Features
Avaiki success in Europe
Saturday 31 March 2012 | Published in Features
Avaiki showed Europe what Cook Islands pearls have to offer at a recent international trade show. Described as successful by the Avaiki wholesale team, it was a chance to exhibit alongside the latest European trends in jewellery and watches. The annual Inhorgenta trade show was held in Munich in February, and is truly an international […]
Pearls of Romance
Saturday 31 March 2012 | Published in Features
The romance of Cook Islands pearls is part of a celebration of wedding fashion currently taking place in Wellington. “Unveiled – 200 years of Wedding Fashion” from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, is showing over four months at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. The Cook Islands Pearl Authority was invited […]
Retailers and wholesalers unite
Saturday 31 March 2012 | Published in Features
A new organisation was incorporated in early January 2012 called the Cook Islands Pearl Retailers and Wholesalers Incorporated (CIPRWI) to represent the interests of retail, wholesale and jewellery establishments on Rarotonga. The members of CIPWRI included Fisher’s Pearls, Goldmine, Island Craft, The Pearl Lounge, Tarani’s Craft & Pearls, Bergman & Sons, Farm Direct Pearls, Classic […]
Song and dance at Avarua
Saturday 31 March 2012 | Published in Features
This week at Avarua School was all about celebrating the language and culture of the Cook Islands. “Te Rito o te Reo te Peu Kuki Airani” has involved participation from students across the school, including the pre-school. Each island is represented, with students choosing which island group they wanted to be part of after discussion […]
Cooks are 'better than the pictures'
Saturday 31 March 2012 | Published in Features
Photographed against the busy backdrop of New York City and submerged in French Polynesian lagoons, an opaque bottle of Japanese vodka Iichiko is something of a world traveller. Recently well-known Japanese talk show host, author, videographer and photojournalist Shimpei Asai and Japan Belier Art Center’s art director Hideya Kawakita brought Iichiko to the Cook Islands. […]
Understanding hurt and pain
Friday 30 March 2012 | Published in Church Talk
The condition of our soul matters to God, so as Christians we need a vision for emotional wholeness. The more emotionally whole we are, the more sound and effective our decisions will be. Billions of dollars are spent annually worldwide on counselling sessions, legal costs due to divorce and broken relationships, prisons due to crime, […]
How to fortify your family
Friday 30 March 2012 | Published in Church Talk
In this world of uncertainty, turmoil and moral decay, living the commandments of God can be a challenge. We are inundated with temptation on a daily basis from the forces of evil. These evil influences attack the most important unit in society, the family. But it’s not all doom and gloom. The scriptures tell us […]
New printer loves his work
Saturday 24 March 2012 | Published in Features
The newest member of the Cook Islands News team had “no idea what to expect from Rarotonga” before arriving last month. A printer at the Wellington-based Dominion Post, Mike Lees was looking for a change of pace and scenery. Eight months ago he applied for a job printing the Cook Islands’ daily newspaper, though he […]
New clothing line named after Vara
Saturday 24 March 2012 | Published in Features
T-Shirt Factory proprietor Don Carlaw uses the same words to describe Vara Hunter, the namesake of Te Vara Nui Cultural Village, and his shop’s new clothing line – words like ‘classy’, ‘fashionable’ and ‘elegant’. Sure enough, T-Shirt Factory’s new line of clothing is being marketed under the Vara’s label. “We wanted to launch our own […]
It was a beautiful day for our school
Saturday 24 March 2012 | Published in Features
Beautiful day The blessing of the Takitumu School Road Crossing last week Friday on the top field, was a beautiful day for our school. Papa Orometua started off with a long prayer. After that we were singing lovely songs from the church. The people that came to the blessing was Papa Kiriau, Papa Orometua, Papa […]
Watch and pray
Friday 23 March 2012 | Published in Church Talk
As Easter approaches Christians are conscious that the resurrection of Jesus was preceded by his passion. That is the time of his betrayal, his trial, suffering and death. For some, Easter is merely an extra long weekend. Some may make a big deal out of buying hot cross buns or Easter eggs. But I would […]
CICC reviews Araka
Thursday 22 March 2012 | Published in Church Talk
The Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) is currently undergoing a review of its Araka and is seeking all interested members of its congregation to join the discussion. The church examines its Araka every two years to update the document that helps guide its direction, ambitions, policies and strategies into the future. Avarua CICC secretary […]
Brother Love picks up
Saturday 17 March 2012 | Published in Features
Edward Ru of New Zealand reggae band Sweet & Irie will be performing at the National Auditorium on Thursday, March 29, to raise money for the Miss Cook Islands pageant and mental health awareness. Opening acts include local singing sensations Emile Rima – who is gearing up to launch his first album – and Rose […]
Pop, rock, noise and folk in Raro
Saturday 17 March 2012 | Published in Features
Their music has been called uplifting and inspiring, and they’re bringing it to the Cook Islands. Husband-wife duo Andy and Victoria Knopp are The Response, an indie pop-rock band that released its debut self-titled album in February. The son of Mauke’s June Hosking, Andy is bringing his wife – and his band – to Rarotonga […]
Best planet in universe
Saturday 17 March 2012 | Published in Features
Avarua School’s Grade 6 class shares their work on the Kids Page today. Students were asked to write a story of what you think and feel about ‘The World We Live In’ for their English journal writing. The class has also been looking at the material world for science, with a focus on recyclable material, […]
Kids told to get moo-ving on art project
Saturday 17 March 2012 | Published in Features
CITC is taking its green theme to Rarotonga’s schools this month to encourage students to reduce, reuse, recycle, rethink and be in the chance to win $3000. Students are being asked to create a cow sculpture out of recycled Anchor packaging to be in the chance to win the cash prize. CITC and Anchor have […]
Fingers crossed for good luck today
Saturday 17 March 2012 | Published in Features
Manea Foods staff and customers will be crossing their fingers that the luck of the Irish will be on their side today as the food group celebrates St Patrick’s Day. Customers who have spent over $30 at the three Manea Food outlets on Rarotonga will find out at 1pm today if they are the winners […]
Pasifika – a fading festival?
Saturday 17 March 2012 | Published in Features
Jason Brown looks at what is happening to one of the major calendar events for the Cook Islands, at home and overseas Over 20 years ago, a small group of islanders got together in Auckland and decided to celebrate themselves. Almost lost in the myths of legend, the original Pasifika Festival in 1992 now seems […]
International dancer returns
Saturday 17 March 2012 | Published in Features
This year’s Dancer of the Year competition also hails the return and revival of the International Dancer of the Year contest. Dancers from the junior grade right up to golden oldies age and even visitors to the island are encouraged to register for the three main dance competitions this year. The first traditional dance competition […]
Student Army chief kicks back
Saturday 17 March 2012 | Published in Features
Relaxation and swimming have been high on the agenda for Sam Gifford during his stay in the Cook Islands. Gifford is one of the ‘Christchurch Heroes’ who have been visiting the country over the past months. He was part of the core team who organised the highly successful Student Volunteer Army, which ran out of […]
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