Features
Second John Wick twice as good
Monday 22 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Just the other day when things became a bit tedious at work, we entertained ourselves to a mini debate on how good an actor Keanu Reeves is.
Is it true? Is it kind? Is it helpful?
Friday 19 May 2017 | Published in Church Talk
Truth. Two headlines in the Cook Island News on May 12 prompted me to write on Truth this week.
King Arthur makes a comeback
Monday 15 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
I remember reading about King Arthur and his brave feats from the stash of books I oncefound in the dusty corner of our family house.
Some thoughts on 'independence'
Monday 15 May 2017 | Published in Weekend
Papa T Williams is a Cook Island Maori descended from Rakahanga and Manihiki Islands, from the Northern Group of the Cook Islands. His mother is a New Zealand Maori descended from Ngapuhi, Nga- tiwhatua, and Waikato Maori.
Quake a lesson in candlelight faith
Friday 12 May 2017 | Published in Church Talk
The date September 4, 2010 is etched in my memory forever.
Resurrection – a leap into new life
Friday 5 May 2017 | Published in Church Talk
A common thread that weaves through the Easter stories is the disciples’ inability to recognise Jesus when he appeared.
Guardians return to rescue the galaxy
Monday 1 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Guardian of the Galaxy is probably the wittiest superhero franchise of all time.
Ten years later, rare bird is well established on Atiu
Monday 1 May 2017 | Published in Weekend
Gerald McCormack director of the Natural Heritage Trust, explains the story behind the success of establishing the Kura (Rimatara Lorikeet) on Atiu, where the bird had previously been absent for 200 years.
Charity, the pure love of Christ
Friday 28 April 2017 | Published in Church Talk
In Matthew 22:35-40 it says: “Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying, Master, which is the great commandment in the law?
Tropical Easter night market a hit
Tuesday 25 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
The Business Trade and Investment Board Tropical Easter night market at the Punanga Nui markets on Friday was a huge success.
Islanders underground in Arras
Tuesday 25 April 2017 | Published in Weekend
Between 1916 and 1917, the New Zealand Tunnelling Company linked an underground system of quarries beneath the Western Front in France, and named them after New Zealand places to help themselves stay oriented underground.
Stronger than before, faster than ever
Tuesday 25 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
It all started with fast cars, most of them imported Japanese racing cars, and of course Dominic Toretto’s (Vin Diesel) 1970 Dodge Charger.
Action movie fast, furious and fantastic
Saturday 15 April 2017 | Published in Entertainment
The latest instalment of the Fast and the Furious franchise is totally ridiculous - in the best way imaginable.
Jesus Christ our redeemer
Saturday 15 April 2017 | Published in Church Talk
God sent His Son Jesus to the earth to teach us a better way to live.
Sovereignty, free association with NZ - or independence?
Saturday 15 April 2017 | Published in Weekend
This CI News feature is from part two of a two-part paper, “Rethinking the Cook Islands’ free association agreement with New Zealand.” It was written by Berlin, Germany-based Evelyn Marsters in her capacity as a consultant on international development issues.
Happy blue day for young pupils
Saturday 8 April 2017 | Published in Weekend
Last week Apii Te Uki Ou students showed their support for more education about autism by dressing in blue and participating in an Autism Cook Islands presentation last week.
Ghost in the Shell lacks viewer appeal
Saturday 8 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Ghost in the Shell is reportedly set to lose about $100 million after a lukewarm response to its opening late last month.
Jon Lindsay, music legend
Saturday 8 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
When legendary Cook Islands musician Jon Lindsay performed at The Islander Hotel and Hula Bar late in February, he attracted a good-sized audience of mostly older people, many of whom would have remembered the guitarist/vocalist from the days when he played at Trader Jacks.
Torea tere to Alaska via Japan
Saturday 8 April 2017 | Published in Weekend
Gerald McCormack of the Natural Heritage Trust tells the story of a small bird that visits the Cook Islands each year, resting and building up strength for a remarkable flight, all the way to Alaska.
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