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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.
Chefs, baristas ready to battle
The first round of culinary offerings put up at the Cook Islands Chefs Associations hospitality and tourism tournament yesterday has the judges salivating at the idea of a weekend full of similar delights. The desserts and dishes put up in the Cook Islands Salon Culinaire static class yesterday were raising a few gleeful eyebrows among […]
Vonnias Warehouse expands in Arorangi
Vonnias has placed a tentative Christmas deadline on its latest venture, which will see the Vonnias Warehouse concept introduced to Arorangi. The family group of companies is constructing a new building at Arorangi, across from the Trades Training Centre. Once the new warehouse is finished, the Vonnias store at Arorangi will move to the new […]
Tiare Taporo due to sail soon
The Tiare Taporo is not likely to leave Nova Scotia this month as was previously expected. The vessel underwent an extensive refit and thus has had to re-apply for its safety certifications and undergo additional surveys for insurance purposes. In past months she has had endured a full refit, which included the following services dry […]
New home in the blink of an eye
Imagine seeing your new home go up not in months or weeks, but a matter of days. Its about as close as you can get to in the blink of an eye when it comes to building a home. And with a type of material called structural insulated panels, putting together a home in days […]
Planet Femme photo exhibit opens
The Planet Femme photography exhibition at the Cook Islands National Museum has officially opened to the public while the competition surrounding the event extends its deadlines for submissions. The museum launched its first photographic exhibition last night and has officially opened to the public today. With a theme of women of the community, about 20 […]
Calling all Pacific artists
Pacific Islands Trade & Invest is inviting all Pacific Islands artists to submit a piece for the Maketi Ples, the most prestigious event put on by Australias Creative Arts. Held at Global Gallery in New South Wales from February 22 to March 11, the event is a means for Pacific artists to target Australian consumers, […]
Strokes on silk at The Art Studio
A new collection of clothes, wall hangings and art have been brought into The Art Studio in Arorangi, breathing new life into the collection on show. But for people wanting to check out the one-off pieces and wearable art, youd better get in quick artist and Art Studio owner Kay George said once theyre gone, […]
The house of Halls
In the peaceful Takuvaine valley behind Avarua on the island of Rarotonga, surrounded by lush foliage and soaring peaks, sits one cool house. This is the recently completed home of Susan and Neil Hall a stylish container house designed by Susan Hall and Nigel Rees from RDA Design. Its the second such house to be […]
Divas deliver best show on Rarotonga
Most of those who made it to Divas in Paradise last weekend are calling it the best show theyve seen on Rarotonga. Local musicians Tara Kauvai and Kura Happ set the stage for a blowout performance by three of New Zealands leading ladies. Julia Deans brought a bit of indie-country flavour the girl and her […]
Magnificent things happen in Mauke
Magnificent things happen in Mauke Awesome people are so kind and friendly Use your knowledge to acquire new friends Key to a successful bonding experience is to think about other peoples feelings Encourage applies to all team activities Mauke is just like Mangaia, but better All the people are friendly Under the makatea are caves […]
All eyes on new optics shop
All eyes are on the brand-name sunnies on offer at Eyes of Rarotonga, the new optics shop that opened in Avarua this week. Eyes of Rarotonga formerly Cook Islands Optics has relocated from Ingram House into the space left vacant by Moana Gems. Qualified optometrist Annie Duncan moved from New Zealand four weeks ago to […]
Cafe brings French flair to Muri
Te Vara Nui Villages newest venture brings a bit of Western Europe to Muri. Les Palmiers Cafe and Grill, which opened about two weeks ago, offers such iconic French foods as crepes both savoury (salmon and sour cream) and sweet and Italian gelato. Its name simply means The Palms, which summons images of the tropical […]
Open Mic at the RSA
The RSA is hosting Open Mic Nite from 7pm today. Open Mic Nite which normally falls on a Monday has been moved to Saturdays to cater to a wider audience. Anyone who has a talent or wants to share music, poetry or comedy is welcome to take the stage between 7pm and 10pm. If youve […]
Live music at Trader Jacks
To celebrate the All Blacks win, Trader Jacks Bar and Restaurant are hosting another Saturday Nite Live an evening of music and variety. Local acoustic trio Nocturnal Habitz (Albie Marsh, Rio Taripo and Mark Franklin) will open the show with a set of their best acoustic classic hit covers. Albie and Rio will then move […]
Students blown away by musos
For tips from first-rate musicians, get to Club Raros Are Karioi between 12.30 and 3pm today. Its just $10 to pick the brains of New Zealand drummer Darren Mathiassen and divas Ladi6, Bella Kalolo, Julia Deans and their local counterparts Tara Kauvai and Kura Happ. The divas did a separate workshop with Tereora College students […]
Managers aim to restore hotel to its former glory
Arorangi accommodation facility Lagoon Lodges is now called Lagoon Breeze Villas. All future business activity will be conducted using the new name. The company has also unveiled a new logo and plans to launch a new website over the coming weeks. Owners and Cook Islands residents Mike and Tere Carr feel the new name more […]
Coreys business boat
Of the boats hes built, Brent Fisher has named three for his family, blending the names of his children with that of his wife Annie. Theres the Lou-Anne, the Peka-Anne now serving fish and chips as the Flying Boat and then theres the Corey-Anne, which is making its comeback after a 20-year hiatus. Corey Fisher […]
Old style weaving meets modern art
The term island style brings to mind bright, bold primary colours and Kavera artist Irai Wilkins work. Drawing on the weaving skills she picked up as a Girl Guide in her Manihiki youth, Wilkin (nee Okotai) has crafted intricate placemats, table runners and wall hangings of brightly-coloured ribbon. She says she kept up with weaving […]
Takeaways on show
Rarotonga-based artist Tabatha Forbes explores the early contact between Pacific Islanders and Europeans in her upcoming exhibit Takeaways. On display at Beachcomber Art Gallery until November 12, the exhibition opens at 6pm on Monday. Says gallery owner Ben Bergman: Takeaways is predominantly concerned with the early barter between the indigenous Pacific Islanders and the early […]
Searching for best barista
A Rarotonga-wide barista competition is set to separate the best coffeemakers from the rest in what is a first for the Cook Islands. The Cook Islands Chefs Association (CICA) has organised a major hospitality and tourism tournament which will see students and industry professionals compete for titles in their respective classes and disciplines. The November […]