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Meet Kukis at the market

Saturday 1 October 2011 | Published in Features

The Kukis international rubgy league test squad will continue its market-conquering strategy of winning over the crowd this weekend, with the team set to appear at the Punanga Nui market today. Market-goers at Wednesday nights Muri beach Kia Orana night market enjoyed a special show from some of the Kuki team during their first public […]

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Mangaia crowns new Miss Manea

Saturday 1 October 2011 | Published in Features

The southern group island of Mangaia is buzzing with Manea Games excitement which will take the island by storm next week starting from Monday. But the island just couldnt wait for the Miss Manea pageant held during the 10-day games and a special Miss Manea Mangaia show was held last Friday. Five of the islands […]

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Solar cooker no porky pie

Saturday 1 October 2011 | Published in Features

Maukes sustainable-living warriors June and Andrew Hosking have set their sights on exploring alternative ways of cooking. Their mission is to leave the gas stove-top alone and forsake the use of any fuel they or you could think of. Instead, the pair looked to the sky to see if they could harness the suns raw […]

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Spiritual leadership the ultimate example

Friday 30 September 2011 | Published in Church Talk

Jesus Christ is the ultimate example of spiritual leadership. When most people think of leadership, they picture a military officer giving out orders or an employer closely supervising his employees, making sure all the work gets done. These aspects can be part of leadership, but they are not the essence of spiritual leadership. Spiritual leadership […]

Church Talk

Au tareni kua kaimoumou ia

Friday 30 September 2011 | Published in Church Talk

A true story was told of a man who tried to be a godfather to one young man and warned him of the dangers of befriending a certain kind of teenage group in the community. He had warned the young teenager to not ever get involved with this particular group but stay completely away from […]

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Ladi6 joins Divas in Paradise

Saturday 24 September 2011 | Published in Features

New Zealands leading hip-hop artist Ladi6 has joined the line-up for Divas in Paradise. Show organiser Glenda Tuaine of Motone Productions says the international star contacted her via Facebook. Ladi 6 contacted us on our Facebook page and asked if it was possible for her to join the bill, so with a talent like that […]

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Cook Islands is nice right now

Saturday 24 September 2011 | Published in Features

Tourism operators, agents and wholesalers will travel to the Cook Islands this December to help boost visitor numbers from the southern hemisphere and account for shortfalls from the north. The so-called Kia Orana Cook Islands event is the biggest tourism wholesaler event held in the Cook Islands each year. About 30 wholesalers and members of […]

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Top labels at new boutique

Saturday 24 September 2011 | Published in Features

Fashionistas in need of retail therapy should start heading to Muri theres a new boutique on the rock. Renee Galea and Rory McBride opened Blossom about five weeks ago. Stocked with Australian brands Seafolly, Sass, Fate, Ladakh, Betty Basics and MJ&CO, the shop offers a range of swimwear, beachwear and evening wear. Also available are […]

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Trade winds a money spinner

Saturday 24 September 2011 | Published in Features

If you have clear access to the trade winds that blow in areas of Rarotongas east and north east and are looking to invest in renewable energy generators, Chip Boyle says wind may be for you. After six years of trialling and testing various wind turbines at his house in Matavera, Boyle is more than […]

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Fundraiser tonight

Friday 23 September 2011 | Published in Church Talk

Celebration on the Rock is holding a quiz and auction fundraiser tonight to send its youth to Christchurch for their first-ever Unashamed Youth Conference. The conference, which takes place next month, will draw over 500 young Christians together for fellowship and immersion in the Word of God. Its a chance for our youth to experience […]

Church Talk

Pacific church leaders hear the Maohi cry

Friday 23 September 2011 | Published in Church Talk

The leaders of the member churches of the Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) have pledged their support to Maohi Nui (Tahiti) in her struggle to gain independence from France. This commitment from the 50th Pacific Church Leaders Meeting coincides with the opening celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the PCC in Samoa. In a special […]

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Church leaders make statement of solidarity

Friday 23 September 2011 | Published in Church Talk

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Pacific Conference of Churches, Pacific church leaders met at Piula Theological College in Samoa from August 26 to 29 to discuss issues pertinent to the Pacific. Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) president Tangimetua Tangatatutai and general secretary Nga Mataio represented the CICC congregation at the Pacific Conference of […]

Church Talk

UNDAF conference next week

Saturday 17 September 2011 | Published in Church Talk

A conference on the Cook Islands support of a United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) is being held in Rarotonga next week. Consultations for the Cook Islands in respect of the 2013-2017 UNDAF will take place at the Assembly of God church hall in Takuvaine on Tuesday, September 20 from 8am to 5pm. UNDAF is […]

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Tideline TV series has Cooks ties

Saturday 17 September 2011 | Published in Features

Driven by his affiliations with the Cook Islands and his passion for the Pacific, director-producer Andre Mortimer has created a marine conservation-themed television series that he hopes to air locally within the next few months. Tideline takes a look at marine environments the world over the good (South Pacific beaches), the bad (dolphin by-catch) and […]

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Avaiki pearls and Matutu showcased

Saturday 17 September 2011 | Published in Features

Of over 80 Pacific companies represented at Aucklands Pacific Showcase, Cook Islands businesses were the only ones offering black pearls and beer making them popular amongst the 35,000 visitors traipsing through The Cloud. The showcase, organised to coincide with the Pacific Leaders Forum last week, featured booths advertising Pacific brands, businesses and products. Avaiki Cook […]

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Why is my boy wandering?

Friday 16 September 2011 | Published in Church Talk

PART 2: Many are in the wilderness because of following the poor example set by leaders in homes and communities. Traffic in this area is most congested and confusing. Pornography, fornication, adultery, and homosexuality are permitted and practiced in the world today to such an extent that we are truly following the ways of Sodom […]

Church Talk

Building on my strengths

Friday 16 September 2011 | Published in Church Talk

Most people struggle with three issues: The first is the issue of identity Who am I? The second is the issue of importance Do I matter? The third is the issue of impact What is my place in this life? The reason for this is because some people do not realise that God has uniquely […]

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Finger picking good sounds

Saturday 10 September 2011 | Published in Features

The head-turning tunes of Ru and the Boys are back on the family bands second album of Cook Islands music. Father and sons Ru Tauta, Ru Junior and Abraham took some time out from their busy playing schedule to record 14 island tracks on their second CD though Ru Senior said some tracks had more […]

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Whale vomit for lipstick, revolting!

Saturday 10 September 2011 | Published in Features

Astounded That was the first time Ive been there. I was so astounded there were so many amazing things but the thing that took my interest was the coconut crab, it was about 30cm. Sheryl came and picked it up by the clippers everyone just stood there in shock. Tefaatau File-Ataera Opportunity The outstanding preparation […]

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New fish shop opens

Saturday 10 September 2011 | Published in Features

For the fish-philes among us, theres a new place on the rock to buy the local catch. Local fisherman and entrepreneur Tutu Ina is supplying his familys new shop with fish he catches aboard his vessels, which hes named Matira and Noella.K. The new shop Kuki Pac Fish is wedged between RTM and FBI at […]

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