Features
Taste of Thailand in Rarotonga
Saturday 25 June 2011 | Published in Features
Asian fusion restaurant Bamboo Jacks is officially open. The Tupapa restaurant opened its doors to the public on Thursday, but owner Jack Cooper says it was an unpublicised soft opening so as to ease staff into it. The chefs, a husband and wife who go by the nicknames of Bear and Oil, arrived from Eastern […]
Atmosphere study a snapshot in time
Saturday 25 June 2011 | Published in Features
Rarotonga was this week a stopping point for a group of jet-setting US scientists undertaking to produce the most detailed profile of the atmosphere yet. They arrived on Wednesday evening in an $85 million modified Gulfstream V jet and this morning leave for Christchurch. The group was scheduled to fly out yesterday but was forced […]
Campbell to be honoured here
Saturday 25 June 2011 | Published in Features
Early next month the Cook Islands Library & Museum will host an exhibition in honour of the late Alistair Te Ariki Campbell, arguably the countrys most famous literary export. The exhibition will mirror the one currently on display at Pataka Museum in Wellington, but will also incorporate tributes from local artists in the form of […]
Seeking the last puzzle piece
Saturday 25 June 2011 | Published in Features
Anthony Francis says he has settled in to life in the Cook Islands he has a house he loves, a job that he enjoys and the sun on his back. All he needs now, he says, is a boat. After three months of living at Arorangi, the new Cook Islands Trading Corporation (CITC) Building Centre […]
Church members off to Fiji
Friday 24 June 2011 | Published in Church Talk
About 45 members of the Apostolic Church of the Cook Islands this week travel to the 21st annual council which starts in Suva, Fiji on Monday and runs until July 3. This will be the third time Fiji will act as host, expecting around 700 members from all over the South Pacific, USA and India. […]
How we make the best choices
Friday 24 June 2011 | Published in Church Talk
We have to forego some good things in order to choose others that are better or best because they develop faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and strengthen our families. Most of us have more things expected of us than we can possibly do. As breadwinners, as parents, as Church workers and members, we face […]
Tributes flow for Te Tika Mataiapo
Monday 20 June 2011 | Published in Features
Lady Carla Davis, the widow of Sir Thomas Davis, former Cook Islands Prime Minister shares her sorrow over the death of Te Tika Mataiapo Dorice Reid: It is with deep sadness and shock, that many of us have just learned about the sudden passing of Te Tika Mataiapo Dorice Reid. Te Tika Mataiapo Dorice Reid […]
Spreading peace in the Pacific
Saturday 18 June 2011 | Published in Features
Two young Cook Islands adults have been enlisted to help spread peace in the Pacific with the message one ocean, one people. John Taivairanga and Tamara File will travel to Auckland this month as the Cook Islands representatives for the 2011 Wansolwara Youth Peace-building Training Conference. They will meet with 18 other delegates aged between […]
Students need help to make history
Saturday 18 June 2011 | Published in Features
Four students from the Hospitality Tourism Training Centre (HTTC) will make history at New Zealands premier student culinary and restaurant service competition but only if you help them make it there first. The Cook Islands students are hosting a swathe of fundraising dinners and lunches over the coming weeks in anticipation of next months Nestle […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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