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Features
Collaborative efforts to a rat-free, thriving ecosystem on Takutea
In a monumental stride in conservation for the Cook Islands, Takutea Island is on its path to becoming rat-free.
New mammography machine offers improved breast cancer detection
The arrival of the new mammography machine in the Cook Islands marks a significant advancement in women’s health, enabling earlier detection of breast cancer and potentially saving lives.
'Chocolate Boy' wins the day
‘Chocolate Boy’ has won the first ever Cook Islands News summer photo competition. The smiley chocolate covered face of four-year-old Roimata Laudola enjoying two ice-creams and sporting the biggest and cheesiest grin melted the hearts of the summer photo competition judges. They unanimously picked the photo as the winner of the popular competition. The photo […]
Summer photo competition - 3
These images are a selection from over 60 photos received over the last seven days – the last week of the Cook Islands News Memories of Summer Photo Competition sponsored by CIPS Image & Copy Centre. Next Saturday we’ll announce the overall winner of the major prize – a brand new Nikon1 J1 camera. We […]
Carved trophy for winner
Among the prizes H Factor hopefuls will be competing for is this trophy. The unique trophy has been carved out of stone by local master carver, poet and raconteur Mike Tavioni. It will be presented to the H Factor champion at the grand final on Saturday, March 3, after the competition of 10 is whittled […]
Musical Maoate family taking the stage
They can’t be missed at Muriwai Beach. Tairi and Neita Maoate have a troop of 12 children who are renowned for their strong family values, surfing and playing sports, home-schooling and business interests. The family of Tahitian-Cook Islands descent also whip out their percussion instruments and transform into Muzacon, “a polytainment fusion group”. They will […]
Go Gaga at H Factor tonight
Contestants battling it out in the H Factor competition will hit the stage for the first round of competition tonight, taking their singing ways to Hidie’s Bar with some of music’s greats in their sights. The H Factor’s top 10 singers will put their spin on artists new and old, from Lady Gaga to Jackie […]
USP's MBA course ranked 15th for quality
The Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) programme at the University of the South Pacific has been ranked 15th in the region for quality. International rating agency Eduniversal recently published its 1000 choices for best business schools in the world. Their ranking is based on three criterias – the programme’s reputation, career prospects and salary levels […]
'It's okay to be soft and hard'
Dr Peter Faga Loresio Mario is in Rarotonga for the next four weeks, with a double-pronged goal – his primary purpose is to teach a human resources course to Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) students, but he’s also trying to sell his students on the benefits of going further and earning a doctorate of business […]
Swiss chef starts mobile service
For those who can’t decide whether to eat out or dine in, there’s a happy medium – a new service provided by Swiss chef Alberto Bachmann. Bachmann is Rarotonga’s resident ‘Dial-A-Chef’ – available for house calls and private parties. The idea is that the host provides plates, cutlery and a place to eat, and Bachmann […]
Healthy shakes, salads and smoothies
People who have been swept up in the Fitness Revolution – and those who are looking for something to take the edge off the summer heat – are welcoming Rarotonga’s newest juice and salad bar at Manu Manor. Located on the Tupapa side of town, Juicee offers fresh, healthy alternatives to heavy, greasy takeaway lunches. […]
Pohnpei fishery body recruits Cook Islander
The appointment of Dr Lara Manarangi-Trott as compliance manager for the Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) in Pohnpei continues the tradition of Cook Islanders being well represented at regional fisheries management organisations. A home-grown girl, Lara is the daughter of Owen and Teresa Manarangi-Trott, current president of the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce. Lara […]
A Day Made Better by Mrs K
She’s too humble to talk much about it, but just last year Te Uki Ou’s newest teacher won a national award in New Zealand for demonstrating passion and dedication to education. Amy Koekemoer (nee Holder) – ‘Mrs K’ to her year four and five students – was recognised by OfficeMax’s A Day Made Better programme […]
Summer photo competition - 2
This is the second to last selection of photo entries from our first Memories of Summer photo competition sponsored by CIPS Image & Copy Centre. Next Saturday we’ll announce the overall winner and publish the ‘best of the best’. Thanks to all who have taken the time and interest to enter. Summer photo competition – […]
Summer photo competition - 1
We’ve been inundated with nearly 200 images of children, pets and family fun in our first ever Memories of Summer photo competition sponsored by CIPS Image & Copy Centre. This selection of pictures were received in the first few weeks. Summer photo competition – 3; Summer photo competition – 2 Previous weeks: (Week 1 – […]
Skin care line named Te Tika
Sydney-based company Cook Islands Medical Technologies (CIMTECH) is planning an August launch for a new line of skin care products made from Cook Islands plants. CIMTECH research director Dr Graham Matheson confirmed that the company will be staging its first product launch in Rarotonga. Scheduled to precede the Pacific Islands Forum in August, it will […]
Give me an H
Cook Islands singers are amped up and ready for the first round of auditions in all singing and more singing talent contest known as The H Factor. The contest, which is based on the TV series the X Factor, will launch today at Hidies Bar in Avarua. The first round of auditions begins this afternoon […]
Opera in Paradise acts confirmed
Motone has confirmed its two talents for this years Opera in Paradise event. Last year, tenors Benjamin Makisi and Cook Islander Bonaventure Allan Moetaua put on an encore performance at Crown Beach. This year, its time for the fairer sex to shine. The stars that will take the stage are Mere Boynton and Deborah Waikapohe. […]
The moon is a bowl of milk
What is the moon? The moon is a bowl of milk, Floating in the night sky. It is a silver ball, Hanging out with the stars. It is a white thumb print, On a black sheet of paper. It is a white orb, Sailing on the ocean. It is a white blob, Sleeping in the […]
Engara starting a new chapter
Miss Cook Islands Engara Gosselin is preparing to start a new chapter in her life. Next month she moves to Sydney to take up a position as assistant general manager of Pure Fiji Australia, a shift that both scares and excites her. It means Ill be acting general manager when the general manager is away, […]
Hori Signs leaves its mark
Signwriter Glenn Hori Miller has already left his mark on Rarotonga his work evident in colourful signs advertising businesses around the island, and even in the large hand-painted lettering atop the roof of Trader Jacks. All are a testament to his skill and experience, around which he has recently formed a new business venture. His […]
Motone entertaining Rarotonga in 2012
Motone Productions the company responsible for bringing some of the regions biggest performing artists to Rarotonga last year has some exciting plans for 2012 up its sleeve. The companys directors, Mo Newport and Glenda Tuaine, will be attending a number of festivals this year to meet festival directors and organisers and to promote Cook Islands […]