Articles by Supplied

LETTERS: Give credit where it is due

Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, I just want to clarify a few things regarding your headline yesterday ‘Man hospitalised after horror crash’.

Kata: Budget

Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: The problem with our politics

Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

This column titled ‘Oversimplifications’ may be the first of a few in lead up to this year’s general election.

LETTERS: Election promises at taxpayers’ cost

Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, I recently returned to live back in Rarotonga and I’m sad to see nothing seems to have changed much in the ‘Crook Islands’ now it’s election year.

ICI spearheading mapping work of land and marine areas

Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) has commissioned a contract with American company Woolpert to undertake LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) mapping work of the land and marine areas up to 35 metres depth across the Cook Islands.

ONLINE COMMENTS: Tahiti tour

Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

If it’s a good cause between the Cook Islands and Tahiti, I don’t see any issues with this and budgeting of government related matters to other countries should be tabled on government expenditures.

Kata: LA flights

Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Is Govt pursuing a murky agenda?

Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Former Clerk of Parliament John M Scott dissects clauses of the Cook Islands Constitution that may have been considered by the Prime Minister in his decision to remove the suspension of his deputy Robert Tapaitau, who is facing corruption charges.

Grace intercepts the law – Tikoti te Aroa I te Ture

Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

There is no such thing as a major or minor, big or small sin. Cast a big stone and a tiny pebble into the water or sea, they both sink. Such is sin, no white nor black lie, it is sin and its penalty – death, Bishop Tutai Pere.

Kata: Election time

Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Old Sheraton redevelopment endorsement

Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, excellent letter from a member of the public (Cook Islands News, May 17) addressed to the Director of National Environment Service regarding the pillaging of the creeks on either side of the Vaimaanga/Sheraton hotel site by heavy machinery.

Kata: Solicitor general

Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Deputy PM’s reinstatement

Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, let’s start with a direct quote from the Prime Minister.

Over 200 applications received for Cook Islands PR

Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

More than 200 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for Cook Islands Permanent Residence has been received by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) with 71 online submissions pending.

Kata: Vice-chairman

Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Bank of high energy anticipated at BSP squash tournament

Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Squash

With eight teams already signed up for the BSP Business House Squash tournament starting this week, high energy action at the Nikao multi sports complex glass backed squash courts is guaranteed.

LETTERS: Treating voters, a common campaign method

Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, with the national general election due within the next few months, I think it's fair to challenge each candidate that is standing.

Kata: Covid numbers

Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Close battles in game two

Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

Rain failed to dampen the spirit of some netball clubs and players in Rarotonga who took the courts for game two of the 2022 season on Saturday.

Veterans retain Tinman titles

Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The weather on Saturday morning could hardly have been less ideal for the Cook Islands Triathlon Association Race of the 40th Maori Auri Tinman Competition, which is the National Championship of the Triathlon Club.