Features
Cookies take on London fashion
Saturday 4 August 2012 | Published in Features
My full name is Stanley Cowan Henry and my brother’s name is Matthew Tinorei Henry. I am 25 and my brother is 23. How long have you been based in London and how old is your company? I have been in London for four months now and Matthew has been here for almost two years. […]
Rocking at Rehab tonight
Friday 3 August 2012 | Published in Features
International musicians (from left) Pieter T (Pieter Tuhoro), DJ Peter Gunz (Peter Paplii) and Sammielz (Sam Leota Lu) will be rocking the Rehab nightclub tonight in their one-off island gig. The trio will drop some reggae, R&B, ‘old school’ tunes and as DJ Peter Gunz says, ”play and sing pretty much everything islanders love.“ Ten […]
Refusing to forgive is a grievous sin
Friday 3 August 2012 | Published in Church Talk
There seems to be an undercurrent thick in scales of resentment, relentless, unforgiving, and vindictive of criticism developing around us. We are becoming increasingly absorbed by its captive and tantalising tentacles that falsely stimulate one’s better judgement. Eventually even numbing and desensitising to the point we become accepting of such behaviour as a thing of […]
'Don't murder sharks'
Saturday 28 July 2012 | Published in Features
This week the Kids Page features some more very interesting letters to the editor, written by Te Uki Ou pupils. The students decided to write the letters to express their opinions about a number of issues that they feel very strongly about, from shark finning to animal cruelty and road accidents. Dear Editor, People are […]
Rain fails to stop float parade fun
Saturday 28 July 2012 | Published in Features
The people of the Cook Islands showed staunch patriotism yesterday when Te Maeva Nui teams and event sponsors marched, sang and danced in the rain for the float parade marking the start of the 47th Te Maeva Nui. Hundreds of people including visitors huddled under umbrellas and raincoats watching the 20 decorated floats carrying enthusiastic […]
Respect and reverence: Ra o te Ui Ariki
Friday 27 July 2012 | Published in Church Talk
The recent Ra o te Ui Ariki at Atupare Marae in Kavera was a special occasion which centred on many things, of which one was showing respect to the traditional leaders of the Cook Islands. It is said that over 1000 people attended. I am not in a position to single out what was the […]
Te Radar shares love of Atiu
Saturday 21 July 2012 | Published in Features
Well-known Kiwi TV personality Te Radar (Andrew Lumsden) loved his entire Cook Islands experience but was ”blown away“ by the beauty of Atiu while filming his latest television series, Te Radar Across the Pacific. Te Radar expressed his adoration and wonder for Atiu stating ”I think this has been the highlight of my trip, this […]
Music group hope for youth
Saturday 21 July 2012 | Published in Features
A group in Arorangi has received a grant to continue the work they do in the community to encourage youth to get involved with music. The New Zealand Aid Programme has provided $9605 to the Community Initiative Scheme (CIS) in order to make a difference in youths’ lives through music. The money will go to […]
Huge interest in film challenge
Saturday 21 July 2012 | Published in Features
Film Raro has already received hundreds of applications for next year’s film challenge, which will give eight film crews the opportunity to spend a week in Rarotonga creating a 10-minute production. Director Stan Wolfgramm says scripts have been ”rolling in“, the majority of them from Cook Islanders living all over the world. One was submitted […]
Kids share Otago, music stories
Saturday 21 July 2012 | Published in Features
Hamilton Boys’ High School Recently, our school was lucky enough to have a visit from the Hamilton Boys’ High Band, who performed for all the schools in Rarotonga. They arrived just before lunch and spent lunchtime setting up. We ended up having a shorter lunch, so we could whiz straight into duties and have the […]
Going on to perfection
Friday 20 July 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Hebrews 6:1 declares: Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection. The purpose of the scriptures is to guide us in the ways of perfection. 2 Timothy 3: 16-17 declares, ”All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine (teaching), for reproof (discipline and […]
It's almost full-time for the Battalion
Monday 16 July 2012 | Published in Features
The final curtain is drawing near for one of the unique and poignant chapters of the history of Aotearoa with the National Executive Committee of the 28th (Maori) Battalion Association, suggesting that the National Association and its affiliated local associations wind up their affairs and shut down. The move has been greeted with much sadness […]
Pacific arts festival ends
Saturday 14 July 2012 | Published in Features
After two weeks of festivity, the 11th Festival of Pacific Arts cultural extravaganza came to a close in Honiara yesterday afternoon [Friday]. Delegations from 20 Pacific countries and territories and from the nine provinces of host country, Solomon Islands, donned their national regalia for the official closing ceremony. The Cook Islands did not send a […]
Ladi6 back for Divas in Paradise
Saturday 14 July 2012 | Published in Features
Divas in Paradise is shaping up to be even better in 2012. Motone Productions has again lined up some of the Pacific’s leading music talents and are thrilled to announce the return of last year’s leading diva, the award-winning Ladi6. With her sultry voice, razor sharp wit and a stage show to match, Ladi6 is […]
Getting unstuck in my family – part 2
Friday 13 July 2012 | Published in Church Talk
The second point is – involve my family in my church. Just like you want to have this private commitment at home, with prayer and Bible study, it’s also critical that you have public times of worship together. You probably have heard the old saying about – people don’t do what you say they should […]
CI flavour to Kiwi exhibition
Tuesday 10 July 2012 | Published in Features
Three artists who have Cook Islands heritage are a part of an Auckland Art Gallery exhibition showcasing the importance of Pacific art to New Zealand’s culture. Home AKL is a new exhibition made up of over 20 artists who have links to the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, Tonga, Tuvalu and Samoa. The artwork on […]
Old tribal structure
Saturday 7 July 2012 | Published in Features
Before the arrival of Christianity – people on Rarotonga lived in tribes known as vaka. Each vaka had its own ariki – on Rarotonga they are Makea Nui, Makea Karika and Makea Vakatini for the vaka Te Au O Tonga, Pa and Kainuku for the Takitumu district and Tinomana for the district of Arorangi. The […]
Ui Ariki shaping a nation
Saturday 7 July 2012 | Published in Features
Chief reporter Matariki Wilson backgrounds Ui Ariki Day, the new public holiday we celebrated yesterday. In these stories she covers the history and role of Ariki in customary leadership, and their role in modern Cook Islands society. On the next two pages she provides photographic coverage of yesterday’s ceremonial celebration. In commemoration of Ra o […]
Tolerance versus truth
Saturday 7 July 2012 | Published in Church Talk
I last shared about a broad way style of Christianity being gradually introduced into the Christian church that is beginning to shape a new generation of believers into an experience that is void of repentance and is shelving core truths that are essential to the Christian faith. The broad way concept seeks so much approval […]
May truth reflect upon our senses
Saturday 7 July 2012 | Published in Church Talk
We have a loving and caring Heavenly Father who is ever conscious of the struggles, trials and tribulation each of his children face in mortality. Oh how he would love to cradle each and every one of us in his arms and remove the heavy burdens that laden our progress. However, in his infinite wisdom […]
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