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Youth volunteers tidy up for sporting events
Wednesday 29 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 25: While the small band of young women got the cleaning started at the Blackrock area, more youths joined them throughout the afternoon as they worked hard to beautify the area in readiness for the World Youth Netball Championships in August and the Pacific Mini Games in September. A second group of around 50 […]
What is dengue fever?
Wednesday 29 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 25: Dengue fever is caused by the dengue virus which is transmitted by mosquitoes (usually day-biting) from an infected person to a healthy one. There are four types. Symptoms Infection with the dengue virus may range from no apparent symptoms, to a mild fever to a severe illness. The symptoms may last up to […]
Dengue and mosquito control on Rarotonga
Wednesday 29 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 25: This article was taken from a paper written by Gerald McCormack, Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust in October 2007. Because of the length of the paper, parts of this article have been edited, or left out. The disease and the mosquitoes Dengue is a severe flu-like illness of the tropics. It is caused […]
Rebuilding your life the way God wants you to
Wednesday 29 April 2009 | Published in Church Talk
Friday 24: Last weekend I was reading an interesting book on the failure of economies. While this might have been its focus, what riveted my attention were the references to human suffering associated with these events. But my greater interest was aroused by the allusion to the notable increases in people taking their own lives […]
Fine wine and great food – a perfect match
Wednesday 22 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 18: To appreciate a good wine you need great food and most importantly like-minded people to create a night to remember. And that’s exactly what wine club members of ‘fine wine Cook Islands’, a product of Deli Foods Ltd, have been enjoying. Wine club members and non-members like myself gathered at the Pacific Resort […]
The urban and the Island.
Wednesday 22 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 18: It was only when a large African-American woman became a little too menacing that Tangaroa lowered her lens and engaged in a bit of Island PR. She smiled, talked about home being the Cook Islands and her forthcoming exhibition in the capital of Rarotonga where the photos would be featured. This is the […]
New gallery, new inspiration
Wednesday 22 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 18: The all new Beachcomber Contemporary Art Gallery in Taputapuatea is under construction with a confirmed opening date of June 8 2009. The new gallery is a purpose built art space, dedicated to the exhibition of Paintings, Sculpture, Installation, New Media, Digital & Video art forms. An impressive exhibition schedule is under development that […]
Workshop prompts artist in new direction
Wednesday 22 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 18: Local artist Apii Rongo has decided to pursue a new direction in producing sculpture works after taking part in CollaboratioNZ 2009 last month. The week-long art workshop and conference was held in Whangarei, New Zealand. The biennial event invites six international artists, as well national artists and up to 25 other artists to […]
Ziona Tapu to be re-dedicated
Wednesday 22 April 2009 | Published in Church Talk
Friday 17: The 160-year-old Arorangi CICC church, Ziona Tapu, will be re-dedicated in a ceremony on Monday morning. The occasion is one of the highlights of the Cook Islands Christian Church biennial meeting which begins on Sunday, April 19. “We’ve been blessed,” says Arorangi ekalesia secretary Okirua Teokoitu of the restoration project which began in […]
It isn't all about today
Wednesday 22 April 2009 | Published in Church Talk
Friday 17: Every working day when I arrive at my work place, I read the newspaper. I learn of what is happening on the island and around the world. I am challenged and drawn to the conclusion, is it worth it? I’m continually urged to get the most from the present. The past is gone […]
Family home evening is good for the family unit
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Church Talk
Thursday 9: The family unit has been one of our most important teachings of the Church. It is important for not just ourselves but also our friends and neighbours. Church leaders have instructed our members to set aside a night as ‘family home evening’. This is a time for families to study the gospel together […]
Did God really die and live again?
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Church Talk
I mate tika ana ainei te Atua e kua ora akaou? Thursday 9: How could there be a resurrection if there was no death? Could there be light if there was no darkness? Could there even be death if there was no life? The Bible in Hebrews 2:9 tells us that God became man in […]
Keep your pearly whites clean
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 11: Dental Services is promoting Dental Health week this week with some key messages. Today they are raising awareness about brushing, dental check ups and keeping that pearly white smile for life: Brush with fluoride toothpaste and floss Everyone should brush their teeth at least twice a day, preferably after eating. Brushing your teeth […]
The fabulous 2009 pageant
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 11: The show is over but the memories remain. The fabulous Miss Cook Islands Pageant finale last week showcased the beauty, personality and style of nine young women in what some have hailed as the best pageant night ever. From glamorous gowns to the array of talent, including guest performers Janet Dearlove and international […]
Trash pit to be cleaned up
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 11: The National Environment Service is now stepping in to clean up this rubbish pit in Tupapa after landowners failed to carry out the work as directed. NES is advising the landowners that the seven-day notice to close a large rubbish pit there has expired and the work will be carried out by T&M […]
Kwai on its way from Hawaii
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 11: The American sailing cargo vessel Kwai (above) is due to arrive in Rarotonga in late May on its first voyage of the year to the Cooks. The Kwai is now taking orders for cargo. Scope Ltd, a new local cargo handling service, is working in association with the Kwai, also taking orders for […]
Marine conservation advocates raise concern for Muri's coral
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 11: The debate on whether coral should be removed from Muri lagoon for the Pacific Mini Games oe vaka event is heating up. The Cook Islands Canoeing Association is seeking a location where they can put a 500 metre by 150 metre course to meet the requirements of the code. CICA president Tina Newport […]
No news is good news
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 11: Looking for pirates at sea and ‘catching’ Te Kukupa hard at work miles from no-where – these were the highlights of a day aboard an air force Orion for Cook Islands News editor John Woods. He went along for the ride on an eight-hour flight worth about $70,000 an hour. It’s dog out […]
Why these awards are good for us - It's time to celebrate our industry
Wednesday 8 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 4: ‘From the old coconuts rooted to the ground shall grow many tall strong trees for shelter and sustenance’……after the Hurricane 1895. In the early days just after our Rarotonga International Airport was opened, tourism was not just a new word in our vocabulary, it was the beginning of the future. Thirty plus years […]
Expert tourism assessor will do 'report cards'
Wednesday 8 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 4: The Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards is using the impressive services of Tourism Consultants Ltd from New Zealand to help make the inaugural event of great value to all those who enter. Not only has the company designed the judging criteria for the awards, it will also provide a ‘report card’ […]