Articles by Supplied

Cultural group strengthens Cook Islands community in Rotorua

Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cook Islanders in Rotorua are on a mission to revitalise their community following concerns about their youth losing touch with the culture.

LETTERS: 'Back to the old days'

Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, at a meeting at the Are Puka at Avatiu, the issue was raised “what has caused an increase in dog numbers”?

Kata: Dogs vs people

Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Raising newborn puppies

Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

New pups are often scared of their new surroundings. Children are likely to be excited, but too much noise and attention can scare the pup more, writes Dr Michael Baer of Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Kata: Marine tourism

Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Samoa v Cook Islands: Panther power meets band of brothers

Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Emotions will run high for players from both sides as Cook Islands and Samoa clash for the first time since a 2009 Pacific Cup qualifier in Cairns.

First Holy Communion - happy to receive Jesus

Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Twenty children have received the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist from Bishop Paul Donoghue, witnessed by families and friends who filled the St Joseph’s cathedral on Sunday.

Kata: Passport

Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

An evening with NZ’s best known gang member

Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cook Islanders will get a chance to hear and spend an evening with one of New Zealand’s most colourful characters later this month.

Investment in effective and evolving leadership

Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Since 2018, Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has delivered a range of governance director training sessions as part of its commitment to better practices within Crown entity boards.

Dealing with the four-legged attack weapon

Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Over the next five weeks I will outline what I see as the main problems which serve as barriers to tourism – from dogs to rubbish to mynahs to service to human rights.

Last man no longer standing

Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Fifty-seven years ago, the late Don Dorrell, then 30 years old, arrived in Rarotonga. He thought he did not know a single soul, writes Derek Fox.

LETTERS: Te Maeva Nui celebrations

Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, for someone who lives here and will be partaking tremendously in this year’s celebrations, I urge you to understand the background around these decisions and what lies ahead for those of us struggling to form teams, commit to practices and mobilising our communities (Te Maeva Nui ‘scaled down’ due to budget cuts, June 10, 2022).

Kata: Chickens

Friday 17 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Owning a dog is a privilege

Friday 17 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, a big part of the issue is the lack of education when it comes to neutering and fixing the dogs so they’re not reproducing.

Kata: RAT tests

Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

2022 Pacific Mini Games Athlete Profiles – Weightlifting

Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports

Cook Islands News profiles another athlete who will be representing the country in weightlifting for the Pacific Mini Games, which will get underway on June 17.

JJ Browne reappointed Secretary to Cabinet

Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Harold Arthur Browne, or “JJ” as he is more commonly known, has been re-appointed for a second, three-year, term as the Secretary to Cabinet.

LETTERS: Inflation and shipping costs

Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, I read with interest the recent article in the CI News regarding inflation and the fact that inflation in the Cook Islands was only projected to go up to 5 per cent and then drop later in the year.

Kata: Dogs

Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion