Weekend
Illegal Soviet whaling had immense effects
Saturday 7 November 2015 | Published in Weekend
I came to Rarotonga in 1980 and over the next few years periodically saw a humpback or two.
How whaling began in the South Pacific
Saturday 31 October 2015 | Published in Weekend
Gerald McCormack of the Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust who wrote this three-part feature, says dedicated researchers in the South Pacific Whale Research Consortium, including Nan Hauser, have made a large contribution to the recent explosion of information about humpback whales. “Although science is always a “work in progress” this seems like a good time to review the situation,” he says.
Homecoming documentary puts Pukapuka on the map
Tuesday 27 October 2015 | Published in Weekend
An internationally-renowned documentary crew has finished 46 days of production in Rarotonga, Pukapuka, Aotearoa, and Hawaii.
Talented Tangee turns troubles into triumphs
Saturday 17 October 2015 | Published in Weekend
This week CI News features a 50 Tamariki Kuki Airani profile on Cook Islands singer and recording artist Tangee (Tangi Kokaua).
'Rarotonga scientist' is the genuine article
Saturday 10 October 2015 | Published in Weekend
This week CI News features a 50 Tamariki Kuki Airani profile on Cook Islands scientist Teina Rongo. The 50 Tamariki series was started on Facebook last year by Cook Islands journalist Florence Syme-Buchanan. It profiles ordinary Cook Islanders doing extraordinary things.
Generous gift will boost learning
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Weekend
Students from Apii Te Uki Ou and Papaaroa College have the right gear to become more tech-savvy thanks to a generous gifts from a Chinese school.
Reunion celebrates past members
Monday 28 September 2015 | Published in Weekend
A sea of black and white floated through the Islander Hotel on Saturday night for a night of remembrance, celebration and socialising.
Remembering turbulent times in Pacific history
Saturday 26 September 2015 | Published in Weekend
Sarah Wilson recalls the time back in 1995 when a group of Rarotonga residents became involved in a huge protest campaign against nuclear testing on the French Polynesian island of Mururoa. The local protest effort was aided by the Cook Islands government, which arranged for the voyaging canoe Te Au O Tonga to join the protest flotilla.
Diners get taste of students' talents
Saturday 19 September 2015 | Published in Weekend
Fresh kaikai, good company, and aspiring local chefs changing the way food is prepared in the Cook Islands...what more could you want? CI News reporter Phillipa Webb got an opportunity to taste the creations of the final Kai Reka Bistro & Bar for 2015 and chat to Hospitality/Services faculty head Mike Goldstein about the new direction of the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute...
Fruit shortage sparks impressive venture
Saturday 19 September 2015 | Published in Weekend
Derek Fox describes an exciting new venture on Aitutaki which is showing the way forward for the production of fruit and produce on the island.
The eco warrior of Mangaia...
Saturday 19 September 2015 | Published in Weekend
This is the story of Tereapii Muriaiti, the “eco warrior Mangaia. The story is part of a series called “50 Tamariki of Kuki Airani.” Telling the stories of ordinary Cook Islanders who have achieved extraordinary things. It was written by Florence Syme Buchanan.
Fun in and out of the classroom
Saturday 5 September 2015 | Published in Weekend
It’s been a fun week of learning both in and out of the classroom for the pre-schoolers and grade 5 students at Apii Te Uki Ou.
A gentle Cook Islander
Saturday 5 September 2015 | Published in Weekend
This profile by Florence Syme Buchanan is another in a series called “50 Tamariki Kuki Airani.” The series, which is also on Facebook, profiles interesting Cook Islanders born after 1965. The page was created in celebration of the Cook Islands’ 50 years of self-governance and as a platform for the stories of ordinary Cook Islanders who have achieved extraordinary things.
Return to 'paradise' priority for veteran priest
Saturday 30 May 2015 | Published in Weekend
When Father John Rovers told the congregation at St Mary’s Catholic Church last Sunday morning that he would conduct one more Mass the following Sunday and would then be going ‘to paradise’, it raised more than a few chuckles.
Appreciating the state of peace today
Saturday 2 May 2015 | Published in Weekend
Development Economist Vaine Wichman has worked extensively throughout the country as a development economist. She began writing this column in response to women and men who asked her to explain the working of the economy. Views in this column are Vaine’s.
Soldier's efforts to be remembered
Saturday 21 February 2015 | Published in Weekend
This year will commemorate the 100th Year of the Cook Islands men enlisting in the New Zealand Army, and the Cook Islands Soldiers of World War One committee, (CISWWO) is planning to make the 2015 commemoration a big success.
Rarotongan carving fetches $1.5million
Saturday 13 December 2014 | Published in Weekend
A Rarotongan carving sold for $1,554,369 (€1,201,500) at an auction sale in Paris on September 16 this year.
The lost century of independent sailing
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Weekend
Just over a hundred years ago, island and district communities across the Cook Islands took to the high seas in European designed sailing ships as part of the Cooks' first major venture into international commerce.
Sustainable sea transport for the Pacific: The obvious way forward
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Weekend
Dr Peter Nuttall is head of the sustainable sea transport research program at the University of the South Pacific, Suva.
Ship-wrecked teen returns after 60-years
Saturday 1 November 2014 | Published in Weekend
Rare ship visits are always something that the residents of Palmerston Island look forward to with careful preparation, great anticipation and much excitement.
