Articles by Supplied

Virtues in Paradise: Fruits of the spirit

Saturday 1 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

Does your heart ever ache over something you’ve lost? Linda Kavelin-Popov writes.

Kata: Putin & Trump

Saturday 1 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Winston to China

Friday 28 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Fund the Police, Not MP Travel

Friday 28 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

For years, the Cook Islands Police Service has been crying out for more frontline officers. They need 46 staff across all divisions. Recruitment is frozen. The Maritime Division is stretched to breaking point. There’s barely anyone left for community policing—just one officer, trying to cover an entire nation.

Letter: Response to Warren Wichman’s ‘Celebrating War”

Friday 28 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Warren Wichman, The 105mm Howitzer provided by the NZ Defence Force, was for the contribution Cook Island men and women have made to the NZ Defence Force from WW1 onwards.

Letter: Out of touch with reality

Friday 28 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana Editor, Poor Mark Brown is simply out of touch with reality.

Letter: Plastic ‘carvings’

Friday 28 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Mr Editor Many of the hundreds of tourists swarming off the big cruise liners like an invasion end up at Punanga Nui Market and stand in front of the big display labeled, "Cook Islands Necklaces" at $9 each - the ones that left China at 50 cents or so, plastic "carvings".

Church Talk: Battling our own storms of life

Thursday 27 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

As I read this passage from Mark 4:35, these are the words of Jesus to his disciples: “Let us cross over to the other side”. It was a very busy week of preaching and teaching evidenced by miracles, healing, as well as casting out demons and raising the dead, writes Rev. Vakaroto Ngaro of Takamoa Theological College.

Kata: NZ China meeting

Thursday 27 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: No such thing as luck

Thursday 27 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Mr, Mrs, Miss, Master Cartoonist, Ghost writer-artist (of CIs.news 25/02/25 Kata’s page 4), there is absolutely no such thing as luck, chance nor coincidence but faith, obedience and belief in Jesus Christ, who says in John 14:10 – 14: “Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. 11, Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works sake.

Letter: Dear Tin Soldier – “Stand at Ease” “Stand Easy”

Thursday 27 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Yes, we did receive much advice from about covering the 105mm L5 Howitzer on the day the gun was put in place. This advice came from a number of well-meaning consultants – builders, painters and also old Australian Gunners.

Letter: Dubiousness puzzling behaviour

Thursday 27 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, We cannot allow Mr Brown's statement that the NZ media and experts think the Cook Island nation are "too dumb" to realise the implications of its own decisions, go without comment.

Kata: NZ Media

Wednesday 26 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Pet talk: Recognising pain in animals: A guide for pet owners

Wednesday 26 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Pain in animals can be difficult to detect, as they often hide discomfort to avoid appearing vulnerable. Unlike humans, they cannot verbally communicate their pain, so it is essential for owners to understand the signs and types of pain their pets may experience, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Letter: Voters are watching

Wednesday 26 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Mark Brown Accuses Experts Thinking "We Are Too Dumb"

Letter: No confidence motion clarification

Wednesday 26 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The need for clarification and explanation of the current stalemate and confusion of the passage of the no confidence motion against the PM and cabinet can be resolved as follows:

Opinion: Cook Islands-China deals: ‘The devil is in the detail’

Tuesday 25 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

While the Action Plan 2025-2030 for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) and a couple of MoU’s between the Cook Islands and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have been signed, Cook Islands local capacity and the political context needs to be examined more closely to understand some of the implications, writes Merita Tuari’i.

Kata: Met office

Tuesday 25 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Nomination for PM’s replacement

Tuesday 25 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Watching NZ PM Luxon on NZ TV this (yesterday) morning says the following, quote “We have no problem with the people of the Cook Islands.

Cook Islands Police complete final safety training

Monday 24 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Police Service completed its final round of training under the Officer Safety Pacific initiative, supported by New Zealand Police last week.