Articles by Supplied

LETTERS: Rising cost of living

Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, More reason to move back to New Zealand or Australia … with minimal wage, sky rocket interest rates at the bank, petrol diesel costs are high and food in general is of high cost, then by all means I’ll be more than happy to be an agent to recruit to support our locals […]

May she rest in peace

Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Since last week, we have been coming to terms with the death of Queen Elizabeth II. For most of us, given she reigned for 70 years from 1952, she is the only monarch we have known. However, some of us may also have known the previous king, George the Sixth who became king in 1936, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

LETTERS: Only in the Cook Islands

Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor,   Before New Zealand could declare a public holiday to mark the passing of the Queen, I believe the matter had to be passed in parliament.   In Cook Islands, to declare a public holiday to do the same, the Prime Minister only had to make a statement from South Korea.   We […]

Avatiu to battle giants Nikao in midweek football clashes

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Another football week, another round of exciting games. In the mid-week fixtures this week, Avatiu FC will take on Nikao Sokattak FC at Nikao home grounds.

LETTERS: Award winning town plan

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Fabulous looking design – on paper – and clearly designed by people who sit in a lovely office behind computers somewhere remote, but who have absolutely no idea about the impact of the wind and waves when Mother Nature decides to get ferocious especially on that Northern coastline (‘20+ years timeframe’ for award winning […]

Iro named NSW Cup Player of the Year

Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands rep Kayal Iro capped off a breakthrough season with the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Player of the Year award over the weekend.

Cooks score historic win

Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands claimed a historic OFC U-19 Championship win over American Samoa in their final pool match in Tahiti yesterday.

Street, Logan claim Raro Challenge title

Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The weather on Saturday proved perfect for the 2nd Cook Islands Triathlon Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge which had 20 competitors battling for the top honours.

Visitors return again to run round Rarotonga

Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Running, Sports

In less than two weeks the 45th Round Rarotonga Road Race will be staged welcoming back more than 130 international runners, walkers and supporters to paradise.

Arthritis in dogs and cats: Recognising signs and symptoms

Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Dogs and cats rely on us noticing their pain, if we are going to help it, writes Dr Michael Baer, Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director.

Tupapa overcome Avatiu

Monday 12 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Tupapa Maraerenga won the clash of the week in the 2022 Rarotonga football season against Avatiu on Saturday.

Cooks shock Vanuatu in T20 battle

Monday 12 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports

Cook Islands cricket got their first win in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia-Pacific Qualifier on Saturday after beating tournament favourites and host Vanuatu.

LETTERS: Health should be top priority

Monday 12 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Our health systems in the whole of the Cook Islands should be the main priority that should be addressed and not this beautification of town (Designer’s Cook Islands climate crisis plans win two international awards, Tuesday, September 6, 2022). If the government and future generations want to invest in the Cook Islands, then […]

Battle for top spot

Saturday 10 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The opening round of matches in the 2022 Rarotonga football season saw some shocking results setting the platform for another round of thrilling matches this weekend.

The challenge is on!

Saturday 10 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Nine teams of two triathletes each will take part in the second Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge multisport event this morning.

Cook Islands lose to Fiji in T20 Qualifiers

Saturday 10 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports

Cook Islands lost their second match in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier in Vanuatu yesterday.

Kata: Queen

Friday 9 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands lose cricket opener vs Samoa

Friday 9 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports

Cook Islands cricket lost their opening East Asia Pacific Sub-Regional Qualifying Tournament match in Vanuatu last night.

Serving with integrity

Friday 9 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Honesty and ethics are synonymous with integrity. The first of the eight public service values is ‘honesty’ which is described as ‘acting honestly, being truthful and abiding by the laws’, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

LETTERS: ‘Exploitation of tourism workers’

Friday 9 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I recently read an article in your newspaper about the exploitation of Cook Island workers in New Zealand. I sympathise greatly with them and know that this is something happening a lot in New Zealand especially with seasonal workers at places like Katikati which is a centre for the kiwi fruit and avocado industry. I think it […]