Articles by Supplied

Cook Islands ready for Fiji challenge

Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands rugby league men’s and women’s teams will take on the Fijians in the 2024 Pacific Championships in Suva, Fiji, tonight (Cook Islands time).

Letter: Opposition asleep at the switch?

Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Why is it that the media the only one digging into the practices of the former and current government officials?

Church Talk: 201 years of the Gospel: ‘It’s an incredible honour’

Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

What an incredible honour it is that this coming Monday, we will celebrate 201 years of the Gospel of Jesus Christ being welcomed and embraced into the Cook Islands, a nation that holds to His name and celebrates His goodness.

Kata: Stealing turtle

Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Neighbours clash in football derby

Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Matavera-Ngatangiia FC and Tupapa-Maraerenga FC are set to face off for the third time this season in the Rarotonga Football Season at the Takitumu Field in Matavera this week.

Letter: All Saints Day and death!

Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Unfortunately, none of us escapes death. It waits for us around the corner, and can appear suddenly, very unwelcome. You can’t dodge or jump over it. You are going to die.

Kata: staff electrocuted

Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

World first: Cook Islands rugby league captains to create sporting history

Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

Brad and Kiana Takairangi are set to create sporting history when they captain the Cook Islands Aitu and Moana in Saturday’s Pacific Championships double-header against Fiji at Suva’s HFC Stadium (Fiji time).

Rarotonga football season resumes

Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

After a two-week break for the Cook Islands Games, the football season is back in full swing, and excitement is expected to be palpable at the CIFA Complex today.

Pet Talk: Controlling pet population and improving health through desexing

Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Desexing, also known as spaying (for females) or neutering (for males), is a common veterinary procedure. This practice is crucial not only for controlling the pet population in Rarotonga but also for improving the health and behaviour of pets, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Letter: Raro becoming ‘concrete paradise’

Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, It’s got to be a joke. “CIIC” and “tree rehabilitation” (Oct 21st Cook Islands News article) in the same sentence? That’s two polar opposites. We don’t care about vehicular traffic, just don’t cut the trees, please.

Kata: Volunteer firefighters

Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands dominate Harmony Nines

Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Cook Islands dominated the Harmony Nines, winning the Under 18s and Open Men’s divisions, while also reaching the final in the Open Women’s division.

Michael Tavioni: Leave our New Zealand passport alone

Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

There are countries in the world where governments always ask their citizens’ opinion on any major issue before enacting legislation. In these countries, the government will only proceed if the public approves, writes Mitaera Ngatae Teatuakaro Michael Tavioni BEM.

Letter: Call for sustainable waste disposal

Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, With the climate change COP-29 coming up, I think it is timely to consider what Pacific Small Island Developing States (“SIDS”) can do to help reduce impacts of greenhouse gases. It is also relevant to talk about disposal of plastic wastes, because the 5th International Negotiating Committee for the new global Plastics Treaty will take place next month.

Cook Islands youth ambassadors to attend High School Summit in Japan

Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) last week held a final orientation session for the five students selected to represent the Cook Islands at the High School Summit on World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024 in Japan.

Cook Islanders return from US Leadership Fellowship inspired to make a difference

Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

Two Cook Islanders who participated in the second US–Pacific Institute for Rising Leaders Fellowship described the annual programme as an eye opener.

Letter: Prioritise people over passport

Monday 21 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Re-Cook Island Passport. Unwanted, full stop. I’m a proud Cook Islander and have a full understanding of the meaning of being a New Zealand citizen. What a privilege.

Kata: Chooks corner

Monday 21 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cost-benefit analysis of seabed mining shared at symposium

Monday 21 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Professor Christopher Fleming, who specialises in natural resource economics and tourism economics, among other areas of research, at Australia’s Griffith University, will share two cost-benefit analyses of seabed mining at the Deep Ocean Symposium in Rarotonga on October 31.