Articles by Supplied

Trusting God in the lion’s den

Friday 29 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

You might be enduring your own personal ‘den of lions’ right now, but remember that no matter what your circumstances are, God loves you, writes John Mateara of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Cooks secure spot on badminton committee

Friday 29 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports

Cook Islands Badminton’s Hebrew Tom has been named on Badminton Oceania’s Gender Equity committee.

LETTER: FinSec takes on columnist over SMART Economy Initiative

Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"I would expect you as Editor to hold your columnist accountable to your newspaper’s Journalism Charter, published in July 2019."

Triathlon association hosting season opener

Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Triathletes are gearing up for the first event of the year this weekend.

CIFA launches 2021 Beach Football Championship

Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

After the success it gained at the Cook Islands Beach Games 2021, Cook Islands Football Association has decided to launch a Beach Football Competition for 2021.

OPINION: ‘Without integrity and honour, having everything means nothing’

Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

When the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC), a powerful government entity breaks its own laws, this must be brought to the attention of the public, writes Tupou Faireka, Co-president of Democratic Party.

LETTER: Nom de plume policy change

Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letter writer commends decision by CI News editor to permit non de plume letters.

Local airline first in the Cook Islands to sign up for new initiative

Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Helping other local businesses while also helping themselves, Air Rarotonga has become the first Cook Islands Business Advisory Service Provider (BASP) to be registered and approved on the Business Link Pacific (BLP) online portal.

Celebrating bond between Australia and Cook Islands

Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

This Australia Day, as Australian High Commissioner to Cook Islands Dr Chris Watkins gathers with ‘Cozzies’ for a sausage at Vaiana’s, and to sing the national anthem’s new words, he will be celebrating the mateship between Australia and the Cook Islands.

Sport and leisure focus of Pursuit in Paradise

Monday 25 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

If you’re looking to add a fitness challenge to your Pa Enua travel plans – then the 2021 Aitutaki Marathon set for Saturday March 27 is for you.

LETTER: Aboriginals don't mark January 26

Monday 25 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"The arrival of large numbers of people from Britain started a catastrophic change for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations that had lived on the land for over 60,000 years; the oldest living culture on planet Earth. "

CookSafe contact tracing specifically for Cook Islanders, says Chamber

Monday 25 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

With the addition of Bluetooth functionality to the CookSafe contact tracing system on the horizon, the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce would like to remind all Cook Islanders how important it is to keep using their CookSafe cards.

Kata: Google threatens to withdraw from Oz

Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Begin by putting God first

Friday 22 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Do not be satisfied in being the same person you have always been but put God first and learn to walk with Him every day, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

"It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day"

Thursday 21 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Local letter writer welcomes the inauguration of Joe Biden as US President.

Opposition party seeks clarification on seabed minerals licensing issues

Tuesday 19 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The Opposition has raised concerns regarding the membership of the proposed seabed minerals licensing panel stating that it would be a clear conflict of interest to appoint anyone who is involved in or associated with any commercial deep-sea mining activities.

Quarantine free travel into NZ welcomed

Monday 18 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"The news that entry into NZ from Raro no longer requires quarantine has come just at the right time."

Uprooting and destruction of toa trees

Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"The uprooting and destruction of the toa trees on Monday and Tuesday will indeed go down as dark days in the history of Rangiatea."

Prayer warriors take spiritual warfare walks

Friday 15 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letter writer Bishop Tutai Pere offers thanks to those who participated in the recent 'Spiritual Warfare' walks for drought-stricken Penrhyn island and for the rehabilitation of Muri lagoon.

Discovering your identity and purpose

Friday 15 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

We need to know that we have purpose in life, that we’re not just an accident, that regardless of our situation, there is still purpose and meaning to our lives, writes Pastor Paul Kauri.