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Rangi Mitaera-Johnson: Banana leaves original foil wrap!

Thursday 30 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art

RECIPE: It certainly tastes better when you know it’s from your own garden.

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Whale of a carving

Tuesday 28 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art

Artist Hori Miller has carved a striking design of a whale in a massive basalt rock the size of a van.

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Vou Williams: Fresh from the ocean and seared with local goodness

Thursday 23 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art

RECIPE: As a kid growing up on Rarotonga, I never ate tuna. We were more into bread, eggs, and corned beef. That’s all mum and dad could afford.

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Phillip Nordt: This zesty local tuna tartare would make French and Mongolian chefs' eyes water

Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art

RECIPE: At the moment we have a lot of young tuna around with a lower mercury content than the large ones and there is nothing better than a tartare.

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Golden skies at Black Rock

Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art

“I went close to the reef because it was very shallow” – Danilo Reyes, photographer

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Sweet as honey

Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art

Danilo Reyes woke up early in the morning, and wandered out to the backyard.

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Marvin Kumar: Wherever you go, eating is a happy time

Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art

RECIPE: Kia orana, my name is Marvin Kumar and I would like to share my journey of cooking with you all.

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7:02am on Arore heights

Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art

They began their climb in the dark before dawn.

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Rangi Mitaera-Johnson: Healthy food and prayers

Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art

RECIPE: I enjoy making salads for family gatherings and I’ve been making quite a few recently. They are my no fuss, easy to do, bowls of flavour, colour and texture.

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Capturing stunning moments in paradise

Wednesday 24 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Art

They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

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Vou Williams: Fighting talk in the kitchen

Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art

RECIPE: "There are many times in my life when I could’ve thrown in the towel. Many times in my life when I was on the floor.

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Cooks artists finds new fans

Sunday 14 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Art

The experimental artist named a University of Canterbury artist-in-residence hopes to rediscover lost Cook Islands treasures in the university’s collection.

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Kemen Reddy: Serving marlin with real bite

Thursday 11 June 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

RECIPE: Hi! Kemen Reddy here.

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'My mahi is in what I create'

Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art

Brent Holley is sculpting rock with a purpose, to remember those who have passed on. Melina Etches pays a visit to his workshop.

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Karlene Taokia: You'll relish these old-time preserves

Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art

RECIPE: We just made chutney today in class, with local cabbage, starfruit, pawpaw and tomatoes, as well as spices and onions.

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The photographer and the carver – friendship and freedom

Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art

Award-winning photographer Alex King was awestruck at being let into the life and work of artist Mike Tavioni. He, in turn, was surprised she saw value in his art and workmanship. Together, they are taking his traditional art to the world.