Articles by Supplied

Pet Talk: Five freedoms- the foundation of animal welfare

Wednesday 28 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Justice Potter Stewart, in a famous US Supreme Court ruling, said, roughly, “I can’t define it, but I know it when I see it”. He wasn’t talking about animal welfare, but he could easily have been.

Letter: Rethinking ‘village politics’

Wednesday 28 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, It’s been a few years since I have had to deal with someone having a go at me for my opinion and making it personal (Letter: Village voters, February 20).

Cook Islands and Saudi Arabia prioritise economic resilience and renewable energy

Tuesday 27 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National

The Cook Islands and Saudi Arabia have prioritised economic resilience, culture, technology and renewable energy as areas for possible future cooperation following a series of bilateral discussions in Rarotonga.

Letter: Food for thought

Tuesday 27 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Brilliant idea from our Prime Minister that we common folk grow much of our own tucker. Perfect for the young family with a couple of toddlers and both parents working two minimum wage jobs each just to get through the week.

Letter: Reconsider land law sub-committee

Tuesday 27 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I read with interest the appointment of the special sub-committee regarding two private member’s bills currently before the house. (Cook Islands News, Friday 23 February).

WHO affirms ongoing health support to Cook Islands

Tuesday 27 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative to the Cook Islands Dr. Kim Dickson reaffirmed the world governing body’s support to the Cook Islands in a meeting with Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Tepaeru Herrmann last week.

Cook Islands and India deepen ties

Monday 26 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The High Commissioner of the Republic of India to the Cook Islands, Neeta Bhushan is visiting the Cook Islands this week. She arrived in Rarotonga on Thursday, February 22 for a five-day visit.

Mangaia School leaders take charge after weather delays

Monday 26 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands

Rain forced Mangaia School to huddle its students indoors for their leadership induction programme on Friday, but the ceremony went ahead after two weather-related postponements.

Ma’uke Mission: Exploring 200 years of London Missionary Society connection

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

A book which captures some aspects of the London Missionary Society connections with Ma’uke, will be launched next week.

Apostolic Church of the Cook Islands bids farewell to Samoan graduates

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The Apostolic Church of the Cook Islands bid farewell to three Samoan students who recently completed their five to six years of training in Rarotonga and graduated as full-time pastors and evangelists.

Tourism launches Mana Tiaki programme with Titikaveka College

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Te Mato Manava Turoto Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s Jeremy Goodwin and Emma Kainuku-Walsh recently visited Titikaveka College to introduce the concept of Mana Tiaki (sacred guardianship).

Kata: Air NZ Tyre Issue

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tupapa bows out with 3-2 win

Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Tupapa Maraerenga FC pulled off a hard-fought 3-2 victory at the OFC Men’s Champions League – Qualifying to deny Veitongo FC a qualification spot.

Church Talk: Did Jesus just ignore her?

Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

It is in God’s nature to be gracious, and compassionate, full of mercy, so quick to forgive and so slow to become angry, and many verses in the Bible testify to His nature, writes Pastor Paul Kauri, the General Superintendent of Cook Islands Assemblies of God.

Jonassen steps down as Justice Secretary, citing personal reasons

Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, Local, National

The Secretary for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), Tamatoa Jonassen, has tendered his resignation to the Public Service Commissioner, Carl Hunter, citing personal reasons.

Kata: $1.3m charter

Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Mangoes

Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Inflation

Wednesday 21 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kids get a go at triathlon event

Wednesday 21 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Cook Islands Triathlon Association Is looking forward to their next big event, the Paradise Supplies Kids’ Triathlon which is to be held on Saturday 24th February 2024.

Letter: Use of weed

Wednesday 21 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, There was an anonymous letter writer in your paper, who wrote in disdain about my "endless letters or propaganda to have the use of weed decriminalised in the Cook Islands".