Articles by Supplied

Letter: Quit relying on tourism

Tuesday 9 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, While the people of the Cook Islands witnessed firsthand the devastation that the Covid-19 pandemic had on the economy, the business sector of our nation and the community alike told Prime Minister Mark Brown to get moving on plans to diversify the economy and quit just relying on tourism to drive growth.

Kata: League 9's champs

Monday 8 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Flag addition raises eyebrows

Monday 8 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Interesting to read that the PM is “suggesting” a flag rethink (Cook Islands News, December 14, 2023, changing the current national flag back to the original flag design from Papa Arapati’s day.

‘Home where the heart is’: Beloved broadcaster laid to rest in Matavera

Monday 8 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane, National, Weekend

Flamboyant personality, passionate advocate for the Cook Islands language, broadcaster, and producer Bernard (Bernice) Tairea, affectionately known as “Poepoe”, was laid to rest in Matavera on Saturday.

Kata: Vote by proxy

Saturday 6 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Virtues in Paradise: What are your intentions for 2024

Saturday 6 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

“Looking forward, looking back. I’ve come a long way down the track,” sings Australian country singer Slim Dusty. It’s a great song for the New Year, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Kata: Tuna

Friday 5 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Montreal teacher supporting special-needs educators in Aitutaki

Friday 5 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Features, Outer Islands, Weekend

Canadian Lorena D’Alessandro learned teachers in Aitutaki are not especially well-equipped to work with children with ADHD and autism during her first visit in 2022. The veteran English Montreal School Board teacher returned late last year with some much-needed donations and tools for the students. (This article was originally published in the Montreal Gazette on January 4, 2024)

Church Talk: The Messiah is coming

Friday 5 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Happy New Year to you all! I believe 2023 was at its best in terms of the many activities we have immersed ourselves into. The Bicentenary celebration of Nga-Pu-Toru as well as Rarotonga, the CICC General Assembly, the re-opening of Ziona Tapu in Avarua, TeKapuaanga Meeting House in Takuvaine, Ziona in Arorangi and Betela in Titikaveka to name just a few. Praise be to God Almighty. By Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro, Senior Lecturer at Takamoa Theological College.

Letter: Taps run wild

Thursday 4 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Perhaps To Tatou Vai (TTV) management is so busy that they’ve not read the comments in letters to this newspaper about the unrelenting wastage of treated drinking water by some of our farmers.

Letter: Prioritise health and education

Thursday 4 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Most infrastructure projects can create significant economic stimulus that can benefit everyone in the economy. But that is not the case in the Cook Islands.

Inaugural Walk a Mile race a success

Thursday 4 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

Gabriella Tolosa and Cole Tavioni Bamber won the youth award at the inaugural Walk a Mile Race on Tuesday after only intending to complete the first lap.

Kata: Happy New Year

Wednesday 3 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Transformational work in Rarotonga earns New Zealand Navy Commander second honour

Wednesday 3 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

When Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Lieutenant Commander Makoare (Mark) Kohupara Te Kani posted to the Cook Islands in January 2020 as a Maritime Surveillance Adviser, he expected to travel. Weeks into posting, lockdowns isolated Rarotonga from the world.

Kata: National Environment Service

Saturday 30 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Dreaver’s decades of impact : Pacific journalist honoured in New Year awards

Saturday 30 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, Local, National

TVNZ’s Pacific correspondent and former Cook Islands News journalist Barbara Dreaver talks to Pacific Media Network’s Khalia Strong on three decades reporting on Pacific issues, and making her parents proud.

Govt has not considered policy guidelines on casino license issue: Fiji PM

Friday 29 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Coalition Government had not considered or approved any policy guidelines on the issuance of casino licenses.

Church Talk: Reflecting on God’s blessings and shared strength in the Cook Islands

Friday 29 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Let us all continue to share our joys with one another, our concerns with one another, challenges with one another, needs with one another, outreach sharing and compassion with one another, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.

Mavericks crowned Touch champs

Thursday 28 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The Noel Mani-led Mavericks were crowned the new champions of the Vodafone Cook Islands Boxing Day Touch Rugby Tournament 2023.

For the culture: How community carnivals are helping grow the game

Thursday 28 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

A chance to help young players better connect with their cultural identity inspired Cook Islands international Will Samuel to return from his maiden overseas campaign at the Pacific Championships with an empowered passion to represent his nation.