Articles by Supplied

Public’s safety top priority at National Stadium

Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The grandstand at Rarotonga’s National Stadium - Ta’ua ‘Emo’anga, has undergone a significant safety makeover.

Cook Islands vaka to set sail for Festpac 2024 in Hawaii

Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features, Weekend

Cook Islands traditional canoe Vaka Marumaru Atua will set sail for Hawaii next week to participate in the 2024 Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (Festpac 2024) in Honolulu in June. Cook Islands Voyaging Society explains the country’s long history of sending vaka (voyaging canoes) to the regional cultural event.

Virtues in Paradise: Good fights clear the air

Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

What is the key to a happy life? As we all know, “happy wife, happy life,” or “If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy”. That being said, the question is what makes for a happy couple? writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Pacific Island nations are moving to gain control over their labour drains

Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

For Maurice Masuino, recruiting a new electrician will take an international search.

Surprise second chance for disgraced Fiji MP Radrodro

Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji has been thrown yet another curve ball in the world of politics. Newly elected SODELPA leader, Aseri Radrodro has been reinstated as the Minister for Education just three months after Fiji's leader Sitiveni Rabuka sacked him.

Kata: Jail terms

Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church Talk: The good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep

Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The imagery of shepherding has become so much part of the Christian mind that it becomes almost invisible, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

Letter: CISNOC job- Locals deserve a fair shot

Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The notice of eleven applications for the CISNOC (Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee) job seems a lot and very mysterious.

Cook Islands to benefit from new climate data project

Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Weather

Cook Islands will be one of the major beneficiaries of a new project, called Digital Earth Pacific, being developed to capture extensive satellite information about climate change and natural disasters in the region.

Crypto Bill threatens anti-money laundering efforts: Ora Partners

Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Parliament, Technology

While serious concerns over the integrity of the Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023 remain, “witnessing the wheels of our democracy at play during the select committee hearing was an awe-inspiring experience”, says Puai Wichman.

Kata: Water agency

Wednesday 24 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Ngatangiia to host She’s a Ruckstar Rugby Festival

Wednesday 24 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Ngatangiia’s Nukupure Park will host She’s a Ruckstar Rugby Festival today from 8.30am to 12.30pm.

Pet Talk: Remembering the animals who went to war

Wednesday 24 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

This Thursday we take time to remember those who bravely sacrificed in the efforts of war, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Kata: Vodafone power failure

Tuesday 23 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: The perils of Cryptocurrency Bill

Tuesday 23 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia orana e te tama Etita, Me ka tika I toou ngateitei - tuku atu I toku manako ariki-kore I te ture tamanako “Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023” Kia tika kia akakite atu au I toku manako na roto I to tatou reo maori Kuki Airani, kia marama ia mai e to tatou iti tangata rikiriki.

Cook Island coastwatchers to be honoured at ANZAC day and beyond

Tuesday 23 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Memory Lane

The Cook Island community is preparing to commemorate the service of soldiers and local heroes this Anzac Day in New Zealand.

Letter: Is religion relevant today?

Monday 22 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Our modern society likes to proclaim itself to be multicultural and secular, and the direction seems to be a future without old-fashioned religious ballast where science is the tool for constant progress and prosperity, happiness for everything and everyone.

RAC donates proceeds from Thanksgiving Service to Kōrero O Te ‘Ōrau

Monday 22 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Religious Advisory Council (RAC) held its annual Thanksgiving Prayer Service at the National Auditorium on the evening of Sunday, April 14.

Kata: Foreign interests

Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Solomon Islands PM retains seat, vote counting continues

Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands’ pro-China Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has retained his seat in the national election, according to local media reports, but it will take days to know if his party has won enough support to form the next government.