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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Features
Maoate ready for Miss Pacific Islands Pageant
Miss Cook Islands Pageant Association (MCIPA) is proud of Miss Cook Islands Ngatepaeru Marie Maoate’s commitment to building a strong campaign at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Church Talk: Overcoming fear through faith in Christ
Fear is a powerful emotion that many experience throughout their lifetime. Unfortunately, its impact can keep us from stepping forward in faith, rob us of joy, and make us doubt God’s promises, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Managing Covid-19 outbreak
Covid-19 is predicted to affect about half the population of Rarotonga over the next few weeks.
Redefining showbiz
For the overseas television series The Panthers, creators TVNZ wanted a head of department with Polynesian descent who could help them craft certain styles and looks, and New Zealand-based make-up artist Kelly Mitchell certainly embodies this in more ways than one.
Rarotonga’s draconian old laws
Hefty fines for making bush beer, forbidden tattoos and hard labour for people going about at night without a ‘proper cause’ were some of the old laws of Rarotonga’s past.
Cooks ‘greatest shamrock’
Eighty-eight-year-old Irishman Paddy Lynch has lived a full and happy life.
Cook Islands’ first Catholic cathedral gets major facelift
Behind Nukutere College at Avarua in Rarotonga lies Cook Islands’ first Catholic cathedral dating back 123 years.
There is more to the Cook Islands than meets the eye
Kiwi environmental sociologist Dr Corrina Tucker has fallen in love with the Cook Islands. She is placing her footprints here one step at a time.
‘He loved and lived life at full speed’
Tributes flowed and the island mourned for the most popular, sociable and sporty ‘pa’paa lawyer of the Cook Islands’, who was buried yesterday at his home in Avaavaroa.
Cooks in tourism battle
Cook Islands’ exclusive access to New Zealand’s tourism market is over and the country has to once again compete with the biggest rival in the Pacific.
Gender equality for sustainable tomorrow
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2022, five inspiring women shared their thought and passion on what drives them towards the theme of this year’s event “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”.
Ross Hunter: The man of iron and steel
Well-known local businessman Ross Hunter passed away recently following a debilitating stroke two years ago.
Church Talk: There is purpose and meaning to uor existence
We need to know that we have purpose in life, that we’re not just an accident, that regardless of our situation, there is still purpose and meaning to our existence, writes Pastor Paul Kauri, lead pastor at The Arepua Gateway Assembly of God Church.
The world has stopped spinning
As the world comes to terms with the sudden death of arguably the best spinner to have ever played the game of cricket, Rahul Patil writes about a gifted genius who genuinely tried his best to make a difference in people’s lives by giving way more than what he received.
A prayer for Ukraine
Far from the ruins of the war, people in Rarotonga rally together to support Ukraine following the invasion from Russian forces.
The ongoing costs of Covid-19 pandemic
Cook Islands continues counting the cost of Covid-19 with increasing numbers entering quarantine.
‘I will be with you always’
The disciples would never have come together for a philosophy or mythology after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
‘This recognition goes to those in the background’
Cook Islands high flying golfer Phillis Meti has been recognised with an investiture as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
‘I didn’t work for the money, I worked for the country’
John Teaurima has been with Te Kukupa since 1988 and is preparing for her voyage of return to Australia.
Pioneering and developing tourism in the Cook Islands
After contributing to the tourism industry and wider community for more than 50 years, Christchurch-born Des Eggelton has earned his retirement along with a few beers.
Passion for language and people
Cook Islands broadcaster Tauraki Rongo is determined, and wants to ensure that young Cook Islanders know their identity and culture, take pride in their heritage, and how they connect to the land.
On a mission to preserve Cook Islands culture
The Intangible Cultural Heritage workshop participants now feel “more confident” to train field workers in the collection and recording of living documentaries focusing on the Cook Islands peu karioi (performing arts).
