Articles by Supplied

Kata: Driving stunt

Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Vaka Eiva races heat up

Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports

The day three of Vaka Eiva 2024 saw intense competition across all divisions, with standout performances from local and international teams, particularly in the women’s and mixed categories.

The race for the Rarotonga Round Cup intensifies

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

The Round 15 of the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup proved to be a weekend brimming with intense action, unforgettable moment and performances that showcased the true heart of football in Rarotonga.

The journey from Moana Blue Pacific Pavilion to climate change negotiator

Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features

From Rarotonga to Azerbaijan, Charlene Hoff, a young woman negotiator, has grown in the UN Climate Summit process. Since her first COP three years ago in Sharm El Sheikh in 2022, Hoff sat at the front table behind the Cook Islands flag making interventions at COP29 held from November 11-22 November in Baku.

Diplomatic envoys from Canada and Papua New Guinea to visit Cook Islands

Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics

High Commissioners from Canada and Papua New Guinea will visit Rarotonga this week to present their Letters of Introduction to Prime Minister Mark Brown during a ceremony facilitated by Te Kauono Tutara e te Mana Tiaki – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI).

Cook Islands seek greater investment in USP Cook Islands Campus

Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National, Regional

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Secretary, Tepaeru Herrmann, met with University of the South Pacific (USP) Vice-Chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia, who is in Rarotonga for the 98th USP Council meeting.

Immigration to launch new online visa and permit application system in January 2025

Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of its new online visa and permit application system, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing modernisation of immigration services in the Cook Islands.

Dearlove siblings win overall line honours

Monday 25 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports

Power duo the Dearlove siblings Reuben and Tamsyn took out overall line honours in Saturdays Matson Vaka Eiva 12k singles races.

Letter: 7s disappointment

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

My name is Maia Samuela, and I am the President of Cook Islands Rugby New Zealand (CIRNZ). I am writing in response to the article published on November 15, 2024, regarding the upcoming Oceania 7s tournament.

Kata: Cocktail order

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

Kata: Fire

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

Kata: Deep sea mining

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

Master Navigator and Canadian journalist team up on a history of voyaging

Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

It has been almost 40 years since the first ocean-going vaka of the modern age arrived to the Cook Islands. Some readers will remember Hōkūle’a’s first visit in September 1985, and since then a growing fleet of canoes has come and gone from these shores, including several built or based here, such as Takitumu, Te Au O Tonga, Marumaru Atua, Paikea, and canoes built for the Festival of Pacific Arts in 1992. Jennifer Kingsley writes.

Ribbons of Hope Ball Moves to Tamarind House

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

Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation is delighted to announce that the Ribbons of Hope: Early Detection Ball will now be held at the picturesque Tamarind House on Saturday, November 30.

Church talk: The cause of human suffering

Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Human suffering as a profound mystery. It is deeply rooted in the human condition. It is both Supernatural and at the same time Human. It is supernatural because it is rooted in the divine mystery of redemption of the world. By Bishop Rey Getaldo of the Catholic Church.

Virtues in Paradise: Unconditional thanksgiving

Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

My birth country, which is fractured and divided as never before, has held a presidential election leaving half the country cheering for victory and the other half grieving the loss of cherished ideals and gob smacked at the power now wielded by leaders they do not trust. By Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Nikao, Tupapa last football battle

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

At the CIFA Complex, Nikao Sokattak FC will square off against Tupapa-Maraerenga FC in the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup, while across town at Teimurimotia Park, Titikaveka FC will host Avatiu FC.

Kata: Stress hormone

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

Ngakau Toa juniors in open Round Raro

Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports

Ngakau Toa’s J19 girls will be the only junior crew racing in the Round Rarotonga changes race on Friday.

Bitter sweet memorial effort by Denne’s Boys

Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports

It will be a bitter sweet Vaka Eiva for Denne’s Boys, a crew of paddlers from various Queensland clubs who have teamed up to travel to Rarotonga and race in the memory of their friend Denne Bourke who tragically went missing in May last year while paddling between islands in the Torres Strait.