Articles by Supplied

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.

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