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Articles by Supplied
OPINION: We cannot be silent on corruption
Tuesday 27 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
As a lawyer, a wife, mother and grandmother, too often I have seen the unpleasant side to our culture where we have quietly or silently given permission to or allowed behaviour to simply go unchecked and unchallenged, writes Opposition leader Tina Pupuke Browne.
LETTER: Levy removal killing local eggs
Saturday 24 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"... on the fictitious grounds that consumers wanted a choice, cheaper prices, and that excessive profits were being made, Government, in 2014 decided to hammer the final nail in the coffin and abandon the protection that had been in place for the previous 29 years."
CHURCH TALK: A message of hope
Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
This article is dedicated to two great men that have passed this week from the Vaka Puaikura. Beresford Henry “Black” Heather and John Glassie Mateara, who was a regular contributor to this column. These were great life influencers to many people and had many followers.
Badminton youngsters to compete in NZ
Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports
Cook Islands is set to become first international team to compete in New Zealand since 2019.
Government receives $20m from NZ for Covid-19 economic response
Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands government has confirmed $20 million it received from their New Zealand counterpart will go towards the Covid-19 Economic Response Plan (ERP).
LETTERS: ‘Don’t blame market manager, blame Cabinet’
Wednesday 21 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor I am disgusted and totally disappointed how Government carried out the unlawful expenditure of $274,000 for tarsealing the Punanga Nui Market.
Stage set for Kia Orana Youth Football Festival
Tuesday 20 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The CIFA Kia Orana Youth Football Festival is set to kick off in Rarotonga in a fortnight’s time.
Tangata rejoins Halifax Panthers
Tuesday 20 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands international Adam Tangata has re-joined Halifax Panthers side playing in the second-tier rugby league competition in the UK.
Our soaring spirit of service in Covid times
Tuesday 20 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
It’s often the little things that can have the most meaningful impact – stopping in to check on your elderly neighbour, dropping off some fruit for your child’s teammates at sports practice, or making up the difference when the person in front of you at the supermarket is short of change, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Innocent until proven guilty
Tuesday 20 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, You published an article yesterday (Monday, April 19, 2021) saying that the Ministry of Finance Audit Office blamed a young woman named Kanea Turama for the loss of $7700 from electricity sales on Tongareva (Penrhyn) Island.
Driver arrested and charged
Monday 19 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime
The weekend got off to a smashing start when a car ploughed into the front of an Arorangi bar, early Saturday morning.
Williamson, Howard claim top Strokes titles
Saturday 17 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The final round of the 2021 Stroke Championship at the Rarotonga Golf Club course in Nikao saw some very interesting challenges in various divisions.
A wealth of experience and more exciting challenges ahead
Saturday 17 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Te Ipukarea Society has recently welcomed a new project officer to help with their environmental campaigns. Here Terena Koteka-Wiki tells a little about herself, and the journey that led her to where she is today.
LETTERS: Prison release issue ‘politicised’
Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"The ongoing debate over this matter has been hurtful to all families and makes it difficult for them to move on..."
CHURCH TALK: The extent of God’s amazing love
Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
God’s amazing love was the main talking point at the recent ‘National Thanksgiving Prayer Service’ held last weekend. It was an opportunity to not only encourage our nation and also reflect on God’s goodness and mercies throughout the cyclone season, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa.
Electricity discount to continue for Aitutaki customers
Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands
Prime Minister Mark Brown has announced details of the continuing support being offered to Aitutaki businesses and households by electricity provider Te Mana Uira O Araura.
OPINION: Is there a plan to deal with Covid-19?
Thursday 15 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
There is a much greater risk than Covid-19 entering the Cook Islands if a travel bubble does not start soon, writes Dr John Dunn.
Enhancing a climate resilient marine sector
Thursday 15 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
On the island of Aitutaki, efforts are underway to reverse the major declines in important marine resources caused by a combination of climate-driven and human-derived stressors.
Tereora College teams battling it out in Quick Rip
Wednesday 14 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union is holding a Quick Rip 8s competition for Tereora College students at Nikao Field this week.
Avatiu prems remain unbeaten
Wednesday 14 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports
Avatiu premier side finished round one of the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition undefeated after a comeback win last week.
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