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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 […]
'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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Student with a passion for film
Saturday 7 July 2012 | Published in Features
A budding film producer returned home to Rarotonga last week, on a break from her studies in New Zealand. Eileen Browne is currently studying at the New Zealand Film Academy in Auckland, which feels like a dream come true to her. ”My experience at the film academy is awesome,“ says Browne. ”I really enjoy making […]
'Home' movie to screen outdoors
Saturday 7 July 2012 | Published in Features
For a visually stunning experience and to learn more about the part you already play in our world and the future for our children – get along to the free screening of the movie Home. At 6.45pm on Thursday July 12 outside MOIP in Arorangi, as part of the Lagoon Day night green market, Alliance […]
Tara sings new love songs
Saturday 7 July 2012 | Published in Features
She’s got gigs most nights, a new baby to look after, an accommodation facility to manage and the building of her home to oversee, but in between it all she’s still managed to produce another album. Tara Kauvai-Mustonen last weekend celebrated the release of Purotu Oki Koe, her third album and second in two years. […]
New CIPS Electronics store has it all
Saturday 7 July 2012 | Published in Features
CIPS Electronics manager Danny Cook is hoping business will soar as high as the air-powered Jaycar Electronics air-filled man that guards his store. Located near the airport, the new electronics store is the exclusive stockist of all Jaycar Electronics parts, and while there was a big range in store they were only holding 20 percent […]
Fused passions in 'Island Fever'
Saturday 7 July 2012 | Published in Features
It’s safe to say Sylvia Marsters has island fever – but not the kind that makes you restless to get off The Rock. She’s got a fever of passion – for the Cook Islands, her people and her plants – and it’s earned her the title of the Beachcomber Contemporary Art Gallery’s artist in residence. […]
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 […]
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