Features
Quarantine Quiz: To Tatou Vai
Friday 26 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Water authority To Tatou Vai has asked Rarotonga residents to conserve water. How many of the 12 water intakes are running low? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Rangi Mitaera-Johnson: Healthy food and prayers
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art
RECIPE: I enjoy making salads for family gatherings and I’ve been making quite a few recently. They are my no fuss, easy to do, bowls of flavour, colour and texture.
Good news for movie-goers
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Empire Cinema will be opening its doors to patrons from July 9, after shutting down in March because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Quarantine Quiz: Avatar 2
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
The cinema release of Avatar 2, starring Cook Islands teen Duane Wichman-Evans Jr, was first scheduled for released in 2014. But it has been repeatedly delayed by production issues and then Covid-19 and cinema closures around the world. What is the new release date? be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Bachelor of Arts degree
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Who was the first Cook Islands man to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from the USP? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Capturing stunning moments in paradise
Wednesday 24 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Art
They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Quarantine Quiz: Government, the Bible and Donald Trump
Tuesday 23 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
At Bethany, what did Mary, the sister of Lazarus, and Martha wipe Jesus' feet with, after anointing them with oil? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Bringing about change for young women
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
Hereiti File explains to Losirene Lacanivalu why Cook Islands and the world have a long way to go, to achieve equality between men and women.
Buying freedom: How tourism dollars help those with special needs
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
It’s not just the resorts and restaurants that are hard-hit by the border closures; adults with special needs are struggling to support themselves.
Keeping tivaevae tradition alive
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
In order to succeed in business, you have to think outside the square. Katrina Tanirau discovers how the Covid-19 pandemic has forced Ann and Kathrine Reid to adopt new ways of selling their tivaevae.
Quarantine Quiz: Mark Brown, Saturn and Pharaoh's daughter
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Do you know who was the baby that was found and adopted by Pharaoh's daughter when she went to bathe in the Nile River? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Pastor Paul Kauri : A new call to prayer
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk
CHURCH TALK: What would the Lord say to us on the borders, at the airports and seaports, that make up the wall of our nation?
Quarantine Quiz: Henry Puna, Dora and the wise men
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Another Dora question, because it makes us happy: In Dora and the Lost City of Gold movie, what is the name of Dora's monkey? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Big dance field for bigger prizes
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Ambushia Mateariki started dancing when she was seven years old; now in her teens, she can’t wait for next month’s Te Mire Ura competition.
Vou Williams: Fighting talk in the kitchen
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: "There are many times in my life when I could’ve thrown in the towel. Many times in my life when I was on the floor.
Quarantine Quiz: Tin Man triathlon, Teddy boys and Dora the explorer
Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Darius Allsworth came 7th overall out of 64 competitors in the 1200 metre swim in the weekend’s Tin Man triathlon. Do you know how old is he? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Helen Clark, Frankenstein and the miracle green turtle
Monday 15 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
The miracle green turtle Ponu was released into Ava’avaroa passage yesterday, after being nursed back to health. Do you know what sex is ponu? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
GOING LOCAL: We're all in this (ocean) together
Sunday 14 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
The first time Losirene Lacanivalu went out fishing was as a 10-year-old with her aunt – and they caught nothing. Can she break the jinx now, off Rarotonga?
Cooks artists finds new fans
Sunday 14 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Art
The experimental artist named a University of Canterbury artist-in-residence hopes to rediscover lost Cook Islands treasures in the university’s collection.
Hereiti File: What if we travelled north by vaka, not by plane?
Sunday 14 June 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend
OPINION: Growing up, met with vindictive comments whenever we try to learn about our culture, it’s easy to just turn our back on it all – and that’s why the Voyaging Society is struggling for funds and support.
