Weekend
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.
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.
Age is nothing but a number
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Through hard work and a dogged determination Dr Neti Tamarua Herman has proved that women can achieve anything.
A century of hard work, family and 'home brew'
Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Mama Mare Paruru turned 100 last week and Melina Etches sat down with her and one of her daughters to find out some of the secrets of a life well lived.
Nailing it in uncertain times
Saturday 12 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Weekend
A building boom in Rarotonga coincided with the rise of tourism leading up to the beginning of 2020. Since then, Covid-19 may have shut down the tourism industry, but the construction sector is showing some resilience. At least for now. Emmanuel Samoglou investigates.
The unexpected weatherman
Saturday 12 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
With piles of weather reports and data sprawled all over his office, Arona Ngari is a weather man through and through, even though it wasn’t his first career choice. Losirene Lacanivalu sat down with him.
Mountain climb no easy feat but worth every step
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
The hike up Arore mountain in Muri can be quite a walk and is not for the fainthearted. Cook Islands News journalist Losirene Lacanivalu rose to the challenge, and the reward was breath taking.
The perks of being an army officer
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
Proud Cook Islander Lance Corporal Thomas Harrison, a soldier in the New Zealand Defence Force, wants to encourage people back home to dream big and pursue any career their heart desires.
'Dad-ication' is key
Thursday 3 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Nia Heather is jack of all trades but nothing beats being a dad.
New Tourism Industry Council president talks tough
Saturday 29 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
It’s not textbook management. But Liana Scott doesn’t care. The tourism boss’s forthright style gets results – and if others won’t step up, she will.
The ariki Numangatini of Mangaia
Friday 28 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Today, Tangitamaiti Tereapii will be invested as the 9th ariki Numangatini of Mangaia. Allan Tuara and Rod Dixon, of Mangaia, tell how the powers of the Mangaian Aronga Mana have become enshrined in our Constitution.
Going local: New cruise boat named in honour of ground-breaking politician
Tuesday 25 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weekend
Who better to explain Aitutaki’s captivating sea-life than marine scientist Richard Story? Jonathan Milne and his family go out on the water.
Helping the models of the Pacific dream big
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
For those that feel down or depressed, this Cook Islands model wants to share God’s love and light – on the catwalk.
A home away from home
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
They had a dream. The Cook Islands community in Queensland wanted their children to have the same chances as everyone else – and that meant finding a way to nurture them economically and culturally.
'No man is an island, entire of itself' – John Donne
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weekend
Island countries have a choice of whether and how to reopen their borders – it’s a luxury that most of the world doesn’t have. So what are they doing? Jonathan Milne investigates different islands’ solutions to Covid-19.
'Every day is a new day and I'm blessed to be here with my Mum'
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Ruth Sahay knows how tough it can to be to care for a loved one as their mind is gripped by dementia; now she is sharing that experience with others.
Landfill worker: 'People can make my job easier by simply separating their waste'
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
Government Infrastructure bosses may work miracles in creating solutions for reusing and recycling and getting rid of our rubbish, but it’s a really stink job unless the community does its bit to reduce waste.
In the footsteps of giants
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
Cook Islanders were some of the first Pacific people to write down and publish their stories; now, they are among the first to tell those stories on the new platform of podcasting.
'If I can do it, anyone can'
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
There’s no special secret to the phenomenal success of the Johnson’s health and fitness challenges. It’s just about supporting each other.
Kiwi couple are happily stranded – in paradise
Monday 10 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weekend
While the rest of the world locked down against Covid-19, Carlie Paterson and Coral Seath have been spending their days basking in the sun, swimming with the turtles and hiking in the jungle-clad mountains. Not too shabby.
