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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.
Study something to shout about
They may have been a small group at the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) graduation ceremony, but they made sure everybody knew they were there. When it came time for Cook Islander Terry Ngatokorua to receive his Bachelors degree at the AUT ceremony, his family was told they could do whatever they wanted. After more […]
Making use of the tree of life
Making use of the many coconuts around us, weve been working on ways to produce tasty treats to replace the dairy products we cant afford. The coconut butter, which would be white if not for a touch of tumeric, is a big hit and nice in baking, but it took about a half litre of […]
Diagnostics specialists share expertise
For the first time an automotive diagnostic training course is being held in the Cook Islands, through the Automotive Diagnostic Network and sole local member Eric Short. The network was established about 10 years ago and as the only member outside of New Zealand and Australia, Short is also the only local mechanic providing diagnostic […]
Efficiency still important to reducing bills
It might come as a surprise from a man whose business is in solar panels, but the first bit of advice Solar Bob Riley offers to people looking to reduce their power bills is this: get energy-conscious. For Riley, the first thing people should be doing to reduce their energy costs is look at ways […]
Power prices a solar incentive
It may be a strange positive point to having such high electricity prices, but the steep costs of powering your business or home makes the Cook Islands one of the best countries in the world for converting to solar power. It is a strange sweetener to the bitter pill of monthly power invoices, but it […]
We love our father
Ianita and Joelle Tinirau with their father on their first day at St Josephs in January this year. Cook Islands fathers like this one express their love for their children by being with them on big days like the first day of school Fathers Day is a chance for those children to offer thanks to […]
Laughing with the Samoans
Hundreds of laughing Cook Islanders tripped to the National Auditorium on Saturday night to watch two men and their troupe of characters best known as the Laughing Samoans. The Miss Cook Islands fundraiser event saw comedians Eteuati Ete and Tofiga Fepuleai on stage, sometimes in wigs and other times in drag, acting out scenes in […]
Call for talent to come forward
All local musicians interested in performing alongside major New Zealand artists at an end-of-year concert are welcome to start registering for auditions. A curtain-raiser competition will be held on Saturday, September 17, to determine which local talents will occupy the stage next to the likes of Vince Harder, Young Sid and Pieter T at the […]
4 talents gather for Divas in Paradise
Local event organisers Motone are bringing four talented songstresses from New Zealand and Rarotonga together for a Divas in Paradise festival in October. Encouraged by the success of Opera in Paradise a Motone-organised event starring Pacific tenors Ben Makisi and Bonaventure Allan Moetaua the company is gearing up for its next gig. Based around the […]
Pacific Resort at exhibition
Pacific Resort deputy chief executive officer Marcus Niszow has confirmed he will be attending the Australasian Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) in Sydney. On September 2, he will join around 30 hotel owners, chief executives and industry leaders at the conference, which is focused on the management and operation of hotels throughout Australia, New […]
Local flavours and flora
Mataveras newest boutique has such a pronounced local flavour that it has become a stopping point for tour buses. The culmination of a years worth of construction and preparation, Island Living opened its doors this week. A quaint white cottage-like shop just off the main road, it was built of timber salvaged from the old […]
The tree of life flourishes
A few years ago while researching for a livestock breeding programme on Mauke, Graham began thinking about what he could feed his goats to increase their size and weight. A suggestion of Moringa oleifera and its mysterious nutritional properties got the better of his imagination. I, among millions of others, had never heard of the […]
Te Maeva Nui and holiday stories
Dear Diary, I had a really great time during the holidays. I went to PHAB Pharmacy Health and Beauty. At that shop I was working and I got paid and when I was hungry I would walk over to Oasis and buy whatever. It was really cool at the float parade. When I went to […]
Peace Bird book released
More than 40 people filled the Peace Garden on Thursday to celebrate the launch of The Peace Bird and the life and work of its author, peace advocate Paddy Walker. The childrens book, illustrated by artist Nanette Lelaulu, has been published by New Zealand firm Native Council for Pasifika Education Centre. Evelyn Stanley of Pasifika […]
Tavs show in Fiji
Local fashion designer Ellena Tavioni is entering her resort wear, swim wear and trans-seasonal designs into the running to feature at Fiji Fashion Week. It will be the first time she has applied to be part of Fiji Fashion Week now in its fourth year though her work has featured in international fashion shows staged […]
Google mappers agree to updates
The people behind Googles earth mapping programmes will improve the Cook Islands listings after meeting with government representatives in the United States last week. Members of the US economic mission that travelled to the western US states of California and Utah met with staff at Google to discuss the Cook Islands listings in mapping software […]
Use us graduate tells government
USP graduate Anne Marie Herman-Fua yesterday urged the government to take full advantage of the skills and knowledge she and her graduating class have acquired through university study. Herman-Fua was the graduate speaker for her class, which comprises over 100 Cook Islanders. She asked the government to use the newly-qualified Cook Islanders, whose skills enable […]
Almost half of 100 graduates are teachers
The academic achievements of more than 100 Cook Islanders were acknowledged at a USP graduation ceremony yesterday morning. USP pro-chancellor Fiame Naomi Mataafa presented the graduates with their diplomas at the National Auditorium. More than double the number of students took the stage than at the 2009 ceremony. I am pleased to note the Cook […]
Harder hits Rehab
New Zealand R&B star Vince Harder will perform at Rehab on Friday night. He is the latest performer to join Rehabs list of celebrity music artists, which this year has included King Kapisi, Young Sid, Pieter T and Tiki Taane. Harder won Best Pacific Male Artist at the recent Polynesian Blue Pacific Music Awards for […]
Potential buyers still eyeing TMN art
The second biggest piece of art at the Te Maeva Nui art exhibition has been sold and now organisers are setting their sights on the feature piece. At $30,000 the sale might seem like a daunting task, but Club Bana bistro and gallery owner Tarita Hutchinson said there was some interest in the piece. Tarita […]