Features

Matavera Cook Islands Christian Church prepares for 34th General Assembly

Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local

The Matavera Ekalesia Church are preparing for the 34th Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) General Assembly which will be held from July 9-16, 2023.

Features


PM Brown calls for fairer response to climate change

Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Features, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has again called on larger nations to help smaller nations in dealing with climate change issues.

Environment


Nukupure Park to host second Cook Islands Rage Concert

Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

Ngatangiia’s Nukupure Park will be hosting a special music concert tomorrow (Thursday) featuring the Luna Boys – a mix of talented and popular Cook Islands artists from Aotearoa New Zealand.

Entertainment


Cook Islands reps attend training to preserve audiovisual taonga

Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features, Local, National

New Zealand’s audiovisual archive Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision supported by Manatū Taonga (New Zealand Ministry for Cultural Heritage) are providing two digitisation kits to the Cook Islands.

Art


Dazzling performances bring down the curtains on 2023 Te Mire Ura

Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

Fabulous presentations from the 26 Te Mire Ura dancers at Rehab Nightclub on Friday night drew thunderous applause from the audience who enjoyed an evening of dazzling performances from local and expatriate dancers.

Entertainment


Bond wins Experts title in Te Mire Ura return

Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

Kathleen Bond was “shocked and ecstatic” to win the 2023 Te Mire Ura Experts female title at Rehab Nightclub on Friday night. She was still reeling from the win yesterday afternoon.

Entertainment


Teen launches online store selling pre-loved games

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features, Go Local

The mantra of a 15-year-old Cook Islands boy who has kick-started his own business selling second-hand video games around the country is ‘just do it’.

Features


‘Biggest charity ball’ rakes in $30k

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

Two hundred and forty-four guests attended the extravagant Cook Islands Red Cross Society Crowning Ball fundraising event last Saturday which raised a whopping $30,000.

Art


How one kitten ‘snowballed’ to country’s first, only dedicated cat facility

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Entertainment, Features

The cost of running Rarotonga’s first and only dedicated cat facility is between $2000 and $4000 a month, but those behind the venture have ‘no qualms’ about covering the amount if it means less animals being cast into the bush.

Entertainment


‘They called this island Wytootakee’

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

Historian Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation. This is his second article in the series.

Features


Appreciating our mothers

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Features, In Depth, Opinion

Do we know how powerful we are? We mothers? With one gentle touch, we can soothe an injury or with a harsh hand, we can injure a heart. With one word, we can crush a dream or inspire hope in our child, whether at three or fifty-three, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Editorials


A migrant worker’s plight : Building good working relationships to stop labour drain

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, In Depth

Cook Islands employers are crying foul over the sudden departure of migrant workers to better paying New Zealand and Australian jobs, including some recent arrivals who have left the country without fulfilling their contracts. Online editor Losirene Lacanivalu investigates why these workers are leaving our shores and what can be done to stop this labour drain.

Features


Preparations well underway for Bicentennial Celebrations in Atiu, Mitiaro and Mauke

Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Church Talk, Features, Local, National

A group from Aitutaki is preparing to attend the 200th Anniversary of the arrival of Christianity on the neighbouring islands of Atiu, Mitiaro, Mauke and Rarotonga.

Art


When faced with bigger-than-life situations, Jesus gives us hope

Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

In today’s world more and more people are finding themselves alone and depressed, and some are even faced with bigger-than-life situations. But here’s the Good News! By Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventists Church.

Church Talk


Furniture Centre: Beating cooler days with ‘hot’ deals

Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Go Local

Businesses are getting ready for the Mother’s Day rush.

Features


Mother's Day: Gift your mum something special

Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Go Local

Shop at Island Craft Limited and choose exclusive, unique bouquets designed to impress your mum on Mother’s Day.

Features


Mother's Day: Dine-in-deal at OTB this Mother’s Day

Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Go Local

Are you looking for a place to give your mum a treat this Mother’s Day?

Features


Mother's Day: Resorts offer buffet specials

Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Go Local

People are expecting to plate up on Mother’s Day, with most of the resorts offering buffet deals.

Features


Mother's Day: Treasure your mum

Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local

Supermom Lotiola Mateariki is the driving force behind the success of her children’s Te Mire Ura achievements with five of her children getting crowned the Cook Islands cultural dancing champions.

Features


Tupa ready for Culture’s most entertaining dance comp

Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

Ministry of Culture’s most entertaining annual dance competition will be held tomorrow night featuring 26 dancers on stage at Rehab Rarotonga Nightclub.

Entertainment


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