Articles by Supplied

Football superstars set to clash at Qatar 2022

Tuesday 5 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Footballing superstars will grace the world’s biggest stage from 21 November to 18 December at the FIFA World Cup 2022™ in Qatar.

Rapana opens up on World Cup chances

Tuesday 5 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional

Explosive Canberra Raiders winger Jordan Rapana has revealed he wants to play for New Zealand at the 2022 Rugby League World Cup.

Kata: Isolation

Tuesday 5 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Fast-tracking our economy back to pre- Covid levels

Tuesday 5 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Today I would like to talk about the future again – but this time in terms of our national economy and our continuing journey on the path to economic recovery, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Isis hostage Louisa Akavi’s ordeal heard in US court

Monday 4 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, National

Terrified Kiwi nurse Louisa Akavi, a Cook Islander, was comforted by a fellow hostage after being taken captive in Syria by Isis, a US court has heard.

Iro passionate about netball

Monday 4 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

Cook Islander Alex Iro is passionate about helping people on their netball journeys.

LETTERS: Driving along Nikao seawall

Monday 4 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, this road is so smooth and innocent (Police investigating motor vehicle and cyclist crash, Cook Islands News, March 31).

Kata: Dogs of Rarotonga

Monday 4 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Lest we forget

Friday 1 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Humankind must take full responsibility for what is happening in the world and not blame God for it, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

LETTERS: Profitability of subsidised flights

Friday 1 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, the profitability of these two routes (Sydney and Los Angeles) need to be reviewed (Plans to return subsidised Los Angeles, Sydney flights, Cook Islands News, March 29).

Kata: Immigration

Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Eels target out of favour Marsters

Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Parramatta Eels will reportedly add out of favour Gold Coast Titans centre Esan Marsters to their immediate shopping list.

LETTERS: Praise for Cooks’ Covid response

Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, in response to the letter to the editor of 28 March calling for an independent Covid watch group: the author claims that there have been three deaths of elderly people this week in the Cook Islands and implies that these may be Covid-related.

Kata: Covid-19 Patients

Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Rugby World Cup in Australia firms for 2027 after government pledge

Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Australia took a giant step towards securing hosting duties for the 2027 Rugby World Cup after the federal government announced it would financially support delivery of the tournament – and a women’s Rugby World Cup in 2029 as well.

A week in the land of Cats

Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Staff from Te Are Manu, working closely with Aitutaki Community Animal Rescue and Aitutaki Community Cat Program provided a week-long vet clinic for pet and livestock owners in Aitutaki.

Kata: Covid Arrest

Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Covid hospitalisation and death

Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, let’s create an Independent Public Covid Watch Group.

Kata: Ukraine

Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Suspended Deputy PM’s salary

Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, extraordinary that Hon. (Robert) Tapaitau is still being paid the Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) salary – $137,750! (Additional charges, Cook Islands News 25/3/22).