Articles by Supplied

Letter: Christianity and Islam

Monday 3 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Since the article published in the Cook Islands News on the 14th November 2024 regarding the first Mosque in Rarotonga, and following all subsequent newspaper articles, Letters to the Editor, opinion pieces, online comments, RAC comments, the removal of the Mosque pin on Google maps, Parliament’s formation of a “special select committee” etc, I have remained silent.

Kata: National Debt

Saturday 1 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands committed to global efforts to end plastic pollution

Saturday 1 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

In its journey for the highest quality of wellbeing in life, the Cook Islands amplified its voice on the global stage with over 170 countries, negotiating a treaty to end plastic pollution.

Keeping It Local: Real Estate in the Cook Islands

Saturday 1 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, National

Keeping It Local: Why Real Estate in the Cook Islands Is More Than Just a Sale, by Jeff Tikitau Real Estate.

Virtues in Paradise: Biting back backbiting

Saturday 1 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

Most of the time, I love hanging out at a local café over a cheese toastie and a cappuccino. Usually, it’s a heartwarming and enjoyable experience. It’s like a community centre, with long tables around which everyone gathers to share laughs and stories, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Children’s books teach traditional knowledge of natural disasters

Friday 31 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Local, National, Weather

A series of children’s books has been published to entertain and inspire children and families to rediscover and learn the value of traditional knowledge.

Cook Islands, US deepen maritime cooperation

Friday 31 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands and the United States have strengthened maritime cooperation through US Coast Guard engagement.

Letter: Handling hemp and pakalolo cultivation

Friday 31 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in

I’ve come up with a strategy for how the police should handle hemp and pakalolo cultivation here in the Cook Islands.

Letter: A call for tourism equity

Friday 31 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Some of us were sort of excited to hear about the recently appointed DSAG (Destination Stewardship Advisory Group) on January 27th, which will steer tourism so it continues to deliver long-term benefits for all Cook Islanders, while protecting its natural and cultural heritage? Really?

Church Talk: Overcoming fear through faith in Christ

Friday 31 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Fear is a powerful emotion that many experience throughout their lifetime. Unfortunately, its impact can keep us from stepping forward in faith, rob us of joy, and make us doubt God’s promises, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Kata: No wages, no comments

Friday 31 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

War on drugs: Fiji soldiers may be deployed to assist police, says Govt

Thursday 30 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji’s government has announced that military personnel may soon join police in addressing the country’s drug crisis.

Kata: Consenting adults

Thursday 30 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: TC Pita

Thursday 30 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Vet

Thursday 30 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Rarotonga to host OFC Qualifiers

Thursday 30 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is gearing up to host one of the most exciting football events of the year – the 2025 OFC Men’s Champions League Qualifying Stage.

Letter: Cook Islands Christian Movement

Thursday 30 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, William Framhein is the interim secretary of Cook Islands Christian Movement Inc (CICMI) that wants to undo the legislation that decriminalised homosexuality.

Kata: Relationship with NZ

Wednesday 29 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Praise for PM Brown

Wednesday 29 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, As far as I see it, the PM Mark Brown is doing more work than anyone else in government, and I don’t mean blowing rubbish and cutting hedges on the side of the road.

Letter: Stopping domestic violence

Wednesday 29 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I was appalled and disgusted by the op-ed by Ruta Mave that shamed and held women in-part accountable for the ongoing domestic violence against them. The views expressed were harsh and totally naive to the realities of domestic violence.