Articles by Supplied

Tourists injured in motorbike crash

Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, Local, National

A pair of tourists sustained injuries in a motorbike crash at the Nikao Seawall on Tuesday night, police reported yesterday.

Kata: Burials

Wednesday 5 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Pet Talk: Ears: More than just hearing

Wednesday 5 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

What do ears do? The obvious answer is – hear sounds. Without getting too scientific, that is true. But ears do other things too. They allow us to judge the nature, direction, and intensity of the sound.

Letter: Saving our fish stocks

Wednesday 5 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I wish to respond to recent letters by Messrs Reuben Tylor and Josh Mitchell.

Kata: Sovereign's day

Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: $102 million ‘Infrastructure Asset’

Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Acknowledging the response from To Tatou Vai CEO Apii Timoti in regard to 2024/25 Budget appropriation (May 27).

Kata: Trump

Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tourism operators commit to safety with annual water safety programme

Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism

Fifty marine tourism operators from Rarotonga are currently taking part in an annual water safety programme, delivered by Te Mato Manava Turoto Cook Islands Tourism (CIT), in partnership with Water Safety & Surf Lifesaving Cook Islands.

Church talk: Judge not

Friday 31 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

When it comes to our own prejudices and grievances, we often justify our anger as righteous and our judgment as reliable and only appropriate, writes Kayla Kaimarama-Willie of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Letter: Cook Islands fishery debate

Friday 31 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I am loathe to take up the pen again on the issue of the tuna fishery resources in and around Cook Islands waters, but since I’ve been referenced in Mr. Tylor’s latest effort please indulge me this reply (More questions than answers, Cook Islands News, May 30, 2024).

Kata: Public Accounts

Friday 31 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Customs

Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Reuben Tylor: More questions than answers

Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

In a three-part series, retired lawyer Reuben Tylor argues commercial fishing in the Northern Cook Islands can impact on our catches of yellowfin tuna in the South.

Letter: TAU’s ‘average’ excuse doesn’t add up

Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Well, well, well. So TAU (Te Aponga Uira) are feeding us too higher voltage (Voltage ‘increase’ sparks concerns, residents report appliance damage, May 29).

Local bank steps up as gold sponsor for 2024 Careers Expo

Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Local, National

In a move to support the future workforce of the Cook Islands, the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) announced last Friday its support as a gold sponsor for this year’s Careers Expo to be held next month.

Kata: Higher volts

Wednesday 29 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: CISNOC Sports Awards

Wednesday 29 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Evidence of CISNOC supporting their own when Aquatics wins a lot because the head of selection is the head of Aquatics? Wes (Roberts) and Lanihei (Connolly) might deserve sportsman and woman of the year but not everything.

Letter: CISNOC to Paris?

Wednesday 29 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Re your article ‘CISNOC head Graham to step down after accounts finalised’ in Monday, 27 May’s issue of Cook Islands News, I guess it doesn’t really matter when the special meeting to finalise the accounts is held, as the CISNOC president will still be going to the Paris Olympics with – most likely – the previous CEO and secretary general, Owen Lewis.

Kata: Police chief in Bangkok

Tuesday 28 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tourism enhances safety for Cross-Island Trek with new signage

Tuesday 28 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism

Cook Islands Tourism in partnership with other stakeholders has installed a new safety sign with maps, tips and emergency contacts for the popular Cross-Island Trek.