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Features
A family affair: Mothers and daughters thrive in rugby
Three mother-daughter duos played together on the same rugby team in the Cook Islands Rugby Union women’s competition, inspiring young women and highlighting the power of family bonds in sports.
The power of family and pride in rugby
A former rugby union great who represented the Cook Islands national team, shares his experiences and highlights the importance of family, community and hard work in the sport.
Singing for peace in Songquest
Student peace ambassadors are hosting a Songquest next month. The Songquest is the first of its kind, says PPSEAWA (Pan-Pacific and Southeast Asia Womens Association) peace council chairwoman Johanna Simiona-Gifford. The purpose of the function is to promote peace, and proceeds will go toward the peace ambassadors upcoming projects – upgrading peace gardens in schools […]
New business offers water sports
Coinciding with the Cook Islands first kitesurfing competition is the launch of a Muri-based beach business specialising in kitesurfing and stand-up paddleboarding. Kitesurfing and stand-up paddling are quickly emerging popular water sports, and Lee Dawson has made a business of combining them. Dawson recently set up shop in front of and together with Te Vakaroa […]
Top kitesurfers impressed
Marketing experts will attest to the power of word-of-mouth promotion and that champion riders and a top circuit judge were impressed by what Aitutaki has to offer is more valuable than any half-page magazine advertisement. Though the wind tapered off early this week, cutting Manureva International Competition in half, and the event was considerably less […]
Governments priorities detailed
The Speech from the Throne, delivered at a ceremonial parliamentary opening by Queens Representative Sir Frederick Goodwin yesterday, formally outlines the governments priorities for the forthcoming years. The speech, delivered on behalf of the government and echoed in Cook Islands Maori by parliament clerk Tupuna Rakanui, was about 45 minutes long. On 17 November 2010 […]
Campbell to be honoured here
Early next month the Cook Islands Library & Museum will host an exhibition in honour of the late Alistair Te Ariki Campbell, arguably the countrys most famous literary export. The exhibition will mirror the one currently on display at Pataka Museum in Wellington, but will also incorporate tributes from local artists in the form of […]
Seeking the last puzzle piece
Anthony Francis says he has settled in to life in the Cook Islands he has a house he loves, a job that he enjoys and the sun on his back. All he needs now, he says, is a boat. After three months of living at Arorangi, the new Cook Islands Trading Corporation (CITC) Building Centre […]
Taste of Thailand in Rarotonga
Asian fusion restaurant Bamboo Jacks is officially open. The Tupapa restaurant opened its doors to the public on Thursday, but owner Jack Cooper says it was an unpublicised soft opening so as to ease staff into it. The chefs, a husband and wife who go by the nicknames of Bear and Oil, arrived from Eastern […]
Atmosphere study a snapshot in time
Rarotonga was this week a stopping point for a group of jet-setting US scientists undertaking to produce the most detailed profile of the atmosphere yet. They arrived on Wednesday evening in an $85 million modified Gulfstream V jet and this morning leave for Christchurch. The group was scheduled to fly out yesterday but was forced […]
Tributes flow for Te Tika Mataiapo
Lady Carla Davis, the widow of Sir Thomas Davis, former Cook Islands Prime Minister shares her sorrow over the death of Te Tika Mataiapo Dorice Reid: It is with deep sadness and shock, that many of us have just learned about the sudden passing of Te Tika Mataiapo Dorice Reid. Te Tika Mataiapo Dorice Reid […]
Spreading peace in the Pacific
Two young Cook Islands adults have been enlisted to help spread peace in the Pacific with the message one ocean, one people. John Taivairanga and Tamara File will travel to Auckland this month as the Cook Islands representatives for the 2011 Wansolwara Youth Peace-building Training Conference. They will meet with 18 other delegates aged between […]
Students need help to make history
Four students from the Hospitality Tourism Training Centre (HTTC) will make history at New Zealands premier student culinary and restaurant service competition but only if you help them make it there first. The Cook Islands students are hosting a swathe of fundraising dinners and lunches over the coming weeks in anticipation of next months Nestle […]
CI poetry part of book up for award
A poetry book featuring a number of Cook Islands poets has been shortlisted at the New Zealand Post Book Awards. Mauri Ola: Contemporary Polynesian Poems in English, Whetu Moana II, is a finalist for the poetry category of this years Post book awards. Mauri Ola is a sequel to Whetu Moana a book of contemporary […]
Canoe gets some artistic flair
Young Cook Islands artist Nathan Welsh spray-paints his uncle Fletcher Melvins rudderless canoe. Welsh, who was born and bred on Rarotonga, is now based in New Zealand but is back home this week for his art show. His pieces which are influenced by street culture and contemporary urban art are on display at The Art […]
Tertiary scholarships available for study
Expressions of interest are being sought by the government for scholarship awards to study in New Zealand and the Pacific region. The Department of National Human Resources Development is calling on those interested in undertaking tertiary education to submit applications before July 7. Suitable qualified Cook Islanders will be considered for the scholarships for the […]
New shop a baby product wonderland
Newly opened shop Kidz R Us is offering a range of baby products from nappies and petroleum jelly to clothing, bedding and strollers. Owners Tashi and Ziona Tutai are renting the Maraerenga building and have transformed it into a purple and green wonderland for expectant mothers, new parents, and anyone wanting to purchase gifts and […]
Trader Jacks celebrates 25 years
Trader Jacks has buckled under the pressure of three separate cyclones, but each time its managed to rise again. And as it celebrates 25 years this week, the iconic bar boasts a reputation that stretches around the region and even, perhaps, the world. Twenty five years is a long time, owner Jack Cooper said, as […]
Stars shine bright in the legend Pipirima
For three hours on Wednesday night, a packed nearly-to-capacity auditorium was spellbound. Those who turned up to watch Once Upon a Reef the theatrical version of Cook Islands legend Pipirima had nothing but praise for the Cook Islands cast, crew and storyline. Main characters Melinda Pierre and Tuaine (Katu) Teiti were emotive and expressive, the […]
Rough conditions hamper annual fishing competition
Fishing conditions were unfavourable at the weekend where 17 boats headed out to contest the Don Beer Senior Memorial Trophy for the heaviest tuna in the annual competition over Queens Birthday weekend. Seventeen boats registered for the competition, but unfortunately the fishing conditions were far from ideal with a strong south-easterly blowing on both days […]
Pacific artist leaves indelible legacy
The local art community came together yesterday to celebrate the life of Jim Vivieaere, whose death last week left a void in the heart of many a Pacific artist. With artist Ani ONeill acting as master of ceremonies, the Rarotonga memorial service took place at the Peace Garden at Taputapuatea in Avarua. Artists, friends and […]
Show a once in a lifetime experience
Motone Productions Opera in Paradise wrapped up last weekend, with a deserved standing ovation for the two star singers at the Crown Beach Resort in Arorangi. The stars were two outstanding Pacific tenors, Ben Makisi and Cook Islander Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua. The two sold-out shows in Rarotonga were in aid of local charity Te Vaerua, which […]