Articles by Supplied

Kata: Immigration

Thursday 1 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tupapa Maraerenga adds firepower

Thursday 1 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Tupapa Maraerenga FC has added firepower with top players from local clubs and three from New Zealand for the OFC Men’s Champions League Qualifying Tournament this month.

Letter: Are the taxpayers getting value for money?

Thursday 1 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The Prime Minister and his government are proposing to increase the number of Ministers from six to eight.

Feedback sought on Cook Islands’ sports facilities

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Members of the community are being encouraged to provide feedback on national sports facilities through a public survey.

Cook Islands and Japan co-chair Senior Officials Meeting

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands, in its capacity as chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), and Japan co-chaired the first Senior Officials Meeting for the upcoming 10th Japan-Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM).

Letter: Fainted children?

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Can someone tell me if it is true that hundreds of kids had to stand in the hot searing sun on Friday rehearsing cultural dances while being yelled at and not allowed to drink any water?

Kata: Immigration policy

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Too many snouts in the trough

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Last week I heard the Prime Minister (Mark Brown) and Pukapuka MP Tingika Elikana justify the need to increase the number of Ministers from six to eight. The increase could be Ministers elected from the CIP MPs.

Kata: Young robbers

Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Annual Team Tri Competition promises laughs and thrills

Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Cook Islands Triathlon Association is looking forward to the Annual BSP & KPMG Team Tri Competition this Saturday, February 3.

Cook Islands Football teams up with NZ Football for coaching development

Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Amidst the pristine beauty of the Cook Islands, a new chapter in football coaching is unfolding. Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA), in a groundbreaking collaboration with New Zealand Football (NZ Football), is championing the advancement of local football coaches by facilitating their attainment of the much-coveted C Licence in football coaching.

Letter: Prosecuting bars for over-serving

Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The CI News Saturday edition page 2 under “Court News”, your paper reported on the conviction of Agnes Rameka by Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning of drink driving while more than four times over the legal alcohol limit.

Kata: Consumer Price Index

Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Chamber of Commerce steps in with immigration concerns

Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National

Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce says it is working behind the scenes to get immigration concerns addressed.

Reported burglaries on the decrease

Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

Despite the extent of publicity generated by incidents of burglary and theft on Rarotonga, these crimes have actually been trending lower than previous years, according to Police statistics.

Australian High Commission: Australia and Cook Islands: Working together in friendship

Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

This past week marked two important dates for Australia in the Cook Islands. Australia’s official national day, 26 January, is a day to reflect on what it means to be Australian, to celebrate contemporary Australia, and to acknowledge our complex history. The official theme this year is ‘Reflect, respect, celebrate’.

Kata: Luxton

Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church talk: Families are fundamental unit of society

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

Family is perhaps the most important part of our earthly life and is at the centre of Heavenly Father’s plan, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Letter: The height of arrogance

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

Now it is announced Owen Lewis is “going to continue to provide support” with sports while doing “the most crucial position in the public service ... directly impact the lives of our young people” in Education.

Letter: ‘Make it fair for everyone’

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

Dear Editor, We have been coming to the Cook Islands for 20 years for holidays. I retired five years ago and we decided we would like to live in the Cook Islands for an extended period.