Features
Eco-resort profits to support arts, health and education
Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local, Weekend
GOING LOCAL: Royale Takitumu is to reopen with a new focus on philanthropy and the environment, as Cook Islands reinvents its tourism.
Sweet as honey
Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art
Danilo Reyes woke up early in the morning, and wandered out to the backyard.
Quarantine Quiz: 34 kilometre swim circumnavigation of Rarotonga
Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Only three people have completed the 34 kilometre swim circumnavigation of Rarotonga. The first was New Zealand Hall of Fame swimmer Meda McKenzie followed by Rarotonga businessman Don Carlaw and Dan Abel. In what year did Don Carlaw swim around Rarotonga? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Jeremiah's second chance at life
Sunday 5 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
Next month police will begin enforcing the motorbike helmet law. There is one person who knows the importance of a helmet better than anyone.
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.
