Thursday 27 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Features, In Depth, National
Tinomana Tokerau Ariki e tana Tama Ū’ā te Kauariki Rangi and Ekalesia Arorangi e te Vaka Puaikura held a thanksgiving service and special monument unveiling at the Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church yesterday morning to celebrate the bicentennial arrival of Christianity.
Wednesday 26 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Football, Sports
Two Cook Islands sports journalists are part of a group of Indo-Pacific and First Nations women taking centre stage as trainee commentators and mobile journalists at the FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) in Australia, under the support and mentorship of ABC International Development.
Wednesday 26 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
The re-enactment of the arrival of Tahitian missionaries Papeiha and Vainehino and Rarotongan Te-Iro, returning from Aitutaki, to Avarua harbour 200 years ago on July 25, 1823, kicked off the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) festivities yesterday morning.
Tuesday 25 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
Celebrations on Mitiaro continue following the 200-year commemoration of the Gospel on Saturday.
Tuesday 25 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Food
Indulge, sit back and unwind for a delightful dining experience, inside, beachside or poolside, at the Muri Beach Club Hotel’s SilverSands Restaurant.
Tuesday 25 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
Rarotonga will celebrate 200 years of Christianity today starting with a re-enactment scene of the time when Reverend John Williams of the London Missionary Society (LMS) sighted Rarotonga on July 25, 1823, in his bid to bring the Gospel to the island.
Tuesday 25 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
Vaka Puaikura has been hard at work preparing for today’s Bicentennial “Arrival of the Gospel” celebrations in their district of Arorangi.
Monday 24 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Food, Go Local
Paul’s Raro Hot Sauce is bringing together a love of all things chilli and a desire to put hot sauce from our little island on the overseas market.
Monday 24 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, Culture, National
It was standing room only at the Panui High Court rehearing on Thursday in a matter that involved DNA testing to determine identity, and an application to revoke land succession orders.
Monday 24 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Tukao and Tauhunu schools in Manihiki gathered to celebrate culture, strength and unity with their first “amazing” culture festival held last week.
Monday 24 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
People from all walks of life attended the Mitiaro/Nukuroa and Mauke/Akatokamanava Bicentennial “Te Arikianga o te Evangelia – the Arrival of Christianity” celebrations over the weekend.
Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Traffic congestion is expected on Rarotonga next week as road closures will be in place for celebrations of 200 years of the Gospel.
Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The recent repair work on the Vaimaanga (Sheraton) bridge is expected to lengthen its lifespan while preparatory work for the construction of a new bridge is underway.
Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
Te Maeva Nui, the biggest cultural national festival which commemorates independence and celebrates our vibrant culture, has received another major support.
Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Health, National
Accidents are unexpected and can happen anywhere including a school yard, and being prepared can reduce panic and provide the necessary aid for injuries.
Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
Authors Kevin and Mary Salisbury have had the great privilege of following in the tracks of a “wonderful” Aitutakian author Rau, one of the very first Cook Islands missionaries in Papua New Guinea who wrote in his own language about the first four years of the London Missionary Society (LMS) during his time.
Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, National, Outer Islands
Before the break of dawn, the island of Atiu or Enuamanu rose to the drums of the tangi kaara signalling the beginning of the official ceremonial events to commemorate the 200-year anniversary of Te Arikianga o te Evangelia, the arrival of Christianity in 1823.
Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
While the winter fishing season could be better, the Cook Islands Fishing Association (CIFA) competition held over the weekend saw some good catches weighed in delighting local fishermen.
Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
Two centuries ago on July 19, 1823, the Gospel made its way to the shores of Enuamanu/Atiu, forever changing the lives and culture of its people.
Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
For the first time, CIC Ltd & Te Rito O Taku Peu Tupuna have signed up as platinum sponsors ($15k plus) for Te Maeva Nui, the biggest and best national cultural event held each year to celebrate the August 4 birthday of the Cook Islands as an independent nation.