Features
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Friday 15 November 2013 | Published in Church Talk
The Matavera Sacred Heart Catholic Church community celebrated the first Holy Communion for 18 of its young congregation members. Here Koekoe Mokotupu shares the joys of the event. “Many thanks to Ana Makara and her team of volunteers coming forward offering free service teaching basic catechism and rules as stipulated by the Catholic Church. They […]
Volunteer missionary prepares towards service at Independence mission, USA
Friday 15 November 2013 | Published in Church Talk
Kayla Kaimarama received her letter of acceptance to serve as a volunteer missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at Missouri, Independence mission in USA last week. “I have always dreamed of going on a mission ever since I was about 10 years old.” The letter arrived from the office of the […]
United we stick, divided we're stuck
Friday 15 November 2013 | Published in Church Talk
Many argue this world is one big global village. If that is the case, there is so much that has been robbed from those who decided they will follow and protect a certain path within their little corner of this global village. With this global mind-set it has opened the doors to some who want […]
Avatea run-a-thon raises $12,100
Wednesday 13 November 2013 | Published in Features
The community joined together to raise $12,100 for Avatea School at the weekend. The money was raised on Saturday via a run-a-thon float fundraiser full of children of Avatea School, the community, balloons and banners. The funds will aid the rebuilding of the school after the October 20 fire that destroyed buildings and resources at […]
Australian writer holds poetry night in Raro
Tuesday 12 November 2013 | Published in Features
This is the last trip that poet and writer Dudley Haydock will be making to Rarotonga. At the age of 70, the regular visitor to the Cooks has been diagnosed with stage two inoperable, moderately aggressive prostate cancer. Haydock, who lives in Adelaide, Australia, has been a regular visitor to the Cooks since 1992. He […]
Diwali festival celebrates diversity
Monday 11 November 2013 | Published in Church Talk
Diwali festival-goers were treated to an inspiring message of religious and social tolerance on Saturday night in a celebration of diversity. Guest of honour New Zealand High Commissioner Joanna Kempkers gave a brief but powerful message about the "fundamental values" of respect and tolerance to those gathered for one of the biggest annual celebrations on […]
Teen sets new record
Monday 11 November 2013 | Published in Features
Teenager Pastor Zekaria set a new record in the weekend, becoming the only college student and youngest player to score a century in The Computer Man Twenty20 competition. The Titikaveka College student batted at number three for his beloved Titans in their sixth round of The Computer Man Round Robin Cup match against Nikao. The […]
Trigger Fish to rock Tahiti
Saturday 9 November 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Cook Islands soul funk duo Trigger Fish have touched down in Tahiti and are gearing up to rock a range of venues and music stores in Papeete next week.
Big adventures on the rough seas
Saturday 9 November 2013 | Published in Features
Angling is often considered a relaxing pastime – but when it comes sportfishing, the old adage ‘no pain, no gain’ certainly applies. I experienced this first-hand on a recent fishing excursion with local fishing charter, Marlin Queen. With my alarm set for 4am, I was on the road early enough to catch the previous night’s […]
'God loves each of us'
Friday 8 November 2013 | Published in Church Talk
On behalf of the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days, I am honoured to have this opportunity to share this wonderful message with you all: God is Love. No one of us is less treasured or cherished of God than another. He loves each of us, and we must love him […]
Linked Threads exhibition at The Art Studio
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in Features
A love of creating art with threads and a connection on Linkedin, led to the exhibition ‘Linked Threads’ on show at The Art Studio in Arorangi. “We are all linking and we all work with threads – simple,” said Andrea Eimke, curator of the exhibition. Art lovers gathered on the preview evening of the exhibition […]
Punters flock to Melbourne Cup
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in Features
Thousands of horse racing enthusiasts gathered in the south of Australia yesterday for one of the biggest days in international racing, the Melbourne Cup. Among the spectators was Cook Islands resident Paddy Lynch, who his son described as “a crazy little Irishman”. Australia’s annual Melbourne Cup is known as “the race that stops a nation” […]
Nukutere paints for cultural centre
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in Features
Highland Paradise Cultural Centre guests will have something new to admire thanks to Nukutere College students. The school’s year 10 art class created a painting for the cultural centre, which is to be framed and displayed in the Are Karioi (House of Entertainment). Each of the twelve students contributed to the painting, which is A2 […]
Vaka Eiva closing party to fundraise for Nukutere College and Apii Avatea
Saturday 2 November 2013 | Published in Features
The Cook Islands Canoeing Association, Vaka Eiva and Motone Productions is banding together to support the school communities of Nukutere College and Avatea Primary School. Recent fires at local schools Nukutere College and Avatea Primary School have set the community back, and drivers of the paddling family and creative team at Motone Production know that […]
Saying farewell to the islands
Saturday 2 November 2013 | Published in Features
It’s never easy to say goodbye. For Judith Kunzle it is a farewell to nearly three decades of living and creating works of art in the Cook Islands, and to the many people she has met along the way. What began with work as a graphic designer 27 years ago ended with Kunzle’s year-long portrait […]
Art supplies for student artists
Saturday 2 November 2013 | Published in Features
Aspiring artists at Tereora College were given inspiration and valuable art supplies last month, by well-known artist Judith Kunzle. “This beautiful woman has gifted us some lovely paper,” said art teacher Charlotte Cousins, with the donation also including brushes, clips and mixing pallets. Kunzle will be leaving the country in a few weeks’ time and […]
Girl Guides celebrate 85 years of service
Saturday 2 November 2013 | Published in Church Talk
The Cook Islands Girl Guides celebrated 85 years of service on October 15 at a ceremony held at the Nikao Sunday School Hall. The association celebrated the occasion by holding a week-long national camp for all members on the Islands of Rarotonga and those from the outer islands. The theme of the camp was, ‘believe, […]
Bishop thanks fire service
Friday 1 November 2013 | Published in Church Talk
Bishop Paul Donoghue paid a visit to the Rescue Fire Service on Friday to thank them for the service they provided to Nukutere College recently. He was accompanied by Father Damien Marinus and Father Freddie Kaena, as well as two students to represent the school. The group also wished to visit the Puaikura Volunteer Fire […]
The role of private schools
Friday 1 November 2013 | Published in Church Talk
Catholic Schools have been a part of Cook Islands education since 1895 when St Joseph School opened its doors with the St Joseph of Cluny Sisters. Over the past 118 years the church has adapted to changing circumstances and changing times. During those 118 years the only islands not to have a Catholic school are […]
Turama – the belief in eternal life
Friday 1 November 2013 | Published in Church Talk
Today, Friday November 1, is the Turama celebration for the Catholic Church. Given this is not a new celebration I think most now realise this is a day set aside to recall in a special way those members of our family and friends who have died. None of us wishes to be forgotten. Those who […]
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