Features
The Lord is my Light in the darkest of clouds
Friday 13 September 2019 | Published in Church Talk
The people of God can never expect an easy path through life, writes John Mateara from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
New era for Rarotonga's golf club
Thursday 12 September 2019 | Published in Weekend
Big ideas are taking shape at the Rarotonga Golf Course where an enthusiastic new management team has embarked on an ambitious plan to give the old clubhouse a new look for a new era. Visiting journalist and keen golfer from New Zealand Gray Clapham reports. Rarotonga’s Golf Club has always been a gem in the rough.
Inside the locked gates of the new water intake
Monday 9 September 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weekend
It’s been raining since 2013, says Ake Utanga. The land specialist for government’s Project Management Unit is mulling over when the last serious dry spell was, when water stopped running from Rarotonga taps. She reckons there’s been rain for a while.
80yo unbowed in face of tragedies
Saturday 7 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Maraea Mata is the last of 15 siblings still alive – so when the matriarch met all her brothers and sisters dozens and dozens of offspring at a family reunion, it was overwhelming.
'I was told I didn't have The Look'
Saturday 7 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment
Vivian Engu says in order to be a model, she had to learn to handle the cruel criticism. “I still remember my first audition like it was yesterday,” says Vivian Engu.
Watch out! God is always on time
Friday 6 September 2019 | Published in Church Talk
You may think God’s not delivering what you want in time, but he’s the boss of time – so whatever he does is at the right time. That’s according to Pastor Eric Toleafoa from the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Herbal remedy: Songs of Freedom coming to movies
Sunday 1 September 2019 | Published in Entertainment
A new movie tells the story of how a diverse bunch of islands reggae musicians helped bring peace to the Pacific.
Hunting the Dark Night
Sunday 1 September 2019 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Weekend
Bat connoisseurs love the pungent smell of the flying rodent, but their traditional hunting season is under challenge from environmentalists concerned the South Pacific fruit bat is now seriously endangered.
Dads must step up
Friday 30 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk
Give your children a present on Father’s Day, a church leader tells the country’s dads, by taking responsibility as parents.
Words of wisdom from God
Friday 30 August 2019 | Published in Church Talk
Pastor Paul Kauri, from Assembly of God, sat down to write this week’s ChurchTalk on finding wisdom in our relationship with God – then he was realised there was someone who could say it far better than him …
Mangaia: 'We'll always be here'
Thursday 29 August 2019 | Published in Weekend
They say Mangaia is the oldest island in the Pacific at 18 million years. But with no doctors, its schools closing and its population dropping like a rock, the stoic remaining islanders are seeking bold new solutions. Photographer Fe’ena Syme Buchanan spent time documenting their lives for a successful New Zealand exhibition.
Fia in debut open-air concert
Monday 26 August 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
‘Love me’ – that’s the message from RnB star Fia Esene’s award-winning hit single, as he prepares to win the hearts of Cook Islands fan in an outdoor concert next month.
Body of work: Tattooist Hinano Wearing
Monday 26 August 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Art
Even though she sits hunched over and holding the same position for 6 hours a day, Hinano Wearing says tattooing doesn’t feel like a job.
Why Palmerston is resisting an airstrip and other conveniences
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Published in Weekend
When our 38-foot sloop approached Palmerston at dawn one September morning, more than 300 kilometres from the nearest speck of land, we’d been staring down squalls on the South Pacific for five days and nights. We hadn’t seen a soul since departing from Bora Bora 1300km ago, but we knew we were close when we noticed the phrase “Kiss My Arse Rock” on the chart plotter.
Parlour talk: Long-running wahoo fishing contest concludes today
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
The 23rd annual Gary Parlour game fishing contest is to conclude today, with the chase on for the first and best wahoo over 30kg.
How can we understand God's infinite love? This is how…
Friday 23 August 2019 | Published in Church Talk
In giving Jesus, God gave himself, says Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Cook Islands Christian church in Avarua.
Save the last dance for me
Friday 23 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Those keen on old-fashioned island waltz dances to a live band are in for a treat with the Marua’ia’i competition tomorrow.
Top police officer calls for meth education
Wednesday 21 August 2019 | Published in Weekend
Education and intelligence are key to dealing with the abuse of methamphetamine and other drugs, says a senior police officer.
'My disease has no cure'
Tuesday 20 August 2019 | Published in Weekend
Cook Islands News publisher John Woods faces up to his own drug addiction. I used to have a meth habit.
Like a boss: Young entrepreneurs show off their wares
Saturday 17 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Buy local, these Cooks entrepreneurs say – and this week, they showed why. Models blaze down the runway of the Lady Boss show to promote the brands of young women in business, showcasing apparel and merchandise.
