Articles by Supplied

Church talk: ‘Comparison is the thief of joy’

Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Rather than focusing on what we don’t have or what we lack, let us be more grateful for the blessings we do have in our lives, writes Kayla Kaimarama-Willie of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Youth football coaching certificate course wraps up in Rarotonga

Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

After an exhilarating three days of learning and development, the youth football coaching course hosted by Phill Parker from the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has come to a successful conclusion in Rarotonga.

Super League bound Rapana’s emotional farewell to Raiders

Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islander Jordan Rapana has bid an emotional farewell to his ‘home’ Canberra Raiders ahead of his move to Super League with Hull FC.

Kata: MPs travel

Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Public payroll

Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Two more job offerings in the newspaper by Cook Islands Investment Corporation. Your readers might want to have a look at CIIC's webpage and the small army of people standing proudly in the main picture.

Letter: Rethinking economic growth

Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, It is unnatural and a dangerous thing, for a person to never stop growing. So why do we insist on never ending economic growth?

Ministry of Internal Affairs celebrates women leaders in Pa Enua

Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has congratulated the female candidates elected as mayor and councillors at the 2024 Island Government Election held in August, saying it is a blueprint for others in the region to learn from and aspire to.

Mitiaro completes Southern Group Island Council swearing-in

Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The last of the Southern Group islands to swear in their Island Council did so in true island style, according to a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister.

Letter: Public payroll

Wednesday 2 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Two more job offerings in the newspaper by Cook Islands Investment Corporation. Your readers might want to have a look at CIIC's webpage and the small army of people standing proudly in the main picture.

Letter: PAC report

Wednesday 2 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The PAC report showed that only 13 out of 59 government entities, representing only 22 per cent, submitted their 2022-2023 performance reports. Forty-six (46) out of 59, which is 78 per cent of government entities, are not meeting their reporting obligations.

Letter: A call for political reform

Wednesday 2 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, In an interview gathering exercise for a BBC podcast on seabed mining (SBM) over a week ago, I mentioned that we have disproportionate representation i.e. my one vote is worth about 10 Raro votes. You can see why government makes sure to buddy buddy with the pa enua.

Kata: Govt entities

Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Puaikura, Matavera-Ngatangiia secures equaliser in Raro Comp

Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Puaikura Football Club and Matavera-Ngatangiia showcased intense competition drawing 1-1 in the premier men's football Round Cup competition at Raemaru Park on Saturday.

Enhancing maritime sustainability, improve shipping connectivity

Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

As an aim to enhance maritime sustainability, representatives from the Cook Islands joined others from Belize, and Solomon Islands at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London last month.

Letter: Regenerative education plans

Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana Editor,  I agree with Joe TP’s 10 points for improved education and have two more to add for regenerative education planning: #11 – Put into action a consistent system for training new teachers.  Our own Teacher’s College has, in the past, produced some excellent teachers. It does my heart good to see ones like […]

Letter: Credit where credit is due 

Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, On Tuesday last week I reported to the Police that my watch had been stolen from my home.

Letter: ‘Please more action less words’

Monday 30 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, As a parent I’m in support of Joe TP’s letter of September 26 – “Tereora College on life support”.

Teen, 17, arrested after drunk driving accident

Monday 30 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

A crash involving a car smashing into a power pole has raised “plenty of concern”.

Commitment to providing quality primary care and oral health services

Monday 30 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, Local, National

Visitors to the newly refurbished Te Puna Ora Tumanava complex – offering primary care and oral health services – will now experience top-class facilities prioritising health and safety.

Kata: Cooks robotics

Sunday 29 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion