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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.
Use us graduate tells government
USP graduate Anne Marie Herman-Fua yesterday urged the government to take full advantage of the skills and knowledge she and her graduating class have acquired through university study. Herman-Fua was the graduate speaker for her class, which comprises over 100 Cook Islanders. She asked the government to use the newly-qualified Cook Islanders, whose skills enable […]
Almost half of 100 graduates are teachers
The academic achievements of more than 100 Cook Islanders were acknowledged at a USP graduation ceremony yesterday morning. USP pro-chancellor Fiame Naomi Mataafa presented the graduates with their diplomas at the National Auditorium. More than double the number of students took the stage than at the 2009 ceremony. I am pleased to note the Cook […]
Harder hits Rehab
New Zealand R&B star Vince Harder will perform at Rehab on Friday night. He is the latest performer to join Rehabs list of celebrity music artists, which this year has included King Kapisi, Young Sid, Pieter T and Tiki Taane. Harder won Best Pacific Male Artist at the recent Polynesian Blue Pacific Music Awards for […]
Potential buyers still eyeing TMN art
The second biggest piece of art at the Te Maeva Nui art exhibition has been sold and now organisers are setting their sights on the feature piece. At $30,000 the sale might seem like a daunting task, but Club Bana bistro and gallery owner Tarita Hutchinson said there was some interest in the piece. Tarita […]
Te Korero DVD launch today
Due to the atrocious weather last weekend, the launching of Te Korero Maori Cultural Groups first ever DVD production at the Punanga Nui Market was postponed to this Saturday August 13. Weather permitting the cultural group will showcase most of the cultural performances featured on the DVD from 10 to 11am also featuring the cultural […]
Concert tickets on sale
Tickets for Cook Islands On The Rock Fest 2011 go on sale outside Pandanus this weekend. Organised by Lend A Hand Foundation, the concert involves such headliners as J Williams, K-One, Vince Harder, Ben Lummis, Brandon P, DJ Reminise and others. Young Sid of the popular hip-hop group Smashproof and Pieter T are also part […]
No award, but definitely a winner
Cook Islands music man Taura Mani says the most recent trip home was a proud one for him. Although it is coming months after the fact, Mani has brought home with him his spoils from the 2011 Pacific Music Awards. Mani didnt win his category Best Pacific Language Song but he said it doesnt matter […]
Cook Islands gets own iPhone app
The Cook Islands now has its own iPhone app, or an application on Apples popular smartphone. Former BBC journalist John Roberts, has created an application that familiarises visitors and potential visitors with the 15 Cook Islands. For $2.59 users can download the Cook Islands app, which gives them access to a guide to every one […]
Tahiti ties strengthened with visit
The cruise ship Paul Gauguin stopped in recently at Aitutaki and Rarotonga for the second time in two months. The vessel carried two tourism industry members from French Polynesia, on a mission to search out their Rarotongan counterparts and build on the ties that exist between the two countries. Two members of the Bailey family, […]
Outer islanders try paddleboarding
Te Maeva Nui dancers from the northern group islands will take their drums to Muri lagoon today for a fun afternoon of stand up paddleboarding. Stand up paddleboarding enthusiast and events organiser Charlotte Piho, who is originally from Rakahanga, has organised the event as a lead up to the walk on water week from August […]
Pacific Resort group a triple threat
All three Pacific Resort properties are finalists in the prestigious HM Awards. Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Pacific Resort Rarotonga and Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa have have been named finalists in the 2011 HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence. Winners will be announced at a gala dinner in Sydney on September 2. Pacific Resort […]
Reducing stress
Classroom blues is an age-old issue and one that Fay Greenslade hopes to help resolve. Greenslade, who was on Rarotonga recently visiting family, has been working as a resource teacher for learning and behaviour at Helensville primary school in the north west of Auckland for the last 12 years. She completed her masters degree thesis […]
Tiki and Mii take up new post
Tiki Matapo is leaving behind his pigs and taro patch for high rise buildings and lattes on Lambton Quay in Wellington. As the latest Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand, Matapo will be representing all Cook Islanders and government in his first diplomatic post. He and wife Mii flew from Rarotonga to Auckland on […]
It feels like home to new NZ envoy
New Zealands relationship with the Cook Islands has never been stronger and will continue to develop to the benefit of both nations, New Zealands latest High Commissioner to the Cook Islands John Carter says. Carter is in the first month of his new job, having moved to Rarotonga with wife Leoni to take up the […]
Miss CI pageant delayed until 2012
The Miss Cook Islands pageant has been postponed until next year due to the lack of interest from possible contestants. The Miss Cook Islands Pageant Association had received only three eligible entrants for this years competition before it closed to applicants on Monday this week. Seven people put themselves forward for the competition, but four […]
Get the know-how on ploughs
The Cook Islands Motor Centre is holding its second field day today, sharing all they know on ploughing, spraying, slicing and servicing your way through home and garden care. The field day will be held in front of the Motor Centre showroom at Panama from about 10am, with demonstrations, presentations and information available from the […]
More brilliant performances
An even larger crowd flocked to the national auditorium on Thursday night to enjoy another night of wonderful Cook Islands dancing. Those in the crowd who had been lucky enough to watch the show every night commented that the items and songs performed each night got better as the week went on. And those who […]
Te Korero launch DVD
Te Korero Maori Cultural Performing Arts group will be launching their first DVD production to the general public today at the Punanga Nui Market. The cultural team, under the guidance of Vaitoti Tupa, was first established in 2001 with three main intentions to sustain our cultural performing arts through our younger generation, to educate the […]
Kids get interactive with culture
Cook Islands culture is being celebrated through education and last month pupils from all 14 Avatea Primary School classes visited Te Vara Nui Village in Muri through the initiative. During seven visits to the village and tourist attraction last month, the Avatea pupils challenged Te Vara Nuis tour guides, performers, drummers and singers to best […]
Tapping into Madrids tapas scene
A taste of Spain has made its way to Rarotonga, and it can be yours in bite-sized servings at the islands newest eatery. Crown Beach Resort and Spa this week launched another dining option to its arsenal, taking inspiration from the tapas bars of Madrid while keeping an island touch to the serving sizes. Crown […]