In Depth

Death of Ariki’s daughter, an attempt to introduce Christianity to Mangaia

Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, In Depth, Weekend

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 fifth article he talks about how Aitutaki’s Tamatoa Uma-tetiki Ariki embraced Christianity and the first attempt to introduce the Christian faith to the people of Mangaia.

Features


Simply sensational

Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features, In Depth, League, Sports, Weekend

It takes a bit of convincing to get the victorious Arorangi Bears coach Bobby Hansen to agree to an interview. Hansen says he doesn’t like to “pre-empt things” and apologises for snubbing Cook Islands News for pre and post-match interviews during the season. The newspaper caught up with him during his work break in Aroa where he lays bare the secrets that led to Arorangi’s drought breaking win.

Features


Budget draws mixed reactions: ‘Not enough’, says Opposition

Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Features, In Depth, National

The 2023/24 Budget attempted to offer something to the vulnerable while also reining in on expenditure. Cook Islands News senior journalist Matthew Littlewood talks to various stakeholders about their take on the Budget.

Economy


Avaavaroa experience gives birth to new passion project

Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Features, In Depth, National, Weekend

Award-winning Cook Islands photographer Alex King has embarked on a new journey involving something she is passionate about – protecting the environment. King talks to Cook Islands News online editor Losirene Lacanivalu about “Te Ara o te Akau – The Meaning Behind the Reef” and the role the country’s newest non-government organisation (NGO) can play in fulfilling her passion.

Environment


Appreciating our mothers

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Features, In Depth, Opinion

Do we know how powerful we are? We mothers? With one gentle touch, we can soothe an injury or with a harsh hand, we can injure a heart. With one word, we can crush a dream or inspire hope in our child, whether at three or fifty-three, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Editorials


A migrant worker’s plight : Building good working relationships to stop labour drain

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, In Depth

Cook Islands employers are crying foul over the sudden departure of migrant workers to better paying New Zealand and Australian jobs, including some recent arrivals who have left the country without fulfilling their contracts. Online editor Losirene Lacanivalu investigates why these workers are leaving our shores and what can be done to stop this labour drain.

Features


Former Cook Islands resident missing in Torres Strait

Tuesday 9 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, In Depth, Local, National

The search for a popular local identity in the Torres Strait, Denne Bourke, who is a former resident of the Cook Islands, has been scaled down.

Features


Researcher examines criminal deportations to Cook Islands

Tuesday 9 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, In Depth

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) last week hosted and assisted researcher Henrietta McNeill, a PhD candidate with the Department of Pacific Affairs at the Australian National University, with fieldwork in the Cook Islands. McNeill was researching criminal deportations to the Cook Islands, Samoa and Tonga as part of her PhD studies.

Features


Planning for a digital future

Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, In Depth

A wide-ranging document is calling on the Cook Islands to take advantage of the digital revolution. Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood talks to ICT expert Maureen Hilyard about what changes she would like to see.

Features


Tourism to get boost at Pacific Islands Forum

Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, Features, In Depth, National

Cook Islands will play a huge role in bringing leaders of all Pacific nations together at this year’s 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.

52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023


Seabed explorer: Who are Moana Minerals?

Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, In Depth

Seabed explorer vessel Anuanua Moana has been blessed and named as she prepares for research work in Cook Islands waters. Today she is scheduled to set sail for Atiu, then Aitutaki, before sailing to the Penrhyn Basin where she will start mapping the area with sonar. Moana Minerals chief executive Han Smit is at the helm of the operation and briefs deputy editor Al Williams on what they are up to in our area of the Pacific.

Features


How Mangaians helped rescue Raro’s economy

Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, In Depth, Memory Lane

At the beginning of the twentieth century migrants rescued Rarotonga’s population and economy, then in apparently ‘terminal’ decline. Within a few decades these migrants had become established Rarotongan families, traditional landowners and custodians of the culture. Is a similar process currently underway?

Features


Daring to dream: Young women turn ‘side hustles’ into fulltime businesses

Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Features, In Depth, Local, National, Weekend

Businesswoman Ana File-Heather who is the founder of the Taki Tahi ‘start-up’ project facilitated a free online business incubator ‘Dreambuilder’ course for Cook Islands women last week.

Business


‘The Lord saved our marriage’

Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features, In Depth, National

Well known Cook Islanders Kevin and Tina Iro have been together for 37 years but their journey has not been smooth sailing. They parted ways in 2007 after ‘everything spiralled out of control’, but a divine intervention saved their marriage. They talk to editor Rashneel Kumar about the meaning of Valentine’s Day and the secrets to succeeding in their marriage.

Features


Telling it like it is –Framhein’s 90-year journey

Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, In Depth, Memory Lane

Sharp, witty, wizened and well groomed, 90-year-old Apai Raropua Mataiapo Tutara Tekeu Emil Framhein still tells it like it is, good naturedly with no filter. Affectionately known as Apai or Papa Keu, Framhein shares some of his life’s journey with Cook Islands News senior journalist Melina Etches.

Features


Spreading the spirit of love

Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, In Depth, National

Valentine’s Day ‘organised chaos’ for gift retailers with 30-year romance. As gift retailer Island Craft gears up for its second-busiest holiday of the year, Valentine’s Day, business directors Fletcher and Vaea Melvin sit down with journalist Joanne Holden to share their love story and the secret to a lasting relationship.

Features


A failure to connect? Leading telecom provider in spotlight

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, In Depth

The status of Vodafone as the lead controller of the telecommunications market in the Cook Islands has come under scrutiny thanks to a major report.

Features


Stand up and speak: Domestic violence no longer a taboo topic

Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, In Depth, Weekend

Domestic violence should no longer be a topic of taboo, but an ongoing discussion among church, community and political leaders.

Features


Award-winning journalist Barbara Dreaver tells it like it is

Saturday 24 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, In Depth

Saving a life, being arrested and held in jail in pursuit of getting information and the truth out there, has been all part of the job for journalist Barbara Dreaver, the 1News’ Pacific correspondent for TVNZ. Last month Dreaver was named Reporter of the Year 2022 at the New Zealand Television Awards.

Features


Retiring Judge keeps Cooks on the books

Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, In Depth, Local, National

Justice Colin Doherty has a professional relationship with the Cook Islands which stretches back more than ten years. He balances work here with numerous responsibilities in New Zealand, including chairing the Independent Police Conduct Authority. He plans to hang up his gown and spend more time fishing when he turns 70 early next year . . . but has no plans to give up his gig here. In fact, he’s just been married here.

Features


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