoust Open Mic Nite at Coco Putt. On Monday it’s OM Nite again and all entertainers, comedians, musicians and singers are invited to showcase their talents at the RSA. All the action starts at 7pm and as always it promises to be a fun […]
Horsing around at Aqua Caf
A special event at Aqua Caf will see ladies and gents dressing in their finest race day fashions for Melbourne Cup race day. Chrissy Thomas, the host at Aqua Caf, said, “The last time we had a chance to get really dressed up was the Pink Ball for breast cancer awareness two and half years […]
Business courses back
AUT University is again offering Certificate in Business courses at USP next month. Graduates of the course will be able to boast skills to the standard of the internationally-recognised Project Management Institute. Students must complete four papers – which can be taken either individually or together – to qualify for the certificate. Paper One is […]
Pacific Resort Aitutaki celebrates 8 years
Pacific Resort Aitutaki marked its eighth anniversary since it opened with a celebration this week. Around 40 local dignitaries, tourism operators, community and business leaders gathered at the resort on Wednesday. Pacific Resort Aitutaki has become well known throughout the world as a leading resort property and over the past few years has contributed to […]
Storytelling popular
Legendary New Zealand Maori storyteller Bradford Haami is coming to Rarotonga to host a two-day workshop on telling and writing stories at USP. The series starts on November 5 and will cover such subjects as screenwriting, publishing, editing, writing a book, storytelling and ancestral writing. The deadline to register for the workshop has passed. All […]
Tony still singing strong
Rarotonga born and bred entertainer Tony Williams, a former member of the famous Howard Morrison Quartet, is on the island this week. The singing sensation will be performing a few numbers today at his daughter’s Tupapa wedding, and he goes back to Christchurch on Thursday. Williams, whose career has taken him all over the world, […]
ELECTORATE ISSUES What are the three main issues in your electorate and how do you propose to deal with them?
Angeline Tuara Independent Murienua 1. Water and environmental issues: I am committed to installing filtered water systems placed in strategic areas in Murienua and made accessible to all in the electorate. I will work with the community, NGO and Government Ministries to eliminate flooding, reduce wetland blockages and allow adequate drainage of water soaked areas […]
Team Cook Islands visits India's monument to love
Built between 1632 and 1653 – the Taj Mahal is the Indian monument synonymous with everlasting love. And this week Team Cook Islands visited the majestic marble structure that is also one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum commissioned by Mughal emperor Hah Jahan in memory of his […]
Speaking as a 'real' New Zealander
You’ve probably noticed that I haven’t written a column for a few days. I came close a couple of times; I was going to write about Paul Henry. But I was pretty grumpy and it wouldn’t have been a pretty sight. Anyway I’m ready now and I want to start by talking about the Commonwealth […]
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