Articles by Supplied

LETTERS: Tourism and direct flights

Saturday 20 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Dear Editor, with no direct flights, unfortunately tourists will just go to other destinations which is a shame as the Cook Islands are such a beautiful place.

Kata: Judge, Jury and Jailer

Friday 19 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

CHURCH TALK: Our union with Christ

Friday 19 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Union with Christ by means of the Holy Spirit is not a peripheral matter in biblical theology, although it is widely neglected. It is a key thought in the Lord’s teaching, as this lecture will show, and it is so important to Pauline theology that one commentator rightly calls it ‘the heart of Paul’s religion’, writes Reverend Vaka Ngaro of Cook Islands Christian Church.

LETTERS: ‘Airlines are struggling too’

Friday 19 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to work out that obviously all airlines would have made a huge loss in the last two years because of this “unplanned” pandemic!

Overfishing – a global problem with significant consequences in the Pacific

Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

The Pacific Ocean, and all its sustainable meaning, connection, and opportunity for Pacific peoples, is under severe threat.

Three generations keep Kuki Airani Tivaevae alive in Auckland City

Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National

Attended by a small pocket of the Kuki Airani Community still residing in Auckland central, a group of mamas, young and old come together to teach and share in the traditional craft of Tivaevae/Tivaivai quilt-making. By Kendall Vano of Tagata Pasifika.

Kata: Police

Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Auckland City claim 10th title in OFC Champions League tournament

Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Auckland City FC have claimed the OFC Champions League 2022 title, and earned a place at the next FIFA Club World Cup™, after a 3-0 win over Tahiti’s AS Vénus at a wet and windy Ngahue Reserve in Auckland.

Kata: Tax Department

Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: International travel challenges

Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, have just done the flight from Sydney via Auckland to Rarotonga and it was the worst time we have done this – a whole day wasted sitting at the airport.

PET TALK: Pain management for dogs and cats

Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

It can be the easiest thing to notice at the extreme. Whimpering, screaming, howling. Or it can be the opposite. Silent, depressed, guarded, aggressive. And because it is so out of character, it stands out, writes Dr Michael Baer of Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Cook Islands Tourism aims to boost visitor numbers with trade focused campaign

Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands’ tourism chief has urged Britons to return to the destination as it launches a campaign to draw visitors.

Kata: Economic Diversification

Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Pacific Oceania Davis Cup team wins gold medal

Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Tennis

Cook Islands tennis representative Brett Baudinet’s Pacific Oceania Davis Cup team won the Asia/Oceania Group III Tie held in Tay Ninh City, Vietnam last week.

LETTERS: ‘No undue delay’ - Justice

Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, I refer to the letter to the editor published in the Cook Islands News, Saturday 13th August by an anonymous writer, and thank you for the opportunity to respond.

Kata: Medicine

Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cannabis related charges

Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, I want to take this time to thank everyone who voted in favour of the medicinal cannabis referendum. Your yes vote has indicated your faith that the use of medicinal cannabis is acceptable in the Cook Islands.

Dream come true

Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

Cook Islander Angelina Thomson’s dream of starring in the Australian television soap opera Home And Away has finally come true after she made her Summer Bay debut as Kirby, one of four newcomers who make up the band Lyrik.

Storm extends Moeroa’s contract

Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Back-rower Eliesa Katoa will join Storm from the Warriors on a two-year contract, while Tui Kamikamica and Tepai Moeroa will continue with deals that will expire at the end of next season.

Kata: Parliament Staff

Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion