Features
Anuanua Week kicks off with art, pride, and powerful discussions
Thursday 11 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
Anuanua Week will officially open tomorrow evening with a brilliant display of Art Installations and Wearable Art Piece competitions, showcased by models on the catwalk and talented designers.
Cook Islands playwright tackles taboo topics in new production
Wednesday 10 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
Award-winning Cook Islands playwright Teherenui Koteka is sparking conversations about sexuality, safe sex, and healthy relationships for Pacific youth with her latest project, which will be showcased in Rarotonga next week.
A sneak peek: Wearable Arts pre-judging sets stage for Anuanua Week
Wednesday 10 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
The pre-judging of the dazzling Wearable Arts Competition, leading up to the festivities of Anuanua Week, was held yesterday at the Bergman Gallery.
Unveiling the Cook Islands
Monday 8 April 2024 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Weekend
The little-known Cook Islands, with its unique social, economic, and political situation, inspired a Polish research team to write a book about the country.
Young orators captivate audience at Rarotonga Māori Speech comp
Saturday 6 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, Local, National
Te Maraurau o te Pae Apii Ministry of Education Rarotonga Primary Schools Māori Speech Competition was held this week at Te Are Karioi National Auditorium over two nights.
Cook Islands history gifted to upcoming generations
Saturday 6 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
Author and historian Howard Henry has gifted his monumental effort of 16 publications of Cook Islands history to the Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Culture Development Library for generations to peruse over and enjoy.
Anuanua Film Day set to showcase stories and voices of the rainbow community
Saturday 6 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
The Anuanua Film Day, set to premiere next week on April 16, is a one-day celebration of LGBTQIA+ filmmakers and culture in the Cook Islands.
Church Talk: Put your trust in God
Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
I have noticed the financial strain coming upon people and the effect it is having on their marriage, their families, and the choices they are making to make ends meet, writes Paul Kauri, the General Superintendent of Cook Islands Assemblies of God Church.
Pride and unity: Inaugural Anuanua Week promotes inclusivity in Cook Islands
Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Entertainment, Features, Local, National
Pride Cook Islands is proud to announce their partnership with Te Tiare Association in presenting the LGBTQIA+ Anuanua Week – a vibrant celebration of love, acceptance, and unity in the Cook Islands.
Vaka Marumaru Atua to set sail for Hawaii for Festival of Pacific Arts
Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, Local, National
Vaka Marumaru Atua with a crew of 16 including youth from Pa Enua islands will sail to Hawaii for the Festival of Pacific Arts.
Apii Avarua students win top trophies in Māori Speech Competition
Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, National
Apii Avarua students took home the top trophies at Te Maraurau o te Pae Apii (Ministry of Education) Primary Schools Māori Speech Competition held on Wednesday night at Te Are Karioi National Auditorium.
Te Mire Atu expands for overseas Cook Islanders to compete in 2025
Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Cook Islands composers living in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia will be invited to participate in the prestigious Te Mire Atu original Māori song composition event next year.
Leading the way for women in the Pacific
Tuesday 2 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Pacific Islands, Regional
Maria Ioane-Matua share her journey from a young Customs Officer to becoming the first female Chief of Customs for the Cook Islands Customs Service.
Cook Islands Assembly of God celebrates 50 years of faith
Tuesday 2 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Church Talk, Features
The Cook Islands Assembly of God (AOG) church is marking a monumental milestone – 50 years of operation within the Cook Islands.
Winning composition explores humanity of Katikatia legend
Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
Renowned Cook Islands composer Thomas Peyroux proved his talent in writing original compositions, just about sweeping the Tauranga Vananga Edgewater Resort 2024 Te Mire Atu composers’ competition on Wednesday night.
Cook Islander at heart of world’s biggest school cultural show
Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
As the dust settled at the Manukau Sports Bowl at the end of the ASB Polyfest last week in Auckland, four women, including a Cook Islander, finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Church talk: Where have they taken the Lord?
Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
The discovery of Jesus’ empty tomb by Mary Magdalene and others leads to confusion and a race for answers, but ultimately strengthens their faith through the women’s testimony and the risen Lord’s appearance to Mary, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of the Takamoa Theological College.
Catholics remember Jesus’ sacrifice on Good Friday
Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Catholics in Rarotonga observed Good Friday yesterday by praying the Stations of the Cross, mourning the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Resort champions sustainability through coral planting initiative
Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Features, Go Local, National
A resort in Aitutaki is actively engaged in a coral planting initiative to restore and preserve the health of their lagoon’s marine ecosystem.
Resort leads the way for Earth Hour
Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend
Several businesses and households across Rarotonga participated in Earth Hour on Saturday by turning off their lights for an hour.
