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Pastor Paul Kauri: The day that my world stopped
Friday 31 July 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk
CHURCH TALK: Be joyful, pray always, keep healthy, strengthen your marriage. These are four key principles my wife and I learned in our battle with my cancer.
Dancing makes me proud: papa
Friday 31 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Tonight will be special for cultural master Papa Ngarima George, when he dances on stage for the Rauti Para event.
Rangi Mitaera-Johnson: Fish parcels wrapped in Rukau viti
Thursday 30 July 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art
RECIPE: It certainly tastes better when you know it’s from your own garden.
Rangi Mitaera-Johnson: Banana leaves original foil wrap!
Thursday 30 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: It certainly tastes better when you know it’s from your own garden.
Just get up and dance
Thursday 30 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Golden Oldies male defending champion, MP for Matavera Vaitoti Tupa is feeling cool, confident and energetic ahead of tomorrow’s event.
Expressing her feelings through dance
Wednesday 29 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Expat dancer will dedicate her performance to both her homes in Australia and in Cook Islands and to the people she considers her family.
Quarantine Quiz: A Rarotonga artist, a whale and a rock
Wednesday 29 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Do you know who is the Rarotonga artist who has carved a striking design of a whale in a massive basalt rock the size of a van? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Whale of a carving
Tuesday 28 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art
Artist Hori Miller has carved a striking design of a whale in a massive basalt rock the size of a van.
Quarantine Quiz: A Businesswoman, Raromart and helmets
Tuesday 28 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Businesswoman Te’a Crocombe has added Mitihue – a popular Tahitian version of coconut sauce – to her list of products. What’s the name of her business? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Usain Bolt's speed and the golf ambrose team
Monday 27 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
What was Usain Bolt’s top speed when he ran a world record over 100 metres? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Showing our stories to the world
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Moves to market Cook Islands to the world as a film location have sparked a challenging discussion: Are Cook Islanders ready to run their own film industry, or is this a chance to learn from international actors, directors and crew?
'I feel free when I dance, it makes me feel free'
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Last year they were both runner-up, this year a brother and sister went one better at the dancer of the year contest. Photo essay by Melina Etches and Danilo Reyes.
Helping people is reward enough
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
Growing up, nursing was always Rangi Matapo’s ambition.
Quarantine Quiz: Electric cars
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
About how many electric cars are there in Cook Islands? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Rev Vakaroto Ngaro: A time for everything under heaven
Friday 24 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk
OPINION: The coronavirus has created a time of uncertainty, so we put ourselves in God’s hands, writes Rev Vakaroto Ngaro, of Cook Islands Christian Church.
Local chef launches TV cooking show
Friday 24 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Although renowned chef Phillip Nordt has appeared on television and has written articles and recipe columns – including for Cook Islands News – he has always wanted to have his own cooking show.
Quarantine Quiz: The House of Ariki
Friday 24 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
In what year did some members of the House of Ariki attempt a coup to dissolve the elected Cook Islands government and take control of the country's leadership? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Movies, movies, movies
Friday 24 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Empire Cinema’s long-awaited reopening is tonight. What is the first movie it will screen? Wait! Do you know which movie was filmed on Aitutaki in the 2003? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Vou Williams: Fresh from the ocean and seared with local goodness
Thursday 23 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: As a kid growing up on Rarotonga, I never ate tuna. We were more into bread, eggs, and corned beef. That’s all mum and dad could afford.
Groundbreaking chance for world to support Te Mire Ura
Thursday 23 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Innovative donate-per-view portal allows people the world over to support the Cook Islands performing arts that they love.
