Features
Church VIP enjoys Cook Islands visit
Friday 3 June 2016 | Published in Church Talk
ELDER Neil L Andersen of the Quorum of The Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints thoroughly enjoyed his visit with the saints and friends here in the Cook Islands. This visit was an historical occasion for the church in that it was the first official visit of its kind to the Cook Islands.
'Alice' sequel is beautiful, entertaining
Saturday 28 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
THE DIRECTOR of 2010 fantasy adventure movie Alice in Wonderland, Tim Burton was not wrong when he said the fairytale that inspired the movie was like, “drugs for children.”
Healthy living part of God's plan
Friday 27 May 2016 | Published in Church Talk
This is part one of a Church Talk article by SDA Pr Sarah Aratai of the Seventh-day Adventist Health Church. Discussing eight aspects of living in a healthy way, it was adapted from the Creation Health website). Part two of Pastor Aratai’s article will appear in Saturday’s CI News.
Movie an emotional rollercoaster
Saturday 21 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
It’s been an emotional week for me for various reasons, actually.
Cultural identity and the 'brown economy'
Saturday 21 May 2016 | Published in Weekend
This feature, written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne,takes a thought-provoking look at misconceptions of cultural identity in the Cook Islands, particularly in regard to the cultural experiences we present to tourists. Wynne, who moved home to the Cook Islands in 2011, is a counsellor at Araura College on Aitutaki.
Dealing with distractions
Friday 20 May 2016 | Published in Church Talk
It’s Sunday morning, and you’re at church.
Helping children catch the Gospel
Friday 20 May 2016 | Published in Church Talk
In Deuteronomy 6:6-9, God gives guidance to parents to help them inspire faith in their children and a desire to know and serve God.
New book gives insights into Cook Islands politics
Sunday 15 May 2016 | Published in Weekend
Former Cook Islands News political reporter Phillipa Webb has written the chapter on Cook Islands government and politics for a new book, Pacific Ways, just published by Victoria University Press in New Zealand.
A tale of families and love
Sunday 15 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Move aside Civil War, Deadpool and all the finest movies so far this year.
NZ conference makes real impact
Friday 13 May 2016 | Published in Church Talk
Members of the Rarotonga Celebration on the Rock Church have made their way back to the island after attending the annual April Impacting the Nations conference in Christchurch New Zealand.
Twice as good second time around
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Sometimes you have to give things a second look to better understand them.
Death of pastor's wife highlights issues facing Christians in China
Friday 6 May 2016 | Published in Church Talk
Last month’s widely reported death by suffocation of Ding Cuimei, the wife of a pastor in China’s Henan province, has shocked Christians worldwide.
Observations on taking a risk
Friday 6 May 2016 | Published in Church Talk
It is interesting to take note of the different things people do, and why they decide to do them.
Superhero battle moves up a notch
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
First it was the Batman up against the Superman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. And now, it’s Captain American against Iron Man.
Tereora takes the trophy!
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Published in Weekend
Tereora College scooped the Vaka Iti trophy from defending champion Araura College of Aitutaki at this year’s 2016 BSP Vaka Iti Regatta at the Muri Lagoon yesterday.
Vaka Iti – a truly national youth event
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Published in Weekend
Sporadic squalls did little to dampen the spirits of the 350 plus youth paddlers who gathered at Muri lagoon on Thursday and Friday for Vaka Iti 2016.
Zootopia has heartwarming lessons
Sunday 24 April 2016 | Published in Entertainment
Sometimes we are so caught up in life that we tend to miss the good things that come along.
Pacific paddlers innocent of causing Zika outbreak
Sunday 24 April 2016 | Published in Weekend
Gerald McCormack of the Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust wrote this feature disputing the idea that Pacific paddlers might have taken feared mosquito disease Zika to Brazil. The article explains the spread of Zika and how “herd immunity” serves to protect us from an immediate return of the disease. The Cook Islands experienced a Zika outbreak in 2014 and health authorities have since been keeping a close eye on other outbreaks in neighbouring Pacific countries, including Samoa.
Molly inspires colourful new craft shop
Sunday 24 April 2016 | Published in Features
Everyone needs a little inspiration now and again to make the most of ideas they might be thinking about.
Henry brothers fought proudly in formidable Maori Battalion
Sunday 24 April 2016 | Published in Weekend
When local writer Howard Henry marches in the annual parade on Anzac Day, he will be wearing with pride the military medals of Ru Kamire Henry. In this story written for CI News, Howard tells of the wartime experiences of two of his relatives, Eric and Ru Henry.
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