Articles by Supplied

Letter: Atiu Harbour Project 1974-75

Monday 12 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the completion and opening of the Atiu Harbour by Sir Albert and Lady Henry in July 1975.

War of the wings: The Rimatara lorikeet and how I learnt to hate the Atiu mynah

Monday 12 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Features, Local, National, Outer Islands, Weekend

After a seven-year battle using a combination of poisoning, trapping and shooting, the Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust successfully eradicated an initial population of around 6000 mynahs from Ātiu, making it the world’s largest island-based mynah eradication project. Roger Malcolm, a resident hotelier on Ātiu and one of the key people behind the eradication project, shares his own battle with one of the most invasive bird species in the world.

Kata: Paris Olympics

Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Matavera-Ngatangiia and Avatiu set for epic clash in football comp

Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Nikao Sokattak and Titikaveka will be out to break their winless streaks while Matavera-Ngatangiia takes on Avatiu in round three 2024 Rarotonga Football Season this afternoon.

Letter: Costume controversy

Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, It was interesting that Ministry of Cultural Development (MOCD) confirmed on CITV that Tupapa won first place for the drum dance costume as per the rules.

Kata: Maeva Nui 2024

Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Performance fuels young captain’s desire

Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands have well and truly punched above their weight at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti.

Church Talk: A word from our Jubilee Celebration

Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

It has been an outstanding time for The Assemblies of God Cook Islands celebrating our Jubilee Celebration Conference, writes Paul Kauri, the General Superintendent of Cook Islands Assemblies of God Church.

Letter: ‘You’re missing the point, PM’

Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

So the Prime Minister is now comparing the petition of 3400 signatures to tell his Government that his people are not happy with the water situation. How to belittle your own people.

Letter: Democracy in action!

Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Kia Orana. Once upon a time, democratic principles meant that the people told their elected Members of Parliament what they wanted and this actually worked. Recently the “people” presented a petition to Parliament, signed by many individuals, telling the Government that they do not wish to see the imposition of water meters and charges … Simple! Democracy in action!

Kata: Water tarrifs

Thursday 8 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Neururer, Skurosz victorious in gruelling Adventure Race

Thursday 8 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The lagoon in Titikaveka could not have been more perfect for the PTS & Uncle Toms Adventure Race which was held Saturday afternoon.

Battle for supremacy

Thursday 8 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Puaikura and Tupapa Maraerenga will clash today and tomorrow in round three Rarotonga football competition, marking their first encounter this season at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.

Letter: Bring back real competition!

Thursday 8 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Re: Aug 7th 2024 article, pg 3, Te Maeva Nui prize awards night.

Grassroots and U18 teams take the field in Rarotonga football round three opener

Wednesday 7 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The third round of Rarotonga football competition 2024 kicks off today at 4.15 pm, featuring our young grassroots stars, the U6s, U8s, and U10s mixed teams, on CIFA Field 1.

Kata: Vape

Wednesday 7 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Former Tereora students dig deep for college projects

Wednesday 7 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Features, Memory Lane, National, Weekend

Tereora College Former Students Association president Teina Etches was overwhelmed by the strong support of former students who attended the Projects Fundraiser Dinner held late last month.

Cook Islands to host 300 delegates at 15th Pacific Water summit

Wednesday 7 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands will be hosting close to 300 people at the 15th Pacific Water and Wastewater Conference and Expo as well as the 8th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers Forum set to be held from September 2-6 in Rarotonga.

Puaikura runs riot vs Avatiu

Tuesday 6 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Avatiu’s Aretere Park witnessed a sensational clash in round two of the 2024 Rarotonga football season as Puaikura trounced Avatiu 7-1 in the Premier Men’s Division over the weekend.

Letter: Anyone in the office?

Tuesday 6 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Has anyone tried to get hold of Internal Affairs lately? The office is there to serve the public but I think they have forgotten that.