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Features
Cook Island coastwatchers to be honoured at ANZAC day and beyond
The Cook Island community is preparing to commemorate the service of soldiers and local heroes this Anzac Day in New Zealand.
Out and proud: Miss Thunderhips shines in celebration of diversity
In a celebration of Anuanua Week’s talent, diversity, and inclusivity, the electrifying Miss Thunderhips competition took centre stage on Friday night featuring LGBTQ+ contestants, who showcased their talents captivating the enthusiastic full-house audience.
222 portraits of Cook Islands people
Adult students and projects at the Creative Centre are set to benefit from local artist Judith Kunzle’s latest works – the Cook Islands People Project.
Recovering the past: Cook Islands tapa in the US
On 18 August, 1838, five vessels and a store ship left from Norfolk in the state of Virginia in the United States.
Fun for everyone at the Apii Te Uki Ou Gala
Apii Te Uki Ou will be transformed into a site of spectacular food and entertainment on Friday when the school hold their gala day.
First creative artist's residency announced
The Cook Islands is set to have its first creative artist’s residency take place, come next month, with amazing opportunities also on offer to Cook Islands youth.
Local flavour dazzles on island night
Erika Bult isn’t one to do things by halves.
Fathers be loving
I heard on television news that Keven Mealamu, the renowned All Black hooker of 100 games, would come out onto the rugby field this weekend walking with his father, as a way of reminding New Zealanders that it was Father’s Day.
Captain's half century helps Tupapa take lead
Saturday’s The Computer Man men’s round two results sees national captain Toala ‘The Tank’ Teinaki’s (52 not out) Tupapa club side head two points clear at the top of the Western Conference.
Summer Photo Compeition
The overall winner will receive a brand new Acer laptop, while other lucky winners will receive large prints of their image.
'It feels so nice to be flying in the air free'
A journey into space As I come down from earth I can see people and some green trees and the land. I can see the mountain with heaps of trees on and I can see where the plane lands. And we can see shops near the bus and we can see animals living on the […]
OPSC's journey illustrated by staff
A striking three-panel painting metaphorically defining the journey of the Office of the Public Service Commissioner (OPSC) is the work of nine of its very own staff members. CEO Priscilla Maruariki and eight other staff members were split into three groups of three and were commissioned with the task of creating a piece of art […]
'Exhausted canoes, rested on the concrete'
Te au Irinakianga Maori Kakau Te kakau o tera taime kare te moni a te tangata. E pera katoa kare ratou e maana ana. Te kakau o teia tuatau kare e marikoanga. Inara te tangata ei aka maanaana, to ratou kopapa. Manga Te manga e kainga ia ana i tera tuatau koia oki e manga […]
Arorangi to host Takuvaine
In today’s Lotto Premiership men’s soccer game – the Takuvaine premier men’s team will travel to the west of the island to face Arorangi at Raemaru Park with the game kicking off at 5pm. Arorangi will be anxious to seize the opportunity to rectify their performance by gaining a victory against Takuvaine who drew last […]
T20 tempo quickens in round 5
Top of the cricket table Panthers take on the Muri Creeps in round five of the Computer Man men’s competition tomorrow. Muri’s lightening fast start to the season hit reverse gear last weekend with a loss against Turangi. Tupapa remains unbeaten. Muri’s captain Bobby Hunter was instrumental in both of Muri’s wins earlier in the […]
Trash roundup turns to art
After four clean-up events, a fashion show and the helping hands of over 150 volunteers and seven schools, the second annual Rubbish Roundup came to a close last Saturday night with the wrap party and Trash Art Sculpture Competition. Volunteers, sponsors and artists gathered at the BCA Gallery to eat gourmet nibbles, thanks to chef […]
Tivaivai and crafts intrigue visitors
Vainetini from across the Cook Islands took time out from their National Council of Women meeting on Tuesday to enjoy visitors admiring their handcrafts and tivaivai creations on display at the BCA Gallery in Taputapuatea. Vainetini from the outer islands have joined their counterparts on Rarotonga for a three-day meeting on gender and governance. The […]
Rio madness at children's ball
If you see a flock of brightly-coloured parrots squawking their way around Rarotonga on October 12, don’t be alarmed – it’s just local kids incognito for Rotaract’s Junior Spring Ball. The Rotaract Club of Rarotonga is holding their annual children’s ball at the Ngatangiia club house, starting 6pm onwards for children aged five to 10 […]
Mangaian mama reaches 97
Nobody quite knows Mangaian mama Makianu Nooroa’s secret to a long life but those in attendance at her 97th birthday on Tuesday know her caring nature must play a pivotal role. Born on September 25, 1915, as one of 12 children, Makianu attended school on the outer island but left early to look after her […]
Oe vaka ready to go
Today will be the second attempt by oe vaka clubs on Rarotonga to race, due to the unpredictable high winds of late. Last weekend the originally scheduled 15km race was postponed so oe vaka paddlers could take part in the WATSAN Avana Harbour and Muri Beach clean-up. Even in torrential rain the turnout of paddlers […]
New addition to Oe Vaka art show
Down by the lagoon, devouring large amounts of creativity with the sun slowly dipping below the horizon, is just one image of many that will be part of The Art Studio’s 2012 Oe Vaka art exhibition. This year the annual Oe Vaka exhibition will also include a lagoon side sculptural exhibition, with three New Zealand […]
Huntly kids visit
There was much laughter on the sports field at Titikaveka College as students from the Cook Islands and New Zealand enjoyed a friendly game of touch rugby on Wednesday. Thirteen students and four teachers from Huntly College will be making the most of their Rarotongan experience over the next week, while hosted by Titakaveka College. […]