Features
Aspiring artist paints her own path
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Art, Features
An eighteen-year-old aspiring artist has used her love of drawing and art to create her own business, painting henna designs as well as commissioning her own paintings to make a living for herself through creative expression. Alana Musselle reports.
Pushing your limits in paradise
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
Riding on the success of last year’s Cook Islands Games, Aitutaki-based Dani Adendorff recognises the potential to maintain that momentum and extend the reach of the growing weightlifting fitness revolution to the Pa Enua. By Melina Etches.
Gaining organic certification
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, In Depth
New organic certification mechanisms are needed to make the costs worth the benefits. By Monica Evans of Global Landscapes Forum.
CHURCHTALK: A message of encouragement
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Are you willing to let God prevail in your life? Are you willing to let God be the most important influence in your life? By Angaroakau Williams – Second counselor in the District Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
RaroGo pivots to freight success
Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Go Local
Single mother and Cook Islander based in Auckland, Maire Browne, started her business in the midst of Covid promoting Cook Islands holiday deals which has now evolved into a successful freight forwarder.
Collective approach is needed to end domestic violence
Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend
There’s a growing concern about the level of domestic violence on Rarotonga but it will take a multi-agency response and broad community support to address the issue.
‘Keep trying, keep reaching, keep dreaming’
Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Aitutaki’s top fashion designer Natasha Munokoa was raised surrounded by the sounds of a sewing machine, colourful fabric and the exceptional sewing skills of her talented grandmother, Piri Iopu nee Davey – an experience that sparked her passion for fashion designing.
CHURCHTALK: Wake up call
Friday 9 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Who would have thought we would be here? If you don’t want to be surprised about the unexpected turns in your life, keep a watch out and be prepared, writes Pastor Taiti Toroma of the Seventh Day Adventists Church.
The Maori Vision of Antarctica’s Future
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in Features, In Depth
Maori may have been first to reach Antarctica, in the seventh century. But the past matters less than what lies ahead, Indigenous scholars say. By Sabrina Imbler from the New York Times.
Seeking solutions in nature for the planet’s problems
Friday 2 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Features, Go Local
The evidence of ecosystems in crisis are all around us. From climate change to man-made ecological disasters, the rush is on to find solutions to Earth’s most pressing problems. Are the answers growing in our own backyard? A new fund hopes to promote innovative ideas.
Breaking into a man’s world and flourishing
Friday 2 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
Mechanical engineer Vanita Glassie is energetic and unassuming with a polite and gracious demeanour. She is one of the few Cook Islands women who have established a career in the male dominated expert field of engineering.
CHURCHTALK: My weapon is a melody
Friday 2 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
You may be waiting for God to do a breakthrough in your life, but it is God who is waiting for you to start the battle in praise!, writes Pastor Paul Kauri.
Rare Rarotonga monarch research continues
Friday 2 July 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Features, Weekend
The opening of the travel bubble has been good news for the kākerōri birds because it means that one of their most dedicated enthusiasts was able to return to Rarotonga to get stuck into a much overdue, annual bird survey.
Long standing Airport Authority chief executive calls time
Friday 2 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend
Rarotonga International Airport Authority chief executive Joseph Ngamata is calling it a day after 40 years in the business - 25 of those at the helm.
Training the Next Generation of Indigenous Data Scientists
Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in Features, In Depth
A new workshop explores the right of Indigenous people to govern the collection, ownership and use of their biological and cultural data. By Sabrina Imbler from the New York Times.
Riding on the tourism wave – new businesses thrive in local market
Saturday 26 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Food
The return of tourism has rejuvenated the island’s night markets.
Let’s get it on 80s style
Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Entertainment, Features
Big hair, ripped jeans and fluoros are back as Rarotonga braces itself for some 80s nostalgia.
Returning home to serve her people
Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
In the Cook Islands, the continuing battle between families for a suitable candidate to succeed an Ariki title is an ongoing issue that can shred families apart for generations.
CHURCHTALK: God desires mercy, not sacrifice
Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
We are fortunate that God calls sinners and not just saintly people. Jesus came to benefit those who understood their inherent need for Him (those who are sick and the poor in spirit of Matthew 5:3), writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Avarua Ekalesia.
A sweet scent of success
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
Lafala Turepu set up Turepu Vanilla with an aim to produce a viable export product. Five years on, she says it was an ambitious and difficult goal but one that is not impossible. By Melina Etches.
