Features
The journey to Konitara Are Ta'unga
Saturday 18 August 2012 | Published in Features
It has been a journey of many years that has ended in the formation of Konitara Are Ta’unga, the Cook Islands Arts Council. The council has been formed by artists in the Cook Islands community, moving ahead through dedication and hard work, when government actions towards forming a council slowed. The role of the arts […]
Good luck in Tahiti
Saturday 18 August 2012 | Published in Features
‘Good luck in Tahiti’ was a passive sort of wish that many gave to Reuben Dearlove before he took on July’s Te Aito and last weekend’s Super Aito outrigger races. He valued the sentiment, but deep down, the 37-year-old Cook Islands champion paddler knows that luck has nothing to do with beating French Polynesia’s best […]
Maori entertainer returns for fundraiser concert
Friday 17 August 2012 | Published in Features
Prominent Maori entertainer Leon Wharekura is returning to Rarotonga to help raise funds for the local Aotearoa Society of Rarotonga. The Tainui singer’s arrival comes after the release of his second album, ChameLEON, in July. Where his first album that was simply titled ‘It’s a Love Thing’ featured a majority of covers, the second album […]
Getting unstuck in my future
Friday 17 August 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Today I’m going to begin with a question. Are you worried about your future? A survey which asked this question showed that 81% of those who responded said ”yes, I’m worried about my future.“ One person simply said, ”I’m very worried and try not to even think about my future.“ Another one said, ”I worry […]
Te Tika launch brings 'new era' for Cooks
Saturday 11 August 2012 | Published in Features
A premium skincare range containing secret Cook Islands plant extracts was launched in Rarotonga on Thursday night before being rolled out to the rest of the world. Te Tika, meaning ‘truth and integrity’ in Cook Islands Maori, is a skincare range developed over 10 years by Cook Islander Dr Graham Matheson, founder and director of […]
Nukutere mural based on sport and peace Nukutere College has a bright and beautiful new mural to decorate its canteen wall. The mural was painted by five students, aged 14 and 15 years, as part of an entry into an international art competition.
Friday 10 August 2012 | Published in Features
The 2012 Peace and Co-operation School Awards invited children aged 13 to 15 years to create a mural on the theme of ”Sport as the key for understanding and peace. Everyone united.“ Students Tiree Haworth, Lucianne Vainerere, Louisa Purea, Lovelyn Giva-Tuke and Dylan Giva had only a few days to complete their mural, so they […]
The gift of family
Friday 10 August 2012 | Published in Church Talk
A renowned activist Desmond Tutu said, ‘You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.’ God uses the family as a timeless platform throughout history to display His glory to all generation. Every member in the family has a unique role, to portray the heart of God. Joshua, […]
Big Olympic weekend
Saturday 4 August 2012 | Published in Features
This weekend is shaping up to be the biggest for the Cook Islands competitors at the London Olympics. Having watched fellow sprinter Patricia Taea race to a season’s best in the women’s 100 metre sprint preliminaries, Patrick Tuara will be looking to do the same in the early hours of this morning (Saturday CIT). Tuara […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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