Hot on the Rock
Friends celebrate Greg's 60th
Monday 1 February 2016 | Published in Hot on the Rock
Friends celebrate Greg’s 60th Friends and family of Pacific Resorts Group principal Greg Stanaway gathered to help him celebrate his 60th birthday on Friday night.
Lending a helping hand to others
Saturday 30 January 2016 | Published in Hot on the Rock
“There is always time to make a difference,” says business owner Sharna Matapuku as she shares her key philosophy around the success or her developing service ‘Helplink Cook Islands’.
Paintball delivers on excitement
Monday 25 January 2016 | Published in Hot on the Rock
There is never a dull moment out at the Vaimaanga Sheraton Hotel site thanks to the exciting activity known as Paintball Kukis.
Night market a hit with food lovers
Monday 18 January 2016 | Published in Hot on the Rock
Three years ago, the Muri night market housed a couple of stalls a few nights a week and tourists dotted the picnic tables in the heart of Rarotonga’s tourism centre.
Journey of a thousand miles
Saturday 12 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Hot on the Rock
Helen Goodyear may take a while to get a perfect picture for this article but she is quick as a flash in what she does the best.
Night SUP lights up the lagoon
Saturday 5 December 2015 | Published in Hot on the Rock
I wouldn’t say I’m a natural born athlete – actually I don’t think anyone would say that.
Pair's creations take the cake...
Saturday 28 November 2015 | Published in Hot on the Rock
Delicious, rich, moist, colourful, tasteful and yummy are just a few words that come to mind when you try a tasty masterpiece by Jay and Natasha Aereora, owners of newly-established cake business, Iced in Paradise.
Fans enjoy our 'Sevens in Heaven'
Monday 9 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Hot on the Rock
It was blue sky all round as the Cook Islands International 7s presented by Bluesky brought the best out of the players and fans on the final day at the BCI Stadium.
The 'merman' of Muri lagoon
Saturday 7 November 2015 | Published in Hot on the Rock
Many locals had a hunch about it, but now there is proof a mermaid lives in the shallow and crystal clear waters of Muri lagoon.
New company gets off to VIP start
Tuesday 3 November 2015 | Published in Hot on the Rock
Special guests including the Prime Minister of Samoa Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi mingled with members of the local business community at the official launch in the Cook Islands of Federal Pacific Insurance on Wednesday night.
Magic night in Muumuu wonderland
Monday 2 November 2015 | Published in Hot on the Rock
Ngatipa, the beautiful home of New Zealand High Commissioner Nick Hurley and his wife Christine, was transformed into a magical wonderland on Saturday night, with a wonderful display of 50 muumuus.
Cool brews great start to weekend
Thursday 29 October 2015 | Published in Hot on the Rock
Punters were treated to good beer, good food and good old fashioned island grooves at the much loved Matutu Brewery Okotopafest on Saturday afternoon.
New café mixes coffee and art
Tuesday 27 October 2015 | Published in Hot on the Rock
With the hum and clatter of the coffee machine, the rustic and stainless steel interior and the sweet tunes, you could be forgiven for thinking you were sipping a flat white in Wellington rather than sitting in Salt Cafe and Art Gallery in Avarua, Rarotonga.
Surf skiing in paradise
Saturday 17 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Hot on the Rock
When it comes to any discussion of water sports in the Cook Islands, Josh Utanga immediately jumps into the frame.
Dive company expands horizons
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Hot on the Rock
Pacific Divers are gearing up for diving expeditions in the outer islands to promote the unique ocean environments of the Cook Islands.
Creations give plastic new life
Saturday 19 September 2015 | Published in Hot on the Rock
“I can’t change the world but I can try to make it a tiny bit better.”
Many 'Hands' make light work – and some delicious pies, too
Saturday 18 July 2015 | Published in Hot on the Rock
Ka Pie Pies isn’t just a business for Rene and Chiavanni Hand, it’s a long time dream come true and a connection to their roots.
