Features
Age is nothing but a number
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Through hard work and a dogged determination Dr Neti Tamarua Herman has proved that women can achieve anything.
Quarantine Quiz: Dogs, flares and Super Rugby
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Where on Rarotonga was a dog shot and killed earlier this week? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Eric Toleafoa: Hope in times of uncertainty
Friday 18 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk
CHURCH TALK: In a world facing uncertain times, people are looking for answers. They are seeking for hope now more than ever.
Phillip Nordt : Think about your health first
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: Get your daily protein in one hit, make it a non-meat day and your body will love you for it! Veteran chef Phillip Nordt explains how.
Quarantine Quiz: Puaikura volunteer firefighters
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Which challenge are Puaikura volunteer firefighters entering next year? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
'The secret ingredient is always love'
Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Art
Pastry chef Abbygale Samson’s story began in the most unusual way.
Quarantine Quiz: Pope Francis, Donald Trump and mama Vainetutai Samuel
Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Where was Woman of the Month Vainetutai Samuel born? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Movie takes light-hearted look at life of migrants
Tuesday 15 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Entertainment
Vindaloo Empire is about a journey of a young man named 'Sid' who travels from India to New Zealand to join his family and create a life filled with motorbikes and women.
Quarantine Quiz: Cook Islands Games campaign
Tuesday 15 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Which island team is holding a golf Ambrose tournament this Friday to raise funds for their Cook Islands Games campaign? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
A century of hard work, family and 'home brew'
Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Mama Mare Paruru turned 100 last week and Melina Etches sat down with her and one of her daughters to find out some of the secrets of a life well lived.
Quarantine Quiz: Rocky, Nicki Minaj & Mama Mare Paruru
Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Mama Mare Paruru turned 100 a week ago. Do you know what she used to do to earn a living to help feed her family? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Round Rarotonga Road Race
Saturday 12 September 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Do you know how many runners and walkers have registered for this year’s Round Rarotonga Road Race? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Nailing it in uncertain times
Saturday 12 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Weekend
A building boom in Rarotonga coincided with the rise of tourism leading up to the beginning of 2020. Since then, Covid-19 may have shut down the tourism industry, but the construction sector is showing some resilience. At least for now. Emmanuel Samoglou investigates.
The unexpected weatherman
Saturday 12 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
With piles of weather reports and data sprawled all over his office, Arona Ngari is a weather man through and through, even though it wasn’t his first career choice. Losirene Lacanivalu sat down with him.
Paul Kauri : Trust in the Lord with all your heart, not head
Friday 11 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk
OPINION: For no matter how long many of us have been walking with God, there is always an element of the unknown in God that requires trust in this journey.
Quarantine Quiz: Cricket, Mulan and a pumpkin
Friday 11 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you Cricket is which island’s favourite sport? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Karlene Taokia : Plenty of pumpkins everywhere
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: Pumpkin has a low calorie count which may promote weight loss.
Capturing rare moments in time
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
Photographer Charlotte Piho described her international award winning photograph ‘Heart Wide Open’ as a beautiful rare moment where all vibrations and nature; the sun, light, eagle rays and turtles aligned.
Quarantine Quiz: Cook Islands photographer and Olaf the friendly snowman
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Cook Islands photographer Charlotte Piho has received a third-place award – a certificate of achievement from the Prix De La Photographie Paris Board. What was the name of her work she entered in the category of nature/underwater? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Dogs, Mulan and Covid
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Mulan the 2020 movie is currently showing at the Empire Cinema. The movie is from the animated film of 1998 and is based on which Chinese folklore? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.