Features
What do our politicians think? Referendum the only way forward
Saturday 14 November 2009 | Published in Features
1) What does political reform mean to you? 2) The economic task force has recommended that there be (a) 19 seats in parliament (10 natial-based seats plus nine constituency seats where the MP is mayor/in charge of local government); (b) that the prime minister be elected by the country; (c) that the PM appoints his […]
Forgiveness is part of healing
Friday 13 November 2009 | Published in Church Talk
In my dealings with people, I have found that the topic most people do not want to talk about is forgiveness. Often I’m asked, “Do I have to forgive my former husband or my former wife?” My answer is, “No, you don’t have to, you only have to forgive if you want to heal”. I’m […]
SATURDAY 22: Return to the reef
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Features
Dear Editor, We write to express our sadness at the passing of a son of the Cook Islands, the celebrated poet Alistair Te Ariki Campbell, who died last weekend in New Zealand. Although he left the Cook Islands involuntarily 76 years ago, his affinity with the place of his birth remained, and grew stronger in […]
Renowned poet who took words for a walk
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Features
SATURDAY 22: Cook Islands-born poet Alistair Te Ariki Campbell passed away in Wellington on Sunday at the age of 84. Campbell, born in Penrhyn, was a renowned poet, playwright and novelist. He was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2005. His funeral was held earlier this week at St Mark’s […]
Home grown uni grads
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Features
SATURDAY 22: Delivering on accelerated in-country programmes has been a key focus in the Cook Islands by the University of the South Pacific. In addressing yesterday’s graduation at the Are Karioi Nui, USP vice-chancellor professor Rajesh Chandra said that these programmes allowed students to complete their degree while continuing to live and work in-country. “The […]
More funding for Brethren
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Church Talk
Friday 21: SYDNEY – The federal government was criticised yesterday for increasing funding for Exclusive Brethren schools to an estimated $62 million over the next four years. The government has chosen to continue with the previous government’s controversial funding formula for private schools, which will deliver an additional $24.6 million to the Brethren schools over […]
Domestic violence Why men abuse women
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Church Talk
Friday 21: While sitting in my office contemplating what message to prepare for a sermon to preach tomorrow at our Arorangi Seventh Day Adventist church, I came across this material. I read it and felt it will be good for the community to read and learn from it. It may help individuals and families love […]
Church leaders told to stop abuse of power
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in Church Talk
Friday 14: A Methodist church minister in Samoa is calling on the president and the general secretary of the church to stop abusing their position of power and to put an end the unlawful use of the church’s assets, Radio New Zealand International reports. The Reverend Petaia Setu has accused the two of using land […]
Church and friends mourn loss of 'good Samaritan'
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in Church Talk
Friday 14: Papa Ken – man with a passion for helping others Volunteer minister Papa Ken Mitchell passed away on Tuesday and was laid to rest at his Tupapa home yesterday. The Assembly of God Church is deeply saddened by the loss of the local man who contributed so much to the church and the […]
The world's most exciting game
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 15: Rarotonga schools have been hit with netball fever as each cheer their adopted nation on at the World Youth Netball Championships. This week’s kid’s page shows their passion and love of the game. Netball is fun you Exercise a lot and Teams get better and better at it But it’s a bit of […]
Nukutere's founding fathers finishing soon
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in Church Talk
Friday 14: The first Christian Brothers arrived in Rarotonga on January 26, 1976, to build and grow Nukutere College which was then less than a year old. The original community was: Brother Terence McErlane (community superior and principal), Brother Simon Coughlan (teacher), and Brother Joseph McRae (school and house manager). The young Nukutere College gradually […]
KIDS PAGE - Rain doesn't stop parade for Aussies
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 15: Rain may have delayed the Australian under 21 netball side’s visit to host school St Joseph’s yesterday. But it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of pupils who walked with team members along St Joseph’s Road – to the sound of drums – to where they were given a traditional welcome at the school’s entrance. […]
Christian Brothers departing Rarotonga
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in Church Talk
Friday 14: It is with great regret that the Catholic community of the Cook Islands will see the departure of the Christian Brothers from Nukutere College in December 2009. This announcement was made by the Province Leader of the Oceania Province of the Brothers, Brother Vincent Duggan cfc, on August 12, 2009. The leadership team […]
PNG visits Nikao Maori School
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 15: Papua New Guinea took some time out of their bye day to visit their host school Nikao Maori yesterday morning. They may have been an hour late, but the children still enthusiastically lined up to provide a path for the team to move through the formal turou (welcome) in which the whole school […]
Arorangi school welcomes teams
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 15: I’m amazed! Let all the adults of the world step aside and let the children show how a welcome should be done. England and Fiji Under 21 teams for the WYNC were treated to a special welcoming by Arorangi School. The children were ready from 8.30am to receive their guests – they had […]
Share the moments!
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 15: When local composer Thomas Mereana-Ngauru composed his theme song for the Pacific Mini Games – there was very little going on about the event. “At the time I composed the song there really wasn’t much buzz about the games and I wanted to compose a song that would get people into the mood […]
Pacific must address gender equality to combat HIV
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 15: As indigenous peoples around the world contemplate how to strengthen efforts to tackle HIV in their communities, an HIV advocate in the Pacific believes that more emphasis should be put on addressing the gender dimension of the disease. Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) prevention officer Jovesa Saladoka says if efforts to curb […]
More magic than just a postcard
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 15: Tired of sending the same old postcards to friends and relatives overseas? If so, check out the newest range of postcards by Mauke residents Andrew and June Hosking and Edna Torea-Allan under the Taeria (towards awareness of environmental responsibility and individual action) and Mauke Magic labels. The new postcards not only show the […]
Get back to the 70s
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 8: Saturday 8: Get the seventies dance fever! Te Uki Ou School invites everyone to share their fever at tonight’s ‘Island 70s Style’ fundraiser. Organiser Melinda Morris-Ponga (pictured) says the evening will be a lot of fun with great decorations, excellent company and an awesome supper. The social event is to raise money for […]
Tents pitched
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 8: Tamarumaru Tent Hire is pitching its products to customers on Rarotonga. David Akanoa says the idea to set up a tent hire business was his son’s idea – who lives in Hawaii. Akanoa says they will be hiring out tent-like structures for functions and events, rather than the marquees which require poles to […]