Features
More than just a gang member – the story of Eugene Ryder
Sunday 15 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
Eugene Ryder is under no illusion that some people look at him and see ‘just another scary, violent gang member’ – but he refuses to live down to the stereotype.
Buried far, far from home
Sunday 15 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
The family of a young Belgian navy sailor who died snorkelling in Titikaveka lagoon thought they might never find his final resting place. But then some goodhearted Cook Islanders stepped up.
Miss Cook Islands Tajiya Sahay top 12 in Miss World 2019
Saturday 14 December 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Tajiya Sahay, Miss Cook Islands 2019, today beat more than 100 contestants from around the world to be named in the Top 12 of Miss World 2019.
Who would be there for Jesus today?
Friday 13 December 2019 | Published in Church Talk
OPINION: This Christmas the world is faced by major issues like warring nations, poverty, refugees, climate change and basic human rights, writes Catholic Bishop Paul Donoghue.
Making Christmas healthy good times
Friday 13 December 2019 | Published in Entertainment
Well, here we are in December again among end-of-year functions and Christmas parties. I hope that you have all had a fabulous year.
Big day for Tajiya Sahay
Friday 13 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment
Miss World Cook Islands Tajiya Sahay only had one fear today- falling over in her heels.
Homecoming to get recognition for his tupuna
Friday 13 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
William Kainana Anguna arrived in Rarotonga yesterday with his family and a film crew. It is a homecoming of self-discovery and reclaiming his identity – but most importantly, he’s on a mission to get acknowledgement for his Cook Islands tupuna and other indigenous men of the Pacific who served as radio operators in World War Two.
Miss-terious girl Tajiya
Thursday 12 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment
Miss Cook Islands Tajiya Sahay will be starstruck as she dances on stage this weekend with her pop idol Peter André.
Philip Nordt- Taro: a sizzling new take on an old favourite
Thursday 12 December 2019 | Published in Art
Ever since I was teaching Culinary Arts at the Hospitality Training Centre in 2014, I have been intrigued by taro and its various varieties, writes Philip Nordt from OTB Bar & Restaurant.
'I felt amazing to show the world our culture'
Wednesday 11 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment
Just two days from the final of Miss World, the spotlight falls on Tajiya Sahay as she celebrates her Cook Islands culture.
Movie premiere postponed
Wednesday 11 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
A flight delay has forced the postponement of the Cook Islands premiere of movie The Islands – Based on a True Story, starring Rarotonga’s very own Teuira Napa.
"I'm not a Maori or a Polynesian, I'm a Cook Islander"
Tuesday 10 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Paul Hagai’s fashion design has a strident story, and he’s not too worried whose delicate sensibilities he offends with that story. Melina Etches meets him.
Why investing in our teachers is investing in the future
Saturday 7 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
Education leaders believe power will be returned to the people of the Cook Islands if more locals study here and stay here to work – but right now, tertiary study in Cook Islands is unattainable for many.
Happy feet
Saturday 7 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
Joshua Matakino still carries the scars of the drunken bike accident that nearly killed him. Now, given a second chance, he’s grasping life with new vigour and determination. Losirene Lacanivalu meets him.
The karate kids
Saturday 7 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
An unprecedented four young Cook Islands have won their black belts in karate. Rashneel Kumar meets them.
Cook Islanders can do anything, 'I'm the proof'
Saturday 7 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Former Miss Cook Islands Teuira Napa has conquered one of her biggest challenges starring in the Hawaiian movie The Islands, to premiere in Cook Islands this week.
My family are proud'
Friday 6 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Finalists showed everyday people like a student and a tradie can cook in front of the world, says Rarotonga’s Simon Rasmussen.
Sweet as! Simon bakes his way to grand final
Thursday 5 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
We’ve had Cook Islanders in the grand finals of the NRL and Super Rugby – but last night Rarotonga concreter Simon Rasmussen whipped up an unprecedented appearance in the grand final of a big Australian cooking show. He tells Katrina Tanirau of the unusual mix of ingredients to his unexpected success.
Coming back to give back
Tuesday 3 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
With her dad nearing 80, Mata Puia-Huch came home to help look after him awhile – and realised she had so many reasons to stay.
Flying the flag
Monday 2 December 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Terito-O-Ngakura Story admits she was terrified standing up and speaking to the Miss Pacific Islands beauty contest this weekend.
