Articles by Supplied

Letter: Appointment process

Friday 19 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

How interesting that the PSC keeps saying that the Mr Lewis was one of the top three candidates for the role of Secretary for Education - when he was the first of the five interviewed to receive an email saying he was not successful in his application to become the Secretary.

Letter: ‘Equity’ in water tariffs

Friday 19 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I write to you in response to your contributor Ruta Mave in her column in the Monday, July 15th edition titled ‘Water tariff public consultations a tick-box exercise?’.

Cook Islands, University of Auckland holds talks about future opportunities

Friday 19 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

An introductory meeting between the Cook Islands Education Minister Vaine “Mac” Mokoroa, his ministerial team and the University of Auckland, was held earlier this week at the city campus in Auckland.

Japan pledges inter island vessel, farm equipment

Thursday 18 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands

Cook Islands and Japan discussed strengthening cooperation on climate change, shipping, renewable energy, technology and regional issues like nuclear wastewater discharge and Pacific banking.

Letter: ‘Education is in a real mess’

Thursday 18 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The Ministry of Education is in a real mess.

Women’s teams ready for battle

Thursday 18 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

As the 2024 Rarotonga football season approaches, anticipation is high for the Women’s Championship, where teams will vie for glory and a chance to qualify for the prestigious OFC Women's Champions League (OFC WCL).

Cook Islands and ADB discuss continued partnership for development goals

Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter and Asian Development Bank (ADB) representative James Webb met last month in Rarotonga to discuss forward co-operation between the Cook Islands and the ADB in the public sector.

Kata: Travel buddy to Paris

Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Shipping

Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: National flag

Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Well said Norman George with your response to Thomas Wynne’s opinion piece.

Letter: Privacy versus public interest

Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

This fiasco surrounding the Ombudsman’s Office and its supposed enquiry into allegations against our former Police Commissioner must stop.

Pet Talk: Foods to avoid feeding cats and dogs to prevent gastric obstructions

Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

As pet owners, we often want to share our favourite snacks with our furry companions. However, some foods can pose serious health risks to cats and dogs, particularly those that can cause foreign body obstruction, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Letter: Agriculture refutes TTV claims

Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I would like the CEO of TTV (To Tatou Vai) to retract his statement printed in the Cook Islands News on Wednesday 10th July pertaining to MOA (Ministry of Agriculture) not responding to TTV for a meeting.

Kata: Burglars

Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Michael Tavioni: Proposed water charges: A betrayal of the people?

Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Water is one of the most essential resources we have, required by everyone in order to stay alive. This present Cook Islands Coalition Government thinks that it is their right to charge for water to those who elected them into office, writes Michael Tavioni BEM.

Letter: National flag proposal draws ire

Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Re the opinion article on rethinking of the national flag, by Thomas Wynne on 13.7.24.

Sober drivers lead to crash-free weekend, gunshots reported

Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

A police traffic enforcement check in Rarotonga over weekend found that most drivers were sober, leading to a crash-free weekend.

Kata: Health police

Monday 15 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Accountability, trust in public administration

Monday 15 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Public administration plays a crucial role in safeguarding the interests of both public servants and the broader community, ensuring trust in the management and delivery of state services.

Fukofuka-Murare takes up deputy high comm role

Monday 15 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National

The Cook Islands High Commission in New Zealand has welcomed Deputy High Commissioner Amelia Fukofuka-Murare.