Articles by Supplied

Press freedom remains central to a successful democracy

Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

World Press Freedom Day was celebrated on May 3. In this opinion pieceAustralian High Commissioner Dr Chris Watkins reflects on the role of the press, which he says extends well beyond protecting democracy.

Kata: Health Service

Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: It’s all about democracy

Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, in reference to the PM's response to the Friends of Fiji's threat of a court challenge re the PR Act.

Kata: Drunk driver

Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Two new darts rounds soon

Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports

The Darts Cook Islands Association is holding another two rounds starting on Tuesday, May 17.

Exciting finish to racing week

Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Tuesday evening saw the end of Cook Island Triathlon’s week of racing with the much loved Ride Rarotonga Tour de Raro cycle event.

LETTERS: Please don’t kick us out of our huts!

Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear editor, Tauturu mai! Help!

Netball launches 2022 season, welcomes all fans

Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

The Rarotonga netball season launched yesterday with Opens Grades games.

Kata: Punanga Nui Market

Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

PR handouts the real 'stunt'

Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, the actions of the CEO of the Office of the Oppositions should not define the integrity of the Democratic Party.

Kata: Restrictions eased

Wednesday 4 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: Country meets Covid challenges head-on

Wednesday 4 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in On the Street, Opinion

It was the great American tennis player Arthur Ashe who said, “Success is a journey, not a destination”, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

LETTERS: Time to look at what’s best for country

Wednesday 4 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, in response to your article published in Cook Islands News on Thursday, 28 April 2022 titled “PR application rules slammed ‘discriminatory’: Fiji NGO head”.

Claims ‘fake and insulting’: George

Wednesday 4 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Prominent barrister and solicitor Norman George has rejected assertions made by columnist Ruta Mave in Monday’s Cook Islands News as “fake, insulting and silly”.

LETTERS: Calls to raise the minimum wage

Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, at the end of the day you need an economy of scale to support development.

Kata: Inflation

Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Cost of living

Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: ‘Don’t delay your promise’

Monday 2 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Mr Editor, the writer resides in the electorate of The Action Man, George Maggie.

Financial Secretary responds to Crocombe

Saturday 30 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Financial Secretary, Garth Henderson has responded to comments made by prominent businessman Tata Crocombe, who questioned the integrity of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) 2022 Asian Development Outlook which revealed the extent of economic downfall in the Cook Islands due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Kata: Parking space

Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion