Articles by Supplied

Local bank steps up as gold sponsor for 2024 Careers Expo

Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Local, National

In a move to support the future workforce of the Cook Islands, the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) announced last Friday its support as a gold sponsor for this year’s Careers Expo to be held next month.

Kata: Higher volts

Wednesday 29 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: CISNOC Sports Awards

Wednesday 29 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Evidence of CISNOC supporting their own when Aquatics wins a lot because the head of selection is the head of Aquatics? Wes (Roberts) and Lanihei (Connolly) might deserve sportsman and woman of the year but not everything.

Letter: CISNOC to Paris?

Wednesday 29 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Re your article ‘CISNOC head Graham to step down after accounts finalised’ in Monday, 27 May’s issue of Cook Islands News, I guess it doesn’t really matter when the special meeting to finalise the accounts is held, as the CISNOC president will still be going to the Paris Olympics with – most likely – the previous CEO and secretary general, Owen Lewis.

Kata: Police chief in Bangkok

Tuesday 28 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tourism enhances safety for Cross-Island Trek with new signage

Tuesday 28 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism

Cook Islands Tourism in partnership with other stakeholders has installed a new safety sign with maps, tips and emergency contacts for the popular Cross-Island Trek.

Letter: Shake up the Police force

Tuesday 28 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

A few suggestions on restoring pride in our Police force.

Letter: Special rights for Kiwis

Tuesday 28 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I am disturbed by the article “Parliament fixes oversight on preferential residency for Kiwis” published on Friday, May 17.

PM Brown champions Cook Islands concerns

Tuesday 28 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands is standing firm with its family of over 35 Small Islands Developing States in Antigua and Barbuda at the Fourth International Conference on SIDS, charting a course towards resilient prosperity.

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