Articles by Supplied

Cook Islands elect all-female board members to lead basketball growth

Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Basketball, Sports

Cook Islands Basketball Federation’s (CIBF) newly elected board members are set to take on the challenge of developing the sport in the country with a fresh vision moving forward.

Are we prepared to re-open safely?

Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, how much effort does the Prime Minister and the Secretary for Health expend to say the words, “We’re prepared”?

Kata: Citizens against corruption

Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Protest against border reopening

Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, it’s good that you’re wanting to keep our paradise safe I’m with you on that. But sooner or later that border has to open because if it doesn’t the economy is going to go kaput – tourism is our main source of income.

Kata: Conserving water

Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Grassroots line up for semi-finals

Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The final move to finals, the grassroots divisions will play their battles from 4pm today to find out who will be progressing into the finals next week.

Pet Talk with Dr Michael Baer

Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Have you ever had mosquito bites and scatched the itch they cause? Dr Michael Baer chats about fleas.

No jab, no church

Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I find this quite interesting that churches in the Cook Islands want to tell their parishioners to stay home if they are unvaccinated at a time when they can ill afford to turn people away because of diminishing numbers, especially the younger ones.

Kata: No jab, no church

Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

World Cup prospect

Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Dylan Napa’s Super League switch has got the Cook Islands Rugby League Association excited at the prospect of securing the outgoing Canterbury Bulldogs player for the World Cup 2022.

Speaking ‘truth’ to power

Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Secretary of Health, Bob Williams, is rolling the dice with our lives. He has failed us on so many fronts.

UYO – Use Your Own Campaign

Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Have you ever given some thought to how you can help reduce the amount of waste going into our landfill? Well here is something UYO might like to consider, writes Te Ipukarea Society.

Kata: New Recruits

Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Waiting for Covid is like childbirth

Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

As we look to the day our borders open, what will be will be. We have done all we can to prepare, we could do better with our personal health on a long-term basis – its’ not too late, writes Ruta Mave.

Rarotonga’s growing waste problem

Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, stop bringing low quality goods to the island. Chinese rubbish that you use once and it breaks.

Puaikura through to semis

Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Matavera field was a football fans attraction on Saturday, during the premier men’s matchup between Puaikura FC and Titikaveka FC. The match was decided in an exciting penalty shootout.

Puaikura and Titikaveka face off in semi finals

Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in

After 15 weeks of consistent football games the teams today will be fighting for a spot at semis next week.

Helping local businesses ‘think outside the box’

Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Continuing to provide ongoing support to the local private sector, the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce is particularly pleased with the turnout for its latest free business workshop, held a week ago in the Air Rarotonga Training Room.

Cooks entitled to NZ aid fund

Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Nothing brings out the racist underbelly of Aotearoa and its dirty underside more than when countries like our own, realm countries of New Zealand, receive aid, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Avarua and Nukutere crowned Quick Rip champs

Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Avarua Primary and Nukutere College were crowned the 2021 U13 Rarotonga Primary Schools Quick Rip 7s champions on Wednesday.