Articles by Supplied

Cook Islands secure narrow victory vs Tonga to end campaign on a high

Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands held on to clinch a narrow 1-0 victory against hosts Tonga in a tight final match at the OFC Men’s Nations Cup 2024 – Qualifying yesterday.

Letter: Promoting sustainable and organic farming

Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Kiriau Turepu used to be the minister for agriculture and environment and had at the time the unique opportunity to turn the islands into an organic self-sustaining producer (Fertiliser shortage threatens crops, says former Agriculture minister, March 22).

Kata: Justice

Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Adrianna storms to victory at BSP Women’s Triathlon

Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The Cook Islands Triathlon Association held the very popular BSP Women’s Triathlon on Saturday.

Letter: The victim ‘had a proper helmet on’

Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Myself (Chrissy) and my daughter were first on the scene at this accident as we were driving right behind the young girl and her friends and I witnessed the whole accident.

Letter: Fake helmets raise concerns

Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The Police department’s response to the problem of fake German hats worn as crash helmets is pathetic and inexcusable (Teen injured in Nikao motorcycle collision, March 23).

CIIC announces new chairs for TAU and Ports Authority

Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National

The chairs of two of important government agencies are stepping down and new chairs appointed in their place.

Cook Islands doctor appointed chair of NZ Pacific health senate

Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

Cook Islander Dr Kiki Maoate is the new chair of Fatu Fono Ola (the National Pacific Health Senate New Zealand), Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora has announced.

Kata: Agriculture

Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Last-gasp goal crushes Cooks’ Nations Cup dreams

Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

A stunning free-kick just minutes from full-time has ensured that Samoa will take their place at the OFC Men’s Nations Cup 2024 in June.

Cook Islands promotes trust industry in US

Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority (FSDA) promoted the Cook Islands trust industry at a major estate planning event in the United States last week.

Kata: Fertiliser shortage

Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Churchtalk: Taking control of your circumstances

Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

A beautiful and powerful message, most appropriate and relevant at controlling compelling or confrontational situations, conditions, age and time, was preached by Elder Peter Graham of the Apostolic Church of Rarotonga on Sunday 10/03/24.

Letter: Broken trust

Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I am still trying to wrap my mind around the justification made by (Minister) Tingika Elikana during the recent consultations that because we now have more money compared to 10 years ago, this warrants increasing our number of Ministers in Parliament.

Kata: TAU Billing

Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Annual School Tournament enters fourth week

Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Annual School Tournament, held every week, enters its fourth week tomorrow at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.

Cooks need win to keep Nations Cup hopes alive

Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands national men’s football side is all focused on getting their OFC Nations Cup Qualifying campaign off to a winning start when they face Samoa tomorrow.

Letter: Spot on, Iriti!

Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia orana, a couple of great Letter to the Editor from Iriti Maoate.

Letter: Life’s most important lesson

Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, We can all wonder what our under-paid school teachers, sweltering in sauna-hot classrooms think about our ‘honourable' members of Parliament, in their aircon offices, crying for more money so that they can skip work more often.

ADB helps Cook Islands improve WASH facilities in schools

Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC), is delighted to announce the successful completion of project works to enhance water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities in schools across the Cook Islands ahead of the 2024 academic year.