Articles by Supplied

Letter: Cook Islands’ green dream

Tuesday 20 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Kia Orana, once upon a time long, long ago, well some nine years ago anyway (about 2015), the then prime minister Henry Puna made the bold and audacious statement that the Cook Islands would be 100 per cent green energy by 2020.

Kata: Golden Eggs

Monday 19 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: $354m fine

Saturday 17 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tupapa Maraerenga FC lose opener

Saturday 17 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Vaivase-Tai FC have powered their way past Tupapa Maraerenga FC in the opening match of the OFC Men’s Champions League – Qualifying in Tonga, scoring four unanswered goals to give them the perfect start in qualifying group.

Virtues in Paradise: The power of unity

Saturday 17 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

In small islands and towns, it’s tricky to work out solutions to conflict, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Kata: Nurse Shortage

Friday 16 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Bouquets and brickbats

Friday 16 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

There is the old adage about bouquets and brickbats and here is my short list of some of who qualify for one or the other.

Letter: Starlink versus local provider

Friday 16 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I know there are naysayers out there who think Starlink is not offering any benefits to our economy and hence shouldn’t be allowed into the country.

Crackdown on water wasters

Friday 16 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National

The Rarotonga water agency has disconnected supply to ‘unoccupied’ properties on the island for water misuse, urging residents to conserve water.

Church talk: Unity through diversity in faith

Thursday 15 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Our 200-year history of Christianity, whether we are part of our more traditional churches, or our more vibrant faith communities, should stand to confirm that the Lord lives in all our faith communities.

Superfund booms with $30m growth

Thursday 15 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) ended 2023 on a high with their assets under management at NZD$236 million, up almost $30 million on 31 December 2022.

Kata: Marijuana

Thursday 15 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Ex-Deputy PM pay

Thursday 15 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Now that “Hon” Tapaitau has been found guilty, and will be sentenced in due course, when will he repay all that extra money he was so unreasonably paid as DPM?

Letter: EVs replacing government fleet

Thursday 15 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The 25 EV (electric vehicle) cars bought with public funds for the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum Meeting is a continuing story.

Kata: War

Wednesday 14 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Pet Talk: Te Are Manu welcomes new medical director and adjusts service hours

Wednesday 14 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

The team at Te Are Manu (TAM) have hit the new year at full steam. We are very fortunate and thankful to the relief staff and volunteers who worked with TAM through the festive season. It was a busy time for human and animal alike.

Letter: Cannabis laws

Wednesday 14 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I’m publicly asking the Prime Minister Mark Brown to make use of his power as our top elected official to live up to the promise and grant a full, complete and unconditional pardon to all our people who are still being subjected to this day to the brutal, barbaric and laws on marijuana.

Cook Islands, New Zealand renew immigration partnership for another five years

Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) last week renewed for another five years their Partnership Arrangement with Immigration New Zealand (INZ), an agency of the New Zealand Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

Kata: Winston Peters

Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Hendersons conquer Coast to Coast

Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Another bucket list event was ticked off over the weekend by Cook Islands father and son duo, Kevin and Thomas Henderson, completing the two-day Kathmandu Coast to Coast in South Island, New Zealand.