Features
Celebrating fitness and culture through dance
Tuesday 14 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
The Dance of the Year Cardio Combat Tamure Fitness class held yesterday afternoon drew a large crowd of supporters to the National Auditorium.
Quarantine Quiz: Wolverine and the Financial Supervisory Commission
Tuesday 14 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Are you an X-Men fan? Who played Wolverine in the X-Men movies? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
The historic fishing club where most people don't fish
Monday 13 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Cook Islands Game Fishing Club has made the headlines a few times with the big fish weighed in there – but to its members, it’s not about the contest but about the community.
Quarantine Quiz: Rugby, LBV café and the new Motu resort
Monday 13 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Rugby kicked off this weekend with women’s, men’s and age group games. Who ended the weekend triumphant? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
'A true island princess'
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
Family and friends remember Tutevera Wichman-Evans, a proud Cook Islander and a beautiful soul who was born to perform.
The principal who will miss Rarotonga
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
When the St Joseph’s principal returns to New Zealand, she looks forward to showing her family there how to make ika mata.
Quarantine Quiz: Cook Islands No. 1 in the Pacific
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Cook Islands was named No 1 in the Pacific for the Travel + Leisure tourism awards. The islands of which country took out five of the other Top 10 spots? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Keziah Lewis, French Polynesia, CookSafe
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Keziah Lewis, a national basketball rep, is leading the sport’s development. What is her role with Cook Islands Basketball? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Bishop Paul Donoghue: Tourism dollars are today's apple of temptation
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk
CHURCH TALK: Surely the lives of our local people are more precious than the tourist economy.
Cinema reopening is delayed a week
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Blockbusting star Russell Crowe a highlight in first premiere at reopened Empire Cinema this month.
Quarantine Quiz: St Joseph's Primary, Kanye West and China
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Avarua is advertising for a new principal. Who is the departing head? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Phillip Nordt: This zesty local tuna tartare would make French and Mongolian chefs' eyes water
Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art
RECIPE: At the moment we have a lot of young tuna around with a lower mercury content than the large ones and there is nothing better than a tartare.
Golden skies at Black Rock
Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art
“I went close to the reef because it was very shallow” – Danilo Reyes, photographer
Quarantine Quiz: The prodigal son
Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
In Jesus’ parable of “the prodigal son” who is the main character? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
WWI memorial theft is 'sad and disheartening' – Sir Tom Marsters
Wednesday 8 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
Queen’s Representative dismayed thieves would take monument to Cook Islands heroes. Katrina Tanirau and NZ Herald report.
Quarantine Quiz: Trolls World Tour, Empire Cinema and Scoob
Wednesday 8 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
When Empire Cinema Rarotonga reopens on July 9, it will show the animated musical comedy Trolls World Tour, which was meant to be released in April. American singer Justin Timberlake plays the voice of who? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Eco-resort profits to support arts, health and education
Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local, Weekend
GOING LOCAL: Royale Takitumu is to reopen with a new focus on philanthropy and the environment, as Cook Islands reinvents its tourism.
Sweet as honey
Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art
Danilo Reyes woke up early in the morning, and wandered out to the backyard.
Quarantine Quiz: 34 kilometre swim circumnavigation of Rarotonga
Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Only three people have completed the 34 kilometre swim circumnavigation of Rarotonga. The first was New Zealand Hall of Fame swimmer Meda McKenzie followed by Rarotonga businessman Don Carlaw and Dan Abel. In what year did Don Carlaw swim around Rarotonga? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Jeremiah's second chance at life
Sunday 5 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
Next month police will begin enforcing the motorbike helmet law. There is one person who knows the importance of a helmet better than anyone.
