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Features
Collaborative efforts to a rat-free, thriving ecosystem on Takutea
In a monumental stride in conservation for the Cook Islands, Takutea Island is on its path to becoming rat-free.
New mammography machine offers improved breast cancer detection
The arrival of the new mammography machine in the Cook Islands marks a significant advancement in women’s health, enabling earlier detection of breast cancer and potentially saving lives.
Coreys business boat
Of the boats hes built, Brent Fisher has named three for his family, blending the names of his children with that of his wife Annie. Theres the Lou-Anne, the Peka-Anne now serving fish and chips as the Flying Boat and then theres the Corey-Anne, which is making its comeback after a 20-year hiatus. Corey Fisher […]
New CD a gift to Jake Numanga
Although it was his birthday party, Doctor Wolfgang Losacker was in a giving mood yesterday. Dr Losacker used the small gathering of people at his Arorangi house to present Cook Islands prolific musician Jake Numanga with a recording he can sell and distribute to his many fans. Dr Losacker said the recording, taken recently at […]
Music lessons by visiting artists
Top New Zealand musicians are heading to the rock to entertain locals as well as inspire budding musos. Next Friday, top New Zealand musicians Lady6, Bella Kalolo and Julia Deans will rock the Are Karioi at Club Raro for the Divas in Paradise concert and on Saturday local aspiring musicians have the opportunity to learn […]
Club Edge semi-finals winners
The Edgewater Resort & Spas Club Edge members continue to reap the benefits from in-house promotions. Club Edge ran another promotion for the Rugby World Cup semi-finals this time, whoever had the biggest spend over the semi- finals weekend, would win a weekend for two in a beachfront deluxe suite. The lucky winners were Paul […]
CINews gives a helping hand in Cambodia
Former Cook Islands News owners Phil and Wendy Evans recently travelled along the Mekong River in Vietnam and Cambodia in a replica of one of the old colonial steamers that once plied the rivers of South East Asia. The couple share one of the many experiences they had on their Vietnam and Cambodia trip: One […]
Jims bar a winner
Its no secret that friendly Cook Islanders and great cocktails make for a fantastic time. Its the recipe that has seen local hangout the Shipwreck Hut at the Aroa Beachside Inn voted one of the best beach bars in the world. CNN reporter Anthea Gerrie travelled the globe in search of the best beach bars […]
New flair and fusion at The Sands
Tony Bullivant knows exactly where he is taking the cuisine for his latest restaurant. Finest, freshest and memorable is his mantra. And with his commitment to using the best local produce, Tony is set to showcase his take on Pacific fusion cuisine. With more than 20 years experience as an international executive chef, Tony said […]
Pacific journalists learn to train their peers
Mike Dobbie was training the trainer this week, passing what he knows on to Pacific journalists who will next week after their Honiara workshop wraps up go back to their countries to share with their colleagues what theyve learnt. In essence, his goal is to equip workshop participants with the tools they need to host […]
Enjoy and Miria on PM protection
Two Honiara-based Cook Islanders who in past months have been providing personal protection for the prime minister of the Solomon Islands are finishing up their RAMSI deployments and heading home next month. Masterton Enjoy and Apolo Miria are part of the participating police force (PPF) associated with RAMSI (Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands), […]
Journalism as a public service
A dozen Pacific journalists gathered this week in Honiara were challenged to identify what their communities need from them and how they can responsibly satisfy those needs. The focus of a workshop was civic journalism, or journalism that serves the public. Workshop trainer Mike Dobbie asked the participants to carefully consider what their people want […]
Press freedom involves everyone
JOURNALIST Rachel Reeves reports from the Solomon Islands this week where she has been attending a media freedom workshop organised by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ). On her return she will help run a public awareness project on the Official Information Act, a CINews venture partly funded through UNESCO. From Honiara, Reeves also filed […]
Kids fish for a reel good time
The wild weekend weather was enough to put off the older fishers at the Avana Harbour this week but their children were keen enough to still take their rods to the surf. The Avana Fishing Clubs kids competition attracted 16 young boys and girls over its two days on Friday and Saturday. Jewels Holford won […]
Divas to work with musicians, students
The Divas will be here in less than two weeks. The countdown is on for what is shaping up to be one of the years most exciting gigs, which will be at Club Raro on Friday, October 29. Top New Zealand musicians Lady6, Bella Kalolo and Julia Deans will join local talents Kura Happ and […]
Fry power a no brainer
Old cooking oil from restaurants and takeaway shops is free. Petrol is mightily expensive. Cars and trucks can run on either. So given the high and constantly rising price of petrol in the Cook Islands, why arent more people and businesses ditching fossil fuels for deep-fry? It is literally liquid gold well, in colour at […]
Takuvaine face Nikao
Takuvaine will play host to giants Nikao Sokattak today in the under 14 boys and senior womens divisions at the Takuvaine valley. In the CIPS Image & Copy Centre womens competition, Nikao will look to add 3 points to their tally after a disappointing loss to Arorangi last weekend while Takuvaine have yet to register […]
Local scenes and talent in new music video
The beauty of the Cook Islands and the talent of its people star in New Zealand band Unity Pacifics newest music video, due out before the start of summer. A New Zealand film crew, headed by producer-director Venusi Junior Taumoepeau, visited Rarotonga last week to shoot Though We Are. Making up the crew were co-producer […]
Everything is Super
The Inside Films (IF) Awards have been termed the peoples choice awards for Australia. If thats the case, the people have chosen Cook Islander Gareth Davies, whose two short films have been nominated for IF Awards. Davies is the son of Sandra Davies and grandson of Mary Harvey, who was the sister of Sir Tom […]
Masquerade ball for under 10s
Theres an evening ball on next week, but unless youre in primary school, dont bother looking for a dress. Its the under-10 spring ball, an annual event organised by Rotaract for kids between the ages of five and 10. On Friday, October 14, Club Raros Are Karioi will host a masked ball. The theme this […]
Scooters for the water
The underwater equivalent of the battery-powered bicycle the underwater scooter is reportedly all the rage amongst Rarotonga vacationers. Poko Ina says that while he was working with Pacific Resort, he would hire scooters out to tourists almost every day. Theyre for people that cant use flippers they can just take a snorkel and go, he […]
Tino Pio backs League 4 Life
Tino Pio was working as a storeman and forklift driver, playing league for the Marist Saints Rugby League club in Mt Albert and living quietly with his partner Elizabeth when their lives were changed forever. One evening at league training earlier this year, Tino was tackled and broke a bone in his lower leg. While […]