Articles by Supplied

Minister orders review into the functions of BTIB

Thursday 25 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Minister in charge of the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) – Patrick Arioka – has commissioned a review into the functions of the board.

LETTERS: Justice = equality, fairness, access for all

Wednesday 24 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Mailbox for Wednesday March 24, 2021

KATA: Democratic right

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: ‘Tourism contributed more than $1 million a day to our economy’

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

This week in his fortnightly column, Prime Minister Mark Brown talks about the country’s financial future – looking ahead to when borders open fully with New Zealand and also beyond as work begins on a recovery plan to restore Cook Islands economy to where it was pre-Covid.

Underneath the Mango Tree

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

Mango trees, like their famous palm tree counterparts in Pacific folklore, are a quixotic icon of Island fantasy, their imposing physical stature and delicious, fragrant fruit have few equals.

Behind every great man is a surprised mother and wife

Monday 22 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The differences between man and woman have been explained, described and immortalised, forever. Still, we’re surprised after the honeymoon ‘this is not the same person you dated when you were single’, writes Ruta Tangiiau Mave.

LETTER: ‘Responsible ocean stewardship is our common goal’

Monday 22 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"The recent statements by the Government and Opposition on seabed minerals (SBM) development, and the NGO reactions it garnered is a watershed moment."

Local gallery participates in Auckland Art Fair in the midst of Covid pandemic

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

Cook Islands’ Bergman Gallery was again the only Pacific based gallery that took part in the Auckland Art Fair at the centre of the community Covid-19 outbreak. By Rachel Smith.

Prioritising projects

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

We are in the middle of a pandemic and our hospital is ill equipped to handle any coronavirus case if “God forbid” it arrives here.

‘Moratorium is not a ban on research’

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor It’s concerning that after a visit to the northern Cook Islands, the Democratic Party is willing to change their position on the international proposal for a 10-year moratorium on seabed mining.

Domestic violence cases on the rise

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

Domestic violence casts a broad shadow over the daily work of police, falling into a range of disputes, from verbal arguments to physical abuse.

LETTERS: Lack of political opposition, seabed mining, allegations of conflict of interest

Friday 19 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor

Letters for Friday March 19, 2021

Should Church and State be separated?

Friday 19 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk

Not necessarily, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue from the Catholic Church.

Football reaches northern group islands

Thursday 18 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in

A week ago, a Cook Islands Football delegation led by president Lee Harmon visited the northern group islands of Rakahanga and Manihiki for the first time in football history.

Niue adopts Cooksafe contact tracing system

Thursday 18 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local

The CookSafe contact tracing system is now expanding across the Pacific, with the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce having entered into an agreement to implement the system in Niue, rebranded there as ‘RockSafe’.

Rubbing shoulders with greats

Wednesday 17 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports

Olympic-bound athletes Jade Tierney and Kohl Tamarua-Horton had an opportunity to compete alongside New Zealand’s top kayakers last month.

LETTER: Chamber defends CookSafe contact tracing

Wednesday 17 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor

"It’s up to all of us – individuals, businesses, the community at large – to play our part in keeping the Cook Islands safe and Covid-free."

Titikaveka, Avatiu remain unbeaten

Tuesday 16 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

Hot favourites Titikaveka and Avatiu premier teams remain unbeaten in the Rarotonga Netball Competition.

Are we good stewards of God’s gifts?

Tuesday 16 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The issue for our country since 1965 has never been what we have been given. It has instead been how those resources and opportunities have been managed. By Tina Pupuke Browne.

Seabed Minerals Authority donates books, stationery

Monday 15 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands

Prior to last month’s consultations in Pukapuka, Palmerston and Nassau, the Seabed Minerals Authority put together a donation of books, stationery and activity sets for the schools of each island.