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Articles by Supplied
LETTER: Feeling safe after first jab
Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor
"What a great experience. We felt no pain and look forward to the next shot in three weeks," writes lawyer and former politician, Norman George.
Puna aims to keep Pacific Forum together
Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Former Cook Islands prime minister Henry Puna has started his new role as the Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum with focus on the Forum family.
LETTER: Resident calls for consultations after flooding
Wednesday 26 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"I have told anyone who wants to listen – including the MP recently – that to alleviate flooding in the area, a plan needs to be thought out which takes into consideration everything between the mountain and the sea outlet near the Avarua Catholic church."
OPINION: Serving the nation with integrity
Tuesday 25 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Politics itself is not a dirty game. Politics is actually about governance, and good governance is about the ability to lead and govern well with integrity and transparency, writes Opposition leader Tina Pupuke Browne.
LETTER: The pillars of good governance are transparency and accountability
Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I write in in response to Mr Enoka’s letter ‘To sludge or not’ (Cook Islands News, Wednesday May 19, 2021). The pillars of good governance are transparency and accountability. Laws and regulations apply to the public, our government, and landowners alike. A confidential application to the Rarotonga Environment Authority for a temporary PACl […]
Super Flower Blood Moon tonight
Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, In Depth
Some people will still remember the solar eclipse in July 2010. For the next one we must wait until the morning of April 8 2024, but it will be only a partial eclipse from all islands of the Cook Islands, when the sun rises. But it’s not only solar eclipses that can beautify the local sky. Another opportunity to see something special is coming tonight. By Petr Horálek.
Nicholas impresses at North Island Champs
Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports
Kawerau in the North Island of New Zealand yesterday turned on a spectacular winter’s day for the North Island Championships ensuring some great racing from Cook Islands’ Olympic boat Jane Nicholas and the New Zealand Olympic team.
Cracking squash at business house tourney
Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports
With just one more round remaining in the BSP Business House Squash tournament, games at the Nikao courts are now more fiercely fought as teams battle for a top four placing heading into the knockouts.
CHURCHTALK: God and the Covid-19 vaccine
Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk
If your hesitancy toward the vaccine is because you believe it reflects of lack of trust in God for protection, then I hope this article gives you a liberating perspective, writes Pastor Paul Kauri of the ArePua Gateway Church.
LETTERS: Sacrificing trees for political gain?
Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Are trees getting cut down for safety or for political gain? asks a CI News letter writer.
Returning to ‘serve the Cook Islands people’
Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local
A highly qualified young Cook Islander is returning home to take up a senior position in the Cook Islands Investments Corporation (CIIC).
Yacht permitted to shelter off Aitutaki
Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Outer Islands
The yacht, named 'Captain Nemo' was travelling from Tahiti to New Zealand and is awaiting repairs.
Let’s get the Punanga Nui Market rocking again: Maggie
Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local
The Minister for the Punanga Nui Market George Maggie Angene says now the quarantine free travel bubble between New Zealand and the Cook Islands is open, he’s expecting the market to re-open to pre-Covid-19 days, with more produce and wares on sale than we’ve seen in recent times.
Basketball federation to focus on local youth
Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Basketball, Sports
A bright future awaits the Cook Islands following a successful Cook Islands Youth Games that showed a glimpse of the country’s next basketball standouts.
Eleventh year in a row for Neururer
Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Roland Neururer retained the Tinman Competition title in the 39th edition of the annual event over the weekend.
OPINION: Vaccination ‘should not be a difficult choice’
Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Get vaccinated. Protect yourself, your family and all those around you. You know it’s the right thing to do, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Eels through to final after convincing win over Arorongi
Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels are through to the Raro Cars Rugby League Competition final.
Islands battle in Electron Sailing Regatta
Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The first Rarotonga versus Aitutaki Electron Sailing Regatta is in final preparations for a two-day sailing competition on Aitutaki Lagoon from May 28 to 31, 2021.
LETTERS: The bubble and health sector preparedness
Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"... I am really tired of hearing how the government has assisted the private sector with $100 million of help over the past 15 months. As a community of employees and employers we are very grateful, but how about commenting about how much the public sector has been assisted? How many public servants have had reduced hours or pay?"
Promoting Cook Islands in Gisborne
Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Three Gisborne journalists with close ties to the Cook Islands have issued a plea to people in Tairawhiti to help the Cooks recover by taking a trip to paradise.
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