Features
Family honours loved one in Rarotonga
Monday 14 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane
The family of Dr Thomas Brian Guy, who died in Rarotonga in 1977, travelled from Canada and Australia to unveil his plaque in the Nikao Cemetery, which they discovered thanks to the efforts of local volunteers.
Chef turns humble pancake business into family lifeline
Monday 14 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Features, Food, Go Local
A former New Zealand chef with Cook Islands roots returned home over a decade ago to care for his aging parents.
Fijian staff celebrate Independence Day with Cook Islands colleagues
Friday 11 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, Features, Fiji, Regional
Thirty Fijian national staff of Club Raro Resort in Rarotonga celebrated the independence of their homeland with their Cook Islands colleagues, showcasing Fijian culture, on Thursday.
Church Talk: The difference between justice and charity
Friday 11 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
What is beyond justice is charity. We cannot have charity without justice. But we could have justice without charity, writes Bishop Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado msp of the Catholic Church.
Pasifika powerhouses set to take centre stage at annual opera concert
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Excitement is building for the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) annual Opera in Rarotonga event, featuring Pasifika and Māori singers, this weekend.
Hibiscus blooms for Cook Islands artist
Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Art, Features
A renowned Cook Islands artist is ready to showcase her love for her country through her hibiscus paintings in commemoration of her 100th career exhibition.
Racy Raro sports car has new life in New Zealand
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane, National
A high-powered Mazda RX7 sports car which once languished in a shed near the beach in Rarotonga has found a new life in New Zealand as a drag racer, driven by a former Tereora College pupil.
Cook Islanders return home for family, culture and sport
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Other Sports, Sports, Weekend
The appeal of reconnecting with family, learning more about genealogy and the culture while enjoying sport with island pride certainly does entice Cook Islanders overseas to return home to participate in the Cook Islands Games.
Students dig deep into cultural roots
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Culture, Education, Features, Food, National
Students of Nukutere College who participated in the traditional umu making and string band competitions this week were grateful for the opportunities to connect more deeply with the lifestyles of their ancestors.
Church talk: ‘Comparison is the thief of joy’
Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Rather than focusing on what we don’t have or what we lack, let us be more grateful for the blessings we do have in our lives, writes Kayla Kaimarama-Willie of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Cook Islands artist honours ancestral home with 100th exhibition
Wednesday 2 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
Cook Islands artist Sylvia Marsters returns to Rarotonga for her 100th career exhibition project with a new collection of paintings and prints, on Tuesday next week at the Bergman Gallery in Rarotonga.
St Joseph’s Cathedral encourages unity among migrants
Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Church Talk, Features
Cook Islands Catholic Church Bishop Reynaldo Getalado has stressed the message that every migrant and Cook Islanders should be one family regardless of their cultures and languages.
Mama Ra is Cook Islands Has Talent 2024 Star
Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Delightful and talented Terā-'itirere-ki-Avaiki Rongo affectionately known as “Mama Rā,” won the 2024 Cook Islands Has Talent final competition on Saturday night.
Church Talk: The pursuit of true happiness
Saturday 28 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Happiness is something we desire and long for in our pursuit of life, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Top 10 ready to rock the stage in Cook Islands Has Talent finale
Thursday 26 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
The top 10 performers are polishing their acts to rock the Cook Islands Has Talent stage in the finale this coming Saturday at the Staircase Bar.
Celebrating 50 years of hospitality
Saturday 21 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Features, Go Local, National, Weekend
A leading Cook Islands resort, celebrating its 50th anniversary, is honouring its dedicated staff, particularly those who have served for over 20 years, and reflecting on its growth and impact on the community.
Mangaia’s ‘ringed web of caves’ offers rich geological and historical treasures
Saturday 21 September 2024 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, In Depth, Memory Lane, Weekend
A team of American cave explorers estimate there may be hundreds of caves yet to be explored on Mangaia in what one team member describes as ‘a ringed web of caves’ rich in geological and historical interest, including evidence of pre-historic exploration, writes Rod Dixon.
Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
Saturday 21 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Features, In Depth
As international experts gathered at the world’s largest gathering of ocean mineral stakeholders in Rarotonga this week, some Cook Islanders joined hands in protest against the proposed deep-sea mining of polymetallic nodules containing valuable minerals in the Cook Islands seabed.
Church talk: Anointed for the marketplace
Friday 20 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Initially, I believed church was primarily about Sunday services, singing, sermons, and socialising. However, I later realised that this was a superficial understanding of Jesus and the message of the gospel, writes Rachel Best of The Arepua Gateway Assembly of God Church.
Cook Islands girls take on the world
Friday 20 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
An inspiring group of young women are making their way on an exciting journey to Athens, Greece, to participate in the prestigious FIRST Global Robotics Challenge.
