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Articles by Candice Luke
Emotional homecoming: Nassau, Pukapuka communities reconnect after decades apart
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend
Ninety descendants of Nassau have returned to Rarotonga after a month in their homeland. Alongside a group of 76 who visited Pukapuka, the Nassau community of Auckland, with some from Australia, reconnected with their people, places, and unique cultures of their respective islands. Candice Luke reports.
Papa Spoila keeps ‘Kūkis’ connected
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Features, In Depth, Memory Lane, Weekend
Multi-talented Cook Islander Tautape Samson wears many hats. Samson is known worldwide as a comedian, a dance tutor, costume designer, and a music artist alongside his siblings in Samson Squad. Candice Luke reports.
LPG price jumps $0.17 in Aitutaki, fuel remains steady
Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Local, National
Petrol and diesel prices remain steady in the latest Price Order, the first for 2024.
Workshop to tackle mental health stigma
Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Health, National
Mental health organisation Te Kainga O Pa Taunga is preparing to host a primary care psychiatry workshop for frontline staff and volunteers, to tackle the issue of mental illness stigma in the Cook Islands and improve statistics.
Boiler Room heats up Raro
Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Entertainment, Features
Boiler Room rocked Rarotonga on Saturday night with a capacity crowd taking over the beachside venue of 21.3 Vaianas - playing to a potential viewership of 4 million online, the sights, sounds and vibes of the Cook Islands were on proud display through online cameras capturing the action.
Indigenous DJs give back to Rarotonga community before Boiler Room party
Saturday 20 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Entertainment, Features
Boiler Room Rarotonga kicks off today at 3pm to a full-capacity crowd at Vaianas Bistro and Bar, but yesterday the DJs gave back to the Rarotonga community through their workshop at The Edgewater Resort.
Trading fried chicken for fresh fruit: Visitors barter with locals
Saturday 20 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Local, National
Popular fast-food chains like KFC and McDonald’s are treats many locals request to be brought in by friends and family visiting from overseas.
Raro fitness group takes Cook Islands dance to the world
Friday 19 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Features, Go Local
After four years of running a hugely popular ura fitness class out of Avatiu Club House with her ‘Queens’, the CC Tamure Fitness ladies have come full circle, entering the online fitness world to take Cook Islands dance, language and culture, global again.
Reflective collars to put the brakes on dog-vehicle incidents
Friday 19 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Local, National
Two thousand (2000) reflective dog collars will adorn the necks of the islands’ pups after a donation from Californian attorney, Annette Borzakian.
Purr-fect solution: Desexing cats to save Rarotonga’s ecosystem
Thursday 18 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Features, Go Local, Weekend
The ecosystem of Rarotonga will be at risk if the cat population is not controlled through desexing, warns Shannon Paul, the manager of Paws n Claws cat sanctuary.
Digital discount card gains following with streamlined tourist info and deals
Wednesday 17 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Business, Features, Go Local, National
A year after going digital, Raro Pass, formerly known as Chantal’s Discount Card, has gained a loyal following, offering locals and visitors alike discounts, online ticketing, and streamlined tourist information.
Global beats land in Rarotonga
Wednesday 17 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Entertainment, Features
An internationally renowned electronic music event is coming to town. Connecting club culture to the wider world, on screen and through parties, film and video, the London based music broadcaster and club promoter Boiler Room has set their sights on the Pacific, kicking off with a series of events this weekend in Rarotonga.
‘No mass exodus’: Cook Islands population predicted to stay steady
Saturday 13 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Economy, Features, National, Weekend
New research into Pacific populations predicts that the local population will remain steady over the next few generations. Candice Luke reports.
Ngaro family seeks healing, honours mother’s memory
Saturday 13 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Local, National
The Ngaro family of Aitutaki have issued a statement regarding a highly publicised incident at the funeral of the late Toko Kirianu Ngaro. Candice Luke reports.
Cargo ship back in service after fire incident
Friday 12 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
The Ministry of Transport remains tight-lipped about an investigation into a Taio Shipping vessel fire from early November 2023, which damaged cargo destined for the northern group islands.
No charges against Ex-NZ MP: Daughter speaks following explosive family feud on Aitutaki
Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Politics
Cook Islands Police will not pursue charges against former New Zealand National Party government minister who was alleged to have assaulted his sister at their mother’s funeral in Aitutaki. Candice Luke reports.
Cooks academics lead the way in climate research
Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Environment, National
Two Cook Islanders are at the helm of new Pacific research into population dynamics of the Pacific - home to a population of 13 million – projected to become 20 million by 2050.
Quick thinking averts disaster in Takuvaine LPG heater fire
Tuesday 9 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Local, National
A minor fire at a missionary couple’s rental, caused by an improperly installed LPG water heater, was quickly extinguished by neighbours thanks to a young boy’s alert action.
Serving the Ui Ariki - A decade of challenges and triumphs for Rakanui
Saturday 6 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Features, In Depth, Memory Lane, Weekend
Tupuna Rakanui, Te-O-Tari-Kura o te Are Ariki (Clerk of The House of Ariki), has resigned from his tiresome but rewarding role. But he says: ‘I’m not running away’. In an interview with Cook Islands News reporter Candice Luke, Rakanui reflects on his tenure with a mixed bag of emotions – from regret to pride, and sends well wishes to the new candidates. Although his time in the job has come to a welcomed end, his service to Te Are Ariki will continue.
Social media superstar Nix Adams rings in the new year in Rarotonga
Saturday 6 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Entertainment, Features
Renowned social media influencer Nix Adams enjoyed a relaxing Cook Islands holiday, focusing on self-care and fitness, while also revealing she got divorced.
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