Features
Hot creative talent to go on show
Wednesday 23 September 2015 | Published in Entertainment
“Me mind on fire, me soul on fire feeling hot, hot, hot…” So go the lyrics to The Merrymen’s 1988 hit. Miss Cook Islands “Heritage and Identity” theme will be hot and living come this Saturday night!
Excited to be back in Rarotonga
Monday 21 September 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The Australian-based contestant for Miss Cook Islands, Josephine Enjoy, arrived back in Rarotonga recently.
Diners get taste of students' talents
Saturday 19 September 2015 | Published in Weekend
Fresh kaikai, good company, and aspiring local chefs changing the way food is prepared in the Cook Islands...what more could you want? CI News reporter Phillipa Webb got an opportunity to taste the creations of the final Kai Reka Bistro & Bar for 2015 and chat to Hospitality/Services faculty head Mike Goldstein about the new direction of the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute...
Fruit shortage sparks impressive venture
Saturday 19 September 2015 | Published in Weekend
Derek Fox describes an exciting new venture on Aitutaki which is showing the way forward for the production of fruit and produce on the island.
The eco warrior of Mangaia...
Saturday 19 September 2015 | Published in Weekend
This is the story of Tereapii Muriaiti, the “eco warrior Mangaia. The story is part of a series called “50 Tamariki of Kuki Airani.” Telling the stories of ordinary Cook Islanders who have achieved extraordinary things. It was written by Florence Syme Buchanan.
Palmerston pupils take trip into past
Saturday 19 September 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Last week the students at Palmerston Lucky School went on a field trip to learn more about their culture and heritage.
Business as usual for Sky Pacific
Saturday 19 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
The agent for Sky Pacific in the Cook Islands has confirmed that there won’t be any immediate changes to its services in the country following a change in ownership.
The Transporter Refueled one for all the action fans
Saturday 19 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
I thought the “Transporter” franchise was well and truly over after lead actor Jason Statham somehow made it through to the “Fast and Furious” franchise.
Still time to paint a paddle
Friday 18 September 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Excitement is brewing among the paddling community as November’s internationally-renowned Matson Vaka Eiva 2015 competition draws nearer.
Big spending earns big prize
Friday 18 September 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Hui Pierre (right) walked away from Vonnias Warehouse with a shiny new concrete mixer last week, after winning the store’s Tool Shed competition.
One crown, but seven winners
Tuesday 15 September 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Only one winner was crowned Miss Cook Islands on Saturday night, but each and every one of the seven young women who took to the stage deserves congratulations, and high praise.
Ladies in the pink for a good cause
Monday 14 September 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Pink was the new black on Tuesday night, with more than 50 men and women in 50 shades of pink rallying together for a good cause.
New island princess crowned
Monday 14 September 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The Cook Islands witnessed a beautiful moment on Saturday night, the moment a beautiful young Aitutakian princess was crowned Maine Kuki Airani 2015.
Nurture your marriage
Friday 11 September 2015 | Published in Church Talk
Because marriage is full of ups and downs, it’s quite possible that the dreaded “D” word has crossed your mind on the odd occasion.
Last call for cancer appeal designs
Thursday 10 September 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation is making a last call to all local designers and would-be designers to craft designs for t-shirts, singlets and pareu commemorating this year’s annual breast cancer appeal in October.
Beauties give helping hand
Thursday 10 September 2015 | Published in Entertainment
On Tuesday six of the seven Miss Cook Islands Pageant Association (MCIPA) contestants joined National Environment Service officers by launching the Clean Up the World campaign.
Pre-pageant event kick starts Miss CI judging
Thursday 10 September 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The first round of judging for the seven Miss Cook Islands contestants saw them scrutinised for their oratory skills and knowledge of local issues last week.
Band on song with new instruments
Wednesday 9 September 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The Nikao Boys Brigade brass band is the proud possessor of $10,000 worth of new instruments, donated by the New Zealand High Commission through aid funding.
Beauty contestant promotes te reo
Wednesday 9 September 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The Cook Islands is among those many Pacific nations who need help from both their governments and wider communities to help preserve their native languages, says Miss Prime Foods Atiu, Casey Viti.
'Meet and greet' for great cause
Tuesday 8 September 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The popular bar High Tide Rarotonga will be closed to the public from 3pm today as staff prepare for the Miss High Tide ‘Think Pink’ meet and greet event this evening.
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