Memory Lane – Cook Islands News https://www.cookislandsnews.com Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:22:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Family honours loved one in Rarotonga https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/memory-lane/family-honours-loved-one-in-rarotonga/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=family-honours-loved-one-in-rarotonga https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/memory-lane/family-honours-loved-one-in-rarotonga/#respond Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:22:05 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=273135 The family of Dr Thomas Brian Guy, who died in Rarotonga in 1977, travelled from Canada and Australia to unveil his plaque in the Nikao Cemetery, which they discovered thanks to the efforts of local volunteers.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/memory-lane/family-honours-loved-one-in-rarotonga/feed/ 0 Racy Raro sports car has new life in New Zealand https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/local/memory-lane/racy-raro-sports-car-has-new-life-in-new-zealand/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=racy-raro-sports-car-has-new-life-in-new-zealand https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/local/memory-lane/racy-raro-sports-car-has-new-life-in-new-zealand/#respond Mon, 07 Oct 2024 19:08:21 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=272916 A high-powered Mazda RX7 sports car which once languished in a shed near the beach in Rarotonga has found a new life in New Zealand as a drag racer, driven by a former Tereora College pupil.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/local/memory-lane/racy-raro-sports-car-has-new-life-in-new-zealand/feed/ 0 Mangaia’s ‘ringed web of caves’ offers rich geological and historical treasures https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/weekend/memory-lane/in-depth/mangaias-ringed-web-of-caves-offers-rich-geological-and-historical-treasures/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mangaias-ringed-web-of-caves-offers-rich-geological-and-historical-treasures Sat, 21 Sep 2024 19:02:31 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=272424 A team of American cave explorers estimate there may be hundreds of caves yet to be explored on Mangaia in what one team member describes as ‘a ringed web of caves’ rich in geological and historical interest, including evidence of pre-historic exploration, writes Rod Dixon.

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]]> The power of family and pride in rugby https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/features/rugby-union/memory-lane/the-power-of-family-and-pride-in-rugby/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-power-of-family-and-pride-in-rugby Sat, 07 Sep 2024 21:02:52 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271820 A former rugby union great who represented the Cook Islands national team, shares his experiences and highlights the importance of family, community and hard work in the sport.

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]]> A father’s wish: Naea’s unfulfilled dream https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/local/weekend/memory-lane/a-fathers-wish-naeas-unfulfilled-dream/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-fathers-wish-naeas-unfulfilled-dream Thu, 29 Aug 2024 19:13:12 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271537 Okirua Naea’s greatest wish is that his children had met the man who raised him into the father he is today.

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]]> Tararo’s commitment to God and family https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/local/weekend/memory-lane/tararos-commitment-to-god-and-family/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tararos-commitment-to-god-and-family Thu, 29 Aug 2024 19:11:41 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271534 A 29-year-old father of two, Bernard Tararo, is setting an example for all young fathers in the Cook Islands that commitment and faith are key to building a successful family.

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]]> The General’s greatest gift https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/local/weekend/memory-lane/the-generals-greatest-gift/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-generals-greatest-gift Thu, 29 Aug 2024 19:09:55 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271530 A former Cook Islands rugby star and grandfather of 11, reflects on his journey as a father and husband, emphasising the importance of love, support and equality in family relationships

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]]> Losacker’s 12th book features sailing adventures and medical missions https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/go-local/memory-lane/losackers-12th-book-features-sailing-adventures-and-medical-missions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=losackers-12th-book-features-sailing-adventures-and-medical-missions Thu, 22 Aug 2024 18:55:14 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271336 A long-serving Cook Islands medical practitioner Dr Wolfgang Losacker has added another book inspired by the country to his collection called “Sailing Adventures in the South Seas”.

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]]> ‘Only in the Cooks’: Retiring judge shares fond memories of Cook Islands https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/weekend/memory-lane/court/only-in-the-cooks-retiring-judge-shares-fond-memories-of-cook-islands/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=only-in-the-cooks-retiring-judge-shares-fond-memories-of-cook-islands Sat, 17 Aug 2024 21:26:12 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271210 After 12 years of dedicated service to the Cook Islands justice system, High Court Judge Dame Judith Potter is hanging up her robes, leaving a legacy of legal expertise, and taking with her some ‘only in the Cooks’ memories.

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]]> Former Tereora students dig deep for college projects https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/weekend/memory-lane/education/former-tereora-students-dig-deep-for-college-projects/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=former-tereora-students-dig-deep-for-college-projects Wed, 07 Aug 2024 15:41:00 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=270901 Tereora College Former Students Association president Teina Etches was overwhelmed by the strong support of former students who attended the Projects Fundraiser Dinner held late last month.

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