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Articles by Supplied
A US election like no other
Wednesday 4 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features
Former Cook Islands News editor Richard Moore was in Manhattan this week, capturing the mood on the streets of New York.
Letter: US Election results affect the whole world
Wednesday 4 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I’m a Cook Islander and also a naturalized US Citizen and I voted in the US election. I can’t wait until this is over. America is so divided right now. It definitely affects us in Hawaii because we are one of the 50 States in the Union. Hawaii has been a Blue State (Democrat) for […]
Traditional skills help Pacific islanders survive the pandemic
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
A study into impact of Covid-19 on tourism-deprived examines four aspects of well-being: mental, financial, social and physical.
Letter: Appointing a new police chief
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In view of the government ministers’ portfolios announced by Prime Minister Mark Brown, I would have thought he would hand over the Police portfolio to Minister Mac Mokoroa now rather than later. In New Zealand the Minister of Police is not the Prime Minister. The thing is there are rumours that a current […]
Nikao Sokattak on the rise
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga and Puaikura maintain their lead in the premier men’s and senior women’s football competition.
Bumper crowd at local art exhibition
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National
A crowd of more than 100 people turned out to Mahiriki Tangaroa’s new exhibition ‘In a Perfect World’ at Bergman Gallery, Taputapuatea.
Ruta Tangiiau Mave: More than just ‘trick or treat’
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
OPINION: It interests me, why people view the moon negatively, when we use it so often for tides, fishing and planting.
Opposition questions police probe
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Opposition Democratic Party is dismayed with police announcement of an investigation into the disappearance of a little boy at sea 13 months after he went missing while travelling on an inter-island vessel.
Titikaveka eyes redemption against Nikao Sokattak
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Titikaveka premier men’s side will be out for redemption when they take on Nikao Sokattak in round 12 of Rarotonga football competition at the CIFA complex in Matavera this afternoon.
Rarotonga doctor was unsung hero of NZ’s worst bus crash
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Memory Lane
Last week, Cook Islands News told the story of Dr James Maoate Rennie, a Ngatangiia -born doctor who served as a medic with the Eighth Army in North Africa. After the story was published, Cook Islands News was contacted by Dr. Rennie’s son Bill, who lives in Titikaveka.
Cook Islanders named for 2020 Tri-Nations series
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Residents have named a strong squad to take on the local Samoan and Fijian teams in the upcoming 2020 Tri-Nations.
Te Ipukarea Society calls for moratorium on deep-sea mineral exploitation
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
OPINION: Cook Islands has moved a step closer to extracting valuable minerals from its ocean floor following the launch of seabed exploration license a week ago. In this week’s column, local environment group Te Ipukarea Society explain their position on deep sea mining.
Opposition leader Browne appalled at ‘kerfuffle’ comment
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Demo leader Tina Browne says the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management’s recent handling of audit reports on the government's finances “has legal implications”.
Transforming our ‘tight spots’ with God’s help
Friday 30 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
How can God help us when we experience “tight spots” in life? Pastor Eric Toleafoa, of the Cook Islands Seventh-day Adventist Church, explains the Bible’s message.
Free agent Takairangi
Thursday 29 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islander Brad Takairangi is among established NRL players who have been cut by Parramatta Eels without a new club for next year.
Te Tuhi Kelly: The making of an ‘ideal politician’
Thursday 29 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
OPINION: It is a lack of education and self-interest that is getting our politicians up kaka creek without a paddle, writes Te Tuhi Kelly, the founder of Progressive Party of the Cook Island.
Matavera the team to watch
Wednesday 28 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Matavera U17 will be the team to watch at the 2020 Round Cup competition at the CIFA complex today.
Demos to lay formal complaint
Wednesday 28 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics
Democratic Party Leader Tina Browne says it is extremely disturbing that Audit reports dating back to 2015 have been removed from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management website.
Backtrack: Remembering ‘Band Vagabonds’
Tuesday 27 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment
Few if any of today’s generation would have heard of the dance band ‘The Vagabonds’ of the 1960s and early 1970s. Alan Tuara of Mangaia takes a look back at the golden days of 'The Vagabonds'.
William Foster: Making the national games ‘better’
Tuesday 27 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor
Here are a few serious suggestions for Athletics, CISNOC and CIIC to make Athletics in the 2022 Cook Islands Games, truly successful. Please take these considerations into your future planning and implementation stages.