Features
Potter magic back
Saturday 13 November 2010 | Published in Features
The minister of magic proclaims that dark times have arisen in the opening moments of the new Harry Potter film – and the turmoil that follows lives up to that billing. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 chronicles the chaos that engulfs the wizardry world as evil Lord Voldemort seizes power and sets […]
Cooks influence in winning band
Saturday 13 November 2010 | Published in Features
Four-piece indie rock band, The Good Fun, was the recent winner of New Zealand’s Smokefree Rockquest, an annual ‘battle of the bands’ for school-age musicians. And two band members have Cook Islands links. Drummer Jimi Mataio is Rarotongan – his father’s family is from Avatiu – and guitarist Kam Chadderton’s mother is a Nicholas from […]
Don't be afraid when going through a crisis
Friday 12 November 2010 | Published in Church Talk
Out of the story from October 22 we learn three things on how to face an unexpected crisis. 1. Refocus on God’s closeness. When you’re going through a crisis, in order to not be afraid, you stop and you get your eyes off the problem and onto God. Notice v. 23 “Then Jesus got into […]
The restoration of our vision
Friday 12 November 2010 | Published in Church Talk
John Fuellenbach SVD in his book The Kingdom of God, talks about an attempt to restore Rembrandt’s “The Nightwatch”. He describes how, when the restorationists removed the successive coatings of varnish that had been applied throughout the years to protect the painting, they were surprised at the brightness of the colours in the original painting. […]
Atiu's Ziona Tapu near completion
Saturday 6 November 2010 | Published in Church Talk
After three months of hard and tiring work, the renovation on the Atiu CICC Church Building Ziona Tapu is nearing completion and is scheduled to be re-opened on December 3. Papa Orometua Oirua Rasmussen said he was pleased with the changes which includes the removal of the 16 nga’ika posts and replaced by new 16 […]
Back!
Saturday 6 November 2010 | Published in Features
The Laughing Samoans are back next month. As part of their Greatest Hits tour, Tofiga Fepulea’i and Eteuati Ete will be performing at the National Auditorium on December 3. The Greatest Hits tour – which features the funniest skits from all the shows they’ve ever done – premieres in Auckland on November 13 and carries […]
Yum Cha!
Saturday 6 November 2010 | Published in Features
Pacific Resort’s dining area will become the Pacific Lotus Gardens – a place for eating and drinking, Chinese-style – every second Sunday. The Yum Cha dining experience will be available at Pacific Resort fortnightly starting tomorrow, and will open for two sessions – from 11.30 am to 1.30 pm, and then from 1.30 until 3.30. […]
New cafe in Tupapa
Saturday 6 November 2010 | Published in Features
There’s a new cafe in town and it’s got something for everyone – a lunch menu that ranges from fish ‘n chips to salads and a drink menu that boasts such items as smoothies and chai lattes. Veranda, located in the Manu Manor plaza in Tupapa, opened on Thursday. Directly in front of The Salon, […]
Breakfast at Le Bon Vivant
Saturday 6 November 2010 | Published in Features
Starting on Monday, Le Bon Vivant will be open for sit-down breakfast and lunch. Until now, the French cafe located in Avarua next to Van’s offered coffee and baked goods for grab-and-go convenience, but this week chef Tim Tierney will start cooking fresh, hot meals for breakfasters. “We’ve been planning to do this since we […]
Tamatoa wins uni scholarship
Saturday 6 November 2010 | Published in Features
Rarotonga born and raised teenager Tamatoa Carr has been awarded the University of Auckland Chancellor’s Award for Top Maori and Pacific Scholars. The son of Mike and Tere Carr, Tamatoa (17) receives tuition fees for three years as well as one year’s accommodation through the scholarship. Tere said she and Mike were proud of their […]
Pauro on the wind
Saturday 6 November 2010 | Published in Features
Pauro Arnold has been kitesurfing for less than a year, and already most people consider him the best on the island. So far, he’s the only local who has confirmed that he will be competing in next year’s international kitesurfing competition off Aitutaki. A longtime surfer, Arnold decided in November of last year that he […]
International contest will bring world's best, media to the Cooks
Saturday 6 November 2010 | Published in Features
Kitesurfing has exploded in recent years as the hottest and edgiest of extreme water sports, and it’s only getting bigger. Kitesurfers travel around the world in pursuit of wind, water and waves – and some of the best are eyeing the Cook Islands. In June of next year, some of the biggest names in kitesurfing […]
Of things that matter most
Friday 5 November 2010 | Published in Church Talk
If life and its rushed pace and many stresses have made it difficult for you to feel like rejoicing, then perhaps now is a good time to refocus on what matters most. It’s remarkable how much we can learn about life by studying nature. For example, scientists can look at the rings of trees and […]
CITC gets into 7s spirit
Friday 5 November 2010 | Published in Features
In the spirit of 2010 Sevens in Heaven – tournament presenting partner CITC held a dress up competition last week for staff themed Sevens in Heaven Beach Party. The wet weather last Friday did little to dampen the sevens spirit of the CITC staff who went all out to win prizes for the best dressed […]
'Rockumentary' screening on Hendrix
Saturday 30 October 2010 | Published in Features
Widely considered the greatest electric guitarist in the history of rock music, the late James Marshall Hendrix – or Jimi Hendrix – has developed near-cult followings worldwide. The 1973 ‘rockumentary’ Jimi Hendrix is a window into the iconic rocker’s life and music – and it’s being screened at Coco Putt on Monday night. The 87-minute […]
Senior students act out their fears, hopes, dreams, dramas
Saturday 30 October 2010 | Published in Features
Through theatre, Tereora College senior drama students are smashing down the blockades on sensitive teenage issues. Through this week students have been performing their end of year production titled ‘I walk down the road’ devised by the students themselves and written by drama teacher Claire Waldron. The production has been six months in the making […]
Last call
Saturday 30 October 2010 | Published in Features
Until this month, just one public telephone linked the island of Palmerston to the world beyond its shores – now, 26 households in Palmerston have a personal landline. The telephones can receive phone calls but must use Telecom’s ‘147 platform’ to dial out, meaning they must use a Kia Orana card to make outgoing calls. […]
Reviving an artform – tivaivai group makes a comeback
Saturday 30 October 2010 | Published in Features
A meeting of the national Tivaivai Association has agreed that the organisation continue and be revived. “Tivaivai is a unique and important art form for the women of the Cook Islands. It also plays a significant role in our culture. It is an heirloom, a gift for births, marriages and very special occasions. A loved […]
SOCIAL WELFARE, HEALTH and EDUCATION What main changes do you want to see in social welfare, health and education?
Saturday 30 October 2010 | Published in Features
This week election candidates respond to our question on the issues of social welfare, health and education. Responses from candidates help readers and voters know what they are standing for and whether they have the courage to express their own views ‘on the issues’ of the day. Some candidates have let it be known that […]
Canoemaking tradition kept alive in Mauke
Saturday 30 October 2010 | Published in Features
“This is history in the making for Mauke.” Mayor George Samuela says the island’s fishing club has been quick to follow talk with action as about 20 young men craft the first 12 paiere (fishing outriggers) under the instruction of taunga (specialist craftsmen) Vaine Aberahama and Teina Enua. The fishing club was recently formed as […]
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