Features
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nuku displays influence of Gospel
Friday 1 November 2013 | Published in Church Talk
Last month I travelled to Tahiti for a meeting of the Pacific Conference of Churches where I represent the Catholic Bishops of the Pacific. As the meeting was hosted by the Maohi Protestant Church I stayed in their headquarters and participated in all their church events during the meeting. This does cause some amusement to […]
Angels and prophets at Nuku
Tuesday 29 October 2013 | Published in Church Talk
Angels, glorifying hymns and humorous skits were all part of Monday’s Gospel Day celebrations at the Takitumu School grounds in Matavera.
Coco X brings motocross to Raro
Saturday 26 October 2013 | Published in Features
When the weather holds up, a sound similar to multiple chainsaws can be heard from the hills just above Rarotonga’s airport in Nikao.
What's the Bible say about taxes?
Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in Church Talk
Did Jesus pay taxes? What did Jesus teach his disciples about paying taxes? We will see that the Bible is very clear on this issue.
Pirianga uipaanga maata
Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in Church Talk
Kua tae te akakoro’anga o te uipaaga maata ki te openga i te Sabati ra 20 o Okotopa.
Annual thanksgiving service
Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in Church Talk
The community is being invited to the annual prayer service hosted by the Religious Advisory Council (RAC) on Sunday.
$2000 raised for fire repair
Thursday 24 October 2013 | Published in Features
The Niue community in New Zealand has raised more than $2000 to help the two schools that were devastated by fires at the weekend.
Treddlecat steers toward high seas
Wednesday 23 October 2013 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Weekend
Along Muri beach sit four unique-looking boats.
Schools devastated by loss in fire
Tuesday 22 October 2013 | Published in Features
Two school principals are dealing with the loss of blocks of classrooms and stacks of resources following fires at the weekend.
Nikao Sokattak beat Avatiu
Monday 21 October 2013 | Published in Features
Nikao Sokattak easily overcame Avatiu in the main match of the Lotto Premiership in the weekend by six goals to one at the swamp.
Threads that link Pacific artists
Saturday 19 October 2013 | Published in Features
The internet provided the link for a group of Pacific-based women artists, whose work will be displayed at The Art Studio next week.
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