Features

Young Cook Islander helping Pacific island countries take lead role in managing their tuna resources

Saturday 24 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Local, National

Cook Islander Marino Wichman is leading the way in tuna fisheries science in the Pacific. He talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about the work and aspirations.

Features


Kindness in the spirit of Christmas

Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National

In the spirit of Christmas, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints cooked food which was handed out to members of the public on Wednesday.

Features


Busy year for Te Are Manu

Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Local, National

This is my final column for 2022. It is a universal truth that the second to last column is really the last edition, because the last edition is a puff piece disguised as a “review” of the year.

Features


Rotaract Christmas in the Park a major success

Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Entertainment, Features, Local, National

Wet weather and the petrol crisis failed to deter families who turned up in numbers for the 2022 Rotaract Christmas in the Park event on Wednesday night.

Entertainment


Ceiling-breaker signals exit

Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Derek Fox | Published in Features, Local, National

I don’t think young Vaine Nooana spent time as a child dreaming about one day running her country’s bank. But as the eldest of a family of five, she did have a sense that her parents had expectations of her and, that in time she needed to live up to them, writes Derek Fox.

Features


Reason for the season

Friday 16 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Jesus Christ, as we fellow Christians would often address or refer to as the reason for the season, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church of the Cook Islands.

Church Talk


Poto Williams to retire ahead of next NZ election

Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, National, Politics

New Zealand-born Cook Islander Munokoapoto (Poto) Williams is one of the Labour MPs stepping down at the next election.

Features


Sharing the gift of music

Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Entertainment, Features, Local, National

Motivated to leave a legacy behind, the ambitious, vivacious and talented recording artist, Cook Islander Vaniva Tixier has released six albums of CD’s all in one hit.

Culture


Former Tereora College students reunite, reminisce

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Local, National

Tereora College students from the 1950s and 1960s reconnected with one another sharing an evening of laughter, songs and nostalgia, indulging in enjoyable recollections of their past at the country’s national college.

Features


Retiring Chief Justice on his time here, suggestions for law reform

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Features, Local, National

Retiring Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams KNZM, KC has spoken with Cook Islands News and shares some insight into our judiciary.

Court


Cook Islander researching research and uplifting ‘the homies’

Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Features, National

Pacific health research generally leads with the best of intentions, but does it actually have an impact? University of Otago Research fellow Dr Troy Ruhe (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Mauke) will spend the next four years finding out.

Education


Aotearoa Art Fair: A celebration of Pacific art

Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Culture, Features, National

There’s a particular moment when a decision is made to purchase a piece of art. It can begin with a glance, a connection between the viewer and the work that invites a closer look. It can develop over time, an emotion evoked by the image and its story. Then there is the decision itself, the joy in knowing that this piece of art will be present to view every day. Such are the moments that mark the Aotearoa Art Fair, writes Rachel Smith.

Art


High Commissioner’s term ends

Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, National, Politics

Elizabeth Wright-Koteka has finished her term as the Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand, and will return to Rarotonga today.

Features


Retiring Judge keeps Cooks on the books

Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, In Depth, Local, National

Justice Colin Doherty has a professional relationship with the Cook Islands which stretches back more than ten years. He balances work here with numerous responsibilities in New Zealand, including chairing the Independent Police Conduct Authority. He plans to hang up his gown and spend more time fishing when he turns 70 early next year . . . but has no plans to give up his gig here. In fact, he’s just been married here.

Features


Christ centered Christmas

Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

As we enter the Christmas season, we are reminded of the purpose of celebrating Christmas, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Church Talk


Graduates prove age is no barrier to learning

Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Features, National

One hundred and thirteen (113) graduates walked across the stage to receive their certificates in the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute graduation at the National Auditorium on Friday.

Education


Tivaivai treasures on display in Mangaia

Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Go Local

A magnificent display of newly made tivaivai was held on Mangaia recently, organised by the women’s group (vainetini) from the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC), Oneroa. By Pamela Steele.

Features


Punanga Nui Market turns 30

Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Go Local

It’s been 30 years since vendors gathered to sell their tasty homemade goods, produce, and locally-made wares at what is now popularly known as the Punanga Nui Market. Auntie Mii Upu, aka Mrs Q, was there in 1992 and can be still found at the Avarua site, five days a week, selling her own brand of crafted materials.

Features


Making her voice heard

Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Weekend

Teherenui Koteka wants Cook Islands and Pasifika people to survive and thrive in the topsy-turvy world of creative arts both here and abroad. The playwright talks to senior journalist Matthew Littlewood about her latest work and her aspirations for the future.

Features


The location is just brilliant: Hospo veteran finds his tropical paradise

Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Go Local

Aro’a Beachside Inn and its beachside restaurant Shipwreck Hut are getting a makeover after a visiting Kiwi fell in love with the place.

Features


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