Articles by Supplied

Eight teams vie for football medals

Monday 14 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The vibrant atmosphere of Rarotonga is alive with excitement as the 2024 Cook Islands Games bring together athletes from across the islands to compete in various sports. Among the many events, football is set to take center stage, with matches starting on Monday (today).

Letter: Urgent legal reforms needed

Monday 14 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I write to salute and acknowledge the opinion article by Thomas Wynne in the Cook Islands News on 12 October 2024.

Kata: Menu

Saturday 12 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Pukapuka/Nassau and Rarotonga win tennis masters doubles gold

Saturday 12 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Tennis

The Cook Islands Games tennis masters men’s and women’s doubles events were completed on Tuesday with some superb play from both divisions.

Linda Kavelin-Popov: Honouring the spirit

Friday 11 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

I have gone to prison many times – to share The Virtues Project with incarcerated people in New Zealand, Australia, the US, Canada and other countries. I usually say, “Today I’m going to introduce you to someone special who can change your life.”

Kata: Medicinal marijuana

Friday 11 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Veterans claim oe vaka gold

Friday 11 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports

Rarotonga and Atiu dominated the Cook Islands Games medals in Monday’s oe vaka V1 marathon, with top paddlers Reuben Dearlove (Rarotonga) and Serena Hunter (Atiu) taking out the open men’s and women’s divisions.

Letter: Social licence for deep sea mining

Friday 11 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I hear Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) saying they have Social Licence to push ahead with seabed mining. In other words, they’re saying that our society has approved their actions and plans going forward.

Church Talk: The difference between justice and charity

Friday 11 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

What is beyond justice is charity. We cannot have charity without justice. But we could have justice without charity, writes Bishop Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado msp of the Catholic Church.

Kata: Understand TTV policy

Thursday 10 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Deep sea riches

Thursday 10 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

In response to the letter by “Eyes on Judas,” I noticed a lot of anger in the biblical themes used to express the danger of SBM (Seabed Mining). I would like to offer a different biblical perspective.

Letter: Purpose-built youth centre

Thursday 10 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Minister for Youth Vaine “Mac” Mokoroa, in this writer’s view, needs to place his passport in the office safe and leave it there until there is established on Rarotonga, the first purpose-built youth centre.

Mataora appointed ICI deputy secretary

Thursday 10 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) has become the first ministry to appoint a deputy secretary, aiming to improve efficiency and leadership within the organisation.

Kata: Youth development

Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Pet Talk: Behind the scenes- The dedication of Te Are Manu’s volunteers

Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Our veterinary clinic, Te Are Manu, is the only veterinary clinic in the entire Cook Islands. We are a fantastic organisation, providing exceptional standard of care for the animals of Rarotonga and beyond, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Letter: Where’s the recognition?

Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Last week our Cook Islands Robotics team arrived home from competing in Greece at the First Global Robotic competions, to no official welcome, or fanfare, no recognition from Government entities.

Training and partnerships boost Mauke’s tourism potential

Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, National

Cook Islands Tourism aims to develop sustainable tourism on Mauke by implementing projects like storyboards, homestays and historical site preservation, with strong support from the local government and community.

Kata: Outpatients

Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Michael Tavioni: ‘I refuse to pay for water that comes from my lands’

Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Because of people coming to me and asking about what is happening with our water – plus the story in Cook Islands News last week revealing how much To Tatou Vai estimates it will earn from the water tariff – I feel it is necessary to address this issue again, writes Michael Tavioni.

Letter: ‘Beware of false prophets’

Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Deep sea mining (DSM) is a controversial topic in our country at present.