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Articles by Supplied
Letter: All in the numbers
Tuesday 21 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, How is it that a $20.6 million hole has now appeared in the 2024/25 budget – via the Half-Year Economic & Fiscal Update (HYEFU) – a deficit which was not forecast when the budget was tabled in parliament in May/June last year?
Police investigate weekend incidents
Tuesday 21 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
A series of incidents were attended to by the Cook Islands Police Service over the weekend, including two motorbike crashes, menacing dogs and stolen money.
Cook Islands pastor dies in Australian floodwaters
Tuesday 21 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The search for a man swept from a flooded causeway in northern New South Wales has ended, with his body discovered downstream.
Letter: Decriminalising cannabis
Monday 20 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
It’s clear to this writer that Trevor Pitt earns his salary as PR man for the Police. He’s explained why it took the Police days to arrest a suspect of an apparent armed property invasion when the victim had identified the suspect to the Police immediately.
Letter: Police Minister
Monday 20 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I think the Police Minister should steer clear of his Uncle Norman George as a potential Police Commissioner.
Letter: Police funding versus Tourism
Monday 20 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
How about looking at doubling the Police budget allocation and taking those funds out of Tourism. Tourism is a self-serving so-called major earning ministry with many taxpayer funded junkets around the world for so many “destination/digital marketing” lackeys.
Letter: Police salaries and recruitment
Monday 20 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The Police Department continues to offer totally inadequate salaries to the new recruits and I suspect all their existing frontline Police are also in the same position. They need to be paid at least $14 to $15 per hour.
‘Dream come true’: Local youth lands massive marlin on first deep-sea trip
Monday 20 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fishing, Sports
Two local fishermen caught a 200-kilogram marlin in Rarotonga waters on Saturday afternoon.
Virtues in Paradise: The gift of companioning
Saturday 18 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
Many individuals have passed on in the last several weeks on Aitutaki. A pattern is emerging among the family members I’m visiting after their loss, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.
New discoveries add to Cook Islands’ rich biodiversity
Saturday 18 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend
The Cook Islands Biodiversity and Ethnobiology Database recently added 338 new species, including four new intertidal air-breathing limpets, the Erythrina Borer moth not recorded in 90 years, and a mysterious moth never seen before, writes Gerald McCormack of the Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust.
Outlaws defend Beach Touch title at 2025 Cook Islands Beach Games
Saturday 18 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The Beach Touch Games was in action during the second week of the Beach Games 2025 at the Nikao Beach Courts this week, showcasing a mix of young and seasoned talent across eight teams competing in the Mixed category tournament.
Church Talk: To worship, serve God and to make Jesus known to all people
Friday 17 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Happy New Year to each and everyone. The festive seasons are now at low key while people are focused on new strategies for this year. Back to work, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of the Takamoa Theological College.
Letter: ‘Norman will make it work!’
Friday 17 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Re: Norman George’s application for the position of police commissioner (without pay for two years) in Cook Islands News, Monday, January 13, edition. Should he be even considered? Absolutely!
Letter: Clarification on Aitutaki streetlights
Friday 17 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, With all due respect to the Honourable Member of Parliament (MP) for Amuri-Ureia, I wish to respond to his letter on Tuesday, 14th January 2025.
Letter: Te Akaepaepa anga o te 60 Mataiti
Thursday 16 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Kia Orana e te iti tangata Kuki Airani I te aroa maata o to tatou Atu ko Iesu Mesia. Te karanga nei te aposetolo Paulo “E rekareka rai” Philipi 4:4.
Pet Talk: Teaching kids to care for cats and dogs
Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Introducing children to the joys and responsibilities of caring for a pet can be a rewarding experience for the entire family, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Letter: Honouring our young heroes
Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, May I request through your column for Government to consider and approve the recommendation for an award MBEs, OBEs or something of that nature or higher to be granted, bestowed or given to the team of young Cook Islanders who won the world competition for some robotic or similar thing that was in the newspaper some months ago.
Letter: Officials ‘dragging the chain’
Tuesday 14 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I wish to correct a statement made by the CEO of Cook Islands Airport Authority regarding comments I made over lighting issues for Aitutaki’s Airport. (Cook Islands News, Saturday, January 11, 2025).
Cummings embrace human-centered design to improve immunisation rates
Tuesday 14 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands
Hearing about something new can bring about mixed feelings, excitement, the desire to learn more, an opportunity for growth and so many questions!
Partitioning -Balancing land use with Customary Values
Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, National
Partitioning land in the Cook Islands is both a practical and meaningful process, offering a unique opportunity to align traditional land rights with modern economic and social needs. This method involves dividing land into small portions, defining new boundaries, and deciding who can own or use the land among family members. While the process can be complex, it holds great potential to make the best use of land and support both family and community wealth, writes Natalie Tikitau.
