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Features
Age no barrier for 65-year-old Vaka Eiva competitor
A 65-year-old Hawaii-based woman who has returned to Rarotonga to compete in the Vaka Eiva for the first time in 13 years says she will be paddling “until I’m dead”.
Sovereignty, authority and the highest expression of God’s love
I’ve been pondering again, the events that took place in the Garden of Eden and God’s plan and intention, revealed in verses 26 to 28 of the first chapter of Genesis; writes Pastor Paul Kauri of Arepua Church.
Hands-on culture
As part of their commitment to preserving Cook Islands cultural heritage, Te Vara Nui Cultural Village offers educators an alternate way to expose their students to Cook Islands history, traditions, and culture. Engaging, educational, participatory and interactive are key ingredients of the village tour that allows educators and students to immerse in a cultural village […]
Students learn to appreciate themselves
Avatea Primary School students learned to love themselves this year. Form two students wrote short stories about what they liked about themselves the most. Their stories were based on the Virtue’s programme. Some children were appreciative of their family and friends while others appreciated their own talents. Things I appreciate about myself I don’t really […]
'Anything's possible' Meyer tells students
“Anything is possible” was the message Miss South Pacific 2010 Joyana Meyer’s was trying to get across to eager listeners at the Tereora junior prize giving on Thursday. Held at the Princess Anne Hall the year nine and ten students were recognised for their hard work and efforts throughout the year. The ceremony kicked off […]
Donut delight
It’s not a Dunkin’ Donut but it sure is a close second – the famous Mama’s chocolate donut is no doubt the best chocolate smothered donut this reporter has ever tasted. It’s the perfect donut, made greater with the chocolately goodness it’s covered in. The donut is named after store owners, Piltz and Tarani Napa’s […]
Young food lover heading to London
Eighteen-year-old food enthusiast Teraitua Cuthers-Boxhoorn is heading off to study cooking with top UK chef Gordon Ramsey. Cuthers-Boxhoorn has won a place at the Tante Marie School of cooking in Woking, London which is owned by the infamously foul-mouthed celebrity chef. “I decided that if I was going to learn, I wanted to learn from […]
Thrust into the limelight
Akaiti Puna takes suddenly being married to the PM in her stride 8.15am: From the verandah of their modest Nikao home, first lady of the Cook Islands Akaiti Puna is trying to hem a pair of black shorts she is wearing, but in between phone calls, a journalist and becoming animated during conversations, is having […]
Testament to tivaivai
Each tivaivai on display at Beachcomber Contemporary Art Gallery this month has a story to tell. The brightly-coloured floral-patterned patchwork pieces speak about the lives of the women whose hands sewed them. As a collection they urge the public to appreciate the craft itself – the art form which, for decades, has been sewing groups […]
Another year – same old issues
The foreshore and seabed will be high up in many peoples thoughts over the next few weeks, no not the legislation that most people credit with the formation of the Maori Party; but what the weather’s going to be like when they want to go to the beach and for Maori – what time’s low […]
Geneva returns to retain title
Back from New Zealand to defend her title, Geneva’s done it again. Confident and charismatic, she swept Wednesday night’s inaugural international Kura Kapa Anuanua, taking out best costume, best mu’umu’u and the dancer of the year title. The show, staged and sponsored by Te Tiare Association, was a smashing success despite a few technical glitches. […]
Arorangi students share their work
The writing pieces featured are those of a handful of Arorangi school students written by students in grades 4, 5 and form 2. Given various assignments some of the works are acrostic poems and themed essays with some in Maori as well as in English. Meitaki maata to Arorangi School principal Vae Unuka for sharing […]
New market day at Titikaveka
Titikaveka held its first market day at the Enua Manea Hall yesterday. Organisers Taivero Isamaela and William Numanga hope the new initiative will expand over time. Everything from cooked food to fresh fruit and veges to crafts can be sold at the market. “It’s for anyone in Rarotonga to come and display their wares or […]
2000 books donated
A donation of 2000 books is benefitting those in local schools and the wider community. This week the local Filipino community gathered to sort the books, donated by the Ranfurly Library Service, which is an Australian book aid charity that often works in collaboration with Rotary clubs. Rotary Club of Rarotonga secretary John Hobbs said […]
Aitutaki's hydroponics man
Ngaakitai Taria believes the success of his business, Aitutaki Hydroponics, can be put down to hard work, a passion to survive and a helping hand from government when it was most needed. Aitutaki Hydroponics, established in 2006, received assistance from the Business Trade Investment Board to enable it to grow into a successful business, supplying […]
Northern islands honour new PM
Prime Minister Henry Puna appears to be getting straight down to the business of running the country after being sworn in as the country’s leader on Tuesday and announcing his Cabinet on Thursday. However, the new prime minister took time out to allow his people from Manihiki and Rakahanga to honour their ‘son’ on Wednesday […]
Ticket takes off
Hot on the heels of two successful New Zealand gigs, the newly re-formed 70s acid rock band Ticket has accepted an offer to play with music legends Bob Dylan, B.B. King and Elvis Costello next Easter. Polynesian Tax Free Ltd owner Trevor Richards (formerly Tombleson) – who is Ticket’s frontman – has confirmed that his […]
Crunch time at Raro Idol
It is crunch time for the remaining three Raro Idol contestants, who will battle it out on stage this week to secure a place in the final. Tim Nubono, Marama Terekia, and Emile Rima will each perform two songs at the penultimate live show tonight. Four eliminated contestants will also pair up with judges and […]
Varu's paintings snapped up at exhibition
Six of the 11 paintings in Varu Samuel’s Life Voyage exhibition were sold on the opening night. It is Varu Samuel’s first exhibition for four years and has already proved that the interest in his work hasn’t slowed down. Samuel has spent the last four years developing his skills as a tattooist, and only took […]
Home loan bonus
ANZ Cook Islands has presented prizes to the winners of its home loan campaign draw. People who applied for an ANZ home loan between July and October were entered into a draw to win appliances including a microwave, vacuum cleaner, rice cooker, crock pot and electric frying pans. Glen Armstrong, Sarah and Moeroa Takairangi, Marie […]
Koru caters for 'Atupaka Appetites'
Katrina Petero and Steve Armstrong came to see Katrina’s parents in Aitutaki on their way to Australia to set up a caf. But they fell in love with Katrina’s home island, and have been operating Koru Caf ever since. The husband and wife team had been living in Australia where Steve worked as a chef […]
Inspired ocean art
Beautiful paintings and prints inspired by the ocean will continue to be on display as part of the Vaka Eiva oe vaka art exhibition at the Art Studio in Arorangi. The studio has hosted the art exhibition every year as part of the annual Vaka Eiva Festival. In the past, decorated oe or paddles were […]