Articles by Supplied

Pandemic has brought out the best and worst in people

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

The festive and for some, silly season for 2021 is upon us.

My family’s pacific island home is grappling with deep-sea mining

Monday 20 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Here’s what I’ve learned being up close and personal with the debate, writes Rachel Reeves.

Taonga: An Artists Activist

Monday 20 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National

Last Wednesday at Gallery Tavioni a special event was held with the crew of the locally made and produced film Taonga: An Artists Activist.

Licence requirement for 60-plus drivers revoked

Monday 20 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The legislation requiring drivers over 60 needing to go through a medical examination to renew their licence has finally been revoked, bringing joy and relief to those who fall under the 60 to 75-year bracket.

Nikao complete clean sweep

Monday 20 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Nikao Sokattak took home the 2021 Knock Out Cup on Saturday after their glorious 3-0 win over Tupapa Maraerenga in the premier men’s division, taking home both the 2021 Round Cup champions title and the Knock Out Cup title after 12 long years.

When celebrating Christmas, remember what’s important

Monday 20 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in On the Street, Opinion

It’s official it’s the silly season, where we celebrate Christmas, the birth of Christ, in some circles the arrival of Santa in others amongst the red cherries, white snowflakes, and green pine trees alight with ornaments and flashing led colours, writes Ruta Mave.

Vaccinated versus unvaccinated

Monday 20 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I wish to respond to Associate Prof. John Dunn’s letter in Tuesday’s newspaper (‘Unvaccinated are a risk to others’, December 14).

Kata: EIA report

Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Battle of the giants

Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

After last week’s semi-finals that delivered multiple surprises, there is a lot to look forwards to in today’s Knock Out Cup Finals at CIFA Complex in Matavera, where 2021 Round Cup holders Nikao Sokattak will meet Tupapa Maraerenga in the premier men’s finals.

Pa Enua tourism will ‘languish again’

Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I have just listened to, and read the Prime Minister’s comments on the opening of the border on 13th January. And while I applaud the Prime Minister for letting ‘tourism’ start again, I am totally dismayed by the inequality of it all.

Sooty Shearwater shows up in Avarua

Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Rarotonga had a surprise drop in visitor – an injured Sooty Shearwater (Ardenna grisea) was found at the Punanga Nui Market last week.

Jesus is the reason for the season

Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

At the end of a year that has meant different things for all of us, I want to bring some encouragement to our readers, writes Pastor Paul Kauri of The Arepua Gateway Assembly of God Church.

Kata: Noisy mufflers

Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Strengthen our health system

Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

Dear Editor, our healthcare is not prepared for 100 cases of Covid, let alone 10.

Junior grades ready for finals

Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Exciting battles are expected in the curtain raiser clashes between age group teams in lead up to the much-anticipated premier men’s and women’s Knockout Cup finals this Saturday.

Kata: Vaxed or unvaxed

Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

CIFA prepares for Qatar meet

Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Knockout Cup finals this Saturday will serve as the selection ground for the national men’s team to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ OFC preliminary competition in Qatar in March, 2022.

Call to clampdown on noisy motorcycles

Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Great initiative from the police to step up and enforce the helmet laws. At the same time, they should also focus on motor bike noisy mufflers.

Cook Islands formalise diplomatic ties with Kuwait

Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands has formalised diplomatic relations with the Government of the State of Kuwait following a signing ceremony in Wellington earlier this month.

Kata: ADB loan

Wednesday 15 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion