Features
Making dengue a thing of the past
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Weekend
The dengue virus in the Cook Islands could be a thing of the past in a couple of years thanks to Wolbachia – a naturally occurring bacteria that prevents the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.
Celebrating their incredible journeys
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Features, Weekend
Today is World Migratory Bird Day – a day to draw attention to those migratory birds that are found here in the Cook Islands and the incredible journeys they have taken to get here, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
Listening to one voice
Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
There are many influences we receive on a regular basis. Some are good. Others not so good, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.
Colleagues recall man with passion for nature
Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
Skilled botanist Joseph (Joe) Lawrence Brider passed away on May 1, at the age of just 41. His sudden passing, shocked family and friends locally and in the Pacific region who had worked with the man who had such “a passion” for the natural heritage of the Cook Islands.
From Mitiaro to Our Ocean’s event in Palau
Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Weekend
From Mitiaro to Palau, marine biologist Antony Vavia shares his experience at the Our Oceans Conference last month and speaks about the relationship between contemporary science and indigenous knowledge.
Diagnosing her daughter’s dyslexia
Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Weekend
When Jean Francis found out her daughter Jasmine was struggling to learn to read, she discovered just how challenging yet amazing the world could be for people dealing with dyslexia, writes Sian Solomon.
Sustainable tuna fishery celebrated
Wednesday 4 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Go Local
The world’s first fully-sustainable tuna fishery has celebrated a 25-year milestone of Western and Central Pacific fisheries partnerships, by launching a 45-page e-booklet on May 2, World Tuna Day.
Elusive Kava Maori a 'prized plant'
Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local
Joseph Brider the Director of the Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust, who had tremendous knowledge of plants and animals passed away suddenly on Sunday.
Shaping the world we live in
Monday 2 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features
For the local body elections in Wellington, New Zealand’s Green Party wanted candidates that could help them reshape the world and protect the planet, which is Cook Islander Luana Scowcroft.
Eco-tourism growth in the Cook Islands
Saturday 30 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Weekend
Two years ago Rainbow Villas section was orange and bare, today it’s wild, beautiful and teeming with life.
Mathematics in everyday life
Saturday 30 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Weekend
Dr Roberta “Bobbie” Hunter has helped change the way young Pacifica people look at mathematics, sharing that it can be seen everywhere, and why it’s so important.
Does his truth still confirm your convictions and ignite your passion?
Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
It’s interesting that one of our long-time family traditions is coming together as a family for whatever occasion ie. birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, funerals, or for someone who is leaving.
The Cook Islands Māori calendar
Tuesday 26 April 2022 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Weekend
Traditionally, Cook Islanders observed Matariki as the commencement of the annual calendar, a calendar that reflected cycles of life in the agricultural economy of the south and the fishing economy of the north.
ANZAC DAY: Recognising young veterans
Tuesday 26 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, In Depth
Before dawn broke on ANZAC Day, a crowd of more than 100 people respectfully and solemnly gathered at the Cenotaph for the Dawn Parade.
RSM Maitai: A rusty remembrance
Saturday 23 April 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Memory Lane
One hundred and thirty years ago, the Royal Mail Service (RMS) Maitai ran aground off the island of Rarotonga, stranding 43 people and entwining the lives of others forever.
Taking our art to the world
Saturday 23 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Art, Features
Bergman Gallery on Rarotonga is helping take Cook Islands art to the world. Cook Islands artist Mahiriki Tangaroa and Bergman Gallery owner Ben Bergman have been pivotal in placing it on display in Italy this week.
What change did Easter bring?
Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Given that we are seven days after the celebrations of Passover, and five days after Jesus resurrection, I was pondering the immediate aftermath of Jesus crucifixion and resurrection, writes Pastor Paul Kauri of the ArePua Church.
Smiling in the face of adversity
Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend
Cook Islanders, like others in many South Pacific nations are known for their warm-hearted greetings. Cheek-to-cheek kisses and loving embraces are followed by the laying of sweet-smelling Tiare Maori Ei on head or neck.
Retracing our breadfruit roots
Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Go Local
An initiative to revitalise breadfruit orchards in the Cook Islands can save millions of dollars on imported food.
New tug boat costs over $1m
Saturday 16 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
The new tug marks another milestone in the continued infrastructural development of the Port of Avatiu, which handles about 90 per cent of the food and materials imported into the Cook Islands and 100 per cent of the fuel, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
