Articles by Supplied

Kata: Another overseas Cookie

Saturday 8 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

FC men’s tournament to feature all-female officials for first time

Saturday 8 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

An OFC men’s tournament is set to feature an all-female officiating team for the first time, signalling a significant milestone for women’s refereeing in Oceania.

Kata: Com'on Winston

Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: State visit?

Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I write to correct the mislabelling and blunder made to call the PM’s visit to the People’s Republic of China. It cannot be called a “State Visit”. State visits are only made by fully independent countries, like Kiribati, Samoa, Tonga, etc. Our official status is Self-Government in Free Association with New Zealand.   We are not […]

Letter: Prime Minister Brown’s China visit

Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Noting the recent media coverage of the Prime Minister’s upcoming travel to China; why aren’t officials sharing any details of his travel or the benefit it will bring to the Cook Islands? You have to ask why is such a secretive approach being taken?

Church talk- Esther’s courage: Standing up for what is right

Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Have you ever wondered why the Lord has sent you to the earth at this time and placed in you in your particular circumstances? Kayla Kaimarama-Willie of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints writes.

Kata: China

Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Cook Islands-China agreement

Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, For clarity, these are my views of the potential aspects/concerns that come to my mind when an open dialog on such a significant move is not afforded to our people.

Kata: America first

Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Empowering women in football: CIFA launches 2025-26 Strategic Plan

Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands Vaine Toa In Football – Women’s Football Strategic Plan 2025/2026 was launched in Rarotonga on January 30, 2025, marking a historic and transformative initiative designed to inspire and empower women in football across the Cook Islands.

Smokie: Police portfolio

Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Smoke Signals

A tragic day for the family in Arorangi, with that hit and run road accident.

Letter: Financial disaster

Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I note that the OPM is quoted in CI News (in the context of the PM's visit to China) that the "TMV project has transformed Rarotonga’s 100-year old water network, ensuring reliable access to clean and safe water for future generations."

Letter: PM’s visit to China

Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, There should not be any complaint from taxpayers if it turns out that we have to part fund the PM's state visit to China for several reasons.

Kata: State visit

Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tri Hard and Three P’s in a Squad win Team Triathlon competition

Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Cook Islands Triathlon Association was overjoyed with the turnout at the 2025 BSP and KPMG Team Triathlon held on Saturday.

Smokies

Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Smoke Signals

What an odd headline last week, “Government misleading”. Isn’t the essence of “news” to tell us something we don’t already know? Every government is misleading.

Letter: Religious debate

Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

William Framhein’s reply to Cook Islander and follower of the Muslim faith Tatiana Kautai contains this quote, “… a true Christian will never do anything to displease Jesus”.

Letter: Missing pay check, missing millions?

Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Whatever the truth behind Police spokesman Trevor Pitt and whether or not his pay packet went missing, the story recalls decades ago when the government, literally, did not have the money in its bank accounts to meet the public service payroll and went into the vault where there were bags of Tangaroa Dollars.

Community responds to Government’s calls for partnership

Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Following the announcement of the launch of the Rarotonga Safety Shelter Programme (RSSP), communities around Rarotonga are actively engaging with the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) to learn more about the programme.

Kata: Help

Monday 3 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion