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Quarantine Quiz: Travel bubble, swimming and the All Blacks
Wednesday 7 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
How many All Blacks “rookies” have been selected for the opening Bledisloe Cup test against the Wallabies? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Pride in her Cook Islands heritage
Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
Winning speech highlights Amelia Otto’s pride in her Cook Islands and European ancestry.
Akatokamanava 'where my heart rests'
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment
Engaging youth to communicate confidently and tell their stories through media is a key to moving forward.
The secret is trust
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
While one steps down the other steps up, but their formula for success as leaders of the nation remains the same – trust and respect those who have your backs and always listen to the people.
Local chocolate makers laying groundwork for sweet success
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Weekend
Local cacao growers and chocolate manufacturers Tairiterangi Rangatira Tupe Short and Framhein Koteka are laying the seeds for what they hope will be a viable industry. Emmanuel Samoglou finds out more.
Bishop Paul Donoghue: 'Run that you may obtain the prize'
Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk
CHURCH TALK: Every Christian is called to become a strong athlete of Christ, and to be a faithful and courageous witness to the Gospel, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue, Catholic Church.
Rangi Mitaera-Johnson: Plant-based food is the new trend in town
Thursday 1 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: There is a great interest in plant-based food these days. It is a trend that is gaining global attention.
Quarantine Quiz: Bills, Government and the wage subsidy
Wednesday 30 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know which island is weightlifter Martin Stetka representing at this year’s Cook Islands Games? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Olaf Rasmussen, the Royal couple and PACl
Tuesday 29 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you what sport is Olaf Rasmussen competing in for Team Tongareva? be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Home Alone 2 and the US President
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
In Home Alone 2: Lost in New York: do you know which US President gives Macaulay Culkin’s character Kevin McAllister directions? be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Leading young ones to the light
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
Tuaine Papatua spent 20 years in Australia working with youth. Four years ago, he returned to Rarotonga to reach out and help young people at home.
Quarantine Quiz: Cook Islands Games 2020
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know which traditional games will be played at the Cook Islands Games? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
John Mateara: Attitude determines the ability to endure, overcome the challenges
Friday 25 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk
OPINION: We learn from Job that having the right attitude in the worst of circumstances determines how we respond.
Quarantine Quiz: Aitutaki, Manatua Cable and Football
Friday 25 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know which Aitutaki village is the inspiration behind a New Zealand seedling business? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Putting on a 'Sweet & Sour' show
Thursday 24 September 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Entertainment
New Zealand-born, Samoan Cook Islander producer Jawsh 685 has released another single following chart-topping success of ‘Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)’ with Jason Derulo.
Quarantine Quiz: Heart of Rome
Thursday 24 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know how many hills make up the geographical heart of Rome? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Mandatory helmet law
Wednesday 23 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know when does the mandatory helmet law come into effect? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Round Raro, Football and the Gospel
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know what is the “Golden Rule” of the Gospel? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Penrhyn, NASA and BSP
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Penrhyn’s Omoka School students wrote stories to celebrate the Ministry of Education’s Literacy Week. How many of their stories and poem featured in Saturday’s Cook Islands News? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
A spiritual journey to the Holy Land
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
In 2017, Manine Lynch went to Israel, expecting it to be as it was in the old times of the Bible. What she found was completely different, as Losirene Lacanivalu discovered.
