Features
Family reunion: A chance to know more
Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
The first William (George) Ellis Family Reunion will take place from November 27–29, giving his descendants a chance to explore their roots.
Pastor Paul Kauri: Jesus calms the storm
Friday 23 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk
CHIRCH TALK: The world is in need of the lovers of God to bring peace and hope in these strange times.
For the love of cooking
Thursday 22 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
Mou Trego loves cooking. For him, cooking is not just a hobby, it’s an art he tries to master every day. Losirene Lacanivalu went along to World Food Day to check out his culinary delights.
Take one: Bid to set up local film group
Tuesday 20 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
More planning and dialogue needed before film commission or collective industry group can be established in the Cook Islands.
Historic visit
Monday 19 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
Last week the Cook Islands Girl Guides celebrated their 92nd anniversary. Eighty-five years ago, they were visited in Rarotonga by the founder and Chief Guide of the movement, Lady Baden Powell, together with the founder of the Scout movement, Lord Baden-Powell. Factionalism in the European community meant there was no functioning troop of Scouts to welcome the visitors.
Blast from the past: The circus came to Rarotonga
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment
Life in Rarotonga in the LMS (London Missionary Society) era wasn’t all work and prayer. Thirty years after its conversion to Christianity, Rarotonga was playing host to some of the biggest names in international showbusiness.
Queen's honour for tireless service to their communities
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
One of the highest honours to be bestowed on any person from a Commonwealth nation is a Queen’s Service Medal. This year, four well-known Cook Islanders were recognised for their tireless service to their communities, their professions, churches and their country.
Quarantine Quiz: October awareness month
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
October marks what awareness month? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Rev. Vakaroto Ngaro: Jesus is the 'great I AM'
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk
CHURCHTALK: Apart from every other belief, there is no other path to heaven, no other way to the Father except through Jesus.
Cook Islands take on lost at sea story
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
A beautiful island paradise, big business, complex characters, love and betrayal set the scene for the romantic adventure film Stranded Pearl.
Quarantine Quiz: Girl Guides of the Cook Islands
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know what anniversary did the Girl Guides of the Cook Islands celebrate yesterday? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Chef Ngametua Tariau: A 'cheeky' chicken dish
Thursday 15 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: Chicken tastes better when roasted over a beer can.
Quarantine Quiz: 2020 New Zealand general election
Thursday 15 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know how many people in the Cook Islands have voted in the 2020 New Zealand general election? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Northern and Southern Domestic Travel Packages
Wednesday 14 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know how long did it take for both the Northern and Southern Domestic Travel Packages to sell out after they were launched? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Taramea, the Titanic and owls
Wednesday 14 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Since mid-July, do you know how many taramea (crown of thorns starfish) have been removed by a dedicated group of divers led by Dr Teina Rongo from Rarotonga’s reefs? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Supervised quarantine, Punanga Nui Market and The Beatles
Monday 12 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know when will supervised quarantine requirement for incoming passengers to Rarotonga lifted? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Driven to uplift the mana of others
Saturday 10 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
New Zealand High Commissioner to Cook Islands Her Excellency Tui Dewes says the pursuit of making a difference, integrity and operating at the highest standards possible are vital attributes in her work as a diplomat.
Quarantine Quiz: Mark Brown, Clueless and the NRL
Saturday 10 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know which portfolios has Prime Minister Mark Brown confirmed he will retain after reallocation? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
To win – Kia Re/Autu
Friday 9 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk
CHURCH TALK: We cannot claim nor take any of our medals, trophies and awards that we have won in this life to our next heavenly and eternal abode.
Karlene Taokia: Pineapples – fruit for champions
Thursday 8 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: Fruits are very important, and for athletes who are representing their islands at the Cook Islands Games, they are a must.
