Articles by Supplied

Letter: CISNOC Retreat

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

CISNOC had all last year to review their constitution; they did not need to go to Aitutaki to do it. If they had reviewed the constitution in full it would have taken longer than two days and they were discussing Owen Lewis resignation which they only got a couple of days before announcing their retreat.

Letter: ‘PM’s principled and ethical stance’

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, We read in the article ‘Cook Islands deputy PM out of parliament’ (RNZ/ The Fiji Times 6/2/24) that after being convicted on the charge of “taking public funds”, Robert Tapaitau “has been removed from parliament”.

Cook Islands Football Association invites parents to academy trainings

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Amidst the palm-fringed fields of the Cook Islands, a chorus of young voices rises in excitement.

Kata: North Boat

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

National sports facility feedback ends on February 15

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Two hundred people have so far clicked on the Cook Islands Sport Facilities Public Survey 2024.

Letter: Checks and balances

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

In his first statement since the result of the court case in which Robert Tapaitau, Nga Puna and Puna’s wife, Diane Charlie-Puna, the former secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands, were found guilty of fraud, Prime Minister Mark Brown said “no person is above the law”.

Letter: Looking for a slim waistline

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Ministry of Health Secretary Bob Williams comes out swinging, downgrading the world health report to being the same trend as previous years, meaning nothing has changed and they have not improved matters.

Kata: Cannabis charge

Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Expensive paradise

Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: More questions for Immigration

Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana Editor, During the Covid lockdowns we lost 15 foreign workers to New Zealand poachers as soon as we opened our borders to New Zealand.

Kata: Road sealing

Monday 5 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cyclone warnings issued as low pressure system hits the Cooks

Sunday 4 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Weather

Official cyclone warnings have been issued as the Cook Islands braces for a bumpy ride with the weather.

Kata: Mates

Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Virtues in Paradise: What is love?

Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

I recently came down with the dreaded flu – part of a wave of viral illness that, along with Covid-19, is surging in many parts of the world, including here in paradise., writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Kata: Electric cars

Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Turtle Tour Saga Continues

Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Medicinal Cannabis

Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Tapaitau

Friday 2 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church Talk: Preaching with authority

Friday 2 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Jesus did from time to time quote the Old Testament. Whenever he did quote, he used the scriptures for their intended purpose which was to set people free, and not to tie them up, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

Letter: Game of knives and nooses

Friday 2 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, We finally hear and read that the High Court has found DPM Robert Tapaitau and his companions (Nga Puna and Diane Charlie-Puna) guilty of the crimes of fraud. I assure you that the Penrhyn MP is devastated as would be his family and supporters.