Features

CICC vainetini celebrate faith and friendship at weeklong conference

Tuesday 28 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National

The Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Women’s Fellowship members have gathered for a weeklong conference from Sunday, May 26 to Sunday, June 2, to share and celebrate their journey of spiritual faith and friendship.

Church Talk


The return of the champions

Monday 27 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

Tauranga Vananga’s Te Mire Ura dance extravaganza for the Expatriates, Experts, Golden Oldies, and Masters divisions yet again delighted the audience over the weekend in the grand finale of the annual series of individual competitions.

Entertainment


Honouring her cultural heritage

Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Features, Go Local, National

To honour her cultural heritage, rising elite athlete and Cook Islander Tiana Baker Echegaray has chosen a uniquely designed and Polynesian-inspired logo for her promotional apparel.

Culture


Atiu Tīvaivai Exhibit showcases generations of craft and culture

Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Culture, Features, Go Local, Local, National, Outer Islands

An exhibit in Atiu showcases the traditional craft of tivaivai, hand-stitched quilts made by women, with efforts to keep the art alive amongst younger generations.

Art


Highland Paradise Competition fights to keep traditions alive

Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Culture, Education, Features, Food, Go Local, National

Apii Arorangi was crowned the overall winners of the 2024 Highland Paradise Cultural Competition held on Thursday.

Art


‘It takes a village’: Rotumans in Rarotonga unite to keep culture alive

Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Features, Fiji, Go Local, Regional, Weekend

The Rotuman community in Rarotonga recently celebrated Rotuma Day, marking the anniversary of the island’s cession to Great Britain on May 13, 1881.

Features


Rarotonga, Honolulu to establish sister-city relationship, says PM

Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Features, National, Pacific Islands, Regional, Weekend

As leader of the Cook Islands delegation, Prime Minister Mark Brown will be travelling to the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC) in Hawai’i next month.

Culture


Rarotonga resort prioritises sustainability to meet eco- conscious tourist demands

Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Features, Go Local, National, Tourism

A Rarotonga-based resort is participating in a German-funded green hydrogen project to reduce its carbon footprint and become more sustainable for environmentally conscious tourists.

Environment


Church talk: Finding peace in the midst of busyness

Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

In today’s fast-paced world, the beauty and peacefulness of the Cook Islands can often seem at odds with the demands of modern life, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Church Talk


Three schools rise to the challenge at Highland Paradise Cultural Competition

Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Environment, Features, National, Weekend

About a hundred students and parents of Apii Takitumu, Apii Arorangi and Te Uki Ou participated in the annual Highland Paradise Cultural Competition yesterday.

Education


Local hot sauce burns up Australia's Mr Chilli competition

Thursday 23 May 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Food, Go Local

A locally made hot sauce has been ranked the third hottest in an annual competition featuring best of the best sauces from Australia and New Zealand.

Features


Traditional chants and languages get a boost from local Arts Trust

Thursday 23 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Features, National

The preservation of Cook Islands cultural heritage and identity is a top priority for passionate and dedicated Cook Islanders who are committed to safeguarding customs and arts for future generations.

Culture


Expatriate dancer returns to defend Te Mire Ura title

Tuesday 21 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

The highly anticipated popular Tauranga Vananga (Ministry of Cultural Development) Te Mire Ura dance competition for the Expatriates, Experts, Golden Oldies, and Masters divisions will hit the Rehab Nightclub stage this Friday.

Entertainment


Graham appointed new Secretary of Cook Islands Ministry of Justice

Saturday 18 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend

Peter William Graham has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), effective June 4, 2024, for a term of three years, replacing Tamatoa Jonassen.

Education


From setbacks to glory: Eels coach Nicholas shares story of resilience

Saturday 18 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Features, National, Rugby league, Sports, Weekend

In the world of sports, overcoming adversity is often the key to triumph. The victorious Avatiu Nikao Eels coach Clive Nicholas embodies this principle, sharing his story of how they navigated the challenging yet rewarding 2024 Cook Islands Rugby League season. Solomone Taukei reports.

Features


Service and sacrifice: Puna keeps an ‘open mind’

Saturday 18 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, In Depth, Local, Memory Lane, National, Outer Islands, Pacific Islands, Regional, Weekend

Former Cook Islands prime minister Henry Puna, who ends his term as Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General later this month, is planning to retire to his island home of Manihiki. But the 75-year-old is keeping an open mind and hasn’t ruled out a return to local political scene just yet. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.

Features


Pa Puia Rangatira seeks family reconciliation after title dispute

Saturday 18 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Features, National, Weekend

Rota Williams has been invested with the title of Pa Puia Rangatira surrounded by his family and guests at the new Pa Puia Marae in Tupapa last week.

Culture


Women in maritime charting a course for the next generation

Saturday 18 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Cook Islands women in maritime celebrated their contributions to the industry focusing on safety, shared their experiences and highlighted the increasing presence of women in leadership roles.

Features


Church Talk: Justice and righteousness

Friday 17 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

In the calendar of my phone, I have saved an item that shows up every day as a constant reminder. Truth be told, I have a few of these on my phone, two of them are prayer notes, one is something The Lord spoke to me, and this particular one I speak of is out of conviction, writes Pastor Paul Kauri, the General Superintendent of Cook Islands Assemblies of God Church.

Church Talk


Possibilities for women in maritime ‘endless’

Friday 17 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend

Cook Islands women in maritime will be celebrating the International Day for Women in Maritime at Te Are Tapaeanga Pavilion at Avatiu Harbour today.

Features


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