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Features
Catholic diocese holds ordination ceremony for new coadjutor bishop
For the past several months, the Catholic Diocese of Rarotonga, Cook Islands, has been preparing for the ordination of Father Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado from the Mission Society of the Philippines (MSP) as the new coadjutor bishop. The ceremony will take place this morning.
Cook Islands vaka to set sail for Festpac 2024 in Hawaii
Cook Islands traditional canoe Vaka Marumaru Atua will set sail for Hawaii next week to participate in the 2024 Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (Festpac 2024) in Honolulu in June. Cook Islands Voyaging Society explains the country’s long history of sending vaka (voyaging canoes) to the regional cultural event.
A US election like no other
Former Cook Islands News editor Richard Moore was in Manhattan this week, capturing the mood on the streets of New York.
Sumatra: The last place on Earth
A local photographer hopes to bring Cook Islanders closer to an experience that will open their eyes to what many describe as one of world’s worst industries; the palm oil industry in Indonesia.
An amazing journey of recovery and hope
Cool, calm and collected Mata Pera is a feisty warrior who has battled breast cancer.
Keeping his comics on the down-low
Young Cook Islands comic artist Montel Williams hopes to one day show his art to the world but only when he’s ready.
Transforming our ‘tight spots’ with God’s help
How can God help us when we experience “tight spots” in life? Pastor Eric Toleafoa, of the Cook Islands Seventh-day Adventist Church, explains the Bible’s message.
Chef Phillip Nordt: Don’t muck around with crayfish
RECIPE: Be delicate when dealing with crayfish, writes Executive Chef Phillip Nordt.
‘Island Blues’ at art exhibition
Young and talented Rarotonga artists will be showcasing their unique work this evening at a special exhibition themed ‘Island Blues’.
Family reunion: A chance to know more
The first William (George) Ellis Family Reunion will take place from November 27–29, giving his descendants a chance to explore their roots.
The unexpected weatherman
With piles of weather reports and data sprawled all over his office, Arona Ngari is a weather man through and through, even though it wasn’t his first career choice. Losirene Lacanivalu sat down with him.
Mountain climb no easy feat but worth every step
The hike up Arore mountain in Muri can be quite a walk and is not for the fainthearted. Cook Islands News journalist Losirene Lacanivalu rose to the challenge, and the reward was breath taking.
Raro masks bring smiles
Surgical scrub hats made out of Cook Islands materials have brightened the days of doctors, nurses and patients at the Queen’s Hospital in London during this unprecedented Covid-19 time.
The principal who will miss Rarotonga
When the St Joseph’s principal returns to New Zealand, she looks forward to showing her family there how to make ika mata.
Eco-resort profits to support arts, health and education
GOING LOCAL: Royale Takitumu is to reopen with a new focus on philanthropy and the environment, as Cook Islands reinvents its tourism.
Jeremiah's second chance at life
Next month police will begin enforcing the motorbike helmet law. There is one person who knows the importance of a helmet better than anyone.
Cook Islands' U-boat hunter
Prime Minister-in-waiting Mark Brown’s great-uncle was a U-boat hunter in the Battle of the Atlantic.
Bringing about change for young women
Hereiti File explains to Losirene Lacanivalu why Cook Islands and the world have a long way to go, to achieve equality between men and women.
GOING LOCAL: We're all in this (ocean) together
The first time Losirene Lacanivalu went out fishing was as a 10-year-old with her aunt – and they caught nothing. Can she break the jinx now, off Rarotonga?
Hereiti File: What if we travelled north by vaka, not by plane?
OPINION: Growing up, met with vindictive comments whenever we try to learn about our culture, it’s easy to just turn our back on it all – and that’s why the Voyaging Society is struggling for funds and support.
Kemen Reddy: Serving marlin with real bite
RECIPE: Hi! Kemen Reddy here.
Unexpected snail species in long-lost collection
More than 5000 shell found in office of deceased expert, including surprise finds from Cooks.
