Articles by Supplied

PM’s bid to decriminalise homosexuality welcomed

Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

A regional body has welcomed Prime Minister Mark Brown’s assurance that homosexuality will no longer be a crime under the newly drafted Crimes Bill.

247 people granted Cooks PR

Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Two-hundred and forty-seven (247) people will be awarded Cook Islands permanent resident either in own right or on spouse grounds at the Are Karioi Nui/National Auditorium tomorrow morning.

Piira off to World Champs

Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

Cook Islands will be represented by a lone athlete at the World Athletics Championships to be held in Eugene, Oregon, United States from July 15–24.

Cook Islands ready for OFC Women’s Nations Cup

Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022 kicked off last night in Fiji with Samoa taking on Tonga in the opening match at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

Kata: Mental Health

Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: ‘It’s time to move on from Covid’

Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, interesting to read New Zealand opposition leader Christopher Luxon’s comment on his return from overseas travels, that the rest of the world has moved on from Covid-19 and it didn’t feature in any of his conversations with any political leader or officials.

Cook Islands Netball head to Fiji for World Cup Qualifiers

Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

The Cook Islands netball side will depart Rarotonga this Thursday for the World Cup Qualifiers to be held in Suva, Fiji.

Local sportswear company expands brand in Pacific

Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Commonwealth Games in Birmingham at the end of this month will be a proud moment for the local sportswear company Onu Sportswear.

International company gets multimillion dollar deal

Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The mapping data and products will assist Infrastructure Cook Islands in advancing sustainable infrastructure, improving disaster and climate resilience, and updating nautical charts.

Kata: Crimes Act

Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

‘We are stronger together’ – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

We will respond to the needs and priorities of Pacific nations without imposing unsustainable financial burdens or expecting something in return, writes Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Hash run kicks off in Arorangi

Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Running, Sports

The hash run today will be set by Deepthroat and be from his villa at The Edgewater Resort & Spa.

Kata: Pacific Islands Forum

Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

REVIEW: The best burgers in town

Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Food

Tourists Angus Fotheringham and Daniel Cutmore have spent a good part of their holiday stopping off at Rarotonga burger joints and share what they think are the very best.

LETTERS: 'Keep Raro clean and green'

Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, the plastic bottles on the island are astonishing.

Kata: Government

Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Will Australia’s new climate policy be enough to reset relations with Pacific nations?

Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is hoping his government’s more ambitious climate policy will help reset Pacific relations when he meets with island leaders next week, writes Wesley Morgan – Research Fellow, Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University.

Bringing the Cook Islands to the stage

Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

Growing up in the Cook Islands, Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice) (MFA(CP)) in Theatre student Poe Tiare Ruhe-Tararo says she didn’t have much experience with theatre.

Kata: Election

Friday 8 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

The work of John the Baptist

Friday 8 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Some people think that repentance is mostly about feelings, especially feeling sorry for your sin. It is wonderful to feel sorry about your sin, but repent isn’t a feelings word. It is an action word, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Ekalesia Avarua.