Articles by Supplied

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.

Puppies are for life, not for Christmas

Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

If you don’t want the responsibility you shouldn’t get a puppy. Dogs are not TVs and throwing one away to get a new model is not okay, says Dr Michael Baer.

Kata: Virus Situation

Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: ‘Concerned citizen’

Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I am writing as a concerned citizen in response to the letter by Dr Deacon Teapa, Dr Yin Yin May, Dr Mokora, Dr Lwin, Dr Aung, Dr Basili, and Dr Zhou published on February 9.

Calls to formalise high level dialogue mechanism with the Pacific

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

Cook Islands, through Associate Minister for Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tingika Elikana has called on the United States to formalise a high level dialogue mechanism with the Pacific if it is committed to deeper engagement with the Pacific.

Kata: Covid-19

Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Not time for blame game

Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, instead of adding to the worry and stress, why not encourage the people to work together and help those who were at locations of interest or close contacts to isolate or come forth.

LETTERS: Call to reduce NZ flights

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, the announcement by the Prime Minister on Saturday (12 February) relating to a traveller who tested positive after returning to Auckland last week, probably raises more questions than answers.

Life in the Karekare Bee Hotel

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust’s Gerald McCormack writes about the complexities of life in a bee hotel in Karekare.

Youngsters get involved in preserving Rarotonga’s wetlands

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

On Wednesday, February 2 a number of young Cook Islanders gathered to investigate and research about our wetlands behind Pa Ariki Palace in Ngatangiia, writes Gabriella Napa.

LETTERS: Registering ‘struck off’ companies

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, reading the reply from Mr. Tamatoa Jonassen to my previous letter, which unfortunately was published without my name, I feel compelled to clarify a few points (‘Ample time’ to re-register companies, Cook Islands News February 10).

Kata: Public Trough

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Faith without works is dead

Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Prayer not only brings down blessings from heaven; it also brings out the best in us, writes Angaroakau Williams – Avarua Cook Islands District first counselor of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints – Communication Director.

LETTERS: ‘Trust is the powerful driver’

Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, with the greatest of respect to Dr. Dunn, the submission that the “FDA is always obliged to err on the side of conservatism” as an explanation for a stated fact is purely subjective (Too early to draw conclusions, February 8, 2022).

Kata: MIQ Rules

Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion