Weekend
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.
The pull of the tide
Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
Late at night once a month, whether it’s warm or cold, a small group of people gather quietly on the beach at Muri. They talk, then they walk into the lagoon and dive below the surface. What drives these Full Moon Swimmers?
'A lot of people need help in our village at this time'
Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
Infrastructure Cook Islands has poured energy and resources into fixing up roads, bridges and culverts this year, to protect homes and businesses from regular and devastating floods. This week’s one-in-four-years record downpour was the big test.
Sailing on the quiet of Aitutaki lagoon
Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weekend
Taking the family out sailing on Aitutaki lagoon with Captain Ted Tavai is a reminder of just how lucky we are – and how important it is to value that by supporting our local businesses.
Fisheries industry: Hooking the big one
Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
Local fishermen are struggling to make a buck with the tourists gone – but it is large-scale fisheries that could yet help the country get back on its feet again.
'One person can make a difference'
Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
Earrings from used plastics; packaging from used toilet rolls. Rebecca Jim tells Rashneel Kumar how she is selling a clean dream to customers overseas.
A Nazi spy in the Cook Islands?
Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
With Hitler having just seized power in Germany, and tensions rising across Europe, Mangaia residents were understandably suspicious of the sandy-haired, Luger-carrying Nazi sympathiser who turned up on their island.
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.
'Safest man on the planet' is back on dry land after 267-day sailing odyssey
Tuesday 21 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weekend
Cook Islands government came to the assistance of a man sailing solo around the world, allowing him to avoid coming in contact with other people since before the coronavirus first emerged.
Raro masks bring smiles
Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
Surgical scrub hats made out of Cook Islands materials have brightened the days of doctors, nurses and patients at the Queen’s Hospital in London during this unprecedented Covid-19 time.
The historic fishing club where most people don't fish
Monday 13 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Cook Islands Game Fishing Club has made the headlines a few times with the big fish weighed in there – but to its members, it’s not about the contest but about the community.
'A true island princess'
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
Family and friends remember Tutevera Wichman-Evans, a proud Cook Islander and a beautiful soul who was born to perform.
The principal who will miss Rarotonga
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
When the St Joseph’s principal returns to New Zealand, she looks forward to showing her family there how to make ika mata.
WWI memorial theft is 'sad and disheartening' – Sir Tom Marsters
Wednesday 8 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
Queen’s Representative dismayed thieves would take monument to Cook Islands heroes. Katrina Tanirau and NZ Herald report.
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.
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.
