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Features
‘This is a celebration for us’: Matavera women gather to celebrate life after loss
Te Au Vaine Purotu o Takitumu group of women gathered to celebrate motherhood, and their own lives despite facing the difficulties of losing their partners/husbands.
Cook Islands women making waves in maritime industry
Cook Islands women in the maritime industry will gather on Friday to recognise their achievements and presence in an industry traditionally dominated by men.
Tamarind House - compliments to the chef and team
It’s worth every dollar! Situated just on the main road at Tupapa, in Rarotonga, I must say, Tamarind House Restaurant owned by Sue Carruthers never ceases to amaze me.
A journey of faith: Mitiaro youth leader at World Youth Day event
World Youth Day (WYD) is a recurring Catholic festival held every four years - a meeting of young people from around the world with the Pope.
Reconnecting people to address climate change
Focusing on educating and changing mindsets as a solution to climate change is about reconnecting people to their environment and their resources through agriculture, says Dr Teina Rongo, marine biologist and environment warrior.
Reid speaks highly of Cooks rugby players
Cook Islands rugby players have skills, strong running and are aggressive, says former All Black Hikatarewa Rockcliffe Reid, or better known as Hika Reid.
Church Talk: ‘Do right all shall be restored’
The first and greatest of all commandments Jesus in Mark’s Gospel Chapter 12: 29 – 31 reminds a young Pharisee lawyer, “Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is One Lord: 30, And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength, writes Bishop Tutai Pere.
Retro disco invites Rarotonga to ‘strut your stuff’
The twist, electric slide, and other moves of yesteryear will be dominating the dance floor once again for the latest retro disco with Rarotonga’s Vinyl Revival Club.
Cook Islanders receive Stars of Oceania Award
Cook Islands very own marine biologist and environment warrior Dr Teina Rongo marked another milestone achievement on Monday night as he received the Global Moana Climate and Environmental Impact Award at the 2023 Stars of Oceania Award.
Research aims to break down barriers for Cook Islands women in leadership
Christina Akanoa, the Assistant Professor of Political Science at Brigham Young University-Hawaii (BYU-H), is making significant strides in understanding the contributions of Cook Islands women in sustainable growth and political involvement.
Award-winning photographer’s work recognised globally again
Award-winning photographer and turtle tour operator Charlotte Piho has had her work recognised globally again.
Reigniting the love of opera
The Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) Opera in Rarotonga is set to return for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic next month.
From darkness to redemption: A journey of transformation and faith
Mareta Angene Taana was a troubled young woman who has found solace in God, and is transforming her life and relationships. Unleashing the beast of darkness, she is now embracing the radiance of love and light, living with renewed hope.
Church Talk: Take heart, do not be afraid
The Gospel that I preached on last Sunday was taken from Matthew 14:22-23: “And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid,” writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.
Elvis fans to celebrate the ‘King of Rock and Roll’
Elvis tribute artist Paul Lynch (Napa) has dusted off his attire and lost a few kilograms in preparation for the Elvis Presley Tribute event this Saturday.
Te Maeva Nui ō Aotearoa hits the stage next month
Te Maeva Nui, the pinnacle of Cook Islands cultural performance, has been influential in fostering the cultural identity of Cook Islanders in Aotearoa New Zealand since 2019.
Baby whales ‘thrown over the reef’ during migration due to warmer oceans
A whale scientist in the Cook Islands expects beached calves to become a more common occurrence as storms grow in intensity due to climate change. Caleb Fotheringham of RNZ Pacific reports.
Cook Islands soldier’s sacrifice remembered at memorial event
In a deeply emotional and poignant ceremony, the memory of a fallen soldier from Mangaia was honoured in the memorial unveiling of his headstone at the Nikao Cemetery.
Te Puna Marama begins traditional voyaging and navigation programme
Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation has launched its Teretereanga Vaka programme on Mauke, providing educational opportunities for youth on the island to participate in a course that promotes and preserves the art of traditional voyaging and navigation.
Antique English clock returned home
Resting magnificently in its timeless beauty on a brand new cabinet in the Makea Karika Ariki palace is the long-lost antique English made clock.
Experience history, culture and a grand feast with Highland Paradise
An experience you would not forget. This is what many would say after returning and experiencing the unique and authentic cultural presentation at Highland Paradise.
Christianity brought new hope, new dreams and new prosperity
Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation. In his final article, he talks about the impact of Christianity in the Cook Islands.
