Features
Rock stars on stage at Crown Beach
Saturday 18 May 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Tina Turner, Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond and Shania Twain will all be taking to the stage at Crown Beach Resort and Spa over the weekend, thanks to performers Sharron Nichols and Bernie Cook.
Pentecost: the fruit of the Spirit
Friday 17 May 2013 | Published in Church Talk
Given that it is Pentecost this Sunday, the birthday of the Church, I write about the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
Students to feature at film festival
Tuesday 14 May 2013 | Published in Entertainment
A local film featuring Cook Islands school children will feature at this month’s film festival alongside the six international competition entries.
Social web art project on track
Tuesday 14 May 2013 | Published in Art
Local artist Judith Kunzle is well on her way to drawing 200 portraits of people who live in Rarotonga in order to form a social web of people she meets throughout the year.
Opera duet combine talent
Saturday 11 May 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Now in its third year “Opera in Rarotonga” is bringing back Cook Islands Pacific Tenor Bonaventure Allan Moetaua and combining his talents with rising star on the opera circuit- New Zealand born Samoan Mezzo Soprano Elisha Fa’i Hulton.
'I was given just 11 weeks to live'
Friday 10 May 2013 | Published in Church Talk
Psalms 8:4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him? And the son of man, that thou visitest him? How can one survive a life threatening sickness that grasps you in the prime of your life, a sickness so aggressive that it devastates those that love you; it literally shatters you to pieces as it reaches to the depth of the core of your soul with its deathly grip? Only through the grace and mercy of God! I was on the mission field in Townsville, Australia, where I had been pastoring for a few months, when I was diagnosed with thyroid and throat cancer.
Preaching the truth
Friday 10 May 2013 | Published in Church Talk
We are living in a ‘politically correct’ world today.
Sisters in sync
Saturday 4 May 2013 | Published in Entertainment
2012 and 2013 female dancer of the year Mary Taio was joined by her equally talented sister Mona during her victory dance when it was announced that she had successfully defended her national title.
International phenomenon Film Raro comes to fruition
Saturday 4 May 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Film Raro is an international phenomenon taking place in the idyllic South Pacific location of Rarotonga this month.
Work is fundamental to dignity
Friday 3 May 2013 | Published in Church Talk
May 1 traditionally has a strong association with the International Workers movement.
'Get pregnant with the things of God'
Friday 3 May 2013 | Published in Church Talk
Members of the New Hope Church will be reaching out to young people at the Punanga Nui markets this Saturday.
Top dancers prepare for competition
Tuesday 30 April 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Top Cook Islands dancers will take to the Are Karioi stage this Thursday for the national dancer of the year competition.
Open air gallery at gardens
Monday 29 April 2013 | Published in Art
The seven acre Maire Nui Gardens in Titikaveka is blooming with more than just exotic flowers with the addition of stunning art pieces now adding to the tranquil atmosphere of the stunning property.
Dancers set the scene for championships
Tuesday 23 April 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Friday night’s fantastic dance performances by expatriates that call Rarotonga home and mature golden oldies dancers have set the tone for remaining dancer of the year shows.
Lefebre's modelling career takes off
Saturday 20 April 2013 | Published in Art
From being discovered while shopping, at St Luke’s mall in Auckland to strutting her stuff on the Paris catwalk– Cook Islander Olivia Lefebre is making a name for herself in the tough world of fashion.
'Same-sex marriage is wrong'
Saturday 20 April 2013 | Published in Church Talk
Dear Editor, I refer to your article of Thursday April 18 ‘Kiwis say OK to same-sex marriage’ (pg 4).
It's now or never – the importance of baptism
Friday 19 April 2013 | Published in Church Talk
This coming Sunday there will be a combined praise and thank you service at the National Auditorium.
Pacific conference of churches
Friday 19 April 2013 | Published in Church Talk
Some of you readers may remember the Pacific Conference of Churches General Assembly held in the Cook Islands in 2002.
Hula Mania an extravaganza
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Entertainment
The world’s King and Queen of Hula will be crowned this December when Hula Mania comes to Rarotonga.
Avatea put on marine exhibition
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Art
A unique ‘marine exhibition’ was held at Avatea School on Friday morning where students showcased their knowledge of the sea. Skits, songs, dance and power point presentations drove home to parents and teachers what the students had learned during the marine unit they conducted through the term.
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