Features

Cook Islanders celebrated for service in NZ New Year Honours

Thursday 4 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Entertainment, Features, Weekend

A community worker, educationalist, and journalist are among the Cook Islanders who have been recognised in the New Zealand New Year Honours list 2024.

Entertainment


Angler reels in whopper marlin to start the season with a bang!

Thursday 4 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local, Local, National

The 2024 marlin season has launched a splendidly impressive start to the New Year with the landing of an awe-inspiring 215 kilogram (473 pounds) black marlin.

Features


Transformational work in Rarotonga earns New Zealand Navy Commander second honour

Wednesday 3 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

When Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Lieutenant Commander Makoare (Mark) Kohupara Te Kani posted to the Cook Islands in January 2020 as a Maritime Surveillance Adviser, he expected to travel. Weeks into posting, lockdowns isolated Rarotonga from the world.

Features


2023 year in review

Sunday 31 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

A look back at the year’s biggest news stories.

Features


Dreaver’s decades of impact : Pacific journalist honoured in New Year awards

Saturday 30 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, Local, National

TVNZ’s Pacific correspondent and former Cook Islands News journalist Barbara Dreaver talks to Pacific Media Network’s Khalia Strong on three decades reporting on Pacific issues, and making her parents proud.

Entertainment


Cook Islands to the world : Nations will ‘disappear’ without action on climate change

Saturday 30 December 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Environment, Features, National, Weekend

Climate change activists from around the world are itching to team up with a Cook Islands film crew to raise awareness about the global crisis after a music video about its impact on the Pacific debuted at a United Nations conference. Joanne Holden reports.

Environment


Church Talk: Reflecting on God’s blessings and shared strength in the Cook Islands

Friday 29 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Let us all continue to share our joys with one another, our concerns with one another, challenges with one another, needs with one another, outreach sharing and compassion with one another, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.

Church Talk


200 years strong: Mangaia prepares for Bicentennial

Thursday 28 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features, Memory Lane

Preparations are well underway on Mangaia for the celebration of the 200-year anniversary of the arrival of Christian missionaries on the island in 1824. By Pamela Steele.

Church Talk


Motone Productions ends year with stunning Tiki Taane concert and collaborative spirit

Wednesday 27 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

Motone Productions wrapped up their last concert for the year with Aotearoa New Zealand artist Tiki Taane’s “epic” show featuring stunning musicians and DJs at Trios Bar on December 15.

Entertainment


Prominent broadcaster Tairea dies aged 49

Wednesday 27 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Features

Prominent Cook Islands broadcaster — labelled by many the “Voice of the Cook Islands” — Bernard (Bernice) Tairea has died aged 49.

Entertainment


Walls come alive: Epic murals tell stories of land and sea

Sunday 24 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

Two murals, one depicting the Cook Islands’ marine life and the other representing its societal pillars, were blessed in a ceremony this week.

Art


Decades of dedication: Beloved doctors bid farewell to Cooks

Sunday 24 December 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features, Weekend

After more than 30 years treating the Cook Islands community and making their mark on its health system, doctors Zaw Myo Aung and Yin Yin May are returning to their home country of Myanmar. Joanne Holden reports.

Features


Coming ‘home home’: An Aotearoa Māori discovers ancestral resonance in Rarotonga

Sunday 24 December 2023 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Features, Weekend

Candice Luke’s first trip to the Cook Islands in 2008 awakened a deep connection to her Māori heritage and sparked a passion for storytelling, now leading her to become a journalist for Cook Islands News.

Features


‘Peace and love to all’: Santa prepares for tropical Christmas in the Cooks

Saturday 23 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

Santa is busy preparing for a long night on December 24 and has a message for Cook Islands kids.

Art


Church Talk: For to us a child is born

Friday 22 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Even though we have been celebrating Christmas for over 2000 years there is a timelessness about it, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

Church Talk


Supermarkets fully stocked for festive feasting

Thursday 21 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local, Local, National

The two main supermarkets in Rarotonga have enough stocks for the festive season, and Aitutaki is also fully stocked to meet the demands of residents, returning Cook Islanders, and visitors who have started to arrive on the island.

Features


Call for comprehensive arts curriculum in the Cook Islands

Wednesday 20 December 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Art, Education, Features, National

The principal of a Rarotonga primary school wants to see a comprehensive arts curriculum developed for the Cook Islands after a successful first year for the country’s only contemporary dance class.

Art


Cook Islands celebrates stellar cruise year despite weather woes

Tuesday 19 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Features, National, Tourism, Weekend

Cruise Cook Islands has wrapped up an exceptional season, welcoming numerous cruise ships to both Rarotonga and Aitutaki.

Economy


An Aitutakian’s guide for returning family

Monday 18 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local, National, Tourism, Weekend

Aitutaki local Linda Ruamoana shares 10 tips for returning Cook Islanders/Aitutakian families visiting the island, urging them to be mindful of the island’s limited resources and customs.

Features


Sunset on the season: Final cruise ship for the year

Monday 18 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features, Weekend

The final cruise ship for the year, AIDAsol, arrived in Rarotonga yesterday, carrying over 1400 passengers.

Features


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