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Articles by Supplied
Avatiu dominate at home against Puaikura
Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Avatiu’s golden giants thumped Puaikura 6-0 in the Tower Insurance premier men’s clash on Saturday at The Swamp.
Swamp to host feature football battle
Saturday 29 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Avatiu will host Puaikura in the feature match of round six in the 2022 Rarotonga Football competition this afternoon.
Moana beat England Knights in warm up clash
Saturday 29 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in
Cook Islands’ women warmed up for their Rugby League World Cup with a behind-closed-doors fixture against England Knights women.
Gelling leaves Cook Islands camp early to return home
Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands head coach Tony Iro has confirmed that Anthony Gelling has played his final game of the World Cup tournament and will return home to New Zealand.
Cook Islands welcomes Korea’s climate change commitment
Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Korea and Pacific Islands Foreign Ministers affirmed the importance of utilising existing regional mechanisms, including the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and Council of Regional Organisations of the Pacific, for cooperation and partnership.
Nikao and Matavera meet for a second time
Thursday 27 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Going into another round of football, the first mid-week match will be Nikao Sokattak and Matavera, with Nikao hosting.
PET TALK: It’s all in the eyes
Thursday 27 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, Opinion, Pet Talk
Bright, clear, liquid, dazzling, sad, doleful, crying, lying, beautiful. Eyes can be all of these things. Dogs are experts at puppy dog eyes. Cats are expert at death stares. Eyes tell us all sorts of things about their owners. But sometimes things go wrong. Dr Michael Baer explains.
LETTER: A memorable birthday for all the wrong reasons
Thursday 27 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Yesterday, October 22, was my birthday, it was also the day my brother would return from Rarotonga to Auckland on Air New Zealand 945 with a Premium Economy seat that I booked and paid for (no awards points used, just good old hard cash) back in August, one of the last two seats available for this grade of service. I treated him to a Business class ride up here but I was unable to purchase a return Business Class seat because they were ALL SOLD OUT BACK IN AUGUST.
‘Shaking their heads’: Bunker blunder stuns World Cup as ugly tackle ignites fiery clash
Thursday 27 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Papua New Guinea came away with a 32-16 win against the Cook Islands in a league game that included a pair of sin bins and a controversial try.
LETTER: TAU’s solar bid ‘designed to fail’
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has announced it seeks private sector investment in solar arrays for 4 MW of solar energy. This would require millions of dollars of investment, probably $7 million to $8m in total.
Using technology to assist fisheries work, weather forecasting
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Technology
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and the Cook Islands Meteorological Service are working together to employ state-of-the art technology to further their understanding of fisheries and assist with forecasting the weather.
Nikao Sokattak beat Tupapa to lead premier men’s division
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Nikao Sokattak have taken the lead in the Tower Insurance premier men’s division after a commanding 2-0 win over archrivals Tupapa Maraerenga FC in an intense clash on Saturday.
RUTA MAVE: Homogenisation of culture
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
The homogenisation of cultures across the globe has created a melting pot where communication, cooperation and calm cohesion have created thriving and bustling communities, writes Ruta Mave.
Unlocking doors to Cook Islands’ UN membership
Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
The United States’ intention to establish diplomatic ties and recognise the Cook Islands as a sovereign state will open doors to United Nations membership, writes Rarotonga writer and historian Howard Henry.
What the story of Mātini teaches
Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Opinion
Twenty-five years ago, Cyclone Martin hit Manihiki. Rachel Reeves, the author of ‘Mātini: The story of Cyclone Martin’ writes about why we should remember.
LETTER: Access to proper water system
Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Further to the letter to the editor (Where’s the promised potable water? Cook Islands News 20/10/22), regarding all that incredible waste of taxpayers’ money on the ongoing Te Mato Vai/To Tatou Vai fiasco – both local taxpayers’ contribution as well as from our generous New Zealand cousins – and nothing to show for it!
Niue Premier makes transit visit to the Cook Islands
Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics
Niue Premier Dalton Tagelagi arrived in Rarotonga yesterday afternoon, in transit on his way to the 5th Korea-Pacific Islands Foreign Ministers meeting to be held in Busan, South Korea next week.
LETTER: ‘Christianity’ and homosexuality
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Kia Orana in the wonderful name of the Lord Jesus Christ. My topic to share to the people of the Cook Islands this week. “Auraka E Tau’ati I Taku Ipukarea - Rape not my paradise Cook Islands.” 1. Mr Editor my bible says – “Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a disgrace to any people.” Proverb 14:34 2. God hates sin but he loves man to come to repentance because God got no respect for any person. 3. Repentance is the most appropriate situation for any person who hates God and Christianity
CHURCH TALK: The family is ordained of God
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I am grateful for the opportunities we have to learn more about our Saviour Jesus Christ, his gospel, and how we can actively participate in the work of salvation and exaltation both for ourselves and our families, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Where’s the promised potable water?
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, So, the Government has walked away from legal claims against the Te Mato Vai contractor China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (“CCECC”) for substandard work.
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