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Features
The Ark: Helping those in need
Members of the Youth with a Mission (YWAM) church are proud to help the community and those in need through their store ‘The Ark’ located in Titikaveka.
Church Talk: True strength begins with Christ’s presence within us
Ephesians 3:17 - “…so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love…” Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3 reminds us that a life grounded in Christ’s love brings strength, resilience, and purpose, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventists Church.
Mangaia crowns new Miss Manea
The southern group island of Mangaia is buzzing with Manea Games excitement which will take the island by storm next week starting from Monday. But the island just couldnt wait for the Miss Manea pageant held during the 10-day games and a special Miss Manea Mangaia show was held last Friday. Five of the islands […]
Solar cooker no porky pie
Maukes sustainable-living warriors June and Andrew Hosking have set their sights on exploring alternative ways of cooking. Their mission is to leave the gas stove-top alone and forsake the use of any fuel they or you could think of. Instead, the pair looked to the sky to see if they could harness the suns raw […]
Ladi6 joins Divas in Paradise
New Zealands leading hip-hop artist Ladi6 has joined the line-up for Divas in Paradise. Show organiser Glenda Tuaine of Motone Productions says the international star contacted her via Facebook. Ladi 6 contacted us on our Facebook page and asked if it was possible for her to join the bill, so with a talent like that […]
Cook Islands is nice right now
Tourism operators, agents and wholesalers will travel to the Cook Islands this December to help boost visitor numbers from the southern hemisphere and account for shortfalls from the north. The so-called Kia Orana Cook Islands event is the biggest tourism wholesaler event held in the Cook Islands each year. About 30 wholesalers and members of […]
Top labels at new boutique
Fashionistas in need of retail therapy should start heading to Muri theres a new boutique on the rock. Renee Galea and Rory McBride opened Blossom about five weeks ago. Stocked with Australian brands Seafolly, Sass, Fate, Ladakh, Betty Basics and MJ&CO, the shop offers a range of swimwear, beachwear and evening wear. Also available are […]
Trade winds a money spinner
If you have clear access to the trade winds that blow in areas of Rarotongas east and north east and are looking to invest in renewable energy generators, Chip Boyle says wind may be for you. After six years of trialling and testing various wind turbines at his house in Matavera, Boyle is more than […]
Tideline TV series has Cooks ties
Driven by his affiliations with the Cook Islands and his passion for the Pacific, director-producer Andre Mortimer has created a marine conservation-themed television series that he hopes to air locally within the next few months. Tideline takes a look at marine environments the world over the good (South Pacific beaches), the bad (dolphin by-catch) and […]
Avaiki pearls and Matutu showcased
Of over 80 Pacific companies represented at Aucklands Pacific Showcase, Cook Islands businesses were the only ones offering black pearls and beer making them popular amongst the 35,000 visitors traipsing through The Cloud. The showcase, organised to coincide with the Pacific Leaders Forum last week, featured booths advertising Pacific brands, businesses and products. Avaiki Cook […]
Writer exalts Mangaias subterranean Disneyland
Australian journalist Craig Tansley, who visited the Cook Islands on Cook Islands Tourisms dime, has published a story on Mangaias underworld in the Sydney Morning Herald. The writer is the son of John Tansley, who moved to Rarotonga over 40 years ago. Tansleys story was published in a Monday edition of the Sydney Morning Herald, […]
Businesses leading transition
Businesses, homes and non-for-profit organisations in the Cook Islands are increasingly moving towards alternative energy for power. Island Craft is one such business, which is moving to sustainable power sources to help bring down the costs of running the venture in the Cooks. Managing director Fletcher Melvin said he felt the time was right for […]
Finger picking good sounds
The head-turning tunes of Ru and the Boys are back on the family bands second album of Cook Islands music. Father and sons Ru Tauta, Ru Junior and Abraham took some time out from their busy playing schedule to record 14 island tracks on their second CD though Ru Senior said some tracks had more […]
Whale vomit for lipstick, revolting!
Astounded That was the first time Ive been there. I was so astounded there were so many amazing things but the thing that took my interest was the coconut crab, it was about 30cm. Sheryl came and picked it up by the clippers everyone just stood there in shock. Tefaatau File-Ataera Opportunity The outstanding preparation […]
New fish shop opens
For the fish-philes among us, theres a new place on the rock to buy the local catch. Local fisherman and entrepreneur Tutu Ina is supplying his familys new shop with fish he catches aboard his vessels, which hes named Matira and Noella.K. The new shop Kuki Pac Fish is wedged between RTM and FBI at […]
Fathers Day with an Edge
The Edgewater Resort & Spas Club Edge ran a promotion over August to celebrate Fathers Day. Club Edge members who spent money at Spaghetti House Pizzeria & Grill or Brasserie Restaurant during the month of August received their Club Edge discount and went into the draw to win a weekend for two on Fathers Day […]
Divas get their act together
Ahead of their Divas in Paradise gig next month, local singer-songwriters Kura Happ and Tara Kauvai are busy writing new tracks. The divas join New Zealand singers Bella Kalolo and Julia Deans onstage at Club Raros Are Karioi on October 28.Theyve both got singing gigs in the evenings Kura performs six nights a week and […]
Students promote peace on stage
The inaugural Peace Song Quest on Wednesday night showcased some up-and-comers whose talent and enthusiasm made for an exciting show. A lot of effort went into writing original songs and they all practiced really hard, Tereora College teacher Ani ONeill said. Weve got some pop stars in our schools who need some time in the […]
Facebookers liking what they see of Cooks
So who cares if a member of the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is enjoying the sun at Aitutakis Tamanu beach? Apparently, its about 23,000 people. Christian Mani, the corporations online marketing director, was pushing the value of online resources and social media to tourism industry members on Thursday night to convince them of the reach […]
Study something to shout about
They may have been a small group at the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) graduation ceremony, but they made sure everybody knew they were there. When it came time for Cook Islander Terry Ngatokorua to receive his Bachelors degree at the AUT ceremony, his family was told they could do whatever they wanted. After more […]
Making use of the tree of life
Making use of the many coconuts around us, weve been working on ways to produce tasty treats to replace the dairy products we cant afford. The coconut butter, which would be white if not for a touch of tumeric, is a big hit and nice in baking, but it took about a half litre of […]
Diagnostics specialists share expertise
For the first time an automotive diagnostic training course is being held in the Cook Islands, through the Automotive Diagnostic Network and sole local member Eric Short. The network was established about 10 years ago and as the only member outside of New Zealand and Australia, Short is also the only local mechanic providing diagnostic […]