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Articles by Supplied
Cooks’ statecraft skills sharpened
Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Government officials are receiving training to enhance the country’s negotiating and diplomacy capabilities.
Using badminton to instil core values
Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports
A local mother-son pair are paving way for development of badminton in the Cook Islands.
LETTER: Find another way to get clean water
Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"We must find another way to get clean water to our people," a reader writes in response to the ongoing issue of disposal of water treatment waste and byproducts.
LETTER: Police curfew checks
Friday 14 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"Being reasonable and considerate is not a weakness, but a sign of respect and confidence in our people. They in turn will support their Police."
CHURCH TALK: Helping a weaker brother
Friday 14 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
From beginning to end, our lives are to be dedicated to God. Therefore, whatever we do, we do it to the Lord – because Jesus is our Lord, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Avarua Ekalesia.
OPINION: Covid-19 vaccination: Get the facts before jabs
Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
As a Cook Islander I expect robust explanatory or educational efforts by Te Marae Ora and the Cook Islands Government to the people of the Cook Islands about the Pfizer vaccine, writes Wilkie Rasmussen.
Injunction sought to stop dumping of water treatment sludge
Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
A group of landowners is seeking an injunction to stop Rarotonga's water agency dumping sludge removed from settling ponds, onto a Takuvaine property that’s next to taro patches.
OPINION: Journey to recovery ‘may be a road short lived’
Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Te Marae Ora’s response to this dengue outbreak must be challenged with serious questions, writes Opposition leader Tina Pupuke Browne.
Youth Football Festival champions
Monday 10 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Kia Orana Youth Football Festival 2021 started a fun-filled and teachable journey like no other for each footballer, ending with lessons learnt, skills gained and trophies won.
Govt must take lead against domestic violence
Monday 10 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, When I returned to Rarotonga in 1990 after living overseas for many years, I wanted to give back to my community.
From Rarotonga to paradise – a trip of a lifetime
Saturday 8 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend
Seven hundred and forty nautical miles, or 1460 kilometres, and an estimated 96-hour sea voyage away from Rarotonga lies the island of Penrhyn, also known as Tongareva. With a population of approximately 218 people, and an array of uninhabited motu’s (smaller islands) spread out across its lagoons, Penrhyn continues to remain one of Earth’s best kept secrets. Nobby Clark, fisherman and owner of fishing charter boat Marlin Queen, recounts his recent visit to the Northern Group island.
Our future inheritance –‘claim it or lose it’
Friday 7 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
We have struggled much, learned much, survived through many different phases of socio-economic changes and though still confronting economic challenges and downturns throughout our traditional, religious and political history, writes Bishop Tutai Pere in this week's Church Talk column.
LETTER: Freeze wages of $60k plus
Thursday 6 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"Because when everyone got the internet and power subsidies, all government workers got an unintended pay rise."
OPINION: Facing the world with vigilance, diligence and safety
Tuesday 4 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The opening of our border with New Zealand will see much-needed tourism dollars flow to every one of our islands, both directly and indirectly through government projects and economic support, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Exciting array of football talent at Youth Festival
Monday 3 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Blue skies greeted the many young players and faithful supporters to an exciting and talent-filled day of football on Saturday at the start of the much-awaited 2021 Kia Orana Youth Football Festival.
LETTER: Support for no levy on imported eggs
Saturday 1 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"Why should egg eaters have to pay higher prices to support one business? The answer? They shouldn’t."
Support for climate change research
Saturday 1 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
The procurement of new technology will help local conservationists monitor how warming oceans are affecting the marine environment around the globe.
A step closer to the Rugby World Cup
Friday 30 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands progress to Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2023 Asia/Pacific Qualifier as 2021 Oceania Rugby Men’s Championships cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic.
CHURCH TALK: The power of the spoken word ‘to heal or destroy’
Friday 30 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in
Gossip has been around for centuries. Have modern men and women mastered gossip or is it still rampant in our families, the workplace, schools, churches, politics and clubs? By Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.
PM Brown gets big welcome in Nukuroa
Friday 30 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown is on his first official visit to the Southern Group island of Mitiaro.
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