Saturday 12 November 2011 | Published in Features
The old black meow Stalks its prey. It rushes in a ka-pow! No, it is not a stray. The old black meow Is really, really mad! It wants a bird now, It even chases my dad! The old black meow Plays with the dice. It lets out a growl, When it sees baby mice. The […]
Saturday 12 November 2011 | Published in Features
Theres something about the food at Raviz Indian Cuisine that keeps this couple cumin back year after year. Derek and Edith Edwards have been making the pilgrimage to Ravizs restaurant from Australia every year since it opened about six years ago. Good food, friendly company and a nice setting curry favour with the Adelaide residents, […]
Saturday 12 November 2011 | Published in Features
Take one scenic view, toss in a smattering of shaded tables and add a generous helping of fresh, seasonal island food. Thats the recipe for Apii Cafe at Avaruas back road, says chef Apii Vavia take what the island offers and make the good parts shine. Vavia brings 10 years of experience of island cooking […]
Saturday 12 November 2011 | Published in Features
The first round of culinary offerings put up at the Cook Islands Chefs Associations hospitality and tourism tournament yesterday has the judges salivating at the idea of a weekend full of similar delights. The desserts and dishes put up in the Cook Islands Salon Culinaire static class yesterday were raising a few gleeful eyebrows among […]
Saturday 12 November 2011 | Published in Features
Vonnias has placed a tentative Christmas deadline on its latest venture, which will see the Vonnias Warehouse concept introduced to Arorangi. The family group of companies is constructing a new building at Arorangi, across from the Trades Training Centre. Once the new warehouse is finished, the Vonnias store at Arorangi will move to the new […]
Saturday 12 November 2011 | Published in Features
The Tiare Taporo is not likely to leave Nova Scotia this month as was previously expected. The vessel underwent an extensive refit and thus has had to re-apply for its safety certifications and undergo additional surveys for insurance purposes. In past months she has had endured a full refit, which included the following services dry […]
Friday 11 November 2011 | Published in Church Talk
You can not speak of leadership without speaking of leaders, because they are the ones who bring it to life. In the same way, you cannot speak of leaders without mentioning the role their position gives them. Therefore, both concepts are interrelated and are considered side by side. A leader is what we call a […]
Friday 11 November 2011 | Published in Church Talk
(Hearing the voice of God – part 2, Weekending 14 Dec 2011) Many give little thought to the fact that the Creator of the universe may want to speak with us. The God of the Bible and the Creator of the universe has sought communication with humanity from the beginning of time. A way has […]
Wednesday 9 November 2011 | Published in Features
The Planet Femme photography exhibition at the Cook Islands National Museum has officially opened to the public while the competition surrounding the event extends its deadlines for submissions. The museum launched its first photographic exhibition last night and has officially opened to the public today. With a theme of women of the community, about 20 […]
Saturday 5 November 2011 | Published in Features
All eyes are on the brand-name sunnies on offer at Eyes of Rarotonga, the new optics shop that opened in Avarua this week. Eyes of Rarotonga formerly Cook Islands Optics has relocated from Ingram House into the space left vacant by Moana Gems. Qualified optometrist Annie Duncan moved from New Zealand four weeks ago to […]
Saturday 5 November 2011 | Published in Features
Te Vara Nui Villages newest venture brings a bit of Western Europe to Muri. Les Palmiers Cafe and Grill, which opened about two weeks ago, offers such iconic French foods as crepes both savoury (salmon and sour cream) and sweet and Italian gelato. Its name simply means The Palms, which summons images of the tropical […]
Saturday 5 November 2011 | Published in Features
Pacific Islands Trade & Invest is inviting all Pacific Islands artists to submit a piece for the Maketi Ples, the most prestigious event put on by Australias Creative Arts. Held at Global Gallery in New South Wales from February 22 to March 11, the event is a means for Pacific artists to target Australian consumers, […]
Saturday 5 November 2011 | Published in Features
A new collection of clothes, wall hangings and art have been brought into The Art Studio in Arorangi, breathing new life into the collection on show. But for people wanting to check out the one-off pieces and wearable art, youd better get in quick artist and Art Studio owner Kay George said once theyre gone, […]
Saturday 5 November 2011 | Published in Features
In the peaceful Takuvaine valley behind Avarua on the island of Rarotonga, surrounded by lush foliage and soaring peaks, sits one cool house. This is the recently completed home of Susan and Neil Hall a stylish container house designed by Susan Hall and Nigel Rees from RDA Design. Its the second such house to be […]
Saturday 5 November 2011 | Published in Features
Most of those who made it to Divas in Paradise last weekend are calling it the best show theyve seen on Rarotonga. Local musicians Tara Kauvai and Kura Happ set the stage for a blowout performance by three of New Zealands leading ladies. Julia Deans brought a bit of indie-country flavour the girl and her […]
Saturday 5 November 2011 | Published in Features
Magnificent things happen in Mauke Awesome people are so kind and friendly Use your knowledge to acquire new friends Key to a successful bonding experience is to think about other peoples feelings Encourage applies to all team activities Mauke is just like Mangaia, but better All the people are friendly Under the makatea are caves […]
Friday 4 November 2011 | Published in Church Talk
I wonder if it has ever occurred or sunk well into the minds and hearts of the people that there is another Grand Cup Final, more glamorous, spectacular, breathtaking and awesome that all eyes will see at the Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. What the world has propped itself up for – the All […]
Saturday 29 October 2011 | Published in Features
The RSA is hosting Open Mic Nite from 7pm today. Open Mic Nite which normally falls on a Monday has been moved to Saturdays to cater to a wider audience. Anyone who has a talent or wants to share music, poetry or comedy is welcome to take the stage between 7pm and 10pm. If youve […]
Saturday 29 October 2011 | Published in Features
To celebrate the All Blacks win, Trader Jacks Bar and Restaurant are hosting another Saturday Nite Live an evening of music and variety. Local acoustic trio Nocturnal Habitz (Albie Marsh, Rio Taripo and Mark Franklin) will open the show with a set of their best acoustic classic hit covers. Albie and Rio will then move […]
Saturday 29 October 2011 | Published in Features
For tips from first-rate musicians, get to Club Raros Are Karioi between 12.30 and 3pm today. Its just $10 to pick the brains of New Zealand drummer Darren Mathiassen and divas Ladi6, Bella Kalolo, Julia Deans and their local counterparts Tara Kauvai and Kura Happ. The divas did a separate workshop with Tereora College students […]
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