Features
The world-famous Cook Islands scooter licence test
Saturday 13 July 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weekend
Jonathan Milne was happy to blithely disregard the advice of those who told him to take care with scooters in the Cooks – until this week, his front wheel started sliding out on the gravel.
Artwork hewn from the earth of the island
Wednesday 10 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Art
It’s all about the form, flow and following the lines, says sculptor Brent Holly.
Fruits of Raro: Expect the unexpected from Teremoana Napa
Saturday 6 July 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weekend
At the back of Punanga Nui market is a partially-roofed wooden stall containing fruits you’ve never heard of, where an extraordinary woman creates a heady elixir for Jonathan Milne and his three boys.
Kingston – it's about the energy
Wednesday 3 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Sean Kingston’s first impression of Rarotonga is that it feels ‘amazing’.
Pop star lives up to his rap
Tuesday 2 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Jamaican-American teen pop icon Sean Kingston sings his hit, ‘We like to sleep all day and party all night! This is how we like to live our life!’
Getting Rusty
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weekend
When Jonathan Milne and his family decided to move to Rarotonga, there was never any question their 11-year-old terrier Rusty would come with them. After all, their three boys had grown up with him. But then, they ran into problems.
Film festival celebrates women's strength
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Published in Entertainment
Acclaimed Cook Islands film director Miria George portrays a young woman making a stand against over-fishing on Rarotonga.
No observers' seats at Lord's table
Friday 28 June 2019 | Published in Church Talk
Bishop Paul Donoghue admitted 24 children to Holy Communion at St Joseph’s Catholic Church this week. The celebration of the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, often referred to by the word “Eucharist” took place in the Catholic Church on Sunday, June 23. This year 24 children received their First Holy Communion on this special day.
Special one-off Rocketman screening
Thursday 27 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
The Empire Cinema is bringing back the Elton John movie for one special screening tonight. The Cook Islands Censor had controversially announced he would be banning it from public exhibition because of gay sex scenes.
Learning the healer's art
Friday 21 June 2019 | Published in Church Talk
Even simple acts of love – like smiling – can have a powerful influence, writes John Mateara from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Rocketman ban would be victory for 'mob rule'
Tuesday 18 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Cook Islands’ international reputation will continue to hang in the balance until the secretary of Internal Affairs returns to Rarotonga to decide whether to confirm the Rocketman movie ban.
Legal challenge against Censor
Monday 17 June 2019 | Published in Entertainment
There is fast- growing concern about Cook Islands moves to ban the movie Rocketman on moral grounds.
Moana of the vaka: The teenager and the whale
Sunday 16 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
// Returned home to the Cooks, vaka Maramaru Atua is to sail to the outer islands next – first port of call, Atiu.
Cooks set to censor Elton
Sunday 16 June 2019 | Published in Entertainment
// It’s been screening for a week in Rarotonga, it’s the talk of the town – but now the movie of the life of superstar Elton John is being pulled from the cinema.
Let God be your travel agent
Friday 14 June 2019 | Published in Church Talk
When she was stuck in bug, busy New York and everything seemed to be going wrong, Seventh-day Adventist Church pastor Sarah Aratai trusted in God – and he delivered.
The great Mangaia air-drop PART 2
Saturday 8 June 2019 | Published in Weekend
After the battle for Italy comes the return home – for some, the island of Mangaia played its part in the New Zealand Army and in orchestrating the spectacular escape of the King of Greece from the Nazis, as we reported in Part One. For Part Two, the officers of the Pa Enua join the battle for Italy.
Dangerous Matavera radio mast coming down
Saturday 8 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Cook Islands Investment Corporation will next week announce its plan to safely dismantle the rusty 107m structure.
Music fans left crying for more
Wednesday 5 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment
The Queen of the night Adina Thembi gave a heart rocking performance at the Hula Bar on Monday night – and left fans wanting more.
No man is an island
Saturday 1 June 2019 | Published in Weekend
It’s a small world and, as the saying goes, all the world’s people are just six, or fewer, social connections away from each other. The same can be said for places and events.
Water disinfection explained
Saturday 1 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Entertainment, Local, National, Weekend
Do we need to disinfect our drinking water? Several reports have highlighted the need to improve the quality of the drinking water throughout the Cook Islands – Rarotonga and the Pa Enua. In Rarotonga work has started on the provision of a more robust supply of water with better distribution and increased water storage for times of drought.
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