Articles by Supplied

Church Talk: Shining brightly for Jesus

Friday 16 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

We live in a world where darkness (confusion, fear and sin) seems to be everywhere. But Jesus calls us to be something different. He calls us to be the light of the world. Today, we will explore what it means to live out that calling in our lives, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Matavera-Ngatangiia takes on Titikaveka in mid-week clash

Thursday 15 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The 2024 Rarotonga Football Season heats up this week as the CIFA Complex hosts a thrilling round of midweek fixtures, headlined by the Matavera-Ngatangiia versus Titikaveka encounters.

Cook Islands, NZ hold critical talks

Thursday 15 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown met with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon earlier this week in Auckland where the two discussed a range of bilateral, regional, and multilateral issues ahead of the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting to convene in Tonga at the end of August.

Kata: Stop Vaping

Thursday 15 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Pa Enua Council

Wednesday 14 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Round 4 to bring thrilling grassroots and U18 men’s football action

Wednesday 14 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Kicking off at 4.15pm, the CIFA Complex will once again host an exciting display of grassroots football in the 2024 Rarotonga football competition.

Pet Talk: Desexing - key to controlling Rarotonga’s dog population

Wednesday 14 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Desexing, or spaying and neutering, is a crucial practice in the management of dog populations, particularly in our island settings where resources are limited, and uncontrolled breeding can lead to serious problems, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Letter: ‘Focus on local issues, PM’

Wednesday 14 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, PM Mark Brown has decided to visit New Caledonia to try and bring peace to the warring factions. Well, how about staying home and meet the petitioners for the soon to be introduced water tax and tariff charges.

Kata: TTV

Tuesday 13 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Excitement unfolds in Round 3 football with dramatic draws and big wins

Tuesday 13 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Premier Men’s clash on Friday between Puaikura and Tupapa Maraerenga was a hard-fought battle, with both sides struggling to find a way through the congested midfield, forcing play out wide.

Michael Tavioni: Water charges will ‘restrict our farmers’ ability to produce food’

Tuesday 13 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

I am prompted to write about water once more after hearing the Prime Minister referring to these issues again in his Constitution Day speech, writes Michael Tavioni BEM.

Kata: Sheraton

Monday 12 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Atiu Harbour Project 1974-75

Monday 12 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the completion and opening of the Atiu Harbour by Sir Albert and Lady Henry in July 1975.

War of the wings: The Rimatara lorikeet and how I learnt to hate the Atiu mynah

Monday 12 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Features, Local, National, Outer Islands, Weekend

After a seven-year battle using a combination of poisoning, trapping and shooting, the Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust successfully eradicated an initial population of around 6000 mynahs from Ātiu, making it the world’s largest island-based mynah eradication project. Roger Malcolm, a resident hotelier on Ātiu and one of the key people behind the eradication project, shares his own battle with one of the most invasive bird species in the world.

Kata: Paris Olympics

Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Matavera-Ngatangiia and Avatiu set for epic clash in football comp

Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Nikao Sokattak and Titikaveka will be out to break their winless streaks while Matavera-Ngatangiia takes on Avatiu in round three 2024 Rarotonga Football Season this afternoon.

Letter: Costume controversy

Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, It was interesting that Ministry of Cultural Development (MOCD) confirmed on CITV that Tupapa won first place for the drum dance costume as per the rules.

Kata: Maeva Nui 2024

Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Performance fuels young captain’s desire

Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands have well and truly punched above their weight at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti.

Church Talk: A word from our Jubilee Celebration

Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

It has been an outstanding time for The Assemblies of God Cook Islands celebrating our Jubilee Celebration Conference, writes Paul Kauri, the General Superintendent of Cook Islands Assemblies of God Church.