Articles by Supplied

Church talk: Anointed for the marketplace

Friday 20 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Initially, I believed church was primarily about Sunday services, singing, sermons, and socialising. However, I later realised that this was a superficial understanding of Jesus and the message of the gospel, writes Rachel Best of The Arepua Gateway Assembly of God Church.

Letter: The menace of fake customs in Cook Islands

Friday 20 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The Cook Islands, with its rich cultural heritage and pristine natural beauty, has long been a beacon for tourists and researchers alike. However, in recent times, the islands have been plagued by a disturbing trend: the proliferation of fake customs and traditions.

Letter: Parliament calendar: 42 days pledged,12 delivered

Friday 20 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I must thank Mr. Moekaa for his recent reminder that our Parliament continues to dazzle us with its efficiency – or lack thereof – despite its ever-generous budget allocation and the ambitious calendar of sitting days it adopted with such gusto last year … the calendar that was supposed to keep Parliament glued to their seats for 42 days in 2024. I’m sure the MPs had every intention of working those days … until, well, they didn’t.

Kata: Parliament session

Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Puaikura faces off against Nikao Sokattak in Rarotonga’s Round Cup

Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Puaikura and Nikao Sokattak will clash once again today and tomorrow at the CIFA Complex in Matavera, marking their second encounter of the season.

Letter: Constitution Amendment Bill

Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I’m sure that Leader of the Opposition Tina Browne in her observations of Niue’s recent referendum was being sarcastic, when she said: “Sadly the article does not give reasons why more than double the voters voted against increasing the term of Parliament.”

Letter: Only in the Cook Islands

Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, On Monday, September 16, after starting at 1pm, Parliament adjourned around 1.27pm to allow MPs to attend the opening of the netball U20 qualifiers. Maybe you should ask your MP whether s/he attended the opening.

Letter: ‘It’s time we listened to the science’

Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I write with a heavy heart, disappointed by the narrow-mindedness I see in some of my fellow Cook Islanders when it comes to seabed minerals exploration.

Letter: SBMA ‘losing control’

Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I would like to speak as an environmentally concerned Cook Islander, hearing concerns raised by Dr Teina Rongo on Temu Okotai’s radio show yesterday morning (Monday).

Letter: Deep sea treasure or trouble?

Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Ocean Ancestors is a home-grown collective deeply rooted in our communities. We’re NGOs, businesses and individuals united by a shared passion for protecting the ocean ... together raising the concerns of our people as the demand for resources, including deep sea minerals, overwhelms.

Excitement looms as Rarotonga football round nine action gets underway

Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The excitement builds at the CIFA Complex today as the grassroots teams take the field for their Round 9 fixtures.

Kata: Metallic nodules

Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Dynamic duo Neururer, Moorfield set new course record at Raro Challenge

Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The Cook Islands Triathlon Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge saw a thrilling victory for experienced triathletes Roland Neururer and Jason Moorfield, who set a new course record.

Tupapa, Puaikura battle to 2-2 draw in Premier Men’s clash

Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Round 8 of the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup was packed with excitement as teams across all divisions left everything on the field, delivering thrilling moments and some unexpected results.

Letter: ‘Trust in God, not money’

Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I see in various forms of media, including Letters to the Editor and the Ocean Ancestors Facebook page, discussions and arguments that refer to the Bible.

Drunk driving leads to crashes and domestic violence

Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

The Cook Islands Police Service has expressed great concerns over the ongoing behaviour of drink driving leading to road incidents following last weekend’s list of incidents.

Huge turnout expected for At Sea, Sail Out Rally against deep sea mining

Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

The organisers of the At Sea, Sail Out Rally are anticipating a “huge turnout of people” at the event tomorrow.

Kata: Seabed minerals conference

Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Nodules: ‘Our underwater Amazon’

Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I thank Ms Alex (Herman) for her reply to my previous letter regarding DSM (Deep Sea Mining) or SBM (Sea Bed Mining) which is what some are hoping to do in our EEZ.

Letter: Water reform: One bite at a time

Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Changing the To Tatou Vai Act 2021 must be a priority for our MPs.