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Features
Church Talk: The good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep
The imagery of shepherding has become so much part of the Christian mind that it becomes almost invisible, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.
Veterans reflect on sacrifice and camaraderie at Anzac Dawn Parade
The Anzac Day Dawn Parade, held yesterday morning at the cenotaph by the Ministry of Justice building, drew a large crowd of hundreds including the visiting Vietnam veterans from Aotearoa New Zealand.
Regional tsunami exercise makes waves in the Cooks
The tsunami warning exercise last Wednesday was not a test dreamed up by the team at Emergency Management Cook Islands, but in fact was part of a Pacific wide exercise with 29 participating countries within the Pacific region including Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii. Codenamed Exercise Pacific Wave 11, the exercise was to simulate national […]
Photography in focus tonight
Photography is staying under the spotlight tonight with portraits and publishing up for talk at the University of the South Pacific campus from 7pm. Aerial photographer Ewan Smith and artist Mahiriki Tangaroa will host the talk tonight in this photography double-header between 7pm and 9pm. Smith will focus on publishing and techniques to get your […]
Trev rocks at Powerstation
Polynesian Tax Free owner Trevor Richards band Ticket iconic on New Zealands acid-rock scene in the 70s performed alongside Hello Sailor, Dragon and Mark Williams at The Powerstation in Auckland last weekend. They came together for a bit of a walk down memory lane last year and have since signed on for multiple shows. Richards […]
What is the sun, what is the moon?
The old black meow Stalks its prey. It rushes in a ka-pow! No, it is not a stray. The old black meow Is really, really mad! It wants a bird now, It even chases my dad! The old black meow Plays with the dice. It lets out a growl, When it sees baby mice. The […]
Move over dhal-ling
Theres something about the food at Raviz Indian Cuisine that keeps this couple cumin back year after year. Derek and Edith Edwards have been making the pilgrimage to Ravizs restaurant from Australia every year since it opened about six years ago. Good food, friendly company and a nice setting curry favour with the Adelaide residents, […]
Apii follows family recipes
Take one scenic view, toss in a smattering of shaded tables and add a generous helping of fresh, seasonal island food. Thats the recipe for Apii Cafe at Avaruas back road, says chef Apii Vavia take what the island offers and make the good parts shine. Vavia brings 10 years of experience of island cooking […]
Chefs, baristas ready to battle
The first round of culinary offerings put up at the Cook Islands Chefs Associations hospitality and tourism tournament yesterday has the judges salivating at the idea of a weekend full of similar delights. The desserts and dishes put up in the Cook Islands Salon Culinaire static class yesterday were raising a few gleeful eyebrows among […]
Vonnias Warehouse expands in Arorangi
Vonnias has placed a tentative Christmas deadline on its latest venture, which will see the Vonnias Warehouse concept introduced to Arorangi. The family group of companies is constructing a new building at Arorangi, across from the Trades Training Centre. Once the new warehouse is finished, the Vonnias store at Arorangi will move to the new […]
Tiare Taporo due to sail soon
The Tiare Taporo is not likely to leave Nova Scotia this month as was previously expected. The vessel underwent an extensive refit and thus has had to re-apply for its safety certifications and undergo additional surveys for insurance purposes. In past months she has had endured a full refit, which included the following services dry […]
New home in the blink of an eye
Imagine seeing your new home go up not in months or weeks, but a matter of days. Its about as close as you can get to in the blink of an eye when it comes to building a home. And with a type of material called structural insulated panels, putting together a home in days […]
Planet Femme photo exhibit opens
The Planet Femme photography exhibition at the Cook Islands National Museum has officially opened to the public while the competition surrounding the event extends its deadlines for submissions. The museum launched its first photographic exhibition last night and has officially opened to the public today. With a theme of women of the community, about 20 […]
Divas deliver best show on Rarotonga
Most of those who made it to Divas in Paradise last weekend are calling it the best show theyve seen on Rarotonga. Local musicians Tara Kauvai and Kura Happ set the stage for a blowout performance by three of New Zealands leading ladies. Julia Deans brought a bit of indie-country flavour the girl and her […]
Magnificent things happen in Mauke
Magnificent things happen in Mauke Awesome people are so kind and friendly Use your knowledge to acquire new friends Key to a successful bonding experience is to think about other peoples feelings Encourage applies to all team activities Mauke is just like Mangaia, but better All the people are friendly Under the makatea are caves […]
All eyes on new optics shop
All eyes are on the brand-name sunnies on offer at Eyes of Rarotonga, the new optics shop that opened in Avarua this week. Eyes of Rarotonga formerly Cook Islands Optics has relocated from Ingram House into the space left vacant by Moana Gems. Qualified optometrist Annie Duncan moved from New Zealand four weeks ago to […]
Cafe brings French flair to Muri
Te Vara Nui Villages newest venture brings a bit of Western Europe to Muri. Les Palmiers Cafe and Grill, which opened about two weeks ago, offers such iconic French foods as crepes both savoury (salmon and sour cream) and sweet and Italian gelato. Its name simply means The Palms, which summons images of the tropical […]
Calling all Pacific artists
Pacific Islands Trade & Invest is inviting all Pacific Islands artists to submit a piece for the Maketi Ples, the most prestigious event put on by Australias Creative Arts. Held at Global Gallery in New South Wales from February 22 to March 11, the event is a means for Pacific artists to target Australian consumers, […]
Strokes on silk at The Art Studio
A new collection of clothes, wall hangings and art have been brought into The Art Studio in Arorangi, breathing new life into the collection on show. But for people wanting to check out the one-off pieces and wearable art, youd better get in quick artist and Art Studio owner Kay George said once theyre gone, […]
The house of Halls
In the peaceful Takuvaine valley behind Avarua on the island of Rarotonga, surrounded by lush foliage and soaring peaks, sits one cool house. This is the recently completed home of Susan and Neil Hall a stylish container house designed by Susan Hall and Nigel Rees from RDA Design. Its the second such house to be […]
Live music at Trader Jacks
To celebrate the All Blacks win, Trader Jacks Bar and Restaurant are hosting another Saturday Nite Live an evening of music and variety. Local acoustic trio Nocturnal Habitz (Albie Marsh, Rio Taripo and Mark Franklin) will open the show with a set of their best acoustic classic hit covers. Albie and Rio will then move […]
Students blown away by musos
For tips from first-rate musicians, get to Club Raros Are Karioi between 12.30 and 3pm today. Its just $10 to pick the brains of New Zealand drummer Darren Mathiassen and divas Ladi6, Bella Kalolo, Julia Deans and their local counterparts Tara Kauvai and Kura Happ. The divas did a separate workshop with Tereora College students […]