Features
Governments 'instituted of God'
Friday 19 November 2010 | Published in Church Talk
“We believe that governments were instituted of God for the benefit of man; and that he holds men accountable for their acts in relation to them, both in making laws and administering them, for the good and safety of society. “We believe that all men are bound to sustain and uphold the respective governments in […]
Pacific Arts tivaevae a team effort
Monday 15 November 2010 | Published in Features
So much hard work and patience is poured into any tivaevae as they work to finish it for a special occasion like a wedding or a birthday, it is a precious treasure to any Cook Islander. This particular tivaevae was co-ordinated by Carmen Temata and Parau Taruia with the help of Tereu Urirau, Ani Maoate, […]
Season 23 for Simpsons
Saturday 13 November 2010 | Published in Features
Fox television said on Thursday it was renewing the subversive animated TV show about America’s favorite TV family for a 23rd season. The show is already the longest-running comedy on US television. “Like many 22-year-olds, The Simpsons is extremely happy remaining at home, on Fox, and hopes it doesn’t have to go out into the […]
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 […]
Vaka reaches China
Saturday 13 November 2010 | Published in Features
After months of sailing, traditional voyaging outrigger vaka O Tahiti Nui Freedom has reached China. The vaka’s mission has been to retrace, in the reverse direction, the route of settlement into Polynesia from China which began over 6000 years ago. The vaka left French Polynesia on July 27, and arrived in Rarotonga in early August, […]
Made N Raro shop planned
Saturday 13 November 2010 | Published in Features
Artist couple Apii and Dernice Rongo are planning to open a ‘Made N Raro’ craft shop at the old Pai Taro shop on the Avatiu back road ‘in the near future’. Apii hopes they will be able to open the shop – which will feature his unique mother-of-pearl shell carvings, wood carvings, glass work and […]
Cook Islands boast the Best Island Villas & Resort in the World
Saturday 13 November 2010 | Published in Features
Pacific Resort Hotel Group is celebrating again this month after waking away with 2010 World Travel Awards for “World’s Leading Boutique Island Resort” and “World’s Leading Island Villas” at the awards ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House. Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been voted “World’s Leading Boutique Island Resort” for the third consecutive year, while Te Manava […]
Men pose for 2011 calendar
Saturday 13 November 2010 | Published in Features
Touch rugby players are used to putting their bodies on the line. And four of the island’s top players have put their bodies on display in a fundraiser Cook Islands Men’s 2011 calendar – a calendar that can only be described as sizzling hot. Geoffrey Halston, Conrad Piri, Apii Rau and Gordon Heather have been […]
Pa's cure for dengue fever:
Saturday 13 November 2010 | Published in Features
– Collect fresh Poroporo, also known as American Nightshade or Solanum americanum, being careful to select only organic plant material. Pa says to “take whatever comes” from the plant, including leaves, stalks, and seeds. You will need a good bundle to produce about 100ml of liquid. – Crush or pound the fresh Poroporo, preferably in […]
Lifesaver Pa
Saturday 13 November 2010 | Published in Features
Each discipline in Papaapaiikoeiaku ‘Pa’ Teuruaa’s life has seen him encounter fatalistic situations – from drowning swimmers and shark attacks to those afflicted with various illnesses. While Pa has had to overcome the gravity of three people dying in his arms, he has also been praised by those convinced firsthand of his healing prowess and […]
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. […]
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 […]
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