Articles by Supplied

Cook Islands look to recalibrate relationship with the UN

Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown, and Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tepaeru Herrmann met with newly appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRCO) Themba Kalua this week.

Kata: Cannabis

Wednesday 23 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cooks among Oceanian athletics on climate change talks and sport

Wednesday 23 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

Athletics leaders from Oceania have expressed fears for the future of their islands here, and warned "we are actually talking two different languages" in search of continual improvement in competition while combatting climate change.

Letter: Cannabis

Wednesday 23 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Under (t) of the Regulations of the Drugs Act,the Executive Council can provide an exemption of any person or classes of persons from imposing any conditions or obligations of any controlled drug.

Letter: ‘None of this was necessary’

Wednesday 23 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana, This entire Takitumu road/crossing/ fence issue is just tutae moko.

Kata: Matavera Bend

Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands Rugby League announces sponsorship deal with 4XC

Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

The Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) team has announced a sponsorship deal with 4XC, a forex brokerage firm based in the Cook Islands.

Letter: Implementing cannabis legalisation

Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I write out of concern for the majority passed Cook Islands referendum on marijuana legalisation and the direction in which the government is proceeding.

Kata: Child-proof

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tupapa too strong for Titikaveka

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Last week, the 2023 Rarotonga football competition matches provided an array of impressive performances from local teams. Spectators were treated to exciting battles between Puaikura FC and Avatiu FC, Tupapa Maraerenga FC and Titikaveka, and Matavera FC and Nikao Sokattak FC.

Letter: ‘Point finger at administrators’

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

To the ex-boxer calling out sport free loaders. If you have a problem, go to the federations’ executive, CISNOC, etc and make a formal report to make them accountable.

Letter: Pay rise for health workers

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Obesity, diabetes, hospital lack of maintenance – what do they have in common?

Project launched for safe removal of legacy waste on Rarotonga

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

The National Environment Service (NES) has partnered with Cook Islands General Transport (CIGT) to launch the “Tita’ ki te Tita’ kore Project”.

Cook Islands to unveil new policy to boost ICT sector

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The National ICT Policy and two other associated documents to bolster the country’s information and communication technologies (ICT) division will be launched by Prime Minister Mark Brown this week.

Kata: Parking system

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Football fans in for a treat

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Football fans can look forward to an action-packed round two in the Rarotonga football competition when Matavera takes on Nikao Sokattak and Tupapa Maraerenga battles Titikaveka today.

Virtues of paradise: What is love? The greatest virtue of all

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Love isn’t just a feeling. It’s much more. Love is a virtue, a state of being, a practice. Love is a choice. Of all the virtues named in the sacred scriptures of the world’s religions, love is at the heart of them all.

Weatherman hopes to pave the way forward in meteorological service

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Weather

Director of the Cook Islands Meteorological Service, Arona Ngari, is encouraging Pacific Governments and donor partners to invest in the future of Meteorological Services to ensure communities continue to be protected from all hazards.

Kata: Meat certification fee

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church Talk: Take heart, do not be afraid

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The Gospel that I preached on last Sunday was taken from Matthew 14:22-23: “And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid,” writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.