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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.
Trashy art from rubbish roundup
The Beachcomber hosted 14 of the trashiest pieces of art the local community could muster on Friday night. A trash art sculpture contest punctuated Rubbish Roundup Month, organised by the Pacific Islands Conservation Initiative to encourage people to clean up Rarotonga. Over the month of September, a total of 572kg of rubbish was lifted from […]
Tailor made cut
A new tailoring business at the Punanga Nui markets has the tricks of the trade stitched up. The Tailorwize hut, next door to the Polynesian Tattoos hut, is home to Edgardo Tendero between 9am and 5pm Mondays to Fridays and 8am and 1pm on Saturdays. Edgardo brings with him 20 years of experience, meaning when […]
3 plantations for new firm
Rarotonga is home to three new Koariki plantations, which are central to Cook Islander Dr Graham Mathesons vision to create a line of skin care products using resources naturally occurring in the Cook Islands. Dr Matheson confirmed earlier this year that his Australia-based firm CIMTECH (Cook Islands Medical Technologies) intends to use Cook Islands plants […]
Meet Kukis at the market
The Kukis international rubgy league test squad will continue its market-conquering strategy of winning over the crowd this weekend, with the team set to appear at the Punanga Nui market today. Market-goers at Wednesday nights Muri beach Kia Orana night market enjoyed a special show from some of the Kuki team during their first public […]
Mangaia crowns new Miss Manea
The southern group island of Mangaia is buzzing with Manea Games excitement which will take the island by storm next week starting from Monday. But the island just couldnt wait for the Miss Manea pageant held during the 10-day games and a special Miss Manea Mangaia show was held last Friday. Five of the islands […]
Solar cooker no porky pie
Maukes sustainable-living warriors June and Andrew Hosking have set their sights on exploring alternative ways of cooking. Their mission is to leave the gas stove-top alone and forsake the use of any fuel they or you could think of. Instead, the pair looked to the sky to see if they could harness the suns raw […]
Ladi6 joins Divas in Paradise
New Zealands leading hip-hop artist Ladi6 has joined the line-up for Divas in Paradise. Show organiser Glenda Tuaine of Motone Productions says the international star contacted her via Facebook. Ladi 6 contacted us on our Facebook page and asked if it was possible for her to join the bill, so with a talent like that […]
Cook Islands is nice right now
Tourism operators, agents and wholesalers will travel to the Cook Islands this December to help boost visitor numbers from the southern hemisphere and account for shortfalls from the north. The so-called Kia Orana Cook Islands event is the biggest tourism wholesaler event held in the Cook Islands each year. About 30 wholesalers and members of […]
Top labels at new boutique
Fashionistas in need of retail therapy should start heading to Muri theres a new boutique on the rock. Renee Galea and Rory McBride opened Blossom about five weeks ago. Stocked with Australian brands Seafolly, Sass, Fate, Ladakh, Betty Basics and MJ&CO, the shop offers a range of swimwear, beachwear and evening wear. Also available are […]
Trade winds a money spinner
If you have clear access to the trade winds that blow in areas of Rarotongas east and north east and are looking to invest in renewable energy generators, Chip Boyle says wind may be for you. After six years of trialling and testing various wind turbines at his house in Matavera, Boyle is more than […]
Tideline TV series has Cooks ties
Driven by his affiliations with the Cook Islands and his passion for the Pacific, director-producer Andre Mortimer has created a marine conservation-themed television series that he hopes to air locally within the next few months. Tideline takes a look at marine environments the world over the good (South Pacific beaches), the bad (dolphin by-catch) and […]
Avaiki pearls and Matutu showcased
Of over 80 Pacific companies represented at Aucklands Pacific Showcase, Cook Islands businesses were the only ones offering black pearls and beer making them popular amongst the 35,000 visitors traipsing through The Cloud. The showcase, organised to coincide with the Pacific Leaders Forum last week, featured booths advertising Pacific brands, businesses and products. Avaiki Cook […]
Businesses leading transition
Businesses, homes and non-for-profit organisations in the Cook Islands are increasingly moving towards alternative energy for power. Island Craft is one such business, which is moving to sustainable power sources to help bring down the costs of running the venture in the Cooks. Managing director Fletcher Melvin said he felt the time was right for […]
Finger picking good sounds
The head-turning tunes of Ru and the Boys are back on the family bands second album of Cook Islands music. Father and sons Ru Tauta, Ru Junior and Abraham took some time out from their busy playing schedule to record 14 island tracks on their second CD though Ru Senior said some tracks had more […]
Whale vomit for lipstick, revolting!
Astounded That was the first time Ive been there. I was so astounded there were so many amazing things but the thing that took my interest was the coconut crab, it was about 30cm. Sheryl came and picked it up by the clippers everyone just stood there in shock. Tefaatau File-Ataera Opportunity The outstanding preparation […]
New fish shop opens
For the fish-philes among us, theres a new place on the rock to buy the local catch. Local fisherman and entrepreneur Tutu Ina is supplying his familys new shop with fish he catches aboard his vessels, which hes named Matira and Noella.K. The new shop Kuki Pac Fish is wedged between RTM and FBI at […]
Writer exalts Mangaias subterranean Disneyland
Australian journalist Craig Tansley, who visited the Cook Islands on Cook Islands Tourisms dime, has published a story on Mangaias underworld in the Sydney Morning Herald. The writer is the son of John Tansley, who moved to Rarotonga over 40 years ago. Tansleys story was published in a Monday edition of the Sydney Morning Herald, […]
Fathers Day with an Edge
The Edgewater Resort & Spas Club Edge ran a promotion over August to celebrate Fathers Day. Club Edge members who spent money at Spaghetti House Pizzeria & Grill or Brasserie Restaurant during the month of August received their Club Edge discount and went into the draw to win a weekend for two on Fathers Day […]
Divas get their act together
Ahead of their Divas in Paradise gig next month, local singer-songwriters Kura Happ and Tara Kauvai are busy writing new tracks. The divas join New Zealand singers Bella Kalolo and Julia Deans onstage at Club Raros Are Karioi on October 28.Theyve both got singing gigs in the evenings Kura performs six nights a week and […]
Students promote peace on stage
The inaugural Peace Song Quest on Wednesday night showcased some up-and-comers whose talent and enthusiasm made for an exciting show. A lot of effort went into writing original songs and they all practiced really hard, Tereora College teacher Ani ONeill said. Weve got some pop stars in our schools who need some time in the […]