Features
NZ chilli-eating champ gets taste of Rarotonga
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features, Food
The three-time New Zealand chilli-eating champion and former Oceania Belt holder connected with the “chilli heads” of Rarotonga during his first-ever trip to the Cook Islands recently, and sees potential for the sport to grow in the island nation. Joanne Holden reports.
Proud Cook Islander continues work of art
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features
Cook Islander Joyana Finch (nee Meyer) has released a new series of designs on her Mrs. J Finch website. Finch had released children’s science books ‘Buzz the Electron’ and ‘Violet the Photon’ in 2021 which she illustrated in Rarotonga.
Evans heads to Harvard for yearlong sustainable development studies
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Weekend
Jacqui Evans will soon depart for the United States for a year-long course on planning for the new environment. She talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about her passion for the environment, and what she would like to see changed.
Hope and forgiveness
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
The gospel is a message of hope. The word “gospel” is derived from old English to literally mean “good news”. This good news is centred around the life, ministry, teachings, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Spirited Away to be shown at Empire Cinema
Wednesday 5 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, Features
The Academy winning Japanese Anime ‘Spirited Away’ will be aired at the Empire Cinema in Rarotonga on April 22 at 5pm.
Whale artwork complete, Vaka Paikea prepares for blessing and naming ceremony
Monday 3 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
The whale artwork on the starboard hull of Vaka Paikea is now complete and artist Tuaine “Katu” Teiti has started working on the port hull.
The journey to becoming Cook Islands’ first dental surgeon
Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local, Weekend
A visit to the dentist or dental therapist doesn’t have to be something to dread.
Coco House Bros announce 2023 gig calendar
Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features
High profile DJs Coco House Bros (Mark Zow, Anthom and Doctor E) have released their 2023 gig calendar which includes the classic Sunset Sessions day parties at 21.3 Vaiana’s Bar, Rarotonga Sailing Club and Rehab Ministry.
From Poland to Rarotonga
Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Go Local
It’s a labour of love for Jakub Postrzygacz who supplies Rarotonga with locally grown produce each week.
Experiencing God’s amazing love
Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Paul says in Romans 8:31 – “What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?”. This is a question that we should be asking ourselves often, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa from the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Sharing soapmaking skills with fellow Cook Islanders
Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features, Go Local
Sophia Jensen-Johnstone loves challenges and always looks for new activities to venture into. Her latest craze is soapmaking – a skill she is now sharing with interested Cook Islanders.
New Australian diplomat ready to embrace Cook Islands culture
Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Weekend
Australia’s new High Commissioner to the Cook Islands is looking forward to embracing the local culture.
The Cook Islands that vanished?
Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Weekend
If historical sources are to be believed, at least three islands in the Cook Islands have vanished into thin air. One of these, Tuanaki, is said to have submerged with all its occupants, as recently as 1842. By Rod Dixon.
CHURCHTALK: Forgiveness has a name
Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Only forgiveness can set our enemies free and bring healing to our tortured hearts, setting us free from our own prison of pain, writes Pastor Paul Kauri of the ArePua Church.
Church talk: Forgiveness has a name
Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Only forgiveness can set our enemies free and bring healing to our tortured hearts, setting us free from our own prison of pain, writes Pastor Paul Kauri of the ArePua Church.
Putting passion over profession
Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Local, National
Luisa Peters may be only 165 centimetres tall but she stands head and shoulders above many when it comes to her professional technique and strength. That goes for both weightlifting and the Police Service where the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) Detective Constable has been a valued member of the team since 2019.
Church Talk: Running away from God
Friday 17 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
In our reading of today, we are reminded of a man called Jonah. He was one of the minor prophets whom God had called. The word of the Lord, God came to Jonah, the son of Amittai, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it; for their wickedness has come up before Me.” By Reverend Vaka Ngaro of Cook Islands Christian Church.
Protecting life in the high seas
Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Features, Opinion
We must find that balance to utilise and protect our environment, our seas, our land, our fish, our forests and our seabed, because this has been how we as people of the Moana have maintained and sustained ourselves for generations, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Religion and science: World in fear, turmoil, confusion and uncertainty
Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features, Opinion
We can only save our world full of fear, turmoil, confusion and uncertainty when the union between the Bible and Science is strongly intact, integral and intimate, writes Apostolic Church head Bishop Tutai Pere, BA, LTh, M.B.E.
Pacific artists represent at Aotearoa Art Fair
Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features
Bergman Gallery’s New Zealand-based artists Telly Tuita, Sylvia Marsters, Raymond Sagapolutele and Benjamin Work are reconnecting with each other and with the thousands of visitors at the Aotearoa Art Fair.
