Articles by Supplied

Puna’s final mission as head of PIF

Tuesday 14 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Henry Puna is on his final mission as the Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General in the country where it all began – his homeland, the Cook Islands.

Kata: BCI delay

Monday 13 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: ‘Unfair coverage’

Monday 13 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

It’s absurd how the Cook Islands News can take such a significant milestone, like a female national athlete becoming the secretary general of our National Sports Organisation, and twist it to include irrelevant personal jabs. Kez earned her position on her own merits, regardless of who her father is.

Letter: Nepotism at CISNOC?

Monday 13 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I saw the Cook Islands News article on new CISNOC secretary this morning (Thursday). The appointment seems like an “inside job”. It’s so easy to put unjustified descriptions on a preferred applicant with a “wink wink say no more” approach and “I’ll scratch your back if you scratch mine”. Owen Lewis’ daughter is […]

Day 2: Vaka Marumaru Atua crew sends Mother’s Day wishes

Monday 13 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Vaka Marumaru Atua left Rarotonga for Hawaii, to attend the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture from June 6-16, on Friday morning.

Kata: Turtles behaviour noticed

Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Te Uki Ou, Imanuela wins U13 Quick Rip tournament

Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby Union hosted the U13 Vaka Takitumu Quick Rip Tournament on Thursday at Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka.

Virtues in Paradise: Celebrating the women who shape us

Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

A seven-year-old was talking about her mother one day as we walked and she skipped down the beach. I asked her mother’s name. “Which one?” she answered with a big grin. “I have three mothers," writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

A feast for the eyes: Umukai transports viewers to the Cook Islands

Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

Three walls of paintings, Bergman Gallery at the Aotearoa Art Fair was a multiplicity of colours, forms, practices and voices that told stories from across the Pacific region, writes Rachel Smith.

Kata: Vaka to Hawaii

Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Former Fiji PM Bainimarama sentenced to year in jail

Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional

Former Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has been sentenced to one year in prison.

Church Talk: Glorify God in serving others

Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

God has graced us with spiritual gifts so we may use these to edify each other for humble service in the Body of Christ, writes Tangata Vainerere, historian at CICC Heritage Centre.

Cook Islands reiterates commitment to ocean conservation

Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National

Cook Islands’ efforts and ongoing commitment to ocean conservation and sustainable ocean management was highlighted by Prime Minister Mark Brown at a global conference.

Letter: ‘Failure of Govt to be fair to all’

Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The claim by Tupapa MP he has obtained an excavator for his village for those that voted him is a slap against the government that he represents as a Minister. Maggie said “So, I look after those who help me, I have to be fair with them and help them first.” Oh, really.

Letter: OPSC disappointed by misrepresentation

Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Having read the Thursday, May 9, Cook Islands News main headline (Lewis takes helm at CISNOC) I can categorically confirm that the Office of the Public Service Commissioner (OPSC) was not in any way involved in the recruitment process of the new Secretary General of CISNOC.

Cook Islands makes historic submission to International Court on climate change

Thursday 9 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands submitted its first ever statement to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on climate change, joining international efforts to shape the legal landscape on the issue.

Kata: CISNOC

Thursday 9 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Healey wins blistering Tour de Raro cycle race

Thursday 9 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The Ride Rarotonga Tour de Raro is always a highlight of the Cook Islands Triathlon week of events, and the blisteringly fast cycle sprint around the island is a perfect way to close out the events.

Cook Islands and Vietnam discuss future co-operation

Thursday 9 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The visiting Vietnam’s Ambassador to the Cook Islands, Van Trung Nguyen, presented his letters of credence to the King’s Representative Sir Tom Marsters yesterday morning.

Exciting times ahead as market makeover begins

Thursday 9 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Punanga Nui Market is undergoing a major reorganisation to improve the market’s capacity and create a more vibrant place for both vendors and visitors.