Features

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.

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Day 6: Rough seas can’t dampen vaka voyage spirits

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

Vaka Marumaru Atua left Rarotonga for Hawaii, to attend the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture from June 6-16, on Friday morning.

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Customs officer inspires next generation

Thursday 16 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

In celebration of the International Day for Women in Maritime to be observed tomorrow (Friday, May 17), Maria Matua-Ioane, the chief customs officer, shares her insights to inspire the next generation to consider a career in this dynamic and fundamental sector.

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‘This is a celebration for us’: Matavera women gather to celebrate life after loss

Tuesday 14 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Te Au Vaine Purotu o Takitumu group of women gathered to celebrate motherhood, and their own lives despite facing the difficulties of losing their partners/husbands.

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Cook Islands women making waves in maritime industry

Tuesday 14 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Technology, Weekend

Cook Islands women in the maritime industry will gather on Friday to recognise their achievements and presence in an industry traditionally dominated by men.

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Cook Islander finds dream job on luxury yachts

Monday 13 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local

Inspired by his family’s maritime heritage, a Cook Islander, who works on a luxurious superyacht sailing the world, encourages others to pursue a similar career.

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Te Au Vaine Purotu o Takitumu celebrates motherhood and resilience

Monday 13 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Celebrating motherhood, resilience, and unity, widowed women from Vaka Takitumu have come together to celebrate their strength, support, and their invaluable role as mothers.

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Senior dancers captivate audience with spectacular performances

Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

A sensational performance by the talented Te Mire Ura Senior dancers on Thursday night left the over 1000-strong audience awestruck.

Art


A feast for the eyes: Umukai transports viewers to the Cook Islands

Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

Three walls of paintings, Bergman Gallery at the Aotearoa Art Fair was a multiplicity of colours, forms, practices and voices that told stories from across the Pacific region, writes Rachel Smith.

Art


A sea of opportunity: Mitiaro native sails on voyage of self-discovery

Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

A Cook Islander living in New Zealand has joined the crew of Vaka Marumaru Atua on its 25-day voyage to Hawaii to participate in the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture and learn from master navigator Captain Peia Patai.

Art


Vaka Marumaru Atua crew embarks on cultural voyage to Hawaii

Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

After a week of waiting for fair winds to lead them on their way, the Vaka Marumaru Atua crew was farewelled at Avarua wharf yesterday morning at 8am by family, friends, and Kōrero O Te `Ōrau organisation.

Art


Church Talk: Glorify God in serving others

Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

God has graced us with spiritual gifts so we may use these to edify each other for humble service in the Body of Christ, writes Tangata Vainerere, historian at CICC Heritage Centre.

Church Talk


Breaking barriers in filmmaking: Award winning director creates first Pacific film in sign language

Thursday 9 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

In an important milestone for the Pacific film industry, local filmmaker Glenda Tuaine has been awarded a prestigious fellowship funding from the Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC) to create her latest short film, ‘Deaf Girl Dancing’. Melina Etches reports.

Entertainment


Sew good! Vaimaanga women keep tradition alive while making a living

Thursday 9 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Business, Features, Local, National

Selling tie-dye bed sheets or pareu is not only a source of income, but also a way of keeping the art of hand printing or tie-dye alive for young mothers and older women.

Art


Film Raro2 returns to empower storytellers

Wednesday 8 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

Rarotonga is set to host a digital capacity-building and filmmaking project called Film Raro2.

Art


Family passion fuels Mateariki

Wednesday 8 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

Te Mire Ura Dancer of the Year competition continue this week with the senior division competitors, aged 17 and over, hitting the dance floor on Thursday, May 9, at Te Are Karioi (National Auditorium), from 6pm.

Art


Stuck in the doldrums? Vaka Marumaru Atua crew waits for fair winds

Wednesday 8 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Tourism, Weekend

Eager to set sail for the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (Festpac 2024) in Hawai’i from June 6–16, the Vaka Marumaru Atua crew awaits favourable northwesterly winds for their departure from Rarotonga.

Features


Super mum: Young mum shares her journey of motherhood

Saturday 4 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Other Sports, Weekend

Young mothers face challenges every day, and local rugby league player Sunielia Tom’s message is to live in the moment, avoid stressing yourself out, be patient with your child, and find strength in prayer.

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Young dancers steal the show at Te Mire Ura Dancer of the Year comp

Saturday 4 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

A group of exceptionally talented Potiki kids took centre stage at Te Are Karioi National Auditorium on Thursday night, charming the delighted audience with their awe-inspiring performances.

Art


Setting sail for the future

Saturday 4 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Tourism, Weekend

Vaka Marumaru Atua voyage to the Festival of Pacific Arts in Hawaii aims to revive traditional navigation techniques and celebrate cultural heritage, with a young crew mentored by experienced navigators.

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