Articles by Supplied

Cooks joins regional consumer protection, economic regulators

Thursday 21 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands has officially become a member of the Pacific Islands Network of Competition Consumer and Economic Regulators (PINCCER) - a ground breaking initiative aimed at fostering fair competition, pricing transparency, and robust consumer protection practices across the Pacific region.

Kata: Avaavaroa drowning

Wednesday 20 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Matavera-Ngatangiia women blaze a trail in Cook Islands Football

Wednesday 20 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

When the annals of Cook Islands football are written, the weekend's events will undeniably claim a chapter of their own.

ANZ Cooks urges its customers to stay a step ahead of cyber criminals this holiday season

Wednesday 20 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

ANZ has urged customers to be alert to scams across the holiday season as cyber criminals often look for ways to take advantage of festive celebrations.

Kata: Justify

Tuesday 19 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Ibrom takes charge as Cook Islands men’s football coach

Tuesday 19 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has appointed Jess Ibrom, the current academy director, as the new head coach for the Cook Islands men’s team.

Kata: Cannabis

Monday 18 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tupapa, Matavera claim knockout titles

Monday 18 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

As the spectators and players arrived at CIFA Complex, the air crackled with raw, infectious excitement. Football enthusiasts from every corner congregated, their collective anticipation palpable, bracing for a thrilling day of championship-deciding duels on Saturday.

Letter: Flag change

Monday 18 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I urge PM Mark Brown to pause and think about the historic qualities of our flag before changing it.

Letter: Leave the flag alone

Monday 18 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Can someone please get the PM Mark Brown to stop globetrotting and get down and do some hard work. Like trying to slow down and manage the cost-of-living increases and limit price increases for fuel, bread and power. Households are struggling. MPs wouldn’t know as they are highly paid.

Kata: Medical attention

Saturday 16 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Clash of titans in football finale

Saturday 16 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Exciting matches are set to take place in the Cook Islands Football Association Knockout Cup finals today.

From flycatchers to forests : How the Cook Islands are championing nature

Saturday 16 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Features, National, Weekend

Home to the Rarotonga flycatcher, Cook Islands fruit-dove and coconut crab, the 15 South Pacific islands that comprise the nation have a rich natural heritage. Around 60 per cent of the nation’s land is still covered by tropical forest, and its lagoons and seas have an abundance of diverse marine life.

Kata: Bank employee- court

Friday 15 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Titikaveka tide takes over grassroots finals

Friday 15 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Although Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) staff were skeptical of the weather forecast on Wednesday ahead of the grassroots knock finals at the CIFA complex, a tide of electric blue washed over the complex as parents and supporters of the Titikaveka Teams, turned out in force to cheer on their young prodigies.

Marshall Islands election puts opposition in driver’s seat

Friday 15 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Marshall Islands, Regional

The Marshall Islands national election results show the current parliamentary opposition to be in the driver’s seat to form a new government when the body meets for the first time in early January.

Church Talk: Christmas celebrates God’s love

Friday 15 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Christmas is more than just a holiday or tradition. At its heart, Christmas is about love; the love that our Heavenly Father has for all of us, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Christmas in the Park spreads joy

Friday 15 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Local, National

Festive spirit and joy took over the National Auditorium last night as Leilani Sadaraka, along with her daughters Vaihere and Hinania, and niece Hereata, joined the crowd at the annual Rotaract Christmas in the Park event.

Kata: Cannabis reform

Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tereora College and CIFA forge community spirit through football

Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Tereora College, in conjunction with the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA), orchestrated a football festival of epic proportions this week.