Articles by Supplied

Kata: Covering up

Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Nikao Sokattak FC nominated for finals in New Zealand

Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Ongoing travel restrictions and logistical challenges have forced the cancellation of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Champions League 2022 qualifying stage.

Electron sailors set sail on Aitutaki Lagoon

Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sailing, Sports

The weather gurus co-operated and for two glorious days on Aitutaki Lagoon, Electron sailors and supporters from New Zealand, Rarotonga and Aitutaki enjoyed genuine hospitality and an exciting series of Electron yacht racing up close.

PET TALK: The challenges for birthing animals

Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

She is tired, lying on her side, exhausted. The last few days have been hard, uncomfortable, and unsettled she has not felt like eating.

LETTERS: Why does the Cook Islands not have a premier netball team?

Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, as a netball follower for many years I have often wondered why the Cook Islands have not had an ANZ premiership team to take advantage of the diaspora of talent in New Zealand.

Cooks strengthen maritime surveillance capabilities

Tuesday 7 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for aerial surveillance services with Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) director-general Dr. Manu Tupou-Roosen in Fiji last week.

Four recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List

Tuesday 7 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Four distinguished Cook Islanders were named the recipients of the prestigious Queen’s Birthday Honours to mark the Platinum Jubilee.

Kata: Booster shot

Tuesday 7 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: Three tough Kuki's

Tuesday 7 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

I have, very recently been somewhat amazed and impressed with the life story of three particular people, here on Rarotonga, whom I would classify ‘Real Warriors and No Whinners’ at all.

Kata: Inflation

Saturday 4 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands sends eight-member team to Oceania Area Championships

Saturday 4 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

Athletics Cook Islands is pleased to have a strong team of athletes heading off to Mackay Australia for the Oceania Area Championships starting next week on June 7.

OPINION: The audacity of hopelessness and the slippery slope of morality

Saturday 4 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

This column is part of a few which I have entitled " Oversimplifications".

Kata: Trader Jack

Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kia Orana Values embedded into badminton experience

Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports

Starting with the player packs which were handed to the players during the opening ceremony by a representative from the Bank of Cook Islands (a tournament sponsor), with the contents representing the hard work of the Badminton Cook Islands organising committee.

Church Talk: Breaking the poverty spirit

Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Having this opportunity every six weeks to write articles on so many important aspects that I hope will influence all our lives is such a privilege for me.

ONLINE COMMENTS: Education begins at home

Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, education starts from home, parents need to get their A into B (Students caught vaping, Cook Islands News, June 2, 2022).

Electricity from the cold ocean depths could power island states

Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

In the tropics, the deep sea is cold and the sea surface is very warm. That temperature difference can be harnessed and turned into electricity.

Puna reminds Beijing sidestepping Pacific Islands Forum risked opening new fault-lines

Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National

During the Chinese foreign minister’s visit to the Pacific Islands Forum in Suva last week, secretary general Henry Puna seized the chance to remind Beijing that sidestepping his organisation — while racing to build new commercial and security connections throughout the Blue Pacific — risked opening new fault-lines in a region already grappling with mounting challenges.

Kata: Vaping

Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

OFC welcomes FIFA’s club licensing guide for women’s football

Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) is excited to support Member Associations including Cook Islands through the wide-ranging possibilities created by FIFA’s new club licensing guide for women’s football.