Features
‘Lost in translation’
Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local
Vibrant and spirited, a New Zealand-born and raised Cook Islander is overcoming adversity in her quest to learn, embrace, grasp and be at harmony with the culture of the Cook Islands.
Changing the narrative, one story at a time
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Go Local
Cook Islander Qiane Matata-Sipu is all about storytelling. In a career that spans more than 15 years, the award-winning journalist, writer, and photographer has worked with some of the world’s biggest names like Disney.
Keeping traditional Pukapukan culture alive
Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local
The island of Pukapuka is one of the few remaining places in the world that still practices ancient tradition. One such tradition is kavekave, an annual fishing competition held between two districts from a village on the northern group island.
Panzarella’s fascination and love for trees
Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Go Local
Brennan Panzarella is sharing his love of the planet with the Cook Islands.
Manuae, Penthouse magazine and a sunken Aussie grader
Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Weekend
Over a period of two months in 1981, a group from Rarotonga cleared and constructed a 4000-foot airstrip on Manuae island.
Faith, trust and hope versus fear
Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
It is only by working together in faith and by doing our part will it be possible to come through this Covid-19 crisis, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.
Valentine’s day – romance for some, extortion for others
Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Entertainment, Features
Valentine’s day the day of love and madness, chocolate and flowers, cards and gifts.
From the suburbs to the jungle
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Go Local
Local business JungleFarm is exactly as it sounds – a farm in the jungle – and for Arorangi couple Tama and Esther Heather it is their home and way of life, where they nurture a diverse and growing ecosystem of food crops, livestock, and honey bees.
Conservation area a balancing act
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, In Depth
There is plenty of community buy in for a conservation area significantly damaged by storms on Rarotonga, but there is also an uncertain future.
Youngsters get involved in preserving Rarotonga’s wetlands
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend
On Wednesday, February 2 a number of young Cook Islanders gathered to investigate and research about our wetlands behind Pa Ariki Palace in Ngatangiia, writes Gabriella Napa.
Faith without works is dead
Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Prayer not only brings down blessings from heaven; it also brings out the best in us, writes Angaroakau Williams – Avarua Cook Islands District first counselor of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints – Communication Director.
‘Rugby is what I do, it is not who I am’
Saturday 5 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend
He’s given 22 exemplary years to the All Blacks and has great pride in his Cook Islands heritage. Sports psychologist Gilbert Enoka is on Rarotonga this week and chats with senior journalist Al Williams, offering some insight into what it takes to be world beaters.
Discover Manuae
Saturday 5 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend
Manuae is one of the most remote islands in the Cook Islands. Uninhabited by man; teeming with marine life and sea turtles, this little island is a true coral atoll, set on the peak of a submerged volcano which plunges deep into the ocean bed.
Karlo Andersen ‘King’ of Manuae
Saturday 5 February 2022 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Weekend
In the 1950s, Karlo Andersen ran Manuae like a military barracks. “For a man with a notion to play god, the set-up was ideal.”
Seek to know God’s heart and you will be surprised
Friday 4 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Start the year by seeking to know God’s heart in 2022, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventists Church.
PET TALK: Desexing Clinics
Wednesday 2 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Go Local
The call to Te Are Manu (TAM) came in at about 8am, the first of the day but not the first of its kind in recent times.
Our $3 among world’s finest
Saturday 29 January 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Weekend
The Cook Islands three dollar note with the iconic image of Ina and the shark is one of 23 notes around the world running for the banknote of the year.
Dive centre ready for adventure
Saturday 29 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend
Rarotonga-based Adventure Cook Islands have started welcoming divers back once again following a long break due Covid-19 related border closure.
Tropical depression leaves growers empty-handed
Saturday 29 January 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Go Local
Vegetable shortages are expected for Rarotonga as last week’s tropical depression wiped out farmers crops causing thousands of dollars’ worth of damage.
Masked and ready to serve
Wednesday 26 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Food
Xaeon Henry waits patiently for customers at the Punanga Nui Market yesterday at her stall laden with ripe mangoes, fresh fruit and vegetables
