Articles by Supplied

Letter: SBMA responds to ‘misinformed criticism’

Monday 27 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I write in response to the anonymous letter published on May 25 regarding the Police Service, and incorrectly criticising the Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) for having major government infrastructure investments and high staff salaries.

Letter: To Tatou Vai in violation of its own Act?

Monday 27 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Re ‘Audit report reveals CIIC overspent budget by $2.7m, Cook Islands News, May 22’, the 2024/25 Budget Estimate has CIIC providing an additional $500,000 to the water authority. This top-up is earmarked for meter installation and user-pays.

Rarotonga’s Goodwin dominates Aitutaki Electron Regatta

Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Eighteen sailors from Rarotonga, Aitutaki, and New Zealand’s Picton, Buckland’s Beach, and Mangawhai sailing and yacht clubs raced each other in match racing and fleet racing in perfect conditions earlier this month.

Virtues in Paradise: The secret of freedom

Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

Have you ever felt truly free? What does that even mean, you may well ask, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Letter: ‘Who stuffed up?’

Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Reading about the very many issues raised by Mr. Mike Chase of Te POM, regarding the problems with our mapu yahooing on the roads, doing wheelies, etc. – “showing off to get attention” (Cook Islands News, Tuesday, May 14), he is no doubt correct, and opens up a Pandora’s Box of social issues.

Kata: CIIC Board

Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Rising Stars back for 9th year

Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Other Sports, Rugby Union, Sports

The annual Rising Stars Championship is back on, with all primary and secondary schools on Rarotonga battling it out in netball and rugby over the next six Fridays at the Arorangi Sports Complex at Raemaru Park.

Church talk: Finding peace in the midst of busyness

Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

In today’s fast-paced world, the beauty and peacefulness of the Cook Islands can often seem at odds with the demands of modern life, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Cook Islands establishes diplomatic ties with Ecuador

Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands and Republic of Ecuador formalised diplomatic relations this week, marking the South American country as the 66th diplomatic partner of the Cook Islands.

Letter: Te Reo Māori in schools

Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, “Schools told to teach Te Reo Māori ECE to Year 6” (CINews 21 May) would really benefit from a strategic plan (or dare I say it, Master Plan).

Kata: Turtle tour

Thursday 23 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letters: Sports Awards disappoint fans

Thursday 23 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I have some thoughts on the recent Sports Awards. CISNOC (Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee) doesn’t seem to treasure Cook Islands athletes who have previously represented with pride and helped promote the Cook Islands at international events.

Cook Islands Finance joins 2024 Career’s Expo as first gold sponsor

Thursday 23 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Local, National

The 2024 Career’s Expo is off to a great start with the signing of its first gold sponsor, the Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority, also known as Cook Islands Finance (CI Finance).

Kata: Police chief

Wednesday 22 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Pet talk: Desexing your pet, simple way to reduce cancer risk

Wednesday 22 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Our pets suffer from many of the same cancers we get, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Letter: Police need better leadership

Wednesday 22 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I am writing to bring attention to the issues plaguing the Cook Islands Police Service as highlighted recently about critical understaffing.

Kata: CISNOC Awards

Tuesday 21 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

New Caledonia separatists defy French efforts to unblock roads

Tuesday 21 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

Separatists in riot-hit New Caledonia have refused to abandon roadblocks that have paralysed much of the Pacific archipelago and halted commercial air traffic, defying a major security operation by French forces.

Cook Islands showcases wealth management expertise at US investment summit

Tuesday 21 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands financial services industry recently featured at the prestigious America Outbound Investment Summit, held on May 7 in Los Angeles and May 9 in San Francisco.

Letter: ‘Decriminalise weed and grow your own’

Tuesday 21 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Our inflation rate is increasingly high and the economic growth rate is slow for the vast majority of the Cook Islands people.