Articles by Supplied

2022: A defining year

Wednesday 5 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

This year we’re not only reopen for business but seek to diversify our economy and the opportunities for our people by turning to the wealth of our ocean, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Time for transparent and accountable leadership

Wednesday 5 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics

Kia Orana kotou katoatoa i teia mataiti ou, As the Leader of the Opposition I would like to share a few thoughts with you all.

Kata: New Years Resolutions

Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

A new year full of great expectations

Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

We all face challenges that shape the course of our lives. But that shape and that course are still ours to choose, writes Angaroakau Williams, the first counselor and communication director of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

YES Programme helps budding entrepreneurs

Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

Cook Islands budding entrepreneurs have celebrated a successful 2021 through the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) programme.

De Kock quits test cricket

Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports

South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock won’t be playing in the two tests against the Black Caps here next month after his shock retirement from the test arena.

Ten prayers for the New Year

Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

2021 was a year filled with trials and troubles for many. Let’s start this next one on our knees. By DENNAE PIERRE/Christianity Today

Attack on award nominees ‘appalling’

Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, as someone who took the time to nominate someone for the Cook Islands News Cook Islander of the Year award, I totally disagree with Te Tuhi’s letter to the editor.

Kata: Cook Islands Police

Thursday 30 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islander of the Year

Thursday 30 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I must admit that I think this is a worthy gong for those who actually deserve it.

Kyrgios: 'Australian Open would be a disaster without the Big Three'

Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Australia, Regional

With Roger Federer already ruled out of the Australian Open it would be a "disaster" if Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal do not turn up for the first Grand Slam of the year, Nick Kyrgios said, adding that the sport needs the 'Big Three' to continue playing.

Kata: Hazmat Santa

Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Christmas Messages

Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Kia Orana tatou katoatoa, Te rauka nei iaku e toku tokorua a Daphne, ta maua anau i te oronga atu i te reo aroa e te akamaroiroi kia tatou katoatoa no teia kiritimiti. On behalf of my wife Daphne, my family and myself, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and the very […]

Be thankful for what you have this Christmas

Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Looking back over the years, I can truly say that I have been blessed, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventists Church.

Kata: Rapid antigen test

Thursday 23 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Sea of responsibility

Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

‘Speechless’ about elderly vaccination

Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, it gave me a slight shock reaction when Elder Verokura Andrew updated their vaccination trip.

Pet Talk with Dr Michael Baer

Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Five freedoms, the foundation of Animal Welfare, Justice Potter Stewart, in a famous US Supreme Court ruling, said, roughly, “I can’t define it, but I know it when I see it”. He wasn’t talking about animal welfare, but he could easily have been.

Kata: Proof of vaccination

Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Covid – disease of vaccinated or unvaccinated?

Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Serena Hunter (in her letter on December 11 – No jab, no job policy) wrote that “Gibraltar, population of 33,000, over 118% vaccinated (beat that), and facing a surge in cases”.