Articles by Supplied

Raising climate change awareness

Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The National Environment Service on Friday finalised the winners of the Ozone2Climate Art Competition held in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

Cook Islands to expand co-operation with French Polynesia

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

There are many different ways and many different areas in which the Cook Islands and French Polynesia can support each other in the post Covid-19 economic recovery, and last week’s visit was about capturing the opportunities that are now available to us, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

LETTERS: Storm water runoff probe

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

Dear Editor, we see from Cook Islands News reporting that National Environment Service (NES) Director Halatoa Fua is undertaking further investigation into the “storm water runoff” at the Sheraton.

Aussies in Rarotonga allowed to vote in federal election

Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National

Australian citizens can vote in person in their country’s federal election for the first time in the Cook Islands today.

Annual Tinman celebrates 39 years

Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Cook Island Triathlon Association celebrates 39 years of the annual Maori Auri Tinman Race today.

Kata: Marijuana

Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

ONLINE COMMENTS: Minimum wage

Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

The cost of living has risen and we are about to get hit with a price hike.

$6.1 million for Rarotonga road works

Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

A Rarotonga-based contractor will undertake road renewal work spanning 4.5 kilometres and contract value of over $6 million.

Specialist service to resume at Rarotonga Hospital

Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

After many years with limited hearing, Atiu resident Jude Isaia is rapt with her new hearing aid.

Jonassen reappointed as Secretary for Ministry of Justice

Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National

Tamatoa Jonassen has been re-appointed as the Secretary for the Ministry of Justice – Te Tango Tutara ō te Ture - for a second three-year term.

Kata: Minimum wage

Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

From Anzac to Te Kukupa II

Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

At dawn on Anzac Day on April 25, I had the honour of joining Prime Minister Mark Brown, former prime minister Henry Puna and veterans at the cenotaph.

LETTERS: Suffering ‘third world problems’

Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, if Government prioritised spending, then every household in the Cook Islands would have access to running water, roads wouldn’t be an obstacle course and our schools would be better resourced, to name just a few things.

Kata: Mask mandate

Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Listening to one voice

Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

There are many influences we receive on a regular basis. Some are good. Others not so good, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

LETTERS: Government spending questioned

Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, the $580,000 Manihiki new administration building refers. Could those in charge have found a design any more inappropriate for a Polynesian Island? The building screams “Papa’a kit house — box with windows”.

World Athletics Kids’ Day to be celebrated on Rarotonga

Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

To mark the launch of the new Kids athletics programme, World Athletics will be celebrating Kids' Athletics Day in May with organisations around the world.

Cook Islands to meet Samoa and Tonga in FIFA Women’s Cup

Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The road to regional glory, and with it the chance to secure one of the remaining spots at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 has been revealed following the draw for the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022.

Kata: Doctor Baker

Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: So what’s the point of isolation now?

Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, when is what I believe to be a draconian exercise of authority by the TMO going to stop?