Features
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.
Mixing science with fun and imagination
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend
Former Miss Cook Islands and Miss South Pacific Joyana Finch recently released a book ‘Buzz the Electron’ on Amazon. Just weeks after its release, Finch saw the book rise to number one in the ‘Children’s electricity and electronic’ category on Amazon. It has received a five-star rating.
For Travel, a Sustainable Comeback?
Tuesday 2 March 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in Features, In Depth
With travel stalled for the past 10 months, its sustainable comeback has been a popular topic. Now with Covid-19 vaccines in distribution, and the prospect of travel reviving later this year, some travel operators, local governments and nonprofit organizations are walking the talk, with new eco-oriented programs and trip. By Elaine Glusac from The New York Times.
Christchurch earthquake, ten years on: The trauma, chaos and the compassion
Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend
A decade ago, on February 22, 2011, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch at 12.51pm, causing widespread damage across the city, killing 185 people, in the nation’s fifth-deadliest disaster. Cook Islands News columnist Ruta Mave had just dropped her children at school when the incident happened.
‘We honour you and we make a promise to remember’
Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Weekend
Knitting was introduced to Cook Islands Girl Guides in 1936. In 1940, a great deal of work was undertaken by the Girl Guiding Company in Rarotonga that included knitting comforts for men serving in the forces. For years the Guiders knitted garments for children overseas. This week those involved in the project were honoured at a special event.
Bid to diversify local economy
Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, Features, National, Weekend
E-sports, intuitive accounting and digital TV out of Aitutaki, Caleb Fotheringham talks to some businesses on how they plan to use the government’s SMART Economy grants.
