Hot on the Rock
Author proud to be a Cook Islander
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Hot on the Rock
Although living in the US and working as a neurologist, Dr Selena Nicholas-Bublick strives to share her Rarotongan heritage with the world through her educational fantasy adventure series Tiare and the Circle of Worlds.
Trade mission focuses on Cook Islands
Saturday 24 March 2018 | Published in Hot on the Rock
Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia is committed to increasing economic opportunities in the Cook Island and a delegation is travelling to Rarotonga on an export and tourism mission from Tuesday April 3 to Friday April 6.
Tahiti visit inspires clothing label
Monday 19 March 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Hot on the Rock
When local girls Talissa Koteka and Alanna Smith travelled to Tahiti in 2016, the idea to create a Cook-Island based clothing label was born.
Interns keen to show their skills
Monday 12 March 2018 | Published in Hot on the Rock
Two young up-and-coming Cook Islanders have joined the sales and marketing team at Cook Islands Tourism.
Persistence pays off for former local boy
Monday 5 March 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Hot on the Rock
Former Tereora College student Denzel Morris-Ponga has shown that perseverance can pay off.
New Maori children's books celebrated
Monday 26 February 2018 | Published in Hot on the Rock
A special celebration ceremony was held for the conclusion of the Pacific literacy and school leadership project on Tuesday this week.
Popular business relocates to the west
Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Hot on the Rock
What once was just a long empty room in Arorangi, has been transformed into the renowned jewellery and craft shop ‘Tokerau Jim’.
New anaesthetist has plans to settle
Monday 22 January 2018 | Published in Hot on the Rock
AITUTAKI-BORN Dr Teokotai Maea has taken a permanent position as the new anaesthetist at the Rarotonga Hospital, after graduating from the University of Fiji with a Master of Medicine in Anaesthesia.
Great story behind island survey firm
Monday 15 January 2018 | Published in Hot on the Rock
A Cook Islander with a heart of gold returned to his island home two years ago, where he saw an opportunity to help out a dear friend and the community at large.
Taking fitness to another level
Monday 8 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Hot on the Rock
Local gym instructor and fitness expert Tamaiti Samson is hoping to take the Liberating Human Movement or ZUU, of which he is an affiliate, to another level this year.
New bar expands business empire
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Hot on the Rock
Rohan Ellis’ surging business empire has taken another leap of faith.
Superb views and authentic island feel
Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Hot on the Rock
If you are looking for a somewhere that provides an authentic island feel, relaxed vibes and a stunning view, look no further than the Shipwreck Hut in Arorangi.
Lifestyle change brings Arorangi new cafe
Monday 11 December 2017 | Published in Hot on the Rock
An exciting new business with a difference, Ariki Culture Café is the latest eatery on the rock.
Taking fitness to the people
Monday 4 December 2017 | Published in Hot on the Rock
A Cook Islander has returned to Rarotonga with a passion for fitness, and has already begun to revolutionise the industry as owner and head trainer of Rarotonga Personal Trainers.
Lots to know about sanitation solution
Monday 27 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Hot on the Rock
Chris Pureau was about to share another benefit of his venture’s sustainable, safe, eco and environmentally-friendly sanitation solutions product, when he stopped.
Brewing local beer, with love
Monday 20 November 2017 | Published in Hot on the Rock
Just off the main road in Tikioki, nestled behind your typical Rarotongan homes, sits a small shed.
Fresh new look draws customers
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Hot on the Rock
A fresh make-over is drawing even more customers to Oasis Energy Centre.
'Power couple' bring skills back home
Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Hot on the Rock
Cook Islands power couple Jeff and Natalie Tikitau have returned to their island, after taking the real estate world on the French Riviera by storm.
They're MAD for island pride!
Monday 30 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Hot on the Rock
Mahai Daniel’s drive to create a business to design and produce custom-made apparel led to the birth of MAD Designs in 2013.
Coastal Kitchen fills gap in venue market
Monday 23 October 2017 | Published in Hot on the Rock
Jaewynn McKay and Derek Fox, partners in life and business recently started an enterprise which offers locals and tourists a private location to host special events, without the worry of catering, decorations, or dishes.
