Articles by Supplied

Kata: Ura pa'u

Saturday 3 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Virtues in Paradise: Virtues are our superpowers

Saturday 3 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

There is a silver thread of unity amongst all faiths and cultures that is the foundation of our beliefs and the key to our wellbeing.

Intense rivalry expected in R2

Saturday 3 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

This weekend promises thrilling encounters as round two of the 2024 Rarotonga Football Season gets underway. Avatiu will host Puaikura at Aretere Park, while Nikao Sokattak takes on Matavera-Ngatangiia at the CIFA Complex.

‘Muddy fun’ promised at Adventure Race

Saturday 3 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands Triathlon Association is excited to host the Uncle Tom’s & PTS Adventure Race this afternoon.

Kata: Monitor vapers

Friday 2 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church Talk: Jesus is the living Gospel

Friday 2 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The gospel is a term that comes from the old English word ‘godspell’ which means ‘good news’, writes Reverend Mata Tumu-Makara of the Cook Islands Christian Church.

Kata: Water free allocation

Thursday 1 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tupapa and Titikaveka set for clash

Thursday 1 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The 2024 football season is in full swing, and excitement is building as the second round of games commenced yesterday.

Cook Islands stun Vanuatu to keep semi-final hopes alive

Thursday 1 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Regional, Sports, Vanuatu

Cook Islands have come from behind to score a memorable 3-1 win over Vanuatu and boost their chances of qualifying for the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship semi-finals in Tahiti.

Kata: Warm up beat

Wednesday 31 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Pet Talk: Recognising pain in pets and livestock

Wednesday 31 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Pain in animals, whether pets like cats and dogs or livestock, can be challenging to identify, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

New Suwarrow Park rangers ready for duty after intensive training

Wednesday 31 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands

The newly appointed Suwarrow Park rangers, Johnnie Tangaroa and Keanu Harawira, left Rarotonga for the northern group island last week.

Football comp enters round two

Wednesday 31 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Football moves into round two this week with Titikaveka taking on Tupapa Maraerenga, Avatiu facing off with Puaikura, and Nikao Sokattak going head-to-head with Matavera-Ngatangiia.

Kata: Water petition

Tuesday 30 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Air NZ Cook Islands flight returns to Auckland after two aborted landings

Tuesday 30 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

An Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Rarotonga returned to Auckland yesterday after two failed landings at Rarotonga International Airport.

Cook Islands U16 suffers heartbreaking loss vs Fiji

Tuesday 30 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Fiji scored deep into stoppage time to break Cook Islands hearts and open their campaign with a win at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 2024.

Defending champs off to winning start in Rarotonga Football Season

Tuesday 30 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Tupapa Maraerenga and Matavera-Ngatangiia clashed in the feature match of the 2024 Rarotonga football season on Saturday at Victoria Park, marking the exciting season opener.

Michael Tavioni: Why are you trying to put a tax on water?

Tuesday 30 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

I feel the need to continue addressing the issue of government charging tax on water, especially on the local people and the food producers of Rarotonga, writes Michael Tavioni BEM.

Cook Islander Teremoana has chance to rewrite boxing history

Tuesday 30 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Boxing, Sports

Inspired by the memory of his late grandfather and spurred on by family in the crowd, Cook Islander Teremoana Teremoana has become the first Australian to win a Super Heavyweight fight in Olympic history.

Ruta Mave: Is banning vapes and raising smoking age enough?

Monday 29 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Is the imminent total ban on vaping for locals in the Cook Islands on the first of August a little like our health ministry jumping out of the pot and into the fire? Ruta Mave writes.