Articles by Supplied

Church Talk: He set me free from my fear

Friday 28 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

A number of years ago when Tania and I were still living in Auckland, I scaled “my” hill, a place I often visit to pray. From this place I would often pray and watch over our city, and the 49,000+ citizens who lived within her boundaries, at that time.

Letter: Destitute by utility costs

Thursday 27 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I write as I have no other recourse, hoping the relevant Ministers and organisations take notice. People listen. Te Aponga Uira (TAU) are ripping us off!

Kata: Te Aponga up your game

Thursday 27 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Community police

Wednesday 26 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Comments racist and arrogant?

Wednesday 26 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I refer to the CI News article on NZ Minister Shane Jones (June 17th) where he is quoted as saying. “Some of the doctors on Aitutaki were of Burmese (sic) extraction.

Letter: Playing catch-up again, PM?

Wednesday 26 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Must be something wrong with the way I read the news … I am sure that in Cook Islands News, Monday, June 24th, the PM is quoted as saying in FUTURE tense – “I’ll make sure that we put in place what needs to be done with the Police, etc, etc…”

Kata: PM Police Portfolio

Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Back to basics in offshore fisheries management

Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

I have read with great interest the debate on offshore tuna fisheries in the Cook Islands News, and like any topic discussed in any newspaper, the discussion is limited by print space, writes Barbara Hanchard.

Cook Islands and Australia strengthen maritime security cooperation

Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Australian Defence Advisor, Group Captain Andrew Hoffmann, visited Rarotonga from June 19 – 21.

Hilyard makes history as first Pacific rep on Internet Society Board

Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Technology

The Internet Society, is an American nonprofit advocacy organisation founded in 1992 with local chapters around the world, recently held its annual general meeting in Washington DC in the United States.

Police news

Monday 24 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, Local, National

June 24

Letter: To Tatou Vai concerns

Monday 24 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, To Tatou Vai (TTV)’s latest public notice is, “Let Your Voice Shape Our Water Supply”.

Letter: Leadership, not money, the answer

Monday 24 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I was interested to read about the education debate in Parliament last week. Leader of the Opposition, Tina Browne, shared her concern about the low academic achievements of Tereora College students.

Kata: Minister for Police

Saturday 22 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands prepares for OFC Under-16 men’s football champs

Saturday 22 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands under-16 men’s football team is gearing up for the OFC U16 Men’s Championship, which will take place from July 28th to August 10th, 2024 in Tahiti.

Virtues in Paradise: A little child shall lead them

Saturday 22 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

Do you ever look into a child’s eyes and wonder, “Who is this person? What are the gifts they have, waiting to shine? How can I help?, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Kata: TTV funding

Friday 21 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: ‘Fiddling the books while Rome burns’

Friday 21 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Scrutiny of the Cook Islands Government bookwork is normally a job for the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). By withdrawing from deliberations, the Opposition MPs have left the public without a defender.

Looking back, looking forward: Mangaia reflects on 200 years of Christianity

Friday 21 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Mangaia celebrated 200 years of Christianity with a week-long festival featuring chants, dances, historical reenactments, book launches and memorial plaque unveilings.

Kata: Prison

Thursday 20 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion