Cook Islands Kukicast
John Roberts
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Discover the South Pacific paradise of the Cook Islands through fascinating chats with those who have a unique insight
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"Boss" McKegg, Cook Islands Trader
The CITC in Rarotonga is the closest the Cook Islands get to a superstore and for more than 100 years it’s been a part of daily life. Its story is entwined in the nation’s history thanks to the…
MAUKE - a magical paradise through the eyes of the Mayor
MAUKE is the most easterly of the Cook Islands and even though it’s just a short flight from the capital island of Rarotonga 277 kms away, it’s very different in landscape and lifestyle. There are…
Now we are 60: The party so far
What do the best breadfruit stew, the unveiling of 15 stunning murals and a colourful and noisy parade of dancing, drumming and singing in the streets have in common? They're just some of the events…
DIAMOND CELEBRATION OF A NATION
The Cook Islands is having the biggest celebration in its history. 2025 sees a whole year of events marking 60 years of self-government and this is a special edition of Kukicast as the main events…
A young family's Cook Islands legacy
This is a very personal story of a young family from London, England who moved to the Cook Islands to work as missionaries at a pivotal point in its history. It’s told in a new book by way of some…
The biggest birthday party in Cook Islands' history
2025 marks 60 years of self-rule in the Cook Islands and big celebrations are planned. Emile Kairua from the Ministry of Cultural Development is organising them and in this podcast he gives an…
PALMERSTON ISLAND - An Englishman's Legacy
PALMERSTON ISLAND, 500kms North West of the capital island of Rarotonga, is populated by the descendants of Englishman William Marsters who settled there in 1863. And although it’s part of the Cook…
Hold the front page!
Meet the man who knows more about the Cook Islands than nearly anyone else…because it’s his job to know. Rashneel Kumar is the editor of ‘Cook Islands News’, the six days a week national newspaper.…
Why the Cook Islands should be on every bucket list
The Cook Islands are a very long way from anywhere unless you happen to live in New Zealand…and even then they’re a three and a half hour plane journey away. So how do you persuade people from the…
AITUTAKI - Jewel in the Cook Islands crown
Aitutaki is the second most visited of the Cook Islands and a picture-perfect paradise with a lagoon so blue you’d think someone had painted it that colour! Swimming or snorkelling among its…
16 years alone on a deserted island
The idea of living alone for years on a deserted island might be a nightmare for some, but for Tom Neale it was his dream come true. He spent 16 years of his life on remote Suwarrow in the Cook…
Fish sandwiches and beer - Ian Rankin's Cook Islands
The Cook Islands are a world away from Edinburgh in Scotland where best selling author, Ian Rankin lives and his novels about Detective Inspector John Rebus are set. But in this episode, Ian recalls…
Introducing Kukicast
Find out what KUKICAST is all about in this short introduction with clips from some of the episodes. Presenter John Roberts tells of his love for this Polynesian paradise in the South Pacific and…
Sharing the love: Cook Islands Tourism CEO
WHAT IS IT THAT MAKES THE COOK ISLANDS SO SPECIAL? Karla Eggelton definitely knows because she’s lived there all her life and is uniquely placed to tell us as she’s Chief Executive of tourism. In…
"Trader Jack" Cooper - a Cook Islands legend
Trader Jacks near the harbour on Rarotonga is iconic. In this episode, Jack's daughter, Vanessa talks about its colourful history and its legendary owner. Sadly, Jack Cooper died in June, 2022 but…
A Young Adventurer on Penrhyn/Tongareva
24 year old Tom Robinson from Brisbane, Australia was on an 8,000 nautical miles voyage from Peru to Australia aiming to become the youngest person ever to row single-handed across the Pacific. He …
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Cook Islands Kukicast has published 16 episodes since July 2023, covering topics in Documentary, Places & Travel.
Cook Islands Kukicast is currently declining with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 21m.
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