Articles by Supplied

Kata: Russian Imperialism

Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Masters of our own destiny

Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in On the Street, Opinion

Charles Dickens in his most famous novel ‘Tale of Two Cities’, opened up his story line with this most historically popular and famous statements – “It was the best of times and it was the worst of time”, writes Bishop Tutai Pere.

LETTERS: Promoting Te reo Maori

Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, the articles ‘Lost in translation’ and ‘Te Karere turns 40’ are examples of people wanting to work to increase the profile and involvement of Maori language in communities outside of the country.

Kata: Location of interest

Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Farewell to Te Kukupa I

Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I have just received an invitation to attend the Police farewell of our patrol boat Te Kukupa I and will gladly attend. As the programme unsurprisingly make no provision for me to say a few words, I count on your charity to print my farewell tribute in this column…

Reappointed Agriculture head wants to deliver further support and assistance

Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Temarama Anguna-Kamana is looking forward to her second term as the Secretary of Ministry of Agriculture following her reappointment earlier this month.

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?