Features
Chantal's recipe for success
Sunday 5 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
Award-winning tourism operator Chantal Napa barely paused for breath after the travels bans shut down her business; now she has launched a Cook Islands podcast with US business partners Haydn Adams. Rashneel Kumar conducts a three-way trans-Pacific interview with the podcasters.
Blackbirds: Shackled inside the slave ships to Peru
Sunday 5 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weekend
As the world commemorates the abolition of slavery, leaders like Donald Trump and Scott Morrison have downplayed that brutal history. Yet there are Cook Islands families who still feel the pain.
Quarantine Quiz: The Pacific
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Do you know how deep is the deepest point in the Pacific Ocean? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Marvin Kumar: Wherever you go, eating is a happy time
Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art
RECIPE: Kia orana, my name is Marvin Kumar and I would like to share my journey of cooking with you all.
John Mateara: Being whole-hearted in our faith
Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk
CHURCH TALK: We each have the ability to endure the storms and whirlwinds of life.
Quarantine Quiz: Barefeet Pearls netball fundraiser
Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
The Barefeet Pearls netball fundraising evening is on Saturday – but why barefeet? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
People with disabilities ask: 'Why are we forgotten in Covid crisis?'
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
One in four people in Cook Islands live with a disability, according to the last census. That is part of the reason the National Disability Council fights for an inclusive and just Cook Islands in which the human rights of those with disabilities are realised.
7:02am on Arore heights
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art
They began their climb in the dark before dawn.
Quarantine Quiz: Peter Pan and the dog
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Do you remember Peter Pan? What was the name of the dog in Peter Pan? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
No.1 on the iTunes chart
Monday 29 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment
Local teen producer Jawsh 685, Joshua Stylah, who is of Cook Islands descent, speaks to Music 101’s Charlotte Ryan about the success of his song ‘Laxed (Siren Beat)’ and his collaboration with global superstar Jason Derulo.
Quarantine Quiz: Iaveta Short, the Romans and Jesus
Monday 29 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Former politician Iaveta Short released a book containing record of many of the events and people who contributed to the “enthralling, difficult and politically turbulent period in the short life of a tiny island democracy”. What is the name of his book? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Nan Hauser: 'My disease scares some people – but I love my life'
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weekend
Rarotonga whale researcher Nan Hauser speaks up for the first time about living with epilepsy and fighting the stigma against disabilities.
'A good story requires a good government'
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
Former Government minister Iaveta Short says there is too must travel and wastage, and not enough checks and balances on government.
Cook Islands' U-boat hunter
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend
Prime Minister-in-waiting Mark Brown’s great-uncle was a U-boat hunter in the Battle of the Atlantic.
Quarantine Quiz: Pa Ariki palace, James Cook and Niki Rattle
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
What year did the Pa Ariki palace in Ngatangiia open? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Eric Toleafoa: God doesn't do social distancing
Friday 26 June 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk
CHURCH TALK: Where is God? He is not distant, he is not absent as we travel through this dark coronavirus valley.
Quarantine Quiz: To Tatou Vai
Friday 26 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Water authority To Tatou Vai has asked Rarotonga residents to conserve water. How many of the 12 water intakes are running low? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Rangi Mitaera-Johnson: Healthy food and prayers
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art
RECIPE: I enjoy making salads for family gatherings and I’ve been making quite a few recently. They are my no fuss, easy to do, bowls of flavour, colour and texture.
Good news for movie-goers
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Empire Cinema will be opening its doors to patrons from July 9, after shutting down in March because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Quarantine Quiz: Avatar 2
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
The cinema release of Avatar 2, starring Cook Islands teen Duane Wichman-Evans Jr, was first scheduled for released in 2014. But it has been repeatedly delayed by production issues and then Covid-19 and cinema closures around the world. What is the new release date? be a part of today's quiz to find out.