Articles by Supplied

Kata: Intoxicated tourist

Friday 19 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church Talk: The power of words

Friday 19 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Have you ever said something in the heat of the moment that you did not mean, but it had a lasting impact on the person you said it to? How did you feel? Kayla Kaimarama-Willie of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints writes.

Letter: Due process claim ‘disingenuous’

Friday 19 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I read Tim Arnold’s comments in the paper on Wednesday with much interest and disbelief (Arnold denies Crown Law exclusion in drafting controversial crypto bill, Cook Islands News, April 17).

Kata: Investigations

Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Hello Government, are you home?

Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Re-Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill.

Kata: Cryptocurrency Bill

Wednesday 17 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Neururer claims 14th consecutive Maori Auri Tinman title, Murphy takes first win

Wednesday 17 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Roland Neururer claimed his 14th consecutive Maori Auri Tinman title at the 42nd edition of the annual event held on Saturday.

Youth development courses tackle mental health, de-escalation

Wednesday 17 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

A police prevention team along with members from New Zealand Defence Force and Blue Light NZ held Youth Development training courses in the country.

Letter: ‘We need to hear the truth’

Wednesday 17 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Good on Minister Mokoroa for coming out straight and saying he wasn’t consulted on the Crypto Bill (‘I was not consulted’: Minister blindsided by crypto bill drafted by private firm, April 16, 2024).

‘Hard Talks’ explore empowerment for Cook Islands LGBTQ+ community

Tuesday 16 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The empowering “Kai Vananga – Hard Talks” panel discussions, exploring empowerment for the Anuanua (LGBTQ+) community, were held yesterday at the Muri Beach Club Hotel in celebration of the Anuanua festival week.

Letter: Treat our Pa Metua with respect and dignity!

Tuesday 16 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I am appalled and annoyed at the treatment, lack of respect and dignity towards our Pa metua who are applying for their NZ pension especially those living in the Pa Enua.

Letter: Questions cloud Cryptocurrency Bill

Tuesday 16 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Excellent reporting by 1News over the weekend and coverage by your paper (yesterday) on spy type crypto bill the CIP government is trying to pass in Parliament.

Opinion: Decriminalisation of same-sex relations in Cook Islands

Tuesday 16 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Cook Islands decriminalised same-sex relations a year ago, following a long and arduous journey that began around 2010. Valery Wichman and Hilary Gorman examine the origins of the criminalisation and its impact on the Cook Islands Ānuanua community.

10-man Cook Islands bows out bravely

Tuesday 16 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands fell short to Vanuatu 2-0 in the final match, losing a player to a red card and their chance to progress to the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship.

Cook Islanders in Hong Kong celebrate All Blacks Sevens double win

Tuesday 16 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islanders living in Hong Kong celebrated Aotearoa New Zealand’s fantastic wins in both the men’s and women’s Hong Kong 7s tournament held earlier this month from April 5-7.

Letter: Future of netball at stake

Monday 15 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I just found out at the weekend that the Rarotonga club netball season for grades below premier will run for one round.

Letter: Taxpayers already pay, why meters?

Monday 15 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, According to Cook Islands News report (12th April, 2024), the consultant Dan Jackson has stated that our entire population is already paying for water through taxes. Indeed, to quote Mr. Jackson “… the reason domestic taxes are higher today is because part of them goes towards funding water services.”

Spy film type thing: Alarm grows over Cook Islands cryptocurrency bill

Monday 15 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Technology

Alarm is growing over proposed Cook Islands legislation, drafted by a US-based company, which could validate hacking into any account or system in the world, writes Barbara Dreaver, Pacific Correspondent 1News.

Virtues in Paradise: Finding strength through shared stories

Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

One of the most life-changing, nurturing, and delightful women’s gatherings I’ve ever experienced occurred in Rarotonga on April 4th and 5th at The Edgewater Hotel. Piri’anga O’onu Women’s Empowerment Retreat (POWER!) featuring the divine, profane, and inspiring social media celebrity, Nicola “Nix” Adams, who shared her guiding virtues of CWK – Courage, Wisdom, and Knowledge, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Letter: CIFA credibility

Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

As a parent of two young children playing soccer, I was appalled at what I saw on Facebook written by a CIFA staff by the name of Sammy Mataroa.