Features
Students explain tenets of Judaism
Friday 17 June 2011 | Published in Church Talk
The Jewish-American students from Tarbut VTorah who have come to clean up Rarotonga have found islanders to be very accommodating and understanding of their faith. While Judaism is one of the worlds major religions, it is not prevalent in the Cook Islands. Yesterday two of the Tarbut VTorah students David Gindi and Alex Sable opened […]
Transforming our tight spots
Friday 17 June 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Im in a tight spot is a familiar phrase we often hear when people find themselves in a predicament. This is like having all four walls closing up on you. Its where problems press you down with only little space to breathe and no freedom to move or run. Here are some tight spots that […]
CI poetry part of book up for award
Saturday 11 June 2011 | Published in Features
A poetry book featuring a number of Cook Islands poets has been shortlisted at the New Zealand Post Book Awards. Mauri Ola: Contemporary Polynesian Poems in English, Whetu Moana II, is a finalist for the poetry category of this years Post book awards. Mauri Ola is a sequel to Whetu Moana a book of contemporary […]
Canoe gets some artistic flair
Saturday 11 June 2011 | Published in Features
Young Cook Islands artist Nathan Welsh spray-paints his uncle Fletcher Melvins rudderless canoe. Welsh, who was born and bred on Rarotonga, is now based in New Zealand but is back home this week for his art show. His pieces which are influenced by street culture and contemporary urban art are on display at The Art […]
Tertiary scholarships available for study
Saturday 11 June 2011 | Published in Features
Expressions of interest are being sought by the government for scholarship awards to study in New Zealand and the Pacific region. The Department of National Human Resources Development is calling on those interested in undertaking tertiary education to submit applications before July 7. Suitable qualified Cook Islanders will be considered for the scholarships for the […]
New shop a baby product wonderland
Saturday 11 June 2011 | Published in Features
Newly opened shop Kidz R Us is offering a range of baby products from nappies and petroleum jelly to clothing, bedding and strollers. Owners Tashi and Ziona Tutai are renting the Maraerenga building and have transformed it into a purple and green wonderland for expectant mothers, new parents, and anyone wanting to purchase gifts and […]
Trader Jacks celebrates 25 years
Saturday 11 June 2011 | Published in Features
Trader Jacks has buckled under the pressure of three separate cyclones, but each time its managed to rise again. And as it celebrates 25 years this week, the iconic bar boasts a reputation that stretches around the region and even, perhaps, the world. Twenty five years is a long time, owner Jack Cooper said, as […]
Stars shine bright in the legend Pipirima
Saturday 11 June 2011 | Published in Features
For three hours on Wednesday night, a packed nearly-to-capacity auditorium was spellbound. Those who turned up to watch Once Upon a Reef the theatrical version of Cook Islands legend Pipirima had nothing but praise for the Cook Islands cast, crew and storyline. Main characters Melinda Pierre and Tuaine (Katu) Teiti were emotive and expressive, the […]
From stress to rest at work
Friday 10 June 2011 | Published in Church Talk
This is the second part in an article by Pastor Tevai Matapo. Our key scripture is found in Matthew 11.28-29: Then Jesus said, Come to Me all of you who are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, let Me teach you because I am humble […]
Activities mark Girls Brigade
Friday 10 June 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Girls Brigade companies on Rarotonga have been running community activities this week to commemorate the 46th year since the amalga- mation of the Girls Brigade movement. The Girls Brigade movement was formed in 1893 in Dublin, Ireland and the Girls Guildry was formed in 1900 in Scotland. The Girls Life Brigade was formed 1902 in […]
Rough conditions hamper annual fishing competition
Wednesday 8 June 2011 | Published in Features
Fishing conditions were unfavourable at the weekend where 17 boats headed out to contest the Don Beer Senior Memorial Trophy for the heaviest tuna in the annual competition over Queens Birthday weekend. Seventeen boats registered for the competition, but unfortunately the fishing conditions were far from ideal with a strong south-easterly blowing on both days […]
Pacific artist leaves indelible legacy
Tuesday 7 June 2011 | Published in Features
The local art community came together yesterday to celebrate the life of Jim Vivieaere, whose death last week left a void in the heart of many a Pacific artist. With artist Ani ONeill acting as master of ceremonies, the Rarotonga memorial service took place at the Peace Garden at Taputapuatea in Avarua. Artists, friends and […]
Show a once in a lifetime experience
Saturday 4 June 2011 | Published in Features
Motone Productions Opera in Paradise wrapped up last weekend, with a deserved standing ovation for the two star singers at the Crown Beach Resort in Arorangi. The stars were two outstanding Pacific tenors, Ben Makisi and Cook Islander Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua. The two sold-out shows in Rarotonga were in aid of local charity Te Vaerua, which […]
Tiki Taane gig tickets going fast
Saturday 4 June 2011 | Published in Features
Number one New Zealand artist Tiki Taane is performing for his second time on Rarotonga at an exclusive gig on Friday at Rehab Nightclub. The gig will open with local acts and then launch into Tikis acoustic set, ending in him performing an MC/DJ set. Tiki first came to Rarotonga back in 2007 for a […]
Rarotonga life seduces Australian couple
Saturday 4 June 2011 | Published in Features
The newest owners of Saltwater Cafe were planning to grow old in their Brisbane home theyd even remodelled it last year. But somewhere along the way, Stephen and Sue Welsh fell in love with Rarotonga. After a holiday to Aitutaki and a conversation with Saltwaters former owners Mike and Pook, they made a spontaneous decision […]
Wedding makes magazine pages
Saturday 4 June 2011 | Published in Features
The recent wedding of two young people with Cook Islands connections was of such celebrity status, it made it into the pages of popular New Zealand magazine Womans Weekly. The granddaughter of Meremaraea Macquarie married former All Black Tamati Ellison who is New Zealand Maori and the nephew of Arorangi Trades Training Centre director Boyd […]
Young artist nervous over show
Saturday 4 June 2011 | Published in Features
Young Cook Islands artists Nathan Welsh and Mata Priest are doing their first show at The Art Studio in Arorangi. The exhibition opens for a preview today at 4pm, and will be on display from June 6 until June 15. Its an array of different works, including print, photography and paintings. Priest graduated from Tereora […]
Hunger for a living relationship
Friday 3 June 2011 | Published in Church Talk
The world is facing huge challenges and undergoing rapid changes, with a lot more to come. Before the second coming of Jesus, Paul wrote describing the days that we would be living in as perilous and dangerous -2 Tim 3:1. Most nations have for a long time walked away from the principles of the Word […]
Feats of strength for Jesus
Friday 3 June 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Team Xtreme performs awe-inspiring feats at the Youth With A Mission (YWAM) centre two weekends back. The show featured strongman feats like the blowing up of hot-water bottles, tearing of phone books from Australia, breaking of flaming bricks and a fire knife final. Its overarching goal was to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through […]
Spirit of the living God
Friday 3 June 2011 | Published in Church Talk
This year Sunday June 12 is Pentecost Sunday, when we commemorate the gift of the Holy Spirit to the Apostles and to the Church. One of the great gifts of the Spirit, and one that is much needed today, is the gift of self-acceptance. By his grace we are enabled, not to escape our humanness, […]
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