Articles by Supplied

Pacific nations participate in food and agriculture forum

Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

High-level delegations from Australia, New Zealand and 14 other Pacific Island nations are expected to join government Ministers and officials from 30 other Asia-Pacific countries next month to address the damage done to economies and livelihoods in the food and agriculture sectors caused by the global pandemic.

LETTERS: 'God is not happy with us human beings'

Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, in reply to Bishop Tutai Pere's letter on Saturday, I am wondering if most of our pastors on the island know that this Covid 19 was brought in by God almighty, our loving Father in Heaven.

Kata: Seabed Minerals Authority

Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

'We all have a part to play,' says PM

Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in On the Street, Opinion

It is clear – the protocols we have in place are working, the vaccine is doing its job and the faith we have put both in our own processes and also our Christian faith has been well-founded, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

LETTERS: Nepotism or meritocracy

Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, the CIP (Cook Islands Party) Government over the past 12 years, since 2010, has increased the public sector, contrary to the reform initiatives set by ADB (Asian Development Bank) and development partners, New Zealand and Australia.

Australian border reopens

Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism

Cook Islanders intending to travel to Australia can do so after the country reopened its borders to fully vaccinated visa holders on Sunday, welcoming the return of tourists, business travellers, and other visitors.

Kata: Chicken Carcass

Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: What’s the plan for the Pa Enua?

Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, can I ask the question of TMO (Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health) through Cook Islands News – “What is the Covid plan for the Pa Enua”?

Touch draws

Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The round four of the Cook Islands Touch Association weekly competition will be held this afternoon at the Avatiu field.

Kata: Head Hunters

Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Joseph reappointed head of Corrective Services ministry

Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Teokotai Joseph has been re-appointed as the Secretary for the Ministry of Corrective Services for a second three-year term.

LETTERS: Vaccine denial ‘unbiblical’

Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, just wish to offer my big meitaki maata to my good friend and RAC (Religious Advisory Council) colleague Bishop Paul Donoghue for the great Church talk article he wrote in our Cook Islands News yesterday.

Kata: Lucky Escape

Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Eating his own promises?

Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, a former member of Parliament Norman George, featured big in Saturday’s front page story and photo (‘Vote with your brains’), makes the most extraordinary statements, including that politicians feed and forget with the result being excess weight. Has Norman been eating his own promises?

Hosking reappointed Ministry of Transport head

Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Safety and security regulatory oversight of aviation, maritime, land transport, dangerous goods and hazardous materials, and the Cook Islands Meteorological Services will be key focus of the reappointed Secretary of Transport.

Faith, trust and hope versus fear

Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

It is only by working together in faith and by doing our part will it be possible to come through this Covid-19 crisis, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

Kata: Pacific Islands Forum

Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Travel in times of uncertainty

Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I guess it's hard both ways we are supposed to be coming over for our first visit end of March (Uncertainty in tourism sector, Cook Islands News, Tuesday, February 15).

Close Contacts of Original Case Test Positive

Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

Health Ministry Te Marae Ora (TMO) has confirmed that the two travelling companions (close contacts) of the case first confirmed on Sunday 13 February, have tested positive for Covid-19.

Competition heats up in round three of touch comp

Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The Cook Islands Touch Association open and mixed divisions weekly competition is well underway with some impressive action in round three.