Articles by Supplied

Church Talk: Let me see again

Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

I am aware that as I step down as Catholic bishop of the diocese of Rarotonga, I have to be ready to lay aside many of the privileges that have come my way as head of a church, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

Letter: Ten-year fishing ban needed

Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I think we have already destroyed our fish stocks and what is left is struggling and if we do not watch out our EEZ will be without fish in a few years’ time.

Letter: From vape to smoke?

Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

It can’t be only me that wonders what happens when vapes are banned.

Cook Islands delegation highlights commitment to fair labour practices at ILO conference

Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Associate Minister for the Ministry of Internal Affairs Te-Hani Brown is leading the Cook Islands delegation at the 112th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, which began on June 3.

Kata: Sea burials objected

Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Sea burial ‘sustainable’ option

Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, In response to the article in Cook Islands News, May 4 edition “Health ministry to regulate sea burials after public concerns”.

Tourists injured in motorbike crash

Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, Local, National

A pair of tourists sustained injuries in a motorbike crash at the Nikao Seawall on Tuesday night, police reported yesterday.

Kata: Burials

Wednesday 5 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Pet Talk: Ears: More than just hearing

Wednesday 5 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

What do ears do? The obvious answer is – hear sounds. Without getting too scientific, that is true. But ears do other things too. They allow us to judge the nature, direction, and intensity of the sound.

Letter: Saving our fish stocks

Wednesday 5 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I wish to respond to recent letters by Messrs Reuben Tylor and Josh Mitchell.

Kata: Sovereign's day

Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: $102 million ‘Infrastructure Asset’

Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Acknowledging the response from To Tatou Vai CEO Apii Timoti in regard to 2024/25 Budget appropriation (May 27).

Kata: Trump

Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tourism operators commit to safety with annual water safety programme

Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism

Fifty marine tourism operators from Rarotonga are currently taking part in an annual water safety programme, delivered by Te Mato Manava Turoto Cook Islands Tourism (CIT), in partnership with Water Safety & Surf Lifesaving Cook Islands.

Church talk: Judge not

Friday 31 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

When it comes to our own prejudices and grievances, we often justify our anger as righteous and our judgment as reliable and only appropriate, writes Kayla Kaimarama-Willie of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Letter: Cook Islands fishery debate

Friday 31 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I am loathe to take up the pen again on the issue of the tuna fishery resources in and around Cook Islands waters, but since I’ve been referenced in Mr. Tylor’s latest effort please indulge me this reply (More questions than answers, Cook Islands News, May 30, 2024).

Kata: Public Accounts

Friday 31 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Customs

Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Reuben Tylor: More questions than answers

Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

In a three-part series, retired lawyer Reuben Tylor argues commercial fishing in the Northern Cook Islands can impact on our catches of yellowfin tuna in the South.

Letter: TAU’s ‘average’ excuse doesn’t add up

Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Well, well, well. So TAU (Te Aponga Uira) are feeding us too higher voltage (Voltage ‘increase’ sparks concerns, residents report appliance damage, May 29).