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Features
Catholic community gears up for arrival of new coadjutor bishop
The newly appointed coadjutor bishop arrives in Rarotonga tonight to assist the retiring Bishop before eventually succeeding him.
Anuanua Festival marks historic shift towards equality in the Cook Islands
Cook Islands celebrated the first anniversary of decriminalising same-sex relations with an art exhibition and speeches that highlighted the progress made towards a more inclusive society.
Awaken our language – Akaara i te Reo
MY GRANDMOTHER had a woven rauara mat in her lounge and as kids, surrounded by shell-framed photos, her love holding us together, we would sit on that mat and play.
Apii Avarua's oldest pupil looks back
AS APII Avarua counts down to its centennial celebration, bonfires and the flying of the British flag, the Union Jack is what the oldest surviving student of Apii Avarua recalls the most from her school days.
Molly inspires colourful new craft shop
Everyone needs a little inspiration now and again to make the most of ideas they might be thinking about.
Students learn importance of genealogy
The young students of Araura Primary school have been learning about their families and the importance of genealogy. As part of their assignments, they were asked to write their genealogy in either English or Cook Islands Maori. Some talented students expressed their creativeness by drawing their family tree on a mural which signified their generational links.
Telling the stories of our soldiers
The Cook Islands National Museum - Runanga Pakau, in collaboration with the Cook Islands Returned Servicemen’s Association, Florence Syme-Buchanan and the New Zealand High Commission are presenting the Cook Islands Service in the Great War 1914-1918 Exhibition.
Pukapukan home to film 'Homecoming'
An international team making a documentary entitled ‘Homecoming: A film about Pukapuk arrived in the Cook Islands just in time for the 50th Te Maeva Nui Constitution Celebrations .
New Zealand PM's visit creates excitement
The highlight of the social year in Rarotonga was a reception at Ngatipa last week for New Zealand Prime Minister John Key.
Voyage of the Tiare Taporo brings 20-year plan to life
News that Pacific Schooners’ auxiliary-sail trading vessel Tiare Taporo has been contracted to return visitors to their home islands when Te Maeva Nui ends has caused a stir among some Cook Islands News readers.
Meitaki korereka, Manihiki
Last week, the Cyclone Martin Charitable Trust and Cook Islands News released Matini.: The story of Cyclone Martin, a book they commissioned journalist Rachel Reeves to write.
Art and education combine in exciting sea turtle project
Creating an artwork that celebrates 50 years of self government and the plight of the green turtle has brought together a small group of scientists and artists who plan to carve a monument to the green turtle.
Rebooting the brain to mouth function
CINews reporter Sarah Wilson has enlisted in the five-week Beginner’s Chinese Language Course at USP. How she gets on will be covered in this regular diary.
Country ranks low in internet use
ABOUT 7 per cent of Cook Islands people are internet users, according to a live statistic review conducted by the internet Live Stat website.
Adopt a voyager!
More than 100 vaka voyagers are on the sea and ready to sail into Avana harbour this Friday, if conditions are right, for the inaugural Te Manava Vaka Festival.
Cook Islands manpower aided British war effort
It’s Anzac Day on Saturday, and all over the Cook Islands, people will remember the efforts of those brave men who fought, and in some cases died, for their country in World Wars One and Two and subsequent conflicts.
Looking to a 'healthy' future
Last week high school students from the Pa Enua were on the island for the week-long careers week, experiencing work placement in sectors they hope to one day work in.
ICI's work vital to country's development
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) are making their debut appearance under their new title at today’s expo, and they want more students to get to know the country’s important infrastructure sector.
'Perfect' career has plenty to offer
Do you want to find the perfect career, where you can help people, travel, work flexible hours and make a real difference in your community?
Celebrating 40 years of university training
This year USP Cook Islands is celebrating 40 years of in-country university training in the Cook Islands.
Learning to walk before they can fly
Jeannie Mose and Lydia Karena both want to be flight attendants, but they are learning to walk before they can fly.
Two students work at their dream job
When David Ngaoire and Caleb Maea leave school, they want to lead careers helping people stay connected in the Cook Islands.
