Features
Dana wins Pacific journalism award
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Features
1 August: Cook Islands News reporter Dana Kinita was the pride of Pacific media when she was named PINA Young Print Journalist of the Year at the 2009 Pacific Media Summit gala awards dinner in Vanuatu last week. Dana, our crime and justice reporter, had returned to Rarotonga from the summit a day earlier, after […]
Fiji presence questioned at summit
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Features
1 August: A Cook Islands delegate demanded to know why the Fiji regime were invited to an event which openly promotes media freedom. Two officers of the Fiji ministry of information attended the week-long Pacific Media Summit in Vanuatu this week. In a last minute change, editor of Pacnews Makereta Komai was replaced with lance […]
OIA: Cooks show the way
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Features
1 August: Cook Islands was strongly represented at the Pacific Media Summit in Vanuatu this week. Eight delegates attended the Pacific Islands News Association event and were involved in several pre-summit workshops and forum discussions. Managing editor Cook Islands News, John Woods was invited to speak during a freedom of information workshop ran by the […]
Hound run on Monday
Wednesday 29 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 25: The Esther Honey Foundation animal clinic will be holding a fundraiser gold coin K9 9K run/walk on Monday April 27. The hound run/walk will be held in association with the weekly Hash House Harriers run and will start and end at the Punanga Nui market. The run/walk will start at 5.15pm. Teams, along […]
V wins BBQ for Bram
Wednesday 29 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 25: More than 1000 entries were received in the V energy drink competition but there could only be one winner. By just buying a V drink, Bram Boxhoorn of Matavera has won a four-burner Burswood barbecue and four deck chairs worth more than $1500. The month-long competition was run by Thai Pacific NZ and […]
Fun day on Mauke
Wednesday 29 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 25: Card games are used as time-fillers by sportspeople whilst waiting for competition. But June Hosking reports from the Easter sports gathering in Mauke, that the card players there play with the deter mination, enthusiasm and emotion often seen in a gold medal play-off! Soccer, running and tabloid sports were organised for the young […]
Rebuilding your life the way God wants you to
Wednesday 29 April 2009 | Published in Church Talk
Friday 24: Last weekend I was reading an interesting book on the failure of economies. While this might have been its focus, what riveted my attention were the references to human suffering associated with these events. But my greater interest was aroused by the allusion to the notable increases in people taking their own lives […]
PINA condemns censorship
Wednesday 29 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 25: 24 APRIL – The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) strongly condemned actions of the interim Fiji Regime to censor news items coming out of the regional news service, PACNEWS and has again called for a strong regional stand on the ongoing flagrant abuse of democratic rights in Fiji. PINA President Joseph Ealedona said […]
Youth volunteers tidy up for sporting events
Wednesday 29 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 25: While the small band of young women got the cleaning started at the Blackrock area, more youths joined them throughout the afternoon as they worked hard to beautify the area in readiness for the World Youth Netball Championships in August and the Pacific Mini Games in September. A second group of around 50 […]
What is dengue fever?
Wednesday 29 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 25: Dengue fever is caused by the dengue virus which is transmitted by mosquitoes (usually day-biting) from an infected person to a healthy one. There are four types. Symptoms Infection with the dengue virus may range from no apparent symptoms, to a mild fever to a severe illness. The symptoms may last up to […]
Dengue and mosquito control on Rarotonga
Wednesday 29 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 25: This article was taken from a paper written by Gerald McCormack, Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust in October 2007. Because of the length of the paper, parts of this article have been edited, or left out. The disease and the mosquitoes Dengue is a severe flu-like illness of the tropics. It is caused […]
Ziona Tapu to be re-dedicated
Wednesday 22 April 2009 | Published in Church Talk
Friday 17: The 160-year-old Arorangi CICC church, Ziona Tapu, will be re-dedicated in a ceremony on Monday morning. The occasion is one of the highlights of the Cook Islands Christian Church biennial meeting which begins on Sunday, April 19. “We’ve been blessed,” says Arorangi ekalesia secretary Okirua Teokoitu of the restoration project which began in […]
It isn't all about today
Wednesday 22 April 2009 | Published in Church Talk
Friday 17: Every working day when I arrive at my work place, I read the newspaper. I learn of what is happening on the island and around the world. I am challenged and drawn to the conclusion, is it worth it? I’m continually urged to get the most from the present. The past is gone […]
Fine wine and great food – a perfect match
Wednesday 22 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 18: To appreciate a good wine you need great food and most importantly like-minded people to create a night to remember. And that’s exactly what wine club members of ‘fine wine Cook Islands’, a product of Deli Foods Ltd, have been enjoying. Wine club members and non-members like myself gathered at the Pacific Resort […]
The urban and the Island.
Wednesday 22 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 18: It was only when a large African-American woman became a little too menacing that Tangaroa lowered her lens and engaged in a bit of Island PR. She smiled, talked about home being the Cook Islands and her forthcoming exhibition in the capital of Rarotonga where the photos would be featured. This is the […]
New gallery, new inspiration
Wednesday 22 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 18: The all new Beachcomber Contemporary Art Gallery in Taputapuatea is under construction with a confirmed opening date of June 8 2009. The new gallery is a purpose built art space, dedicated to the exhibition of Paintings, Sculpture, Installation, New Media, Digital & Video art forms. An impressive exhibition schedule is under development that […]
Workshop prompts artist in new direction
Wednesday 22 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 18: Local artist Apii Rongo has decided to pursue a new direction in producing sculpture works after taking part in CollaboratioNZ 2009 last month. The week-long art workshop and conference was held in Whangarei, New Zealand. The biennial event invites six international artists, as well national artists and up to 25 other artists to […]
Keep your pearly whites clean
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 11: Dental Services is promoting Dental Health week this week with some key messages. Today they are raising awareness about brushing, dental check ups and keeping that pearly white smile for life: Brush with fluoride toothpaste and floss Everyone should brush their teeth at least twice a day, preferably after eating. Brushing your teeth […]
The fabulous 2009 pageant
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 11: The show is over but the memories remain. The fabulous Miss Cook Islands Pageant finale last week showcased the beauty, personality and style of nine young women in what some have hailed as the best pageant night ever. From glamorous gowns to the array of talent, including guest performers Janet Dearlove and international […]
Trash pit to be cleaned up
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 11: The National Environment Service is now stepping in to clean up this rubbish pit in Tupapa after landowners failed to carry out the work as directed. NES is advising the landowners that the seven-day notice to close a large rubbish pit there has expired and the work will be carried out by T&M […]