Articles by Supplied

Kata:Climate change fund

Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Nauru at Forum

Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church Talk: A light in the darkness

Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

When we do any good at all anywhere, whatever our religious affiliation or none, we are indeed shining a light in the darkness for others, writes Sr Elizabeth Browne-Russell sjc of the Catholic Church.

Kata: Gaza

Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Annual golf fundraiser set to attract ‘Allies’

Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Golf, Sports

An annual fun sporting fundraiser which benefits various community groups is set to come alive on Rarotonga this coming weekend.

Jet aircraft line the tarmac at Rarotonga Airport

Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Travel

Cook Islands News reader Kevin Cook captured this image of Rarotonga International Airport on Wednesday.

Kata: Fukushima Nuclear Wastewater

Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

CIFA player development officer attends workshop in New Zealand

Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Sports

The Cook Islands Football Association's (CIFA) player development officer, Daniel Taokia, has recently returned from attending the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Player Development workshop.

Forum Opinion: Pacific needs powerful voice against superpower dominance

Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, Editorials, National, Opinion

The Pacific Islands Forum chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister, Mark Brown, is emerging as one of the more powerful Pacific leaders’ voices in projecting the region’s concerns and priorities to the world, writes Dr Shailendra Bahadur Singh.

Letter: Where are the women at the Pacific Islands Forum Leadership?

Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The leadership line up in the Cook Islands News Pacific Islands Forum Supplement on Saturday and again at the opening of the Forum yesterday was a sad gender affair. PM Fiame Naomi Mata’afa of Samoa was the only woman leader.

Ellis appointed to Cook Islands Investment Corporation Board

Tuesday 7 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Well-known local personality and entrepreneur Rohan Ellis who is “renowned for getting things done” has been appointed to the Cook Islands Investment Corporation Board of Directors.

Kata: $100 ticket

Monday 6 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Late penalty gives Tupapa victory

Monday 6 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The match of the week saw football fans gather at the home of Cook Islands Football, CIFA, to witness a pulsating battle between premier men’s giants Nikao Sokattak FC and Tupapa Maraerenga FC on Saturday.

Letter: Who owns Rarotonga’s roads?

Monday 6 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, My opinion article in the Cook Islands News of 21.10.23 called for community consultation on horseshoe roads, and has so far generated a considerable number of comments.

Kata: Forum traffic

Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Nikao, Tupapa battle for top spot

Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Nikao Sokattak and Tupapa Maraerenga square off at the CIFA complex this afternoon for the biggest football game of the season, which is expected to produce a nail-biting and competitive battle.

Welcome to the Cook Islands!

Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National

Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown welcomes our Pacific Islands leaders, partners and guests to the Cook Islands.

Kata: Foreign travel

Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church Talk: Testimony of Christ

Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

A testimony does not necessarily just happen spontaneously. Gaining a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ requires some effort, and often comes as a result of obedience to the principles of righteousness in the face of challenges or trials, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Letter: A dog and pony show

Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The KR’s Prerogative of Mercy and Pardon for Papa Arapati, signed and sealed to be a done deal before the eyes of the southern hemisphere focus on the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting, is certainly a historic event.