Articles by Supplied

Australian High Commission accepting applications for community grants

Saturday 15 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Australian High Commission has announced the opening of the Australia – Cook Islands Community Grants Program.

Kata: Look at the pile

Saturday 15 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Virtues of Paradise: Seeds of compassion  

Saturday 15 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

In 2008, I was invited to speak at a conference in Seattle, Washington, entitled “Seeds of Compassion” hosted by His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. By Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Kata: Land reform consultation

Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

The importance of Property Maintenance: Routine vs. Emergency Maintenance.

Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, National

Maintaining your property, whether residential or commercial is essential for several reasons. Regular upkeep not only preserves the property’s value but also ensures tenant satisfaction and safety. There are benefits of both routine maintenance and emergency maintenance.

Wallbank returns as head coach of Cook Islands women’s team

Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has announced the appointment of Angela Wallbank as the head coach of the Cook Islands national women’s team.

Cook Islands contribute to immigration regional governance discussions

Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) participated in the 58th Pacific Immigration Development Community (PIDC) board meeting and strategic planning workshop held in Samoa from March 3 to 6.

Church Talk: We are called to live out Jesus’ love

Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

In John 13:34-35, Jesus gives us a powerful command: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

Dr Paul R P Allsworth: The passport saga and the rising dragon

Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The Cook Islands passport saga with New Zealand and the Comprehensive Partnership Agreement with China have raised serious public concerns sending national and international alarm bells that goes far beyond our shores, writes Terea Mataiapo Dr Paul R P Allsworth.

Letter: Who will foot the bill?

Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

We see in “Court News” that co-accused Poe Poila and Romani Katoa in the Boxing Day knife-wielding incident are being processed through the Criminal Court.

Letter: Solar project

Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

It was great to read Talaia Mika’s front page story in Wednesday’s Cook Islands News. However, I perhaps missed something, in essence are we reading that New Zealand is making a grant of $12.9m, not a loan, but a grant for the Northern Group Battery Replacement Project.

Kata: Northern Group battery project

Thursday 13 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Athletes shatter national record

Thursday 13 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

Four young athletes from the Cook Islands have made history by breaking the national record for the 4x100 men’s relay at the NZ championships.

Letter: Enhancing shipping services and infrastructure for Tongareva (Penrhyn)

Thursday 13 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, As a resident of Tongareva and the Executive Officer of the Tongareva Island Government, I have witnessed the profound impact that irregular shipping services have on our community and the broader Northern Group islands.

Immigration strengthens workforce resilience and service delivery

Thursday 13 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) completed a recruitment round in February 2025 to fill vacancies within the Immigration border team.

Kata: NZ intelligence service

Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Preserving Rarotonga’s pristine beauty

Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Rarotonga is a true paradise – its fragrant floral air, the rhythmic sound of the ocean, and, most impressively, the cleanliness of the island all contribute to its breathtaking beauty.

Letter: ‘Get your priorities right’

Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dumb or Dumber? Or Stupider and Stupider? Looks like CIIC still insisting on kicking out the Apii Potiki from their historic and very fit for purpose school environment in Nikao and move them to House #52 on the corner of the main road, just so someone in that CIIC hierarchy can say “Yes I am doing this for Sports Admin … much more important than tamariki wellbeing.”

Letter: Why is alcohol’s harm ignored?

Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, It would be interesting to know, when it comes to the ‘local’ news content of your paper, just what percentage of published local news relates to the reporting of the disastrous effects that alcohol has on the physical, mental, psychological and spiritual health of our “Christian” nation.

Pet Talk: The importance of timely veterinary care: Fluffy the cat’s case

Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

As a pet owner, it’s common to notice changes in your cat’s behaviour or appearance and wonder if something is wrong, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.