Culture
Cook Islands library offers names for country's big bid at stardom
Wednesday 9 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture
A list of star names is available at the Cook Islands Library and Museum for those who wish to help emblazon this country’s history and heritage in the heavens.
Just give it a go,' says winning singer
Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Hundreds of parents and supporters raised the roof of the National Auditorium, welcoming the Junior Song Quest contestants – but as each singer began, the room fell into captivated silence.
A new Pacific Tattoo
Monday 16 September 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Culture
For some young men it would be a dream come true: being the sole male in a team of 16 dancers flying to Sydney to perform in the international Edinburgh Tattoo South Pacific Showcase.
Australia mounts military airlift to get Cooks to big performance
Thursday 12 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture
The National Arts Theatre team will fly the Cook Islands flag at the Military Tattoo in Sydney.
Maori king welcomed home to Aitutaki
Saturday 31 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The island of Aitutaki welcomed Maori King Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero, his wife Makau Ariki Atawhai, family and delegation yesterday afternoon.
Ui Ariki welcome the King Tuheitia to Marae
Friday 30 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
New Zealand Maori King Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero, his wife Makau Ariki Atawhai and their grandson were carried on a pa’ata for the opening of the Kiriti Maro Tai ceremony at the Atupare Marae in Puaikura.
Islands decide Aronga Mana
Thursday 22 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The 48th Ui Ariki conference closed with a range of significant matters discussed, including the clarification of which traditional title holders fall under the category of Te Aronga Mana.
Blood v law: Traditional leaders' call
Wednesday 21 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The Ui Ariki have resolved adopted children should be allowed to inherit land, if they have no chance of ever knowing their biological parents.
Tou Ariki re-elected head of chiefs
Wednesday 14 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Traditional leaders continue to debate how to solve issues with customs.
Aitutaki stops as Vaeruarangi Ariki Teaukura laid to rest
Saturday 10 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Vaeruarangi Ariki Teaukura of Aitutaki was regarded as controversial and outspoken on the traditional leadership and customs and traditions of the Cook Islands.
A fitting end to Te Maeva Nui
Tuesday 6 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The annual cultural festival officially closed yesterday with the pounding of drum beats echoing through the National Auditorium, along with cheers of elation and an impromptu show of dancing skills from Members of Parliament present.
Are chiefs still relevant?
Friday 2 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Traditional leaders debated their own relevance on the last day of Te Koutu Nui conference.
The world comes to town
Friday 2 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
It was fiery and – just as Te Maeva Nui 2019’s theme demands – International Night was passionate.
Te Maeva Nui 2019: The fire and the fury
Thursday 1 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Cook Islands' dancers took a breather last night from four nights of competition, leaving open the stage for Te Maeva Nui's famous international night.
Dancers advised to hydrate
Wednesday 31 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The female dancer of the Pukapuka/Nassau group who fainted on Monday night after the group’s performance has recovered quickly and is back with the team, taking it easy and drinking lots of water.
Cooks' own Culture Club
Tuesday 30 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Te Maeva Nui cultural performances kicked off last night with Aitutaki Enua (pictured) starting the show with a pe’e – their traditional chant.
Glory, glory- Te Maeva Nui 2019
Monday 29 July 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Culture
The choirs of the Cook Islands opened Te Maeva Nui last night with soaring tributes to the islands, their peoples, and to God.
The Maeva Nui: The love and the passions
Saturday 27 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Boom! And they’re off. Te Maeva Nui, the biggest cultural event in the South Pacific, is underway.
Where to be for the best parade view
Friday 26 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Find your place early for the spectacular 28-float parade to launch Te Maeva Nui 2019.
Mamatua joyously embraces a new heavenly adventure
Tuesday 23 July 2019 | Published in Culture
When one is invited to “bring a plate” to a dinner in New Zealand, it means one with food on it.
