Articles by Supplied

Virtues in Paradise: From violence to virtues

Saturday 17 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

How can you balance the service and sacrifice you give day after day with sustainable self-care and happiness?

Arorangi Intermediate School gets a new roof

Saturday 17 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

The completion of the roof replacement at Arorangi Intermediate School marks a pivotal moment for the school community.

Kata: TTV board

Friday 16 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Vape law enforcement

Friday 16 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

This week you have reported on the Cook Islander jailed for months for smuggling cannabis into the Cook Islands. And you have reported that there is an ongoing investigation into the possibility that vapes are being offered on-line.

Letter: More storage

Friday 16 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

One of the justifications of the water upgrade was that 60-70 per cent of the water collected via the intakes was lost to leaks in the ring main. Can anyone on the island recall great fountains gushing out?

Letter: TTV ‘pleading corporate poverty’

Friday 16 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, As chair of the To Tatou Vai Board of Directors, Brian Mason is in the habit of justifying water charges by pleading corporate poverty: “The implementation of the tariff will not be delayed because to do so would compromise the supply of water essential to all who live, reside and visit Rarotonga.” (Cook Islands News, 12 August 2024)

Church Talk: Shining brightly for Jesus

Friday 16 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

We live in a world where darkness (confusion, fear and sin) seems to be everywhere. But Jesus calls us to be something different. He calls us to be the light of the world. Today, we will explore what it means to live out that calling in our lives, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Matavera-Ngatangiia takes on Titikaveka in mid-week clash

Thursday 15 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The 2024 Rarotonga Football Season heats up this week as the CIFA Complex hosts a thrilling round of midweek fixtures, headlined by the Matavera-Ngatangiia versus Titikaveka encounters.

Cook Islands, NZ hold critical talks

Thursday 15 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown met with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon earlier this week in Auckland where the two discussed a range of bilateral, regional, and multilateral issues ahead of the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting to convene in Tonga at the end of August.

Kata: Stop Vaping

Thursday 15 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Pa Enua Council

Wednesday 14 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Round 4 to bring thrilling grassroots and U18 men’s football action

Wednesday 14 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Kicking off at 4.15pm, the CIFA Complex will once again host an exciting display of grassroots football in the 2024 Rarotonga football competition.

Pet Talk: Desexing - key to controlling Rarotonga’s dog population

Wednesday 14 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Desexing, or spaying and neutering, is a crucial practice in the management of dog populations, particularly in our island settings where resources are limited, and uncontrolled breeding can lead to serious problems, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Letter: ‘Focus on local issues, PM’

Wednesday 14 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, PM Mark Brown has decided to visit New Caledonia to try and bring peace to the warring factions. Well, how about staying home and meet the petitioners for the soon to be introduced water tax and tariff charges.

Kata: TTV

Tuesday 13 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Excitement unfolds in Round 3 football with dramatic draws and big wins

Tuesday 13 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Premier Men’s clash on Friday between Puaikura and Tupapa Maraerenga was a hard-fought battle, with both sides struggling to find a way through the congested midfield, forcing play out wide.

Michael Tavioni: Water charges will ‘restrict our farmers’ ability to produce food’

Tuesday 13 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

I am prompted to write about water once more after hearing the Prime Minister referring to these issues again in his Constitution Day speech, writes Michael Tavioni BEM.

Kata: Sheraton

Monday 12 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Atiu Harbour Project 1974-75

Monday 12 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the completion and opening of the Atiu Harbour by Sir Albert and Lady Henry in July 1975.

War of the wings: The Rimatara lorikeet and how I learnt to hate the Atiu mynah

Monday 12 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Features, Local, National, Outer Islands, Weekend

After a seven-year battle using a combination of poisoning, trapping and shooting, the Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust successfully eradicated an initial population of around 6000 mynahs from Ātiu, making it the world’s largest island-based mynah eradication project. Roger Malcolm, a resident hotelier on Ātiu and one of the key people behind the eradication project, shares his own battle with one of the most invasive bird species in the world.