Articles by Supplied

Nikao Sokattak in tough pool

Thursday 30 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The eight teams who will battle for continental glory, and with it the chance to represent Oceania at the FIFA Club World Cup 2022™, have learned their group stage opposition following the draw for the OFC Champions League 2022.

Kata: American Democracy

Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cooks selection for OFC Women’s Nation Cup

Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Twenty footballers have made the final selection for the Cook Islands women’s national football team, who will be competing in the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Women’s National Cup tournament in Suva, Fiji, from July 13 to 30.

LETTERS: Samoa vs Cook Islands test match

Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, hats off to the brave men who soldiered on for our little nation.

Kata: Mortgage rates

Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Edwards to consider World Cup call-up for the Cooks

Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports

Kenny Edwards has had initial talks with Cook Islands about the potential of representing his heritage at the upcoming World Cup.

LETTERS: What about our environment?

Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, interesting to read about Lord Howe Island and how they have gone down a completely different road than the Cook Islands in terms of attracting tourists.

Business on Rarotonga benefiting from the return of tourists

Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in

With the borders now open to Rarotonga, tourism businesses are starting to bounce back after being severely impacted by Covid-19, but so are non-tourism businesses.

Kata: Drink driving

Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Cannabis a health issue

Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, I want to praise and congratulate the two distinguished defence lawyers, Norman George and Mark Short, along with Cook Islands Law Society president Ben Marshall and the Executive Director of the New Zealand Drug Foundation, Sarah Helm.

Kata: Anti-corruption

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cooks golfer secures silver in tight finish at the Pacific Mini Games

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands golfer Rotana Howard has rounded off a fantastic 2022 Northern Marianas Pacific Mini Games with a silver medal.

Arere elected CIFA President

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports

Tiraa Arere is the newly elected President of the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) for the next four-year term from 2022-2026.

OPINION: What’s right and wrong about tourism in the Cook Islands

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Over five weeks I will outline what I see as the main problems which serve as barriers to tourism – from dogs to rubbish to mynahs to service to human rights.

Kata: Campaign

Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Mercy and judgement - which one is greater?

Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Reflect today on being merciful and on being judgmental in your life – which one is greater? What is your primary tendency? Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church writes.

LETTERS: Cannabis referendum

Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I feel for those who wants this referendum to be accepted due to their illness and pain.

Kata: Referendum

Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cultural group strengthens Cook Islands community in Rotorua

Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cook Islanders in Rotorua are on a mission to revitalise their community following concerns about their youth losing touch with the culture.

LETTERS: 'Back to the old days'

Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, at a meeting at the Are Puka at Avatiu, the issue was raised “what has caused an increase in dog numbers”?