Articles by Supplied

‘International flavour’ at Cook Islands Red Cross fundraising ball

Wednesday 3 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands Red Cross fundraising ball this Friday night at Tamarind House in Tupapa will have an international flavour to it on three counts.

Cook Islands women’s team to compete in T20 World Cup qualifier

Wednesday 3 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports

After a successful campaign in the men’s T20 World Cup qualifier last year, it is now the turn of the Cook Islands women’s cricket team to travel overseas and compete on an international stage.

Cook Islanders join Raiders for inaugural NRLW season

Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in

The Canberra Raiders are pleased to announce two more international representatives joining the club for its inaugural NRLW season.

Transforming Cook Islands’ government, business, education, and health sectors using AI

Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Artificial intelligence (AI) presents an opportunity to enhance the economic and social well-being of the Cook Islands’ communities. Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT are cutting-edge AI technologies that offer tremendous potential for organisations across various sectors, writes Tata Crocombe.

Tupapa U18s make clean sweep in Kia Orana Youth Football Tournament

Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Kia Orana Youth Football Tournament came to an end on Saturday with Tupapa Maraerenga making a clean sweep in the under-18 division, winning both the men’s and women’s titles, at CIFA Complex in Matavera.

Cook Islands joins High Ambition Coalition to end plastic pollution

Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

“We have joined the High Ambition Coalition to end plastic pollution. This coalition sets an ambitious target to reverse and end plastic pollution by 2040,” says National Environment Service (NES) director Halatoa Fua.

LETTER: Progress or new problem?

Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The newly constructed sidewalk fronting Trader Jacks is perplexing. Previous to this construction, the open access to the Avarua Wharf from across the street next to the Ministry of Justice where the canoes are stored was seamless.

Teams set to battle for trophies in Kia Orana Youth Festival

Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The finals for the Kia Orana Youth Festival will take place today at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.

Touch holds referees training

Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The Cook Islands Touch Association is hoping to lift the standards of refereeing through a workshop being conducted for referees by top Touch New Zealand Touch referees coach Adrian Purnell.

Young leaders graduate after 10 gruelling days of training

Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

The culmination of 10 gruelling days of leadership training for 25 youngsters was an afternoon of spirited recognition yesterday – for the hard work they had put in under the tutelage and guidance of Police staff.

Virtues: Harvesting hope

Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

Do you dare to dream? Not the kind of dream that comes when you are asleep, but a dream for what you really want to create in your life. By Linda Kevlin-Popov.

Cook Islands athlete strikes gold in Finland

Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

Cook Islands athlete John Wuatai-Tariau, has emerged the standout fighter at the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Finnish Open held last Sunday at the Tikkurila Sports Hall in Finland. By Kendall Vano of Tagata Pasifika.

Kata: Crown

Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

‘Hear the Voice of God, not the voices of the world’: Elder Wakolo

Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Elder Taniela B. Wakolo, General Authority Seventy and member of the Pacific Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, counselled members and friends of the Church in the Cook Islands recently that they must take the time to teach their children of Jesus Christ, or their children will be taught by the disparate voices of others.

Letter:No labourers?

Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

In Saturday 22 April’s front page story (Labour shortage), it stated that we have a labour shortage problem “more so here than in Tonga or Samoa”.

Letter: Vaimaanga backroad ‘disruption’

Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, While amazed with the speed in which Sonny Williams, new MP for Titikaveka tackled the Vaimaanga backroad project, what he succeeded the most was to upset the landowners.

Kata: Air NZ

Thursday 27 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

More tough matches today

Thursday 27 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Fans and spectators can expect to watch some tough football matches for the U18 play-off and round two of the U15 boys and girls game in the lead up to the finals this week.

Tata Crocombe: We must secure our routes to key strategic airports

Thursday 27 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The Cook Islands will never reach its full economic potential without greatly improved air services that only a national airline can achieve. The Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns crashed the tourism industry, highlighting the vulnerability of the Cook Islands economy, which is 85 percent dependent on tourism.

Temporary restriction at National Stadium

Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

As a ‘precautionary measure’, Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) with Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) will over the next few months, at various times while work is being undertaken, close the grandstand, or restrict the number of people sitting on the grandstand at Tereora/National Stadium to 75, effective immediately.