Articles by Supplied

Church talk: Repentance is the cornerstone of Jesus’ message

Friday 14 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Repentance holds a foundational place in the teaching of Jesus, marking the beginning of His public ministry. It was central to Jesus’ preaching because it addressed the fundamental human problem – sin, and prepared the people to receive the Kingdom of God, writes Bishop Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado msp of the Catholic Church.

Letter: Constitutional amendment

Friday 14 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Forget about a constitutional amendment to recognise the Cook Islands as a Christian nation, I’m a dyed in the wool Catholic and Pope Francis said that Christian nationalism is opposed to Catholic teachings.

Letter: Real problems, real solutions

Friday 14 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, How considerate of (Prime Minister) Mark Brown to put his banana republic passport on ‘hold for now’! Reason being, he didn’t like what the New Zealand government would do to Cook Islanders.

Business House Touch returns

Thursday 13 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The Cook Islands Touch Association (CITA) Business House Touch Competition has returned, promising an exciting eight-week season featuring 12 energetic teams.

Smokies

Thursday 13 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Smoke Signals

We now have a new Chief of Staff at the OPM. So where is Ben Ponia amongst all this reshuffle and why wasn’t his new job advertised? Jobs for the boys and one of many examples of nepotism and corruption by government?

Letter: Autocracy and cheque book politics

Thursday 13 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I guess the most obvious concern is without political debate (which requires an active democracy to exist) the voice of the people can be dismissed or sidelined.

Letter: Ukrainian blood on Cook Islands hands?

Thursday 13 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, A dive into the US Department of the Treasury sanctions list (https://ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions) leads one to conclude that not only is the infamous Cook Islands flagged ship “Eagle S” dragging its anchor in the Baltic Sea to cut cables and trying to start a Russia/NATO war, but that Cook Islands flagged and sanctioned ships are everywhere helping to fund Russia, Iran and North Korea’s war with Ukraine.

Cook Islands advocates for development funding reform

Thursday 13 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands officials advocated for fairer development financing mechanisms, emphasising the need for alignment with the Pacific’s 2050 Strategy and consideration of Small Island States’ vulnerabilities, during a meeting with South Korean representatives to review cooperation progress.

Kata: Dancing with China

Thursday 13 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Passport protest

Wednesday 12 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Enthralling draw keeps Tupapa Maraerenga’s hopes alive 

Wednesday 12 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Host nation side Tupapa Maraerenga FC and Royal Puma FC played out an entertaining 3-3 draw in the OFC Men’s Champions League 2025 – Qualifying, eliminating the American Samoa side but keeping Tupapa’s hopes alive.

Pet Talk: Protecting your pets and livestock from heat stroke

Wednesday 12 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

As temperatures rise in the Cook Islands, pet and livestock owners must be extra cautious to protect their animals from heat stroke, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Letter: New Zealand ‘misinterpreting’ Joint Centenary Declaration

Wednesday 12 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I am writing as a Cook Islander to express my disappointment with the New Zealand Government, and in particular their Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its Minister, for the bellicose statements coming from the Beehive recently in relation to the Cook Islands.

Kata: China talks

Tuesday 11 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Is NZ bullying the Cook Islands?

Tuesday 11 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The persistent bullying of Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown by New Zealand over the past week has been appalling.

Commentators warn of Cooks-New Zealand diplomatic breakdown

Tuesday 11 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in New Zealand, Regional

International relations expert Geoffrey Miller and former National MP and minister Alfred Ngaro offer insights into the escalating tensions between New Zealand and the Cook Islands.

Kata: No confidence

Monday 10 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Pakalolo industry

Monday 10 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Why are we fooling around and aimlessly wasting our time by not getting our pakalolo industry up and running?

Smokie: Why the 60th?

Monday 10 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Smoke Signals

So why exactly is Mark Brown putting so much emphasis on this 60th Anniversary of Self Government?

Vaipuna’s convincing victory over American Samoa

Monday 10 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Vaipuna SC have taken a big step towards qualifying for this year’s OFC Men’s Champions League, following a convincing victory over American Samoa’s Royal Puma FC in the Cook Islands.