Articles by Supplied

Letter: Where’s the recognition?

Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Last week our Cook Islands Robotics team arrived home from competing in Greece at the First Global Robotic competions, to no official welcome, or fanfare, no recognition from Government entities.

Training and partnerships boost Mauke’s tourism potential

Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, National

Cook Islands Tourism aims to develop sustainable tourism on Mauke by implementing projects like storyboards, homestays and historical site preservation, with strong support from the local government and community.

Kata: Outpatients

Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Michael Tavioni: ‘I refuse to pay for water that comes from my lands’

Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Because of people coming to me and asking about what is happening with our water – plus the story in Cook Islands News last week revealing how much To Tatou Vai estimates it will earn from the water tariff – I feel it is necessary to address this issue again, writes Michael Tavioni.

Letter: ‘Beware of false prophets’

Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Deep sea mining (DSM) is a controversial topic in our country at present.

Kata: A book? What's that?

Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Inmate work release

Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The conviction and sentencing of the child rapist must give the public and parents of school-aged children some comfort.

Letter: Police review panel

Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The Cook Islands News front page article on October 3, 2024, reads “Review panel established to address challenges facing Cook Islands Police”.

Letter: CISNOC and education system

Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Cook Islands has won the bid to host the 2029 Pacific Mini Games.

Deep Ocean symposium free to locals

Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Te Puna Vai Marama, the Cook Islands Centre for Research, and Te Ipukarea Society are co-hosting a research symposium focussed on the deep sea at the end of this month.

Kata: Jail term

Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands Football assists Tereora College with student assessment

Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

In a collaborative effort to enhance sports education and development, Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) recently partnered with Tereora College for a comprehensive six-week programme focused on student assessments from year 11 to year 13.

Kata: Use less water

Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Muri Environment Care Expo highlights ecological restoration progress

Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

The inaugural Muri Environment Care Expo, concluding tonight, showcases the group’s efforts to preserve and protect their lagoon through ecological restoration activities.

Church talk: ‘Comparison is the thief of joy’

Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Rather than focusing on what we don’t have or what we lack, let us be more grateful for the blessings we do have in our lives, writes Kayla Kaimarama-Willie of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Youth football coaching certificate course wraps up in Rarotonga

Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

After an exhilarating three days of learning and development, the youth football coaching course hosted by Phill Parker from the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has come to a successful conclusion in Rarotonga.

Super League bound Rapana’s emotional farewell to Raiders

Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islander Jordan Rapana has bid an emotional farewell to his ‘home’ Canberra Raiders ahead of his move to Super League with Hull FC.

Kata: MPs travel

Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Public payroll

Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Two more job offerings in the newspaper by Cook Islands Investment Corporation. Your readers might want to have a look at CIIC's webpage and the small army of people standing proudly in the main picture.

Letter: Rethinking economic growth

Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, It is unnatural and a dangerous thing, for a person to never stop growing. So why do we insist on never ending economic growth?