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Mother's Day: Dine-in-deal at OTB this Mother’s Day
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Go Local
Are you looking for a place to give your mum a treat this Mother’s Day?
Mother's Day: Resorts offer buffet specials
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Go Local
People are expecting to plate up on Mother’s Day, with most of the resorts offering buffet deals.
Mother's Day: Treasure your mum
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local
Supermom Lotiola Mateariki is the driving force behind the success of her children’s Te Mire Ura achievements with five of her children getting crowned the Cook Islands cultural dancing champions.
Baby gear in hot demand
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features, Go Local
High demand for baby gear in the Cook Islands means a new business which was originally conceived as a pop-up shop will now open six days a week. Joanne Holden reports.
Breanaa’s customised chair for quality of life
Thursday 27 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local
Breanaa Vogel Goldsworthy is sporting her brand new customised Little Wave Flip wheelchair which features the colour she actually got to choose - purple, using her Eye Gaze computer device.
New eatery proves to be a hit
Saturday 22 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Go Local
It’s a combined effort for a husband and wife team who have transformed a ramshackle facility into a retail and eatery outlet in the heart of Rarotonga.
‘I’m everywhere’: Meet Titikaveka Community Patrol’s sole officer
Thursday 20 April 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features, Go Local
James ‘Big John’ Mataa has been watching over his village as sole officer of the Titikaveka Community Patrol ten hours a night, every night for the past five years. Joanne Holden reports.
Cook Islands hairdresser expands business
Wednesday 19 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local
A Rarotonga businesswoman has opened her second hair salon business to give local and visiting customers another grooming option to choose from.
Self-service laundry facility launched in Rarotonga
Tuesday 11 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local
A new laundromat service providing walk-in services for customers opened in Avarua, Rarotonga on Thursday.
The journey to becoming Cook Islands’ first dental surgeon
Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local, Weekend
A visit to the dentist or dental therapist doesn’t have to be something to dread.
From Poland to Rarotonga
Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Go Local
It’s a labour of love for Jakub Postrzygacz who supplies Rarotonga with locally grown produce each week.
Sharing soapmaking skills with fellow Cook Islanders
Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features, Go Local
Sophia Jensen-Johnstone loves challenges and always looks for new activities to venture into. Her latest craze is soapmaking – a skill she is now sharing with interested Cook Islanders.
Providing an experience to remember
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local
An Aitutaki-based lagoon cruise tour company allows guests to choose their own adventure, giving them an experience to remember.
‘Believe … and go for it’ – Turning dreams into reality
Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Go Local
Matai Price is using his spirit of entrepreneurship to turn a dream into reality. From humble beginnings, he is building a range of quality products on Rarotonga and the market is responding. He chats with deputy editor Al Williams.
Getting creative with Coco Brush
Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features, Go Local
A new Rarotonga art class – with an island inspired twist – allows participants to learn a few simple painting techniques in a relaxed environment with their glass of wine, without worrying about being the ‘next Picasso’.
Housing demand ‘far exceeds’ supply
Saturday 21 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Go Local
Rarotonga residents and expatriates are struggling to secure housing as rents increase and landlords switch from long-term to tourist accommodation. Joanne Holden reports.
Educator extraordinaire
Saturday 21 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local
After 19 years of being an educator at Tereora College, including the past eight years as its principal, Tania Morgan stepped down last year to take on a new role as the director of the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute.
Paying close attention to the warning signs
Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Go Local, Weekend
Brent Fisher has been at the forefront of water safety in the Cook Islands for nearly a decade.
Tivaivai treasures on display in Mangaia
Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Go Local
A magnificent display of newly made tivaivai was held on Mangaia recently, organised by the women’s group (vainetini) from the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC), Oneroa. By Pamela Steele.
Punanga Nui Market turns 30
Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Go Local
It’s been 30 years since vendors gathered to sell their tasty homemade goods, produce, and locally-made wares at what is now popularly known as the Punanga Nui Market. Auntie Mii Upu, aka Mrs Q, was there in 1992 and can be still found at the Avarua site, five days a week, selling her own brand of crafted materials.
