Articles by Supplied

Twins born as storms raged

Tuesday 2 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji media is reporting on the “miracle birth” of twin baby girls in the midst of the twin cyclones, Ana and Bina.

Finding solutions to water shortage

Monday 1 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor As far back as 2012 I have been writing letters in this same vein.

Watchdogs

Monday 1 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Palmerston welcomes PM Brown

Saturday 30 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Outer Islands

Making his first official stop on a round trip of several northern group islands that he’ll be visiting this coming week, Prime Minister Mark Brown arrived in Palmerston on Thursday evening – the first time he has visited the island in his official capacity as PM.

Freedom of speech vs hate speech

Saturday 30 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The Cook Islands Opposition Democratic Party is calling on the Prime Minister to confirm George Pitt, whose abrasive, unsubstantiated style of writing attacks Cook Islanders from all walks of life, is being paid out of the public purse.

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.