Articles by Supplied

Letter: ‘Trust in God, not money’

Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I see in various forms of media, including Letters to the Editor and the Ocean Ancestors Facebook page, discussions and arguments that refer to the Bible.

Drunk driving leads to crashes and domestic violence

Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

The Cook Islands Police Service has expressed great concerns over the ongoing behaviour of drink driving leading to road incidents following last weekend’s list of incidents.

Huge turnout expected for At Sea, Sail Out Rally against deep sea mining

Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

The organisers of the At Sea, Sail Out Rally are anticipating a “huge turnout of people” at the event tomorrow.

Kata: Seabed minerals conference

Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Nodules: ‘Our underwater Amazon’

Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I thank Ms Alex (Herman) for her reply to my previous letter regarding DSM (Deep Sea Mining) or SBM (Sea Bed Mining) which is what some are hoping to do in our EEZ.

Letter: Water reform: One bite at a time

Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Changing the To Tatou Vai Act 2021 must be a priority for our MPs.

Major upgrade completed at National Sports Arena

Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The National Sports Arena, Cook Islands’ key indoor sports facility at Tereora, has undergone a significant upgrade to improve its ability to host both local and international events.

Virtues in Paradise: Virtues retreat for helpers

Saturday 14 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

Are you a community leader, a counsellor, police or probation officer, teacher, orametua, physician or nurse? Are you one of the frontline folks who help paddle the vaka of social services in our Cook Islands community? writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Flying the Cook Islands flag at AIMS Games in New Zealand

Saturday 14 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

As shuttlecocks fly across and over nets, and scores are counted, a navy blue flag with a circle of white stars hangs proudly from the stands. Behind it, a team from the Cook Islands cheers on their athletes.

Top-of-the-table Tupapa Maraerenga FC faces Puaikura challenge at home

Saturday 14 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Victoria Park will be the centre of football excitement today as Tupapa Maraerenga hosts Puaikura in a day filled with action across various divisions.

Team Atiu hosts fundraiser ahead of Cook Islands Games

Friday 13 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Over 400 athletes have registered to represent Team Atiu in the upcoming Cook Islands Games, which will be held next month from October 4 to 19.

Church Talk: Nikao CICC marks historic milestone

Friday 13 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

“...If you do return unto the Lord with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the Lord, and serve Him only, and He will deliver you out of the hands of the Philisitines.” (1 Samuels 7:3)

Letter: Paruru i to tatou moana

Friday 13 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

E tika rai, na te Atua te’ia au mea katoatoa i anga. Te vaira ta te Atua i tuku mai kia ta anga’anga tatou.

Letter: Muffin eaters

Friday 13 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Diane Charlie-Puna’s carefree insult to the idea that no one is above the law brings to mind the persistent story that the National Environment Service, under husband Ngatokorua, ran up a tab at a certain popular Arorangi café in the tens of thousands of dollars.

Letter: Vodafone ‘seize the opportunity’

Friday 13 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Starlink is here officially, YAY! And of course it is the most expensive in the Pacific, yet still better than Vodafone Cook Islands. Not yay!

Cook Islands and China discuss forward co-operation

Friday 13 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Debt servicing, inflation and climate resilience were among the issues discussed between the Cook Islands and China during a recent meeting in Auckland, New Zealand.

Immigration progress online permit system through stakeholder testing

Friday 13 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Immigration recently conducted testing sessions for Module 2 of ASYPX, the online visa and permit application system, with key stakeholders. The sessions took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) from Tuesday, September 3, to Thursday, September 5, and included participants from both the public and private sectors.

Avatiu and Matavera-Ngatangiia set for R8 clashes

Thursday 12 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Round 8 of the 2024 Rarotonga Football Season kicks off with Avatiu hosting Matavera-Ngatangiia for two consecutive days of exciting football action at Aretere Park.

Triathletes gear up for Raro Challenge

Thursday 12 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The Cook Islands Triathlon Association is gearing up for its mammoth Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge multisport event which will be held this Saturday, September 14, 2024. This is the Cook Islands’ longest team event, with an average five to six hours to complete entire course.

Cook Islands and Auckland University discuss collaboration in ocean research

Thursday 12 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Environment, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Seabed Minerals Authority, and the Cook Islands High Commission, recently held a productive meeting with the University of Auckland to explore potential areas of collaboration in ocean research.