Features
Summer photo competition - 1
Thursday 2 February 2012 | Published in Features
We’ve been inundated with nearly 200 images of children, pets and family fun in our first ever Memories of Summer photo competition sponsored by CIPS Image & Copy Centre. This selection of pictures were received in the first few weeks. Summer photo competition – 3; Summer photo competition – 2 Previous weeks: (Week 1 – […]
Skin care line named Te Tika
Saturday 28 January 2012 | Published in Features
Sydney-based company Cook Islands Medical Technologies (CIMTECH) is planning an August launch for a new line of skin care products made from Cook Islands plants. CIMTECH research director Dr Graham Matheson confirmed that the company will be staging its first product launch in Rarotonga. Scheduled to precede the Pacific Islands Forum in August, it will […]
Keep yourself for the very best, not for second best
Saturday 28 January 2012 | Published in Church Talk
It is absolutely gut-wrenching and cruelly heartbreaking to hear far too many of our teenage suicide cases as resulting or involving some kind of a boyfriend and girlfriend relationship. Where in the world did we ever get this concept or notion of a boyfriend and girlfriend relationship? It certainly did not and does not come […]
What to do when someone you love is making poor choices
Friday 27 January 2012 | Published in Church Talk
This article is actually Part 1 of a teaching series by Pastor Tevai Matapo. Last weeks article was Part 2 and was supplied and printed inadvertently. (See How to correct someone, part two) Today I want to explore an issue which I believe many of us have difficulty with and that is, what to do […]
Motone entertaining Rarotonga in 2012
Saturday 21 January 2012 | Published in Features
Motone Productions the company responsible for bringing some of the regions biggest performing artists to Rarotonga last year has some exciting plans for 2012 up its sleeve. The companys directors, Mo Newport and Glenda Tuaine, will be attending a number of festivals this year to meet festival directors and organisers and to promote Cook Islands […]
Give me an H
Saturday 21 January 2012 | Published in Features
Cook Islands singers are amped up and ready for the first round of auditions in all singing and more singing talent contest known as The H Factor. The contest, which is based on the TV series the X Factor, will launch today at Hidies Bar in Avarua. The first round of auditions begins this afternoon […]
Opera in Paradise acts confirmed
Saturday 21 January 2012 | Published in Features
Motone has confirmed its two talents for this years Opera in Paradise event. Last year, tenors Benjamin Makisi and Cook Islander Bonaventure Allan Moetaua put on an encore performance at Crown Beach. This year, its time for the fairer sex to shine. The stars that will take the stage are Mere Boynton and Deborah Waikapohe. […]
The moon is a bowl of milk
Saturday 21 January 2012 | Published in Features
What is the moon? The moon is a bowl of milk, Floating in the night sky. It is a silver ball, Hanging out with the stars. It is a white thumb print, On a black sheet of paper. It is a white orb, Sailing on the ocean. It is a white blob, Sleeping in the […]
Engara starting a new chapter
Saturday 21 January 2012 | Published in Features
Miss Cook Islands Engara Gosselin is preparing to start a new chapter in her life. Next month she moves to Sydney to take up a position as assistant general manager of Pure Fiji Australia, a shift that both scares and excites her. It means Ill be acting general manager when the general manager is away, […]
Hori Signs leaves its mark
Saturday 21 January 2012 | Published in Features
Signwriter Glenn Hori Miller has already left his mark on Rarotonga his work evident in colourful signs advertising businesses around the island, and even in the large hand-painted lettering atop the roof of Trader Jacks. All are a testament to his skill and experience, around which he has recently formed a new business venture. His […]
How to correct someone, part two
Friday 20 January 2012 | Published in Church Talk
(Part 1 What to do when someone you love is making poor choices) If your heart is in the right place, how can God use you in this kind of situation? I want us to look at 2 Samuel 12 for some practical steps you can take. Step 1: Get very clear about the issue. […]
Roadhouse donates $1500
Saturday 14 January 2012 | Published in Features
The housie mamas from Roadhouse in Arorangi have donated $1500 to the Esther Honey Foundation. Volunteer workers are pictured above accepting the donation. Proceeds from Wednesday night Housie games go toward caring for the animals of the Cook Islands this is not a one-off occurrence, says Gregg Young of Esther Honey Foundation. Roadhouse Housie also […]
Disneyland, here I come!
Saturday 14 January 2012 | Published in Features
Eight-year-old Yvette Turua received the Christmas present of her life this December, winning $10,000 through the Tupapa-Maraerenga Panthers rugby league clubs major annual fundraiser. Having found out on Christmas Eve that her ticket was the winner, Yvette and her family spent all Christmas Day letting the win from a $20 ticket sink in. The inevitable […]
New salon offers permanent makeup
Saturday 14 January 2012 | Published in Features
Make-up application can be a tedious process, and in the summer months when its hot enough to melt the make-up off many a face can feel hopeless. But Motea Spa & Salon is offering a new service for those who want to look made-up but are tired of doing the making-up. Moteas beauty consultant Irene […]
Climate change is Anas sole focus
Saturday 14 January 2012 | Published in Features
Ana Tiraa was looking for a challenge and she got one directing the new climate change division within the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). Tiraa began working at the OPM in October last year, and is still in the process of determining exactly how the new climate change unit will be established. Her appointment […]
Tourism wants stories for Australia
Saturday 14 January 2012 | Published in Features
Tourism operators looking to raise awareness of their products in Australia are being asked to put their cooking hats on, prepare for take-off, ready the spas and think green. Cook Islands Tourism Corporation Australia office is currently searching for tourism industry members who want their story included in the markets trade newsletter. Tourism operators are […]
Atiu weapon could fetch $100,000
Saturday 14 January 2012 | Published in Features
A Cook Islands artefact is the leading display piece on auction at Bonhams, a private San Francisco auction house, next month. It is part of Bonhams first auction devoted solely to Oceanic art, which launches on February 11. The Cook Islands artefact will join 150 other pieces from Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Indonesia and Australia at […]
First haircut special all over the world
Saturday 14 January 2012 | Published in Features
The first haircut for a child has special significance in certain cultures and religions. It can be considered a rite of passage or a milestone. Here we highlight some of the haircutting rituals by different cultural groups around the world sourced from Wikipedia. A Chinese baby often receives its first haircut at the end of […]
Rituals and reasons many and varied
Saturday 14 January 2012 | Published in Features
The reasons for haircutting ceremonies and its history in the Cook Islands vary from island to island and family to family. One thing that is for sure is that the ceremony brings extended families and communities together in honour of ancestors past and futures yet to be written. Puna Rakanui, emcee at the recent haircutting […]
Ezekiels lineage upheld in tradition
Saturday 14 January 2012 | Published in Features
Five-year-old Ezekiel Tuatea Tatuava-Enjoy is still getting used to his new shorter haircut after the young Atiu warrior had his locks cut in a traditional ceremony on Saturday, January 7. While Ezekiel, the son of Annabelle and Masterton Enjoy, understands that cutting his hair for the first time was a special occasion and big deal […]
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