Articles by Supplied

Breast Cancer Foundation Ball to promote early detection 

Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, Local, National

Debbie Sorensen, Chief Executive Officer of the Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Group, extends her support and solidarity to the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) as the guest speaker at the Ribbons of Hope: Early Detection Ball, taking place on Saturday, November 30, at the Ngatangiia Rugby Grounds in Rarotonga.

Water tech training for pa enua

Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Infrastructure Cook Islands engineers were recently in Aitutaki holding a training programme for 12 water technicians and operators from Mangaia, Atiu, Mauke, Mitiaro and Aitutaki.

Invitation to  STEAM  celebration

Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National

A Children’s Week initiative going by the acronym STEAM will ceklebrate the Cook Islands Robotics Team.

Pet talk: Pets impact on mental health

Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Pets have long been considered beloved members of the family, offering unconditional love and companionship. In recent years, scientific research has validated what pet owners have always felt: the positive impact of pets on mental health is profound.

Letter: What is this RAC?

Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The article in your Tuesday, 19 November edition (RAC to address mosque legality) raises a number of interesting issues.

Letter: Lopsided misleading consultation

Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

E-communications between us and attendees at Monday night's government lead SBMA presentation to the Auckland Cook Islands community describes yet another, lop sided consultation, which also included misleading information.

Cooks 7s team prepare for Oceania Comp

Tuesday 19 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands national 7s team are now in the red zone as they physically and psychologically prepare for the Oceania Rugby 7’s in Honiara, Solomon Islands on December 7.

Cook Islands and French Polynesia form an air services agreement

Tuesday 19 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

During regional meetings in French Polynesia, Foreign Secretary Tepaeru Herrmann, accompanied by Senior Foreign Service Officer Eden Brown, met with their French Polynesian government counterparts to advance negotiations on a bilateral Air Services Agreement (ASA).

Kata: Police short staffed

Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

SPC resource mobilisation and service delivery 

Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Pacific Community (SPC) recently held its annual meeting in Pape’ete, where 25 member countries, including the Cook Islands, came together to discuss progress and set priorities for the future.

TAU appoints engineering professional

Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Barbara Elliston has been appointed as an engineering professional for Rarotonga’s power authority Te Aponga Uira (TAUU) by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Board of Directors.

NZ High Comm visits Aitutaki Agriculture Revitalisation Project

Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Recently appointed New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Kathryn Graham made a courtesy call to meet with the Aitutaki Island Government and visited several community based projects funded by the NZ Government on Friday.

Water tariffs encouraging change

Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The introduction of water tariffs in Rarotonga last month is already showing results, with reductions in excessive water consumption and improved water pressure across the network.

Tina Browne: Police Service

Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

I share Norman George’s concerns about the deeply troubling state of our Police Services under the current government, writes Tina Browne.

Kata: Dogs

Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Action packed football games today

Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Today promises an action-packed day of football, with two thrilling fixtures set to unfold across Rarotonga.

TAU board appoints engineering professional

Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has gained an expert described strong new asset with the appointment of Barbara Elliston, an experienced electrical engineer and corporate governance professional, by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Board of Directors.

Master carvers to attend Moanaroa Artists Residence 2024 programme

Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

Pacific Arts Centre is hosting Cook Islands artist and master carver Mike Tavioni and his wife Mama Awhitia Tavioni as part of their Moanaroa Artists in Residence 2024 programme.

Smokies: Sort out police problems here

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Smoke Signals

“Kia orana, you are spot on sir!!” writes a smoke signaler in response to Thursday’s opinion piece ‘Copouts’ and destruction of police services’ penned by lawyer and former politician Norman George.

Letter: Namby-pamby excuse for law change

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

We have lawyer Brian Mason to thank.