Articles by Supplied

Letter: Questions surrounding ‘concrete pads’ outside Apii Takitumu grounds

Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana Editor, Can someone from ICI please explain to me what the purpose of building the two concrete structures out on the road at Takitumu Primary School was/is supposed to serve?

Draft immigration policy change proposal to be submitted following sector concerns

Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

A draft Immigration policy change proposal has been endorsed by Prime Minister Mark Brown and is expected to be submitted to Cabinet, according to Te Kauono Tutara e Te Mana Tiaki – the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI).

Kata: Starlink

Tuesday 29 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: PM on release of Fukushima water

Tuesday 29 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

One question that should be posed to our Prime Minister who has foolishly backed nuclear treated water dumping into Moana Nui A Kiva and the Japanese government.

Letter: Keep our beaches clean

Tuesday 29 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I'm writing to give some (hopefully) constructive criticism of the rubbish on the beaches on your beautiful island.

New E-Commerce work plan to drive economic growth and innovation

Tuesday 29 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands has taken a significant step towards fostering a dynamic e-commerce ecosystem with the launch of the Cook Islands E-Commerce Acceleration Work Plan.

Kata: Shopping

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Heavy rain puts dampener on game following exciting week of matches

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

In an unexpected turn of events, heavy rainfall marred the exciting encounter between Titikaveka FC and Avatiu FC on Saturday.

Letter: Monopoly in Pacific shipping lanes

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

To the Editor, Further to the report from Al Williams in Saturday’s paper.

Cooks looking to Saudi Arabia for funding

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

A delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has landed in Rarotonga to explore how the Middle Eastern country can help fund infrastructure projects in the Cook Islands.

Kata: Fukushima

Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: ‘Agriculture in these islands is broken’

Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana Editor, I am a visitor to your beautiful islands and have been for many years observing the growth over time.

Letter: Who’s pulling the strings?

Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, While the Prime Minister is too busy on his overseas trips, his Cabinet Minister George “Maggie” Angene appears to be running a racket by treating the Ministry of Cultural Development bank account like his personal piggy bank.

Nikao to host Tupapa, Titikavea hosts Avatiu

Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The line-up of football matches continues today.

Kata: Trump

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church Talk: ‘Do right all shall be restored’

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The first and greatest of all commandments Jesus in Mark’s Gospel Chapter 12: 29 – 31 reminds a young Pharisee lawyer, “Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is One Lord: 30, And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength, writes Bishop Tutai Pere.

Public Service Commissioner commends Pacific Fale

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter has commended Tania Ott and her team at the Pacific Fale for assisting Pacific commissioners to achieve their priorities despite the challenges of Covid-19.

Letter: Aitutaki ‘booming’

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Having just come back from a two-day work mission to Aitutaki, I was amazed to see the number of tourists, people, cars, heavy duty tricks, motorcycles . . . busy, busy scenes everywhere. No scene like it, even in Rarotonga.

Letter: ‘A lump in my throat and tears in my eyes’

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I only recently came across your article of 17th June 2011 regarding the passing of Te Tika Mataiapo Dorice Reid as I was researching for my autobiography.

Kata: Position

Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion