Weekend
Illegal Soviet whaling had immense effects
Saturday November 07, 2015I came to Rarotonga in 1980 and over the next few years periodically saw a humpback or two.
How whaling began in the South Pacific
Saturday October 31, 2015
Gerald McCormack of the Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust who wrote this three-part feature, says dedicated researchers in the South Pacific Whale Research Consortium, including Nan Hauser, have made a large contribution to the recent explosion of information about humpback whales. “Although science is always a “work in progress” this seems like a good time to review the situation,” he says.
Homecoming documentary puts Pukapuka on the map
Tuesday October 27, 2015An internationally-renowned documentary crew has finished 46 days of production in Rarotonga, Pukapuka, Aotearoa, and Hawaii.
Talented Tangee turns troubles into triumphs
Saturday October 17, 2015
This week CI News features a 50 Tamariki Kuki Airani profile on Cook Islands singer and recording artist Tangee (Tangi Kokaua).
‘Rarotonga scientist’ is the genuine article
Saturday October 10, 2015This week CI News features a 50 Tamariki Kuki Airani profile on Cook Islands scientist Teina Rongo. The 50 Tamariki series was started on Facebook last year by Cook Islands journalist Florence Syme-Buchanan. It profiles ordinary Cook Islanders doing extraordinary things.
Generous gift will boost learning
Monday October 05, 2015Students from Apii Te Uki Ou and Papaaroa College have the right gear to become more tech-savvy thanks to a generous gifts from a Chinese school.
Reunion celebrates past members
Monday September 28, 2015A sea of black and white floated through the Islander Hotel on Saturday night for a night of remembrance, celebration and socialising.
Diners get taste of students’ talents
Saturday September 19, 2015Fresh kaikai, good company, and aspiring local chefs changing the way food is prepared in the Cook Islands...what more could you want? CI News reporter Phillipa Webb got an opportunity to taste the creations of the final Kai Reka Bistro & Bar for 2015 and chat to Hospitality/Services faculty head Mike Goldstein about the new direction of the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute...
Fruit shortage sparks impressive venture
Saturday September 19, 2015Derek Fox describes an exciting new venture on Aitutaki which is showing the way forward for the production of fruit and produce on the island.
