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Taka'i family reunion
Thursday 31 December 2009 | Published in Features
It was a toast to the both the last and the next seventy years for one member of the Taka’i family, at a family reunion. “I turn 70 in June so this here is the next 70 years,” said Tata Taka’i of his grand neice, Mason Vaireka, who happily sat on his lap. Over 100 […]
Oliveta celebrates centenary
Thursday 31 December 2009 | Published in Church Talk
The centennial of the Oliveta CICC church in Kimiangatau, Mauke was celebrated on December 17. A number of people, including the Queen’s Representative Sir Frederick Goodwin, CICC president Rev Tangimetua Tangatatutai, and a number of CICC ministers, attended the celebrations which began with a short service inside the church yard. Rarotonga-based orometua Tereora Tereora and […]
Why do we celebrate Christmas?
Thursday 31 December 2009 | Published in Church Talk
The purpose of Christmas (part II). The second purpose of Christmas is SALVATION. That’s the second thing that the angel mentions when he announced the birth of Jesus. It says, “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2.11). Take note, this speaks […]
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 […]
Cook Islands Tourism on facebook
Saturday 14 November 2009 | Published in Features
Cook Islands Tourism is using all measures to promote the nation after creating their own page on popular social network site, facebook. With 478 friends, the website is a favourite for locals, tourists and Cook Islanders living overseas. Recent updates include a link to the feeler music clip which was recorded in Rarotonga last month […]
The Feelers rock Raro!
Saturday 14 November 2009 | Published in Features
Captivating a full house at Captain Andy’s Beach Bar & Grill at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa last month, the Feelers belted out Blue Skies accompanied by fast-beat traditional Rarotongan drumming using pate and pau drums, really capturing the essence of this idyllic tropical island with such lyrics as ‘Blue skies take me away, […]
Mauke immerses in culture
Saturday 14 November 2009 | Published in Features
Students of Apii Mauke this month immersed in Cook Islands culture. Kua riro teia epetoma i te akaora mai i te peu Maori a to matou ui tupuna. Ka riro te puapii akaaere e te tuanga apii Te Reo Maori a Uriau Teatai te akateretere i te au angaanga o teia epetoma e kua tauturuia […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]