Articles by Supplied

Alex Glenn on standby for Aitu in PNG Kumuls Pacific Championship match

Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

There are no changes for the Aitu Cook Islands league team, with former Broncos captain Alex Glenn again listed among the reserves in the match against Papua New Guinea’s Kumuls for the Pacific Championship this weekend in Port Moresby.

Church Talk: Overcoming Discouragement

Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Elijah is a very prominent prophet in the Old Testament and was used as an analogy for John the Baptizer’s ministry, the one who would prepare the way for the coming Messiah. Pastor Paul Kauri writes.

Letter: Climate change talkfest

Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

So Mr Wayne King and his merry band of climate change warriors will wing their way all the way to Azerbaijan to attend another talkfest on climate change.

Letter: Cops don’t get it

Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I see in your paper where the police gave their latest roundup on reckless driving around the island and thankfully there were no skunk drunks to report about.

Showdown ahead in Avatiu vs Puaikura match

Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Avatiu Football Club and Puaikura Football Club’s premier men and women are set to face off for the third time this season at Raemaru Park in Arorangi today.

Symposium to reveal additional poll findings

Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

In-depth results from a recent and controversial poll will be shared at todays Deep Ocean Symposium, hosted jointly by Te Puna Vai Marama and Te Ipukarea Society and held at USP.

Ocean science conference talks and awareness

Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Weather

The Met Office states that the workshop aims to increase the awareness on ocean science, map stakeholder information needs and facilitate discussion aimed at improving ocean and marine services as well as enhancing early warning capability in the Cook Islands. Participants will also have an opportunity to discuss needs and gaps around ocean outlooks, forecasts […]

Kata: TTV meeting

Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

700 customers at risk of power disconnection

Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

More than 700 customers of Te Aponga Uira are at risk of being disconnected from electricity supply if they do not pay their overdue bills to the power provider.

Round 12 of the football season kicks off today

Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The football excitement continues at the Cook Island Football Association (CIFA) Complex today with grassroots teams set to kick off Round 12, showcasing their talent and passion.

Western Pacific to miss UN goal to cut early deaths from lifestyle diseases: WHO

Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Western Pacific countries including the Cook Islands will likely miss out on the United Nations’ goal to reduce premature deaths from lifestyle-related diseases such as cancer and diabetes, as a result of alcohol and tobacco intake.

Crashes, burglaries on Gospel Day long weekend: Police

Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

The long Gospel Day weekend was a relatively quiet and peaceful holiday with few incidents reported to police.

Paddlers battle in windy conditions for V6 national titles

Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports

Paddlers battled in super windy conditions in Saturday's national iron race, the last race of the season before Vaka Eiva in just under four weeks’.

Letter:  Compensation ordinance in need of updating

Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I read with interest last week’s articles about the TAU electrocution incident.

Letter: Damages over defamatory claims

Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor: In the Cook Islands High Court Bench Violation Book, 4.2 rule of law, it states, “the doctrine of the rule of law”, in its simplest form, means that we are all subject to clearly defined laws and legal principles [rather than the person whims of powerful people] and that those laws apply equally to all people all the time.

Kata: TAU incident

Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Titikaveka and Puaikura lock horns in exciting match

Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup Competition continues today with Titikaveka and Puaikura premier men and women football teams are expected to lock horns in a crucial match at the CIFA complex.

Reuben Paterson – Finding Our Way

Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

Pearled skyscapes merge with an underwater world of hyper-vibrant corals ̶ a constant of constellations looking down on a changing world. The Man Who Lived Between Sunset and Moonrise, the new solo show by artist Reuben Paterson at Bergman Gallery, traverses the hours of stillness between dusk and dawn, a time when navigators make their way across the moana by a map of stars.

Report launched at deep ocean symposium

Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

A new research report will be launched at the Deep Ocean Symposium taking place at USP on Thursday next week.

Kata: TAU injuries

Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion