Features

Takeaways on show

Saturday 29 October 2011 | Published in Features

Rarotonga-based artist Tabatha Forbes explores the early contact between Pacific Islanders and Europeans in her upcoming exhibit Takeaways. On display at Beachcomber Art Gallery until November 12, the exhibition opens at 6pm on Monday. Says gallery owner Ben Bergman: Takeaways is predominantly concerned with the early barter between the indigenous Pacific Islanders and the early […]

Features

Searching for best barista

Saturday 29 October 2011 | Published in Features

A Rarotonga-wide barista competition is set to separate the best coffeemakers from the rest in what is a first for the Cook Islands. The Cook Islands Chefs Association (CICA) has organised a major hospitality and tourism tournament which will see students and industry professionals compete for titles in their respective classes and disciplines. The November […]

Features

Fishing is grim for the little guys in Rarotonga

Saturday 29 October 2011 | Published in Features

WHILE THE Ministry of Marine Resources denies that the licensing of foreign fishing companies has had any effect on fish stocks and catch rates, the little guys the local fishermen who make a living catching fish and taking tourists out to catch fish beg to differ. Rachel Reeves caught up with Rarotonga fishermen to get […]

Features

Open Mic at the RSA

Saturday 29 October 2011 | Published in Features

The RSA is hosting Open Mic Nite from 7pm today. Open Mic Nite which normally falls on a Monday has been moved to Saturdays to cater to a wider audience. Anyone who has a talent or wants to share music, poetry or comedy is welcome to take the stage between 7pm and 10pm. If youve […]

Features

Building a life of faith, part one

Friday 28 October 2011 | Published in Church Talk

Let me ask a question: What does it take to please God? What would you say? Some people think that the way you please God is through ritual, that you chant certain prayers over and over, you light some incense or some candles and you do some ritualistic things to please God. But thats not […]

Church Talk

Pacific journalists learn to train their peers

Saturday 22 October 2011 | Published in Features

Mike Dobbie was training the trainer this week, passing what he knows on to Pacific journalists who will next week after their Honiara workshop wraps up go back to their countries to share with their colleagues what theyve learnt. In essence, his goal is to equip workshop participants with the tools they need to host […]

Features

Enjoy and Miria on PM protection

Saturday 22 October 2011 | Published in Features

Two Honiara-based Cook Islanders who in past months have been providing personal protection for the prime minister of the Solomon Islands are finishing up their RAMSI deployments and heading home next month. Masterton Enjoy and Apolo Miria are part of the participating police force (PPF) associated with RAMSI (Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands), […]

Features

Journalism as a public service

Saturday 22 October 2011 | Published in Features

A dozen Pacific journalists gathered this week in Honiara were challenged to identify what their communities need from them and how they can responsibly satisfy those needs. The focus of a workshop was civic journalism, or journalism that serves the public. Workshop trainer Mike Dobbie asked the participants to carefully consider what their people want […]

Features

Press freedom involves everyone

Saturday 22 October 2011 | Published in Features

JOURNALIST Rachel Reeves reports from the Solomon Islands this week where she has been attending a media freedom workshop organised by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ). On her return she will help run a public awareness project on the Official Information Act, a CINews venture partly funded through UNESCO. From Honiara, Reeves also filed […]

Features

New CD a gift to Jake Numanga

Saturday 22 October 2011 | Published in Features

Although it was his birthday party, Doctor Wolfgang Losacker was in a giving mood yesterday. Dr Losacker used the small gathering of people at his Arorangi house to present Cook Islands prolific musician Jake Numanga with a recording he can sell and distribute to his many fans. Dr Losacker said the recording, taken recently at […]

Features

Music lessons by visiting artists

Saturday 22 October 2011 | Published in Features

Top New Zealand musicians are heading to the rock to entertain locals as well as inspire budding musos. Next Friday, top New Zealand musicians Lady6, Bella Kalolo and Julia Deans will rock the Are Karioi at Club Raro for the Divas in Paradise concert and on Saturday local aspiring musicians have the opportunity to learn […]

Features

Club Edge semi-finals winners

Saturday 22 October 2011 | Published in Features

The Edgewater Resort & Spas Club Edge members continue to reap the benefits from in-house promotions. Club Edge ran another promotion for the Rugby World Cup semi-finals this time, whoever had the biggest spend over the semi- finals weekend, would win a weekend for two in a beachfront deluxe suite. The lucky winners were Paul […]

Features

CINews gives a helping hand in Cambodia

Saturday 22 October 2011 | Published in Features

Former Cook Islands News owners Phil and Wendy Evans recently travelled along the Mekong River in Vietnam and Cambodia in a replica of one of the old colonial steamers that once plied the rivers of South East Asia. The couple share one of the many experiences they had on their Vietnam and Cambodia trip: One […]

Features

Jims bar a winner

Saturday 22 October 2011 | Published in Features

Its no secret that friendly Cook Islanders and great cocktails make for a fantastic time. Its the recipe that has seen local hangout the Shipwreck Hut at the Aroa Beachside Inn voted one of the best beach bars in the world. CNN reporter Anthea Gerrie travelled the globe in search of the best beach bars […]

Features

New flair and fusion at The Sands

Saturday 22 October 2011 | Published in Features

Tony Bullivant knows exactly where he is taking the cuisine for his latest restaurant. Finest, freshest and memorable is his mantra. And with his commitment to using the best local produce, Tony is set to showcase his take on Pacific fusion cuisine. With more than 20 years experience as an international executive chef, Tony said […]

Features

Gods grace is ever-abiding

Friday 21 October 2011 | Published in Church Talk

The Old Testament (OT), in comparison to the New Testament (NT), contains more stories about God punishing disobedient people. This has led many to conclude that the God of OT times was harsh and cruel in His dealings with wayward people. Whereas during NT times, especially following the death of Jesus, He is gracious and […]

Church Talk

180 ministers gather

Thursday 20 October 2011 | Published in Church Talk

More than 180 Cook Islands Christian Church ministers and delegates will gather on Aitutaki this weekend for the 29th general assembly of the church. Church ministers from across the Cook Islands will join their brothers from New Zealand and Australia for the general assembly. Also attending the assembly will be representatives from Etaretia Porotetani Maohi […]

Church Talk

Kids fish for a reel good time

Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in Features

The wild weekend weather was enough to put off the older fishers at the Avana Harbour this week but their children were keen enough to still take their rods to the surf. The Avana Fishing Clubs kids competition attracted 16 young boys and girls over its two days on Friday and Saturday. Jewels Holford won […]

Features

Divas to work with musicians, students

Saturday 15 October 2011 | Published in Features

The Divas will be here in less than two weeks. The countdown is on for what is shaping up to be one of the years most exciting gigs, which will be at Club Raro on Friday, October 29. Top New Zealand musicians Lady6, Bella Kalolo and Julia Deans will join local talents Kura Happ and […]

Features

Fry power a no brainer

Saturday 15 October 2011 | Published in Features

Old cooking oil from restaurants and takeaway shops is free. Petrol is mightily expensive. Cars and trucks can run on either. So given the high and constantly rising price of petrol in the Cook Islands, why arent more people and businesses ditching fossil fuels for deep-fry? It is literally liquid gold well, in colour at […]

Features

« Previous  1    158  159  160  161  162  163  164  165  166    208  Next »