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Friday 9 July 2010 | Published in Church Talk
A key point from the Theology of John Calvin, is that saints will persevere to the end. They will endure all things and still rejoice in the name of Christ even to death. Given what some people endure by being believers, you start to realise how “cushy” our christian walk really is! So, I read […]
Winning isn't everything
Friday 9 July 2010 | Published in Church Talk
While watching a TV quiz programme from overseas, I heard the winning contestant say, “What is important for me is not how to play the game, but how to win. This is what I focus on, other things don’t matter”. This attitude isn’t uncommon in a society where getting to the top of the ladder […]
'Voices along the wayside'
Thursday 8 July 2010 | Published in Features
Master carver and orator Mike Tavioni along with his students from Te Rakei Toa programme will be launching their DVD of poems tonight at the National Auditorium at 5pm. Tavioni and the young boys of Te Rakei Toa are extending an open invitation to the general public to come along to the launch evening for […]
New run record
Saturday 3 July 2010 | Published in Features
The 40 hour run-a-thon relay – a fundraiser for police’s Blue Light organisation – survived Thursday night’s deluge and will wrap up this morning at the Punanga Nui market. At press time yesterday evening, runners had completed eight laps around the island. The fastest lap lasted just over two and a half hours. “We thought […]
Manea goes green
Saturday 3 July 2010 | Published in Features
Managing director James Beer has entered into an agreement to purchase solar panels from a Chinese manufacturer and will be installing what he called the country’s largest renewable energy generating system on the rooftops of his Nikao and Arorangi stores. Beer was prompted to ‘go green’ after reading a recent study, which predicted that the […]
ROC makes waves!
Saturday 3 July 2010 | Published in Features
There was a great buzz at this year’s Hamilton Island Cup – Australia’s premier outrigger canoeing event. Many paddlers were excitedly waiting for the first real appearance of the new “Tiger ROC” OC6 canoe and she didn’t disappoint. The project came about when Vaka Eiva regular Mark Forbse decided his love affair with the ROC […]
How to watch an eclipse
Saturday 3 July 2010 | Published in Features
If you ever want to view an eclipse, the first thing you must know is you must never view the sun with the naked eye or with any optical device, such as binoculars or a telescope. Remember as a kid, did you ever take a magnifying glass out into the sun and burn leaves? If […]
Eclipse to track across the Cooks next Sunday
Saturday 3 July 2010 | Published in Features
‘Eclipse-chasers’ from all over the world are gearing up to watch one of nature’s greatest shows from Mangaia next weekend. On Sunday July 11, tourists and locals will crowd the Mangaia airstrip to watch the moon block out the sun for three minutes and 18 seconds. The moon’s shadow makes its first contact with Mangaia […]
Down memory lane after 36 years
Saturday 3 July 2010 | Published in Features
Former Rarotonga resident Mark Holland returned recently after 36 years to show off the island to his family. Holland moved to Rarotonga with his parents Jack and Beverly Holland over 50 years ago and attended the Nikao Side School from 1959 to 1961. His father was the Director of Primary School Education and his mother […]
Pacific Break offers shot at fame
Saturday 3 July 2010 | Published in Features
Calling all budding Cook Islands musicians, here is your chance to get that break you’ve always dreamed of. Radio Australia’s Pacific Break is a competition that is searching for the best original unsigned musical talent in the Pacific. Entry is easy just send in your original work on MP3, CD or tape. Every week on […]
Wheel superhero
Saturday 3 July 2010 | Published in Features
Batman in training Sam Head was pictured zooming around in Arorangi on his ‘Bat-mobile’ with dad Dean. Four-year old Sam loves dressing up as Batman and thinks he can fly too! 10070201
'Found poetry'
Saturday 3 July 2010 | Published in Features
By Elliot Weir New Zealand versus Italy, The results of one all, Were not expected at all. After Shane Smeltz scored a goal, Italy knew they had to take control. Giogio saw his golden chance, But it bounced off the pole in a spinning dance. Gialuca attempted a sweet drive, But the dink drifted wide. […]
Walk Thru seminar on again
Friday 2 July 2010 | Published in Church Talk
CICC is hosting another Walk Thru the Bible Seminar (WTB) on the heels of a successful WTB seminar at CICC Titikaveka in March. CICC Avarua will host the seminar at Sinai Hall from Monday, July 5, until Saturday, July 10. Daily sessions will open at 6 pm and last until 8.30pm, and are open. Those […]
Hannah dedicates Samuel
Friday 2 July 2010 | Published in Church Talk
“When the man Elkanah went up with all his family to offer the annual sacrifice to the Lord and to fulfill his vow, Hannah did not go. She said to her husband, “After the boy is weaned, I will take him and present him before the Lord, and he will live there always.” “Do what […]
Are your gifts tokens or your entire life?
Friday 2 July 2010 | Published in Church Talk
Hannah had been unable to conceive children and in the Old Testament times, a childless woman was considered a failure. Her barrenness was a social embarrassment for her husband. Children were a very important part of the society’s economic structure. They were a source of labour for the family and it was their duty to […]
Community rallies behind Aratoa
Thursday 1 July 2010 | Published in Church Talk
Those who know 12-year-old Aratoa Mana can vouch that he’s a fighter with strength beyond his years. The Titikaveka youth has been in New Zealand since early this year, battling leukemia and gritting his teeth through painful chemotherapy treatments. But the light at the end of the tunnel is the outpouring of support from his […]
Youngster shines for Dragonflies
Monday 28 June 2010 | Published in Features
Soon to be sweet 16 Mati Toru had another fantastic game for Avatiu on Saturday as she smiled her way through her team’s 58-32 win against Takuvaine to head to next weekend’s grand finals against the Titikaveka Pearls. The 15-year-old shooter, who has played outstandingly through the whole season, is set to face Titikaveka’s defenders […]
News exchangers
Saturday 26 June 2010 | Published in Features
TVNZ journalist Adrian Stevanon talks to CI News journalist Nerys Case who has spent this week in New Zealand on a journalism exchange arranged by the New Zealand Government. Stevanon has recently returned home after sailing from Rarotonga to Samoa on mixed vaka Hine Moana. Stevanon had never sailed before when he hooked up with […]
Highland Paradise rates with airline
Saturday 26 June 2010 | Published in Features
The visiting senior Air New Zealand team, executives and board members said they were ‘very impressed’ with their experience at Highland Paradise last Sunday night. Air NZ CEO Rob Fyfe and senior Air NZ staff from here and New Zealand enjoyed the Highland Paradise dinner and cultural show that was the winner of a Cook […]
Combined effort
Saturday 26 June 2010 | Published in Features
The new $8.5 million airport terminal is the talk of the town, but often conversations don’t acknowledge all the local companies involved in its construction. The customs counters, for example, were crafted by Prestige Furnishings. Kurt Scheel of Prestige Furnishings said the designs were inspired by photos of counters at the Wellington and Christchurch airports, […]
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