Features
The season of dark storms...
Monday 20 June 2016 | Published in Weekend
Aitutaki-based counsellor Thomas Wynne discusses a topic few people like to talk about: suicide. His thought-provoking feature is timely, as it precedes a visit to the Cook Islands next by New Zealand comedian Mike King, who has fought his own battles with depression, addiction and recovery. King will be visiting schools on Rarotonga and Aitutaki and will be bringing a voice to the otherwise taboo subject of suicide.
Youth prepare for NZ conference
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Church Talk
Youth aged 14 to 17 years of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Cook Islands are preparing to attend the ‘For the Strength of Youth Conference’ being held at Kings College in Auckland, New Zealand in January 2017.
Testimony confirms Christ's divinity
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Church Talk
Testimony-bearing among members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a person’s verbal or written expression of what he or she knows to be true concerning the divinity of Jesus Christ, the restoration of the fulness of his gospel in our time, and the blessings that come from living the gospel and its principles.
Reclaiming the 'real' Rarotongan culture
Saturday 11 June 2016 | Published in Weekend
When CI News published a story recently about licencing problems faced by a new Rarotonga business based on the ‘traditional’ tumunu or bush beer, it grabbed the attention of University of Waikato researcher Dr Apo Aporosa. He offered to write a feature story on the original practices and traditions of the tumunu which were based not on bush beer, but on kava. Dr Aporosa is related to the village of Macuata in Northern, Fiji. His adopted sister is related to Aitutaki. His work at the Hamilton, New Zealand university includes teaching on kava and identity. I HAVE a friend here in New Zealand.
Magical treats in Now You See Me 2
Saturday 11 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
IT WASN’T that hard to choose the magic-theme heist tale Now You See Me 2 over horror thriller The Conjuring 2.
Cultural collaboration great news
Friday 10 June 2016 | Published in Church Talk
THE announcement by the Minister Teariki Heather of the collaboration of the Cook Islands Ministry of Culture and the Polynesian Cultural Centre is truly a blessing for all Cook Islanders.
Fun in the sun at sports day
Saturday 4 June 2016 | Published in Weekend
Tereora College pupils had a fun and energising time under the sun yesterday during their annual sports day held at the Ngatangiia Park.
Ninja Turtles more inane than ever
Saturday 4 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
SOME THINGS are better left untouched. And one of them has to be the Ninja Turtles.
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.
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