Articles by Supplied

Church Talk: Our pursuit of God requires grit

Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

I have learnt over the years that progress is neither swift nor easy and that success requires grit, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Letter: Is UN seat worth the risk?

Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, We like to think that we march to the beat of our own drums when it comes to our lives but do we?

Cook Islands and Bangladesh establish diplomatic relations

Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh formalised diplomatic relations via an Exchange of Note Verbales via respective Ministries of Foreign Affairs.

Australia’s Gender Equality Ambassador here to discuss key issues

Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Australia’s Ambassador for Gender Equality, Stephanie Copus Campbell, is visiting the Cook Islands from April 11–15 to discuss issues including the elimination of gender-based violence, economic equality and security, health and political participation.

Kata: Water tariff

Thursday 11 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Social media campaign to unearth players paying dividends for Cooks

Thursday 11 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

From Asia to the Netherlands, the Cook Islands national team is casting its net ever wider in search of players. Craig Stephen reports.

Letter: Don’t touch our New Zealand ties!

Thursday 11 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I write with palpable gloom and deep concern about this subject matter (Referendum needed to decide UN membership, says Elikana, Cook Islands News, April 6). We need to sift through the issues carefully and be able to anticipate the full consequences.

Cook Islands champion women in Pacific fisheries

Thursday 11 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National

Cook Islands is committed to empowering small-scale fish entrepreneurs in the region, particularly women, by removing barriers to market access, says Minister Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown.

Kata: Water tariff

Wednesday 10 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Pet Talk: Making the difficult decision - when euthanasia is the right choice for your pet

Wednesday 10 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

For pet owners, the decision to euthanise a beloved companion animal is undoubtedly one of the most agonising choices they may face, writes Te Are Manu’s medical director Dr Rose Hasegawa.

Letter: ‘No to paying for my water’

Wednesday 10 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Well, aren’t we busy bees on this island coming up with all sorts of ideas and ways to make money. Way to go whoever you are that comes up with these brain waves and of course, always including the people in the decision making as you go. Now it’s water.

Kata: $1.3M charter boat

Tuesday 9 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Late Tonga goal denies Cook Islands victory in OFC U19 Championship

Tuesday 9 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands U19 men's team conceded a last-minute goal to draw 1-1 with Tonga in the OFC U19 Championship qualification.

Letter: Water charges ‘poverty to the people’

Tuesday 9 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, This week To Tatou Vai is hosting vaka consultations on water charges. The imposition of user-pays is the authority following through on neocolonial development policy.

Kata: Chickens

Monday 8 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands football coach paving the way to international success

Monday 8 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

With a population of just over 17,000, Cook Islands are the smallest member association in FIFA, but that hasn’t stopped the South Pacific nation of dreaming big.

Letter: Cannabis laws vs public opinion

Monday 8 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, It was reported in the Cook Islands News on 9-12-23, a jury of nine women and two men found an Aitutaki man guilty of supplying cannabis following a two-day trial on Rarotonga.

Cook Islands Football appoints goalkeeping development officer

Saturday 6 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

In the world of football, the role of a goalkeeper often goes beyond the field – it’s a position that shapes the game’s very spirit.

Referendum needed to decide UN membership, says Elikana

Saturday 6 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs Tingika Elikana says a referendum would allow its people to decide whether to join the United Nations and separate from New Zealand.

Kata: Penrhyn milk fish

Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion