Features
Church Talk: Bear with one another in love
Friday 15 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
While women and children are suffering in the war zones today, do we find our own women at peace or do we have wars happening in our own backyards? Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church writes.
Apprenticeship aims to end need for overseas plumbing training
Friday 15 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Education, Features, Go Local, National
The Cook Islands is starting a plumbing and drainage apprenticeship programme this year to give locals opportunities in the trade and reduce the need to go overseas for training.
Cook Islander credits NZ Defence Force for turning life around, encourages youth to join
Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Weekend
Cook Islander Tom Harrison Junior is counting his blessings, saying that joining the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) got him moving forward in his career and life.
Ashton brothers facilitate return of heirlooms, seek to build museum on Aitutaki
Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
Priceless stone pre-European artefacts will be returned to the Cook Islands later this year.
Celebrating progress: Cook Islands women share stories of success
Saturday 9 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
The International Day of Women was celebrated across Rarotonga including workplaces celebrating the theme of ‘Te Vaine kia turu’ia: Tupu’anga kia Tere – Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress and Inspire Inclusion’.
‘The Aitutaki secret …’ How canoes evolved (and almost sank) for sailing
Saturday 9 March 2024 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Weekend
The design of Cook Islands vaka has changed so much over the years that it’s difficult to speak of a ‘traditional canoe design’ as the Aitutaki canoe demonstrates, writes Rod Dixon.
A novel idea: Rankin considers Raro romance after Rebus rest
Saturday 9 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features, Weekend
Renowned Scottish novelist Sir Ian Rankin with some of his books at the Cook Islands Library and Museum yesterday. RASHNEEL KUMAR/24030863
Church talk: God can help us in hard times
Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Have you ever wondered why bad things happen to good people? ‘Why?’ is one of the most asked questions in life. It is simple and direct, yet we do not always get a stringboard answer, writes Kayla Kaimarama-Willie of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Balancing motherhood and studies: Tatuava-Taripo’s inspiring journey to serve her community
Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features
From early motherhood and years of perseverance and sacrifice, inspiring and determined Aleyna-Joy Tatuava-Taripo, 34, has triumphed in law after being admitted to the bar in the Cook Islands High Court last week.
Beyond the numbers: How tourism benefits everyday life in the Cook Islands
Saturday 2 March 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Business, Economy, Features, Go Local, National, Travel, Weekend
January saw a record breaking 10,368 visitors arrive on our shores. They’re staying longer, and spending more on average. But what do these facts and figures look like in the daily lives of Cook Islanders? Cook Islands News journalist Candice Luke spoke to locals about how the tourist dollar is affecting them, their families, and their businesses right now.
Aere ra e Papa Harry: A tribute to the life and legacy of beloved Suwarrow Park Ranger
Saturday 2 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend
“Suwarrow belongs to you and me and to every Cook Islander. This is our home. We have the responsibility to protect and to take care of our home.” – Tuakeu “Harry” Papai.
Turning illness into inspiration, Upokoina’s story of resilience
Saturday 2 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
Upokoina Bishop-Cuthers, a Cook Islands woman who battled cancer, created her own homeware brand CuBis Creations to inspire others and support her family.
Artist gifts Cook Islands themed collection to university
Saturday 2 March 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Art, Features
University of South Pacific’s Rarotonga campus has received a donation of 11 screen printed original works by New Zealand-based artist Jean Loomis.
Church Talk: Ignite your prayer life
Friday 1 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Greetings to all you lovely people: To those who are prayer lovers and prayer warriors. I thought to bring our message this morning in support and recognition of the Women’s International Prayer Day coming shortly. I thought how fitting this message is for all of us to ignite our prayer life.
Vaka voyage sails to silver screen in fight for ocean health
Thursday 29 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Entertainment, Features
In 2021, a special voyage was taken by three Cook Islands non-government organisations. Cook Islands Voyaging Society, Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau, and Te Ipukarea Society teamed up for a tour to each of the 15 islands, a first for the traditional vaka Marumaru Atua.
Ma’uke Mission: Exploring 200 years of London Missionary Society connection
Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
A book which captures some aspects of the London Missionary Society connections with Ma’uke, will be launched next week.
Descendants reunite across the Pacific
Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane
Over 300 descendants from Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, Tahiti, Marquesas, Rarotonga, and Mangaia participated in the George Outher Brown Reunion this week at Te Are Kariori National Auditorium.
Apostolic Church of the Cook Islands bids farewell to Samoan graduates
Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
The Apostolic Church of the Cook Islands bid farewell to three Samoan students who recently completed their five to six years of training in Rarotonga and graduated as full-time pastors and evangelists.
Avarua landmark falls: Iconic flamboyant tree cut down after 130 years
Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane
The iconic flamboyant tree that graced the Avarua roundabout in town for around 130 years is no more.
Church Talk: Did Jesus just ignore her?
Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
It is in God’s nature to be gracious, and compassionate, full of mercy, so quick to forgive and so slow to become angry, and many verses in the Bible testify to His nature, writes Pastor Paul Kauri, the General Superintendent of Cook Islands Assemblies of God.
