Features
50 years of women in policing
Sunday 28 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Features, National, Weekend
Fifty years ago, two young women Jane Tauariki Tuavera and Makirua Luka graduated in the Cook Islands Police on March 29th 1971 – they paved the way for women policing in the country.
‘Work here and enjoy living here’
Sunday 28 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Art, Features
Artist Joan Gragg reveals the beauty of everyday life in the Cook Islands in her latest collection of paintings.
Seeing the power of God
Friday 26 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, National
God promises his children within the Body of Christ, His Church that He will always be with them even unto the ends of the earth, and that the gates of hell shall not prevail against it, writes Bishop Tutai Pere.
RECIPE: Island's fun flavour for the perfect traditional breakfast
Thursday 25 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Food
A traditional Cook Islands breakfast is a most enjoyable and fun-flavoured effort. By Mereana Hutchinson.
The Deepest Diver in the History of Free Diving Goes Below the Ice
Wednesday 24 March 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in Features, In Depth
When the champion free diver Alexey Molchanov stepped onto ice on Lake Baikal in southern Siberia on March 16, the sky was cobalt blue. The sun illuminated the surrounding mountains, the wind was light and the air a balmy minus 10 Celsius. It was the perfect day for a swim, and an opportunity to break yet another world record. Via The New York Times.
Underneath the Mango Tree
Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features
Mango trees, like their famous palm tree counterparts in Pacific folklore, are a quixotic icon of Island fantasy, their imposing physical stature and delicious, fragrant fruit have few equals.
Local gallery participates in Auckland Art Fair in the midst of Covid pandemic
Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features
Cook Islands’ Bergman Gallery was again the only Pacific based gallery that took part in the Auckland Art Fair at the centre of the community Covid-19 outbreak. By Rachel Smith.
Can customs ensure conservation?
Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, Features, National, Weekend
A recent confrontation between a Government MP and a Rarotonga market stall operator over the harvesting of Avake (sea urchin) has revived calls to give traditional conservation practices greater authority by incorporating them into law.
A woman of many talents
Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
Meeting British royalty – Prince Edward, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, working as a radio announcer/reporter and acting are a few highlights of Tereapii Enua’s inspiring life.
Should Church and State be separated?
Friday 19 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk
Not necessarily, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue from the Catholic Church.
RECIPE: The many uses of breadfruit
Thursday 18 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Food
There are many ways to use breadfruit in your cooking, and baked kuru chips with curried lentil soup is one of my favourites, writes Alana Fonmanu.
The New York Times in the Cook Islands News
Monday 15 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, In Depth
As of late, our digital readers may have noticed some interesting content on cookislandsnews.com.
‘We need to continue to commit to helping build an inclusive world’
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
International Women’s Day (IWD) began in 1911 and was officially adopted by the United Nations (UN) in 1975. It is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. On Monday the local women groups celebrated the event with presentations from six inspirational members who spoke on the theme #ChooseToChallenge.
More than a job
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency’s Moana Voices series on women shaping the future of oceanic fisheries is edited, researched and produced by Lisa Williams.
‘One of a kind’ Mama Ngai Tupa
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
The late Ngaingatara Tupa also known as Mama Ngai wore many hats during her lifetime.
The true value of giving
Friday 12 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
As we continue in our mortal journey here on earth, and especially during these trying and challenging times, let us all look for opportunities to give a little of ourselves, writes John Mateara of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
There’s a Global Plan to Conserve Nature. Indigenous People Could Lead the Way.
Thursday 11 March 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in In Depth
Dozens of countries are backing an effort that would protect 30 percent of Earth’s land and water. Native people, often among the most effective stewards of nature, have been disregarded, or worse, in the past. By Somini Sengupta, Catrin Einhorn and Manuela Andreoni from the New York Times.
RECIPE: The tastiest burger in town
Thursday 11 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Food
Life as a vegetarian is not an easy one especially if you are a foodie like me. There are limited choices when it comes to some dishes, writes Alana Fonmanu.
Rarotonga in vogue
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Weekend
Cook Islands men returning from overseas have been a source of fashion innovation for almost 200 years. Long before Bluff white boots and gangster wear, Rarotongan sailors helped revolutionise the formless, shapeless world of missionary clothing.
Travel bubble uncertainty in an already uncertain business
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, Features, National, Weekend
As government works towards two-way quarantine-free travel with New Zealand by the end of the month, local businesses are getting desperate and many say they can’t survive much longer without tourists. Yet even with a bubble, they face unprecedented challenges in an uncertain environment.
