Articles by Supplied

Kata: Happy New Year

Wednesday 3 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Transformational work in Rarotonga earns New Zealand Navy Commander second honour

Wednesday 3 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

When Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Lieutenant Commander Makoare (Mark) Kohupara Te Kani posted to the Cook Islands in January 2020 as a Maritime Surveillance Adviser, he expected to travel. Weeks into posting, lockdowns isolated Rarotonga from the world.

Kata: National Environment Service

Saturday 30 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Dreaver’s decades of impact : Pacific journalist honoured in New Year awards

Saturday 30 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, Local, National

TVNZ’s Pacific correspondent and former Cook Islands News journalist Barbara Dreaver talks to Pacific Media Network’s Khalia Strong on three decades reporting on Pacific issues, and making her parents proud.

Govt has not considered policy guidelines on casino license issue: Fiji PM

Friday 29 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Coalition Government had not considered or approved any policy guidelines on the issuance of casino licenses.

Church Talk: Reflecting on God’s blessings and shared strength in the Cook Islands

Friday 29 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Let us all continue to share our joys with one another, our concerns with one another, challenges with one another, needs with one another, outreach sharing and compassion with one another, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.

Mavericks crowned Touch champs

Thursday 28 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The Noel Mani-led Mavericks were crowned the new champions of the Vodafone Cook Islands Boxing Day Touch Rugby Tournament 2023.

For the culture: How community carnivals are helping grow the game

Thursday 28 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

A chance to help young players better connect with their cultural identity inspired Cook Islands international Will Samuel to return from his maiden overseas campaign at the Pacific Championships with an empowered passion to represent his nation.

200 years strong: Mangaia prepares for Bicentennial

Thursday 28 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features, Memory Lane

Preparations are well underway on Mangaia for the celebration of the 200-year anniversary of the arrival of Christian missionaries on the island in 1824. By Pamela Steele.

Letter: Sheraton redevelopment saga: The two presents

Thursday 28 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

When Tim Tepaki returned to the Cook Islands, he brought two presents with him. The first was Unit Titles, which was passed by Parliament in 2005 to double the value of property as shown in LAT sales, and the second was Entitlement Titles, yet to be released to the public and expected to rain money when it does.

New shelters take off at Atiu Airport

Thursday 28 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Cook Islands Tourism has successfully concluded another tourism-infrastructure project on Atiu, this one aimed at meeting the needs of both visitors and the local community by upgrading the local airport shelters.

Rarotonga to ship 90,000kg of legacy waste to NZ in record cleanup

Thursday 28 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Over 90,000 kilograms of waste stored in 29 containers, comprising both 20-foot and 40-foot units, are ready to be shipped off to New Zealand.

Prominent broadcaster Tairea dies aged 49

Wednesday 27 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Features

Prominent Cook Islands broadcaster — labelled by many the “Voice of the Cook Islands” — Bernard (Bernice) Tairea has died aged 49.

Nukutere’s Year 8 advocates responsible waste disposal

Wednesday 27 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

Nukutere College’s Year 8 marked the end of their academic year with a resounding statement at the Social Centre in Nikao – a day out that fused fun with purpose a week before the school term closed earlier this month.

Beyond the tinsel: A time to remember the true gift

Saturday 23 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

We live in a highly commercialised, materialistic world, even here in Paradise. What do our children think Christmas is all about when they attend Christmas in the Park, only to see Minnie Mouse, Hello Kitty and Spider Man tossing candies and handing out gifts.

‘Remember the teachings of Jesus’

Saturday 23 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Local, National, Opinion

Kia orana tatou katoatoa, on behalf of my family and our Cook Islands government, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and very best wishes for the holiday season.

Opposition focuses on shared visions

Saturday 23 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Merry Christmas and a triumphant New Year to our beloved nation! As we celebrate, let us focus on a radiant future for all.

Police gear up for safe and peaceful Christmas

Saturday 23 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

Kia Orana and Christmas greetings to you all!

Church Talk: For to us a child is born

Friday 22 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Even though we have been celebrating Christmas for over 2000 years there is a timelessness about it, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

Letter: $50 Xmas bonus versus MPs’ $5k clothing allowance

Thursday 21 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The front-page story this week reporting on the $50 Christmas ‘Bonus’ for Cook Islands beneficiaries is good news but one wonders just how self-satisfied our Members of Parliament are feeling for this most generous gift?